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Is Trump’s bitcoin embrace the biggest ‘pump-and-dump’ ever?
The U.S. government buying bitcoin at inflated prices would do nothing to pay off America’s debt.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Breaking down the Supreme Court's TikTok ban decision
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Trump's inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech
Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising
Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
The Detroit Lions Are the Class of the NFL—and TV’s Biggest Stars
Odds are Dan Campbell probably doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about his team’s TV ratings, but on the off chance the head coach of the Detroit Lions needs something new to regale the barista ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Three ways Democrats are breaking with tradition before inauguration
Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in, as Democrats follow Trump in ignoring some conventions.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Breaking down Biden's farewell address
President Biden delivered his farewell address Wednesday at the White House. The president touted his accomplishments and warned of an "oligarchy" taking shape in the U.S. CBS News' Margaret ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Breaking down Trump's involvement in ceasefire negotiations
Along with President Biden's Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Carnival Is the Biggest Gainer in the Management Top 250
Nvidia and Cintas had the next-biggest increases in overall scoreThe Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Zheng out in biggest Melbourne shock so far
Zheng Qinwen admits it was not her day as she was beaten in the Australian Open second round in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Touchdown: NFL's Wild Card Weekend's biggest hits
From stunning touchdowns to game-changing hits, NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered unforgettable moments for football fans. The Ravens, Texans, Bills and Eagles claimed their victories as playoffs ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Rich Men Rule the World
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.Wired - Jan. 13 -
In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Santa Ana winds return. Gavin Newsom slams Trump for misinformation. Jack Smith resigns from the DOJ. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
How Trump could break Bitcoin
Donald Trump's promise to turn the U.S. into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation and his proposal to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve could lead to increased government oversight, ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
The Old World Is Breaking Down. A New One Is Breaking Through.
Four trends are converging to make life much scarier.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Bestselling author: I asked 26,000 people around the world their biggest regrets—these were the top 4
Author Daniel Pink studied over 26,000 people to find their most common regrets, including lost relationships and not taking chances. Here's how to fix them.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Milk, Murder and One of Soccer’s Biggest Clubs
A harrowing crime frames Liverpool’s game against Accrington Stanley.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
The strange world of the Euro-Gulf
The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbableFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break
The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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Breaking down the unconditional discharge sentence for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge for his New York "hush money" trial conviction. CBS News' Jessica Levinson, Weijia Jiang and Katrina Kaufman have analysis ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
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World's biggest chipmaker TSMC posts record 2024 revenue as AI boost continues
TSMC manufacturers semiconductors for some of the world's biggest companies from Apple to Nvidia.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Ranking the Celtics' 10 biggest threats in their quest to repeat
After Wednesday's Cavs-Thunder showdown, Chris Forsberg shares his take on the top NBA teams and how they match up with the Celtics.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises
In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
The market’s wobbling. Here are BlackRock’s shields for the biggest risks.
Here are the hedges the $11 trillion asset manager recommends for the concerns weighing on investor minds.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
The New Orleans attacker visited the city weeks earlier. New York becomes the first U.S. city to implement congestion charges. And Trump is fixated on Lincoln.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record
With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024
Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Blackpool 'needs arena' to attract biggest stars
Former councillor and musician Tony Williams says Blackpool desperately needs a larger music venue.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Massive cleanup under way in Ghana after fire destroys one of world’s biggest secondhand markets
Thousands of traders face ruin after blaze razes two-thirds of Accra’s Kantamanto, which receives an estimated 15m used clothes from global north each week. A huge cleanup operation is taking place ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Quincy Wilson's world
This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Biggest trackway of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
Cetiosauruses and a megalosaurus are thought to have left prints at trackway dating to nearly 166m years ago. Gary Johnson was clearing clay with a digger at the Oxfordshire quarry where he works ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Biggest financial stories of 2024 and what to expect this year
From the stock market to inflation, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on some of the big financial stories of 2024 and what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
‘The minimalists are wrong!’ My biggest decluttering regret
The thing that stopped bringing me joy has now been resurrected. I just wish I’d kept more supplies for my hobby . A few summers ago I got caught up in the frenzied emptying of dusty cardboard ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
