USAID missions overseas ordered to shut down, staff being recalled

Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas

While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza

The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC

Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Battleground director says Biden being on ticket wouldn't have changed outcome

Biden and Harris campaign battleground director Dan Kanninen said Wednesday that President Biden being on the presidential ticket wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the 2024 election. “I think ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires

As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Bentancur is 'all good' after being stretchered off

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur says he is "all good" after being taken off on a stretcher against Liverpool.

BBC News - Jan. 8

US imposes sanctions on Orbán’s chief of staff for alleged corruption

Antal Rogán is Hungary’s highest-ranking official added to Treasury list since fall of communism

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.

ESPN - Jan. 7

NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission

NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.

CBS News - Jan. 7

These 2 Girl Scout cookie flavors are being retired this year

Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump: 'We're going to try to have a policy where no windmills are being built'

President-elect Trump signaled Tuesday that he would oppose all new wind energy production in his second term in remarks to reporters. “We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Wired - Jan. 7

NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued

Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview news? Let Yahoo Sports help.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

‘People thought we liked being touched and grabbed’: a former Abercrombie model recalls brand’s dark days

Kai Braden was a shirtless greeter during the brand’s mid-aughts peak. Twenty years later, his advocacy has helped secure first-of-their-kind protections for fashion workers. Something felt off ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Zendaya and Tom Holland might be engaged – and of course people are being normal about it

Zendaya appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a diamond the size of a Quality Street chocolate. Cue internet hysteria. What is it about Tom Holland and Zendaya? No really, please tell ...