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Stiga's goal in OT gives U.S. world juniors title
The Americans avenged a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland in group play, overcoming a two-goal deficit in the second period to win their second straight junior worlds title and seventh overall.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
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ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production
Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Foxconn Posts Record Fourth-Quarter Revenue on AI Demand
The Taiwan-listed assembler of Apple and Nvidia products posted record revenue for the fourth quarter, helped by robust demand for servers to power burgeoning artificial intelligence technologies.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Marcus Mariota replaces Jayden Daniels in second half
This is not what the Commanders envisioned for their final game before the postseason.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
China’s box office takings drop by a quarter as viewers turn to streaming
Lack of blockbusters, pandemic aftereffects and hard economic times blamed for 2024 slumpFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
NHL releases Florida Panthers Quarter-Century Team
Several players on Florida's current roster made the cut on the Panthers' Quarter-Century TeamYahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
5 Productivity Skills You Need to Learn in 2025
Power up your productivity levels by going back to basics. Honing these five soft skills can help you improve your workflow in the new year.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.
Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?
Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boomFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
It's Called a Premortem---and It's the Most Productive Thing You'll Do All Year
Forget about making a New Year’s resolution. Have you tried imagining your deathbed?The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Save 50% off popular skin care products at Sephora right now
From now until Jan. 17, Sephora is hosting its Top Skincare Brands Sale. Each day, you can save 50% off select skin care products from popular brands, including Kiehl’s and Sunday Riley.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Scalise cites DEI initiatives in law enforcement while discussing New Orleans attack
House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) cited diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that he says have blurred the focus of law enforcement agents hired to keep the country safe ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.Politico - Jan. 3 -
Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’
Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
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Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack
The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Rivian meets its 2024 vehicle production target after lowering projections
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
World Juniors 2025: Semifinals Set After Exciting Quarters With Canada Losing Again
The world juniors semifinals are set to feature the Sweden and Finland rivalry, while the USA will face a Czechia squad that eliminated Canada in the quarterfinal.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
New Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt looking to bounce back from down 2024 season: 'I’m better than this'
Paul Goldschmidt was introduced as the newest member of the Yankees on Thursday, saying he's hopeful he'll bounce back from his down season in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return
Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Quincy Wilson's world
This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter
The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
2025 Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes misses initial cut for first time in six years
Mahomes is listed as an alternate behind Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar JacksonCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
A quarter of a century on: what we got right and wrong about sport’s future
From VAR to the rise of women’s sport, the media’s finest were hit and miss in predicting how things would develop. Imagine tumbling back in time to 1 January, 2000. You pick up the 70p Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.
Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors
The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
A Productivity Consultant’s Practical Guide to Prioritizing Self-Care
If you want to properly care for your business, you need to practice self-care. Here’s how to set yourself up for success through the year.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
Things have to get worse to get better
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute troubleFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
