Biggest Questions Ahead

Belichick to North Carolina?! What does this mean for college football?

What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?

ESPN - 5h

'Generational talent' Soto seals £600m Mets deal - biggest in history of sport

Baseball star Juan Soto signs the biggest contract in the sport's history, agreeing a $765m (£600m) deal over 15 years with the New York Mets.

BBC News - 9h

NBA Power Rankings: What's hindering all 30 teams?

Our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' biggest issues on offense or defense in this week's Power Rankings.

ESPN - 14h

T-bill rates fall below 4.4% after November CPI solidifies December rate cut

Yields on short-term Treasury bills dropped on Wednesday after November’s consumer-price index cemented expectations for a quarter-point interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.

MarketWatch - 13h

German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?

After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition, follow our live-updating polling data and discover other possible coalitions ahead of February vote

Financial Times - 15h

Answering the NFL's biggest questions entering Week 15: Are Texans in danger of losing AFC South lead?

Jordan Dajani addresses some of the biggest topics in the NFL this week

CBS Sports - 19h

Pay UK bosses like football stars, says Lord Spencer

Founder of ICAP claims boosting chief executives’ salaries would help London’s competitiveness

Financial Times - 1d

Hegseth faces questions about women's role in the military

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is ...

CBS News - 1d

U.S. Importers Accelerate Shipments Ahead of Trump Tariffs

As shipping volumes surge with import duties and a ports strike threatening, Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau says Americans are just starting to wake up the added costs they’ll soon face.

Inc. - 1d

12:30 Report — Hegseth presses ahead

Plus: What we know about the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. I learned this morning that season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” will be airing in ...

The Hill - 1d

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

BBC News - 1d

New Gavin & Stacey photos released before finale

Pictures from the show's Christmas special are released as the final episode draws ever closer.

BBC News - 1d

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting charged with murder by New York prosecutors

Man suspected of shooting Brian Thompson was charged following arraignment in Pennsylvania on gun and forgery charges. What we know about the suspect Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected ...

The Guardian - 2d

Biggest surprises, disappointments and storylines one month into men's basketball season

Which contenders have faded? Which look stronger than ever? Breaking down our early thoughts on the men's hoops season.

ESPN - 2d

Investigators of C.E.O.’s Killing Are Questioning a Man in Pennsylvania

A law enforcement officer said a suspect had been identified by someone who spotted him in a restaurant in Altoona.

The New York Times - 2d

Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal with the Mets — biggest in sports history

Soto, 26, was considered this offseason's top free agent, valued as much for his elite skills on the field as for his age.

NBC News - 2d

Papers report on 'delight' in Syria but warn of uncertainty ahead

Most of Monday's papers lead on the rebels toppling the Assad regime, as Syrians celebrate its fall.

BBC News - 3d

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Effort to impeach South Korea's president fail. Jay-Z is accused of rape along with Diddy in a lawsuit. Notre Dame reopens. And the end of the Eras tour.

NBC News - 3d

Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame

After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Why Alabama Is at the Center of the Biggest Debate in College Football

The Crimson Tide could be the highest-ranked team left out of the College Football Playoff field, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams

As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.

CNBC - 3d

Some of the biggest pro-Trump donors of 2024 are lining up for administration jobs

UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec.

NBC News - 5d

Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.

ESPN - 5d

See entertainment's biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers

2024 wasn't all “Wicked.” The year draws to a close with the film dominating the box office and discourse after a marketing blitz that saw stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grace not just ...

ABC News - 5d

Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate

Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messages

Financial Times - 5d

MLB Winter Meetings 2024: Seven biggest questions ahead of most anticipated week of baseball's offseason

Free-agent signings, trades and more are on tap. Strap in.

CBS Sports - 5d

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - 5d

The Big Question: is the US economy exceptional — or overhyped?

Three FT pieces this week explore the soaraway, world-beating success of American business. But can it last?

Financial Times - 6d

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN - 6d

Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays

Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.

BBC News - 6d

Biggest headlines of National Signing Day & Championship Week Race for the Case

Through all of the early December craziness, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde assemble to catch you up on National Signing Day and Conference Championship Week.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat

Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.

NBC News - 6d

Answering NFL's biggest questions entering Week 14: Panthers to stick with Bryce Young as QB1 in 2025?

Jordan Dajani addresses some of the biggest topics around the league this week

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course

Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easy

Financial Times - Dec. 5

The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More

Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk effect — these were the big themes covered at the annual event.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

The biggest news from Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2024

The most important news for business leaders and those looking to embrace and deploy the latest, most useful AWS technology.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Hegseth dodges questions on alleged sexual, financial misconduct

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, dodged more questions on alleged sexual and financial misconduct carried out while he served as the head of a veterans' ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Why finding a partner for Steph is biggest issue Warriors face

The Golden State Warriors finding a complimentary two-way option next to Steph Curry is key to saving a season that began with so much promise.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals

The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Kittle identifies 49ers' two biggest weaknesses this season

49ers tight end George Kittle revealed San Francisco's two biggest weaknesses during the team's rocky 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

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