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Blue Jays add All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman with $33 million, 3-year contract

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract

ABC News - Jan. 10

L.A. Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized

Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had likely increased the risk of fires.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Constellation Energy to Buy Power Producer Calpine

Constellation Energy’s deal to buy Calpine is being driven by fast-rising demand for electricity in part by the technology industry’s investments in artificial intelligence.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December

A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is also providing offensive support

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Jar Jar Binks Gets His Action Hero Moment In Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

When Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was released nearly 25 years ago, it featured a roster of heroes--and a few villains--from Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Jar ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

US adds whopping 256K jobs in December

The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Power Rankings: Can Georgia Tech remain undefeated?

The Yellow Jackets look to make a jump into the top 10 as ACC play continues.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Report is expected to add clarity after some erratic months.

Without the gyrations caused by strikes and storms, the overall picture for the close of 2024 is expected to reflect steady growth.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

NHL Awards Watch: MVP race tightens, adds more contenders

At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up?

ESPN - Jan. 10

WoW Will Add New NPC Honoring The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin's Mats Steen

World of Warcraft continues to pay tribute to Mats "Ibelin" Steen, the subject of the recent Netflix documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, this time transforming Steen's character into a ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic

The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.

BBC News - Jan. 9

7-Eleven owner’s sharp profit fall adds to takeover pressure

Seven & i operating profit drops 24% as it tries to fend off $47bn buyout offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard

Financial Times - Jan. 9

What This New Era of Power Looks Like in Washington

The vibe around the halls of Congress has been quite different from this time four years ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Don’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS

The terrorist attack in New Orleans serves as a grim reminder that the group is still able to transform personal crises into public tragedy.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California

The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports

CBS News - Jan. 8

Reverse Power Rankings: January 8, 2025

The race is on for the bottom 5 teams to get the best odds to get the top pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Urgency mounts in search for powerful Tibet earthquake survivors

Over 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet were rescued, Chinese officials said on Wednesday, with an unknown number still unaccounted

NBC News - Jan. 8

House of Huawei — inside China’s ‘most powerful company’

Eva Dou’s authoritative account of the secretive tech company that has become a flashpoint in US-China relations

Financial Times - Jan. 8

KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds

Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.

NBC News - Jan. 7

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Congress certifies 2024 election in peaceful transfer of power

Congress quickly certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 win on Jan. 6, exactly four years after rioters stormed the Capitol over his 2020 election loss. The confirmation comes as Trump ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta adds three board members including UFC boss Dana White

Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors

ABC News - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

US adds Tencent and CATL to blacklist of companies working with China’s military

Shares of WeChat owner and EV battery maker fall after defence department discloses designation

Financial Times - Jan. 7

95 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Tibet

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people, Chinese state media reported.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Meta Adds UFC's Dana White to Board

Meta said UFC President Dana White, Exor CEO John Elkann and technology investor Charlie Songhurst were elected as new members of its board of directors.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics

Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Women's college basketball Star Power Index: Hannah Hidalgo helps Notre Dame outlast North Carolina

Hidalgo and Audi Crooks are both dominating in their second collegiate seasons

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Plaschke: Bring it on! Rams bench stars, lose game, but send a powerful playoff message

Rams coach Sean McVay might be criticized for benching starters in a loss to the Seahawks and dropping to the NFC's No. 4 seed, but it was the right choice.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6