Why are Australia so much better than England

'A better team' than last year? Why Yankees say they are, even without Soto

The defending American League champs had to pivot -- hard -- after losing a generational star to the crosstown Mets. Here's how they did it -- and what's next.

ESPN - 3h

England's woes continue as Australia dominate day one of Test

Australia's dominance of the Women's Ashes continues as England are bowled out for 170 on day one in Melbourne.

BBC News - 11h

Australia’s King spins web that beguiles England’s batters in women’s Ashes Test

Women’s Ashes Test, day one: England 170; Australia 56-1 Only Nat Sciver-Brunt’s half-century offers resistance So it finally arrived: the first day of women’s Test cricket at the Melbourne ...

The Guardian - 11h

Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much

Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.

MarketWatch - 1d

Australia are out to psychologically bury England in Women’s Ashes Test | Beth Mooney

We didn’t want our opponents to get a sniff this series and victory at the MCG will ensure they have a clean sweep hanging over their heads in the future. It’s a rare privilege when we get to play ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why are Australia so much better than England?

BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

BBC News - 2d

Be careful with DeepSeek, Australia says - so is it safe to use?

Ed Husic is the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about the Chinese chatbot.

BBC News - 2d

Why AMD could surprise Wall Street with better-than-expected earnings

AMD is under heavy pressure to defend its stock-market valuation.

MarketWatch - 5d

England 20% behind Australia in every area - Cook

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook says it will take honesty and two or three years of hard work for the women's side to catch up with Australia.

BBC News - 5d

England bowled out for 90 as Australia close on clean sweep

England are still searching for their first win of the Women's Ashes after another dominant Australia win in Adelaide.

BBC News - 5d

Women’s Ashes: Australia defeat England again in third T20 – live reaction

Over-by-over coverage of the action at the Adelaide Oval Sign up for The Spin weekly email | And email Tanya 2nd over: Australia 19-0 (Mooney 17, Voll 2 ) Three successive fours from Freya ...

The Guardian - 5d

England dramatically denied by weather as Australia seal Ashes

England remain winless in the Women's Ashes as Australia edge a rain-affected thriller in Canberra by six runs.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Australia pip England in second T20 international to win Women’s Ashes – live

The hosts won a rain-affected thriller by six runs on DLS to win the Ashes outright and move 10-0 ahead in the series. 4th over: Australia 36-0 (Mooney 32, Voll 0) Beth Mooney is flying. She ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

One reason renting is better than buying — for now

Tenants’ wages have gone up faster than rents, which has boosted affordability.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps

Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.

Wired - Jan. 21

'It's time to accept it - England are nowhere near Australia'

England started the Women's Ashes saying they were "not far away" from catching Australia, but the gulf is only getting bigger, writes Ffion Wynne.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Australia eye Ashes whitewash as depth leaves England with no answers | Geoff Lemon

Stars such as Alyssa Healy and Ash Gardner not missed as home side close in on cleansweep against overhyped rivals. “England’s best format is T20.” It’s been a mantra through this Women’s Ashes ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Ted Johnson: Why Chip Kelly is a better Pats OC option than McDaniels

Should the Patriots turn to college for their next offensive coordinator? Ted Johnson explains why he'd rather have Chip Kelly than Josh McDaniels.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

England thrashed in first T20 as Australia retain Ashes

Australia beat England by 57 runs in the first T20 to take an 8-0 lead and retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Australia retain Women’s Ashes with crushing victory over slipshod England

Sophia Dunkley took the fight to the Australians, but it was not enough to prevent England succumbing to defeat in the Women’s Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Australia retain Women's Ashes after another England collapse

Watch as Australia retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity, with a 57-run thrashing of England in the first T20 in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 20

‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans

The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

England on the brink as Australia seal ODI clean sweep

Ash Gardner's century and Alana King's 5-46 sees England slump to a 3-0 defeat in the ODI leg of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - Jan. 16

The killing of Fiona Holm: why was the life and death of this much-loved mother so overlooked?

More than 170,000 people go missing in the UK each year – and Holm was one of them. She was adored by her family, who say she was let down again and again by the state, the police and the media . ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

For Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame might be better than any NFL job

The Notre Dame head coach has his team is playing for the national title Monday, but with at least one NFL team interested in him. Don't be in such a rush.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Are Biden and Trump at Odds on Global Energy Strategy? Maybe Not So Much.

When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought

The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggests

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year

Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Why Do TV Title Sequences Have So Much … Stuff?

A visual style originally meant to make TV series appear epic and distinctive has become awfully familiar

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Women’s Ashes: England fall to ODI defeat as Australia draw first blood

First ODI: Australia, 206-6, beat England by four wickets Healy anchors run chase in multi-format series opener Alyssa Healy’s stated ambition on the eve of this Women’s Ashes was to “throw the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report

The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - Jan. 11

Dynasty watch: Daniels on the way up, not so much for Kupp

Highlighting the players whose dynasty values rose or dropped the most over the course of the 2024 season.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Jolted Australia are on the tear again – England have their work cut out

Healy’s side have reacted strongly again to World Cup pain and the tourists need to keep the series live until the Test. If you’re playing against the Australian women’s cricket team, there are ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10