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Laporta admits talks over Araújo's Barça future

Barcelona hope to convince Ronald Araújo to stay at the club after losing Iñigo Martínez to injury for the next four weeks.

ESPN - 17h

MMA bold predictions: Is another trade brewing? Will Ngannou, McGregor fight again?

ESPN's insiders get audacious with their forecasts of what's to come in the UFC and elsewhere.

ESPN - 1d

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

BBC News - 2d

Russia’s war economy is a house of cards

The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragile

Financial Times - 2d

Syria's Alawites, Sect of the Assads, Fear for Their Future

They say disparate violent incidents in the past two months—including alleged extrajudicial killings and the destruction of a religious shrine—are beginning to resemble a pattern of anti-Alawite acts.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - 3d

Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

BBC News - 3d

Red Wings Have Their New Future Shutdown Center

The Detroit Red Wings have a future shutdown center on their hands.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.

The New York Times - 3d

When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war

The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.

BBC News - 4d

TikTok's future in the US rests with the Supreme Court

The platform with nearly 170 million American users is challenging a law that would see it banned in the US in a matter of days.

BBC News - 4d

Amorim cannot guarantee Mainoo's Man Utd future

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he can provide no guarantees over Kobbie Mainoo's future at the club.

BBC News - 4d

Can Democrats Be the Party of the Future Again?

Ro Khanna, a progressive from Silicon Valley, on Big Tech’s rightward lurch.

The New York Times - 4d

The risk of nuclear war continues to rise

As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.

The Hill - 5d

California wildfire victims face uncertain future: "It looks like a war zone"

While many who evacuated from the fires in California don't know if their homes survived, others found a way back — only to see that there was nothing left. For those who found their house was ...

CBS News - 5d

Opening day of a new Congress signals future troubles

The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to remove ...

The Hill - 5d

The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker By the Day

While Meta enacts the X playbook, TikTok is on the verge of being declared illegal. Who wins? Probably not internet users.

Wired - 5d

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 - 5d

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - 5d

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - 6d

Why Milan looks like an art capital of the future

Gallerists and collectors are drawn by an impressive cultural heritage — and attractive tax arrangements

Financial Times - 6d

It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future

For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces

Financial Times - 6d

The man who could become Canada's future PM

As a conservative populist poised to win power, Pierre Poilievre has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump - but he has a very Canadian story.

BBC News - 6d

Yamal, 17, commits long-term future to Barça

Lamine Yamal has said he will sign a new contract with Barcelona soon and has pledged his long-term future to the Catalan club.

ESPN - 6d

Beyond Trudeau: Canada's political future

After the PM's resignation, polls predict a shift to the right

BBC News - Jan. 8

Plans in motion for Gaza's future after war in the Middle East ends

The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Jones praises McCarthy, won't commit to future

The Dallas Cowboys' season came to an end with a 23-19 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday, and now comes the challenging part.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Finland fuels children’s future with financial literacy and food

World-beating ambition drives real-life business practice and free lunches for kids

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party

A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Salah on Liverpool future: 'My last year at the club'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah reaffirmed that this will be his last season at the Merseyside club as negotiations have stalled over a new contract.

ESPN - Jan. 4

California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...

The Hill - Jan. 2