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BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one
It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address
President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair
After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Repairability advocates are calling it a milestone for consumer rights.Wired - Jan. 15 -
How Americans are reacting to the Los Angeles wildfires
Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza at closest point yet, say officials
Deal to end 15-month war and secure release of hostages ‘could come at any time’Financial Times - Jan. 15 -
No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire
It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Analyzing the Weekend’s Key Soccer Talking Points
What’s up with Arsenal? Does the F.A. Cup need to change? Why does one of the Premier League’s most successful players want to leave?The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
A New Age of American Interference in Europe
Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
FA Cup: 10 talking points from the weekend’s third-round action
Tamworth’s heroes deserve better, Pep Guardiola tries to fire up Jack Grealish and Liverpool’s teenagers impress. Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 tactics have little place in English football, it was said. ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Pitt women's 32-point comeback ties NCAA record
Pittsburgh -- down by 32 points in the first half, still down by 31 at intermission -- tied the largest comeback in NCAA women's basketball history, rallying to stun SMU 72-59 on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say. A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Herro leads Heat with 32 points in a 119-98 win at Portland
Tyler Herro had 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat downed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-98 on Saturday nightABC News - Jan. 12 -
Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history
Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles ChargersABC News - Jan. 11 -
Houston Texans return blocked extra point for two points after miracle touchdown
The Houston Texans scored an unusual two points after a breathtaking series of events in their wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency
President-elect Donald J. Trump has worked for years to discredit any and all criminal and civil cases against him as nothing more than politically motivated witch hunts.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before
Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier
Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic islandFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
As wildfires devastate LA, Republicans point fingers at Democratic California leaders
Trump and Maga allies are using the fires to attack leaders like Newsom – possibly foretelling power struggles ahead. If ever a situation cried out for elevating national unity over political ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Relocation of Vikings-Rams game moves line by one point, so far
Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
NHL's Biggest Shockers At The Halfway Point Are The Sabres, Rangers And Predators
Three NHL teams are the most shocking letdowns at the halfway point of this season despite big expectations at the beginning of the campaign.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
The Deep South has fallen to a college football low point
With no teams left in the College Football Playoff, the region's long-running domination of the sport appears to be at an end. So what gives?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?
Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookieCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
The fight over robots threatening American jobs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversialFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Tyler Bertuzzi Is Playing A Big Role In Connor Bedard’s Point Streak
The Chicago Blackhawks hope to see Tyler Bertuzzi continue developing chemistry with Connor Bedard.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico
The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead
Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Kohli, youngsters & Bumrah - talking points from Australia's win over India
BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at five talking points from the Australia and India series and what England can learn about their next two opponents.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Citigroup’s stock is a banking-sector bargain as ‘inflection point’ looms, analyst suggests
Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg upgrades Citigroup to overweight from equal weight on bullish 2025 prospects.MarketWatch - Jan. 6
