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In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

The Key Takeaways From the First Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs

After early playoff exits, several teams face pressing questions.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

FG gives Commanders first playoff win since '06

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal that clanged off the upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders edged the ...

ESPN - Jan. 13

'It's strange to have him courtside' - Djokovic wins first match with coach Murray in box

Novak Djokovic comes from a set down to win his opening-round Australian Open match, his first victory with three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in his coaching box.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Where to see the first full moon of 2025

Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona takeaways: Hansi Flicks wins first trophy, Real Madrid show wide range of worries

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Newsom blasts Trump for 'threatening our first responders'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.” In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

USA’s Lauren Macuga wins first World Cup race as Vonn impresses in fourth

22-year-old is from a successful skiing family Vonn continues to thrive in comeback at age of 40 Lauren Macuga’s first World Cup race win – in a super-G where Lindsey Vonn impressed again in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

China is winning the race for green supremacy

The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy trade

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match

Hady Habib’s history-making run at the Australian Open will continue

ABC News - Jan. 12

Lauren Macuga earns first Alpine skiing World Cup win

Lauren Macuga became the youngest American to win a World Cup speed race in 18 years.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Lindsey Vonn’s comeback hits a new high; Lauren Macuga wins first World Cup race

Lindsey Vonn’s stellar return to alpine skiing at age 40 continued and a rising 22-year-old American teammate announced her arrival. On Saturday in St. Anton, Austria, Vonn finished sixth place in ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Blue Jackets win 4th straight for first time this season, beat Blues 2-1

Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger scored, and Jet Greaves narrowly missed his first career shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday night for their fourth win in ...

ABC News - Jan. 11

Former Devils First-Rounder Placed On Waivers

This former Devils defenseman has been placed on waivers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Thunder bounce back to rout Knicks 126-101 in first game since end of 15-game win streak

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points in 29 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder emphatically bounced back to rout the New York Knicks 126-101 in the first game since their 15-game winning ...

ABC News - Jan. 10

Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

A fan's guide to the season's first Grand Slam

Can Coco Gauff or Carlos Alcaraz win their first Australian Open? Will Novak Djokovic extend his major record?

ESPN - Jan. 10

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room

The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.

BBC News - Jan. 10

2025 NFL playoff bracket projection: Bills get past Rams for first Super Bowl win; predictions for every game

Projecting the full NFL playoff bracket across the next several weeks

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first

President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss

In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, an authoritative performance that gave ...

ESPN - Jan. 8

2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking the five teams most likely to win their first Super Bowl this postseason

Twelve teams have never won the Super Bowl, and five of them just made the playoffs

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Tennessee vs. Florida score: Gators earn first win vs. No. 1 at home in rout of nation's last undefeated team

The Volunteers were the last unbeaten team until they traveled to Florida on Tuesday night

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win

The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Newcastle United stun Arsenal, win 2-0 in first leg of EFL Cup semifinals to put one foot in final

Newcastle have now won seven games in a row

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Trump’s America First becomes America expands

President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.

Wired - Jan. 7

WATCH: The first trailer for “Warfare” directed by a Navy SEAL

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

The first step for the Democrats to win again: A party overhaul

The playbook we’ve used for decades must be discarded, and power brokers who haven’t had a big win since 2012 should not be who we look to for solutions.

The Hill - Jan. 7

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana

A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era

Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana

For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.

CBS News - Jan. 6

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season

The Nittany Lions have the tools to emerge from first-ever 12-team CFP as national champions

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Demi Moore wins first major acting award for "The Substance" at Golden Globes

Demi Moore delivered an emotional acceptance speech after winning a Golden Globe Sunday for her performance in "The Substance." Katey Rich, awards editor for The Ankler, joined CBS News to discuss ...