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Baseball Hall of Fame: Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw, more active players on track for Cooperstown

Plus, which players need a little more work and even a few youngsters on the right path

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Murdoch’s UK newspaper business apologises to Prince Harry for unlawful activities

Publisher agrees to pay prince ‘substantial damages’ to drop long-running legal claims

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Organised crime unit expanded in prisons in England and Wales to fight escalating gang activity

Amid increasing drone use and drug-related violence, the prisons minister, James Timpson, is ‘beefing up’ measures. The Prison Service is “beefing up” a cadre of officers dedicated to smashing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Trump explains why he revoked Bolton's security clearance

President Trump on Tuesday explained why he revoked former national security adviser John Bolton’s security clearance. “I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Blockchain gaming grows to 7.4M active wallets in 2024, up 421% | DappRadar

Blockchain gaming reached 7.4 million daily Unique Active Wallets (dUAW) in 2024, marking 421% growth from a year ago, DappRadar said.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

A 3-by-5 Notecard Explains Everything About Andy Reid’s Leadership

The card with two words on it sits behind the Kansas City coach’s desk and sums up his extraordinary success.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Biden endures painful but active last day of presidency

When President Biden walked through the Capitol on Monday with mere minutes left in his presidency, a reporter asked how he was feeling. “Well,” he replied as he made his way throughthe corridors ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

A Neuroscientist Explains the 3 Steps You Must Follow to Achieve a Flow State

When you achieve a flow state, time flies and happiness and productivity spike. Here’s the neuroscience of how to get there.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth

His questioning was aimed at calling Hegseth's character into question.

Politico - Jan. 19

Has business activity picked up in Europe?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 19

Eastern Michigan basketball games flagged for unusual gambling activity

An Eastern Michigan spokesperson has confirmed that two Eagles men’s college basketball games were flagged for unusual betting this season

ABC News - Jan. 18

USMNT's Tolkin 'regrets' social media activity

United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.

ESPN - Jan. 18

More activism, less credibility: What CNN's defamation loss says about journalism today

CNN has been ordered to pay $5 million to Navy veteran Zachary Young and additional punitive damages for defamation, marking a shift in media standards and a decline in ratings.

The Hill - Jan. 18

Gabbard tries to explain Snowden support to skeptical intel leaders

Tulsi Gabbard is trying to explain her past support for Edward Snowden, including her push to pardon the national security leaker, to a tough crowd: members of the Senate Intelligence Committee ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Eastern Michigan men's basketball games being investigated for suspicious betting activity: Report

Two EMU games this season have drawn scrutiny for unusual wagers placed on first-half lines.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Getting Several New Open-World Activities

Assassin's Creed games usually include a large open world, and Assassin's Creed Shadows is no exception. While there are familiar elements to the travel and exploration abilities in this game, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Unrivaled 3-on-3 women's basketball league, explained: Rules, rosters, schedule, compensation and more

The 36-player league is comprised of WNBA stars, including founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for ‘extremist activity’

Three lawyers for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny were found guilty by a Russian court on Friday of belonging to an extremist group and sentenced to years in a penal colony.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Ex-NFL MVP explains why Dan Quinn's Commanders are thriving in Year 1: 'I think they're dangerous'

Quinn was Ryan's Falcons head coach from 2015-2020, including in 2016 when Ryan won MVP, and the Falcons won the NFC

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Who is Ashley Moody? DeSantis' pick for Rubio's Senate seat explained

The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Brees explains how NFL teams could learn from 49ers' Purdy situation

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees explained how NFL teams can learn "a lot" from San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy's situation.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires

A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.

ABC News - Jan. 12

Kings League's success explained: How Gerard Pique's project has become a popular new style of soccer

Brazil won the first edition of the Kings League World Cup Nations in Turin

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

L.A. dog owner explains how CBS News journalists rescued his pets in fire

Andrea Pasinetti was out of town when he got the call when a wildfire broke out in Pacific Palisades, where his home and three dogs were. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti was reporting nearby.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Draymond hilariously explains viral Christmas Day foul vs. Lakers

Warriors forward Draymond Green explained what sparked his decision to suplex to Lakers players during Golden State's Christmas Day defeat to Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Steve Sarkisian, players explain goal-line call that spoiled Texas' season and ended Quinn Ewers' career

Ewers deserved better than the disastrous goal-line play call Steve Sarkisian cooked up for Texas

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism

Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona

The Rams recommended for the game to be played elsewhere

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Traitors’ Jack explains why he got off the train

BBC News - Jan. 10

How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules

The NFL's overtime rules undergo a slight change once the playoffs start

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Where to give: Top-rated charities active in the Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

For those who wish to help victims of the wildfires, here is a list of highly rated nonprofits already engaged in relief and recovery efforts on the ground.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Doc Rivers explains why the Bucks are benching Khris Middleton despite his impressive numbers as a starter

Middleton is averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.2% shooting as a starter this season

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk

We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouths. Read more in the kindness of strangers series In July 2019 I travelled to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active

Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again

Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

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