UN human rights head: Sudan conflict causing more civilian deaths

Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?

The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 3

In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy

Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Jets complete interview with Ron Rivera for head coaching job

The former Commanders and Panthers head coach is the first to interview for the Jets' head coaching job.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

While Americans might not mourn the loss of net neutrality, an appeals court’s ruling sets a troubling precedent for consumer protections in every industry.

Wired - Jan. 3

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - Jan. 3

At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History

In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Cybertruck driver shot himself in head before explosion: Sheriff

Authorities investigating the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel have expanded their search for evidence to Colorado.

ABC News - Jan. 2

Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy

Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Israel's judiciary reins in far-right police minister

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Palestinians report deaths in Israeli strike on southern Gaza Strip

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Politico - Jan. 2

German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths

Explosives brought in from Poland and the Czech Republic are combined with household items for a bigger bang. German officials have called for a clampdown on illegally imported and homemade ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

3 killed in Hawaii explosion caused by illegal fireworks display

A firework explosion in Hawaii has killed at least three people and injured two dozen more. Authorities say a partygoer lit a bundle of aerial fireworks which then fell on its side, setting off ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Aleksey Bugaev: Russian footballer’s spiralling story ends with death in Ukraine

Once one of the most talented defenders in Russia, Bugaev opted to fight in war rather than serve long prison sentence. Faced with a severe shortage of soldiers for the war in Ukraine, Vladimir ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

Wired - Jan. 2

Winkleman: 'New twists have turned The Traitors on its head'

The show has returned to our screens for a third series, but with a few key changes to the format.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Biden giving second highest civilian award to leaders of Jan. 6 congressional panel

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the congressional investigation into the violent Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. ...