Who takes charge when Thames Water has no shareholders?

Live college football transfer portal updates: Tracking who's in who's taking visits

We're tracking college football players who intend to transfer to new schools for the 2025 season, including several starting quarterbacks.

ESPN - 8h

Wisconsin dad who faked kayak death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction

The Wisconsin man who allegedly hatched an elaborate plan to fake his death before turning up with a woman in western Asia returned to U.S. soil and was arrested, authorities said Wednesday.

NBC News - 7h

Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration

Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

CBS News - 10h

Husband, dad of 3 who faked death on lake has returned to US willingly

Ryan Borgwardt, the husband and father who authorities said faked his own death at a Wisconsin lake and fled the country, is back in Wisconsin and in custody.

ABC News - 15h

Who are Stade Brestois 29, the surprising Ligue 1 underdogs taking the Champions League by storm?

Eric Roy's French minnows are heading for the knockout stages after Tuesday's win over PSV

CBS Sports - 19h

CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed

Luigi Mangione yelled to the press about "an insult to the intelligence of the American people" as he was physically dragged into a Pennsylvania courthouse.

ABC News - 1d

Jalen Hurts has won over 70% of his starts, so when did winning not become the main thing with the Eagles QB?

Hurts winning games doesn't seem to matter in Philadelphia

CBS Sports - 1d

Thames Water is nearing a market-led solution — but at what cost?

Ministers and the regulator might be close to victory in this first round of chicken

Financial Times - 1d

In maps: Who might control Syria now Assad has gone?

A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.

BBC News - 1d

Thames Water boss says break-up would be a distraction

Chief executive Chris Weston says utility focused on raising debt and equity to help avert cash crunch

Financial Times - 1d

Thames Water boss defends exec bonuses as sewage spills soar

The company saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.

BBC News - 1d

‘No one knows who is in charge’: South Korea’s president clings to office

Fears of power vacuum after Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment vote

Financial Times - 1d

Syria’s new leader has two identities – but which one will take the country forward?

Whether he goes by Ahmed al-Sharaa or his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is a key indicator in the direction Syria’s future may take. On Sunday morning, a bearded 42-year-old man wearing a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Travis Hunter NFL Draft scouting report: Colorado star has what it takes to play WR and CB at the next level

We tracked the Colorado star this season to make a determination about his 'best' position in the NFL

CBS Sports - 2d

UK should temporarily take over Thames Water, says ex-government adviser

Dieter Helm warns biggest water utility risks a ‘slow death’ that could spread to other companies

Financial Times - 2d

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

China’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan's president to Hawaii and Guam

ABC News - 2d

Karl Bareham: British music producer who died when diving off Byron Bay may have suffered alcohol withdrawal, inquest hears

Death of Karl Bareham, 37, in 2019 was controversial with coroner told diving equipment may have been faulty and ‘dangerous’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

The Guardian - 3d

College Football Playoff: Who has the best odds to win the title?

The first 12-team College Football Playoff field has been revealed

ABC News - 3d

Rams hold off Bills, who take huge step back in race with Chiefs for AFC's No. 1 seed

Josh Allen's six total touchdowns weren't enough to overcome the Rams.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

As Syrian Rebels Take Charge, Freeing Prisoners of Assad Is a Priority

Many people want to determine the fates of loved ones who disappeared into a notorious military prison that was a symbol of human rights abuses under President Bashar al-Assad.

The New York Times - 3d

Analysis: At dueling Mideast forums, officials ask what will happen when Donald Trump takes office

At glittering ballrooms in the Mideast this weekend, discussions of the wars and chaos gripping the region gave way to one central question: What’s going to happen when U.S. President-elect Donald ...

ABC News - 4d

Spurs' Postecoglou has 'no interest' who backs him

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has said he has "no interest in who is behind me" following an argument with a group of fans after Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

ESPN - 5d

It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO

UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military. The pace of medical evacuations of sick and wounded Palestinians out of Gaza, ...

The Guardian - 5d

Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water

The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.

BBC News - 5d

A fisher of people: the Kashmiri man who has saved hundreds from drowning

Abdul Salaam Dar fishes for a living, but he is also regularly called upon to help rescue people – dead and alive – from the region’s waters. Abdul Salaam Dar has been fishing for most of his life. ...

The Guardian - 6d

Woman who flew from New York to Paris without a ticket is charged in federal court

The woman who officials say boarded a flight without a ticket in New York during the Thanksgiving holiday and was detained upon landing in Paris has been charged with being a stowaway.

NBC News - 6d

Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez

UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utility

Financial Times - 6d

Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges

The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Eagles' Vic Fangio has no answer when it comes to stopping teams from holding Jalen Carter

Carter had eight pressures against the Ravens, but Fangio noticed one egregious hold

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses

Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest market

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Agent's Take: Biggest individual dead money charges in 2024, including Broncos' big hit from Russell Wilson

The Steelers are reaping the benefits of Wilson's comeback at a discount rate

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts

Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto's "generational opportunity."

CNBC - Dec. 4

Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines

Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisation

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Nomura CEO to take pay cut after ex-staffer charged with attempted murder

Nomura’s CEO Kentaro Okuda offered his “deepest apologies” in the wake of the incident that saw one of the bank’s former employees charged with attempted murder, robbery, and arson of an inhabited ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike

Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3