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Left-hander Cole Ragans and Royals agree to $13.25 million, 3-year contract
All-Star left-hander Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $13.25 million, three-year contractABC News - 5d -
‘A sad day for tennis’: critics round on Sinner after three-month ban agreed
Italian will be suspended from the sport until 4 May Kyrgios and Henman among those critical of decision Jannik Sinner has agreed to accept an immediate three-month doping ban from the World ...The Guardian - 5d -
A's manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029
Manager Mark Kotsay has agreed to a contract extension with the Athletics through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029ABC News - 3d -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays fail to agree to contract extension before slugger's self-imposed deadline
Guerrero will hit free agency after the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
MLB free agency: Veteran infielder Justin Turner agrees to $6 million deal with Cubs, per report
Turner will play his 17th major-league season in 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
U.S. and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing in high-level talks on Ukraine war
The United States and Russia on Tuesday kicked off high-level talks marking President Donald Trump's reversal of American policy on Moscow.NBC News - 2d -
Diamondbacks, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo agree to $45 million, 4-year deal that starts in 2026
Slick-fielding shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has agreed to a $45 million, four-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that begins in 2026ABC News - 2d -
Panthers, QB Andy Dalton agree to 2-year deal to keep him in Carolina as Bryce Young's backup
Dalton has played for Carolina as the backup to Bryce Young for two seasons, a stint that includes six starts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Papers: 'Zelensky could fall' as price of peace', as US and Russia agree more talks
High-level talks over ending the Ukraine war dominate the papers on Wednesday.BBC News - 1d -
One of the Japanese trading houses that Buffett owns agrees a $5.3 billion investment in an untapped iron-ore project
One of the Japanese trading houses that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway holds has agreed to invest $5.3 billion in an untapped iron-ore project in Western Australia.MarketWatch - 1d -
EU agrees new Russia sanctions in the face of US push to end Ukraine war
Latest package takes aim at Russian aluminium industry and tightens restrictions on oil exportsFinancial Times - 1d -
The Netherlands agrees to return more than 100 artifacts to Nigeria looted during colonial times
The Netherlands has agreed to return a collection of 119 artifacts to Nigeria, the latest objects to be sent back to their homelands as museums grapple with their colonial-era holdingsABC News - 1d -
Trump appears to agree to cut checks to Americans to share portion of savings from Doge cost-cutting
‘Department of government efficiency’ head Elon Musk suggested $5,000 checks to US households if targets met. Donald Trump has appeared to embrace a proposal to share a portion of the cuts in US ...The Guardian - 2h -
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The world isn't close to breaking free from coal — in some countries, demand for it is surging
"There can be no transition when the demand for oil, for natural gas, for coal, continues to hit record highs," says Eric Nuttal of Ninepoint Partners.CNBC - Feb. 9 -
European gas prices hit two-year high as cold weather boosts demand
Countries have had to draw more on storage facilities due to Asian competition for LNG shipmentsFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Can America's specialty farmers fill demand if Trump's tariffs hit niche crops?
Many of the specialty foods Americans enjoy are almost entirely imported from abroad. The few growers who cultivate these items domestically say it’s a tough business.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Tenants demand protections as LA fires exacerbate housing crisis: ‘Huge source of stress’
Renters are not only facing an escalation in rent prices but also pressure to evict apartments from landlords. Wendy López, a single mother of three from Guatemala, received an eviction order the ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Mortgage refinance demand jumps to highest level since October, but homebuyers pull back again
Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 10% compared with the previous week and were 33% higher than the same week one year ago.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Trump says ‘I’m OK with’ Russian president Putin’s demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato – live
US president backs defense secretary who said Ukraine’s Nato membership was not ‘practical’; Tulsi Gabbard sworn in as national intelligence chief. Several Democratic state attorneys general ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Trump demands AP use "Gulf of America" or lose access to White House events
The Associated Press says its reporters have been blocked from covering White House events over its continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America." President Trump renamed the body ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
How to improve your chances of scoring Beyoncé tickets for new tour amid high demand
Tickets for Beyoncé's new tour are going on general sale Friday, but fans are worried they'll be shut out or their browser will crash. Ticketmaster says buyers had trouble during the presale ...CBS News - 6d -
U.S. industrial output picks up — a sign that tariff threats are boosting demand for U.S. factory goods
After being flat for two years, economist see the industrial-production sector starting to stir.MarketWatch - 6d -
Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
Zelenskyy demands ‘real security guarantees’ before peace talks; Vance accused of ‘trying to pick a fight’ with EU – live
Ukrainian president meets US vice-president JD Vance for bilateral talks; EU foreign policy chief and fellow leaders criticise Vance speech in Munich. Pope Francis has been hospitalised for ...The Guardian - 6d -
3 men 'in DOGE shirts' show up at San Francisco City Hall demanding files: Sheriff
Three men in DOGE shirts showed up to San Francisco City Hall demanding city files. Authorities do not believe the men were actually DOGE representatives.ABC News - 5d -
Big Tech’s AI dream demands real money — but even more wishing and hoping
Many intelligent people avoid looking at what really matters for stock prices.MarketWatch - 5d -
3 men claiming to be from DOGE show up at SF City Hall, demand records
San Francisco city officials are investigating after three men who claimed to be from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) showed up at City Hall on Friday demanding records from offices ...CBS News - 4d -
NY Democrats demand RFK Jr. restore cuts to 9/11 survivor program
New York Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote a Monday letter to newly minted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging him to reverse recent cuts to ...The Hill - 2d -
Cheesecake Factory says ‘distinct, high-quality’ dining is still in demand amid discounts elsewhere
Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that were above expectations, amid demand for what executives called “distinct, high-quality dining experiences.”MarketWatch - 19h -
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Watch: How triple Israeli hostage release unfolded
Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi are returning home after being released in Gaza on Saturday.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
Israel is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertainABC News - Feb. 8 -
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Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues
Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Israel and Hamas complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap
Release of three Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners comes as next phase of ceasefire set to begin. Israel and Hamas completed their fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange
Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Here’s a Look at the 3 Israeli Hostages Freed Saturday
The release of the three men was the fifth in a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
3 Israeli Hostages Are Released for 183 Palestinian Prisoners
The hostages, who were made to give public speeches thanking the Hamas militants who had held them captive, looked frail and gaunt, sparking dismay and outrage in Israel.The New York Times - Feb. 9
