Bonus Season Shake Up

Lloyds Banking Group’s branch shake-up fuels concern over closures and job cuts

Company’s customers across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and flagship brand to be allowed to use others’ premises

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Warner Bros. shakes up studio leadership amid film underperformance

The move comes as the Warner film studio faces pressure to increase its profitability. The exiting executives, Josh Goldstine and Andrew Cripps, were not in charge of picking movies.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

The Best Moments of the N.F.L. Season

A jaw-dropping hurdle and a game-winning Hail Mary are just two of the plays that defined the regular season.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

At the Movies, the ‘Older Woman’ Is Growing Up

She has been called “cougar,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “your mom.” Now she’s the protagonist, and one of film and television’s most compelling characters.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Can the Sabres salvage their season?

Buffalo's hockey team appears poised to extend their postseason drought.

ESPN - Jan. 7

'Lucky to be there next season' - is Dyche running out of time?

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager?

BBC News - Jan. 7

'Jeopardy!' player with bad blood over botched Taylor Swift question shakes it off for redemption

This "Jeopardy!" player thankfully didn't draw a blank space again when a Taylor Swift clue came on the board.

NBC News - Jan. 7

'I can't give it up' - Care to stay with Harlequins for 20th season

Scrum-half Danny Care says he will stay with Harlequins through 2025-26, for what will be his 20th campaign with the club.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Deadly earthquake shakes Tibet region of western China near Mount Everest

A deadly earthquake struck near the city of Shigatse in Tibet region and was felt in neighboring Nepal and India. The epicenter was in a remote high-altitude region about 50 miles northeast of ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Packers' Watson has season-ending knee injury

Packers receiver Christian Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Pep wants Grealish form of treble winning season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Jack Grealish must fight for his place in the side's starting line-up and rediscover the form he showcased during the club's treble-winning season.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Pope wraps up Christmas season by calling for welcoming culture in communities

Pope Francis is wrapping up a busy Christmas season

ABC News - Jan. 6

Maiocco's Observations: Disastrous season ends with loss to Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers ended a disastrous 2024 NFL season on Sunday with plenty more things going horribly wrong against the Arizona Cardinals.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

How AI regulation could shake out in 2025

This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Seahawks' Smith cashes in on $6M bonus in win

While Geno Smith said he cared most about the win in Sunday's finale, he also hit three contract escalators in the game worth $6 million.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Miller nets $1.5M bonus for sack in Bills' finale

In a 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday that ended the regular season, Buffalo's Von Miller secured his sixth sack, earning a $1.5 million roster bonus for the 35-year-old Bills ...

ESPN - Jan. 5

Seahawks' Geno Smith on track for $6 million bonus after four-TD performance in Week 18 win over Rams

The QB hit several salary escalators

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

6 Players The Penguins Should - And Shouldn't - Trade This Season

With the Mar. 7 trade deadline approaching in the near future and the Penguins in the thick of the playoff race, it could be an interesting trade year for Pittsburgh

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

NFL Week 18 contract incentives: Mike Evans earns $3 million bonus on final play of season

Mike Evans, Von Miller, Geno Smith and and Baker Mayfield padded their wallets in Week 18.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs

A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.

The Hill - Jan. 5

AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era

This week at CES, companies of all sizes will show off all their new AI-enabled gadgets. Here’s hoping they don’t all just do stuff your phone already excels at.

Wired - Jan. 5

Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?

Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Brea, Kentucky hand Florida first loss of season

Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, handing the Gators their first loss of the season.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Bulls to retire Rose's No. 1 jersey next season

The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey to the rafters next season, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 4

US stocks rally to shake off new year jitters amid light trading

S&P 500 ends day 1.3% higher in its biggest rise since the day after Donald Trump’s election victory on November 6

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Chelsea defender Fofana could miss rest of season

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Notre Dame's misfits become the bullies in Sugar Bowl as Irish shake up CFP party with biggest win in decades

Notre Dame went blow for blow with the type of team that once ran it off the field

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii

Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'

Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.

BBC News - Jan. 3

RB Jeremiyah Love gives Notre Dame's offense its punch and a few bonus hurdles

The highlights have included long runs and big scores. Can Love lead the Irish to their first title since 1988?

ESPN - Jan. 2

Eagles' Saquon Barkley opens up about not having the chance to break the NFL single-season rushing record

Philly is resting its star RB in Week 18

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid

Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Fantasy Football Week 18 Lineup Decisions: Receivers who could put up big numbers in the season finale, more

Dig into the players who might be tough start/sit calls in your lineup based on game film notes, stats, more

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby

Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 1

22 Predictions for the 2025 Men’s Golf Season

Scottie Scheffler will remain the best golfer in the world, but fans will be reminded he’s not Tiger Woods, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Ashton Jeanty chasing Barry Sanders: Boise State RB comes up 28 yards shy of NCAA single-season rushing record

A game-by-game breakdown of Jeanty's historic season, which came to an end in the Fiesta Bowl

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up

Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...

NBC News - Dec. 31

BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash

Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s lounge

Financial Times - Dec. 31

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