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Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'

The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.

BBC News - 1h

Another year of big wage hikes likely at big Japan firms, business lobby chair says

Yahoo News - 2h

Laporta called to resign amid Olmo, Víctor fiasco

Various opposition groups have called for Barcelona president Joan Laporta to resign following the fiasco over Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor's failed registrations.

ESPN - 10h

Trump cites tariffs in call to merge Canada, US

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump proposes 'merged' US, Canada President-elect Trump on Monday raised the ...

The Hill - 11h

ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott

The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.

BBC News - 12h

Don’t Call It a Gym. It’s a Sporting Club.

Some fitness centers are trading in the minimalist industrial aesthetic for midcentury nostalgia and country-club preppiness.

The New York Times - 1d

Nvidia chief calls robots ‘multitrillion-dollar’ opportunity

Jensen Huang unveils AI models for humanoids and self-driving car partnership with Toyota at CES keynote

Financial Times - 4h

3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025

A gold investment could help boost and protect your portfolio in 2025, assuming you avoid these three mistakes.

CBS News - 13h

A rallying call for democracy in South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempted martial law declaration sparked a wave of collective resistance from citizens, who used protests, social media, and cultural works to express their ...

The Hill - 18h

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

BBC News - 1d

Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader

Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed rightwing activist Tommy Robinson

Financial Times - 1d

Surgeon general calls for cancer warning on alcohol

The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption ...

CBS News - 3d

U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.

The New York Times - 3d

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Drinks

Links between drinking and seven types of cancer prompted Vivek Murthy’s recommendation, which sent shares of beer, wine, and spirits prodcucers down worldwide.

Inc. - 3d

Call Of Duty Patch Notes For Black Ops 6, Warzone, And Zombies Reveal All The Big Squid Game Updates

It's a big day for Call of Duty, as the new Squid Game collaboration launches today, January 3, alongside a significant update across Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Activision has now posted the full ...

GameSpot - 3d

Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home

Uptick in break-ins rattles players and causes leagues to scramble for help.

ESPN - 3d

Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcoholic beverages should carry a prominent warning label about the link between alcohol and cancer, according to the U.S. surgeon general. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable ...

The Hill - 3d

Sabres Should Strike Big Trade For Rangers Star

The Sabres have an interesting target from the Rangers worth considering.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates

Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.

Politico - 4d

5 big lobbying battles ahead

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...

The Hill - 4d

Everything Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Big 12 commissioner said on controversial CFP no-call vs. Texas

The Big 12 commissioner called for a CFP review of national officiating standards after Arizona State's loss

CBS Sports - 4d

Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'

Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.

BBC News - 4d

Stephen Curry called the Warriors 'very average,' but even that's a stretch right now

The Warriors' hot start is looking like a mirage as reality sets in for Golden State

CBS Sports - 4d

German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths

Explosives brought in from Poland and the Czech Republic are combined with household items for a bigger bang. German officials have called for a clampdown on illegally imported and homemade ...

The Guardian - 4d

Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs

Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham. Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing ...

The Guardian - 4d

'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'

Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.

BBC News - 5d

Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call

A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjust

Financial Times - 5d

Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule

The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...

ABC News - 5d

The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump

Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.

The New York Times - 5d

Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025

Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump calls New Orleans attack an 'act of pure evil' in statement

President-elect Trump released a statement on social media after a driver plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, calling the attack an "act of pure evil."

NBC News - 5d

Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...

The Hill - 5d

Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death