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Xi has a plan for retaliating against Trump’s gamesmanship

China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline

Financial Times - 3d

How to watch Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ohio Bobcats: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Central Michigan vs. Ohio basketball game

CBS Sports - 3d

U.S. Plans $8 Billion Sale of Arms, Including Bombs, to Israel

The Biden administration notified Congress of a weapons package for Israel that is one of the largest new arms sales since the war in Gaza began.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.

BBC News - 4d

Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.

CBS News - 4d

Biden administration plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

State Department tells Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel.

ABC News - 4d

Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office

Financial Times - 4d

From Edvard Munch to Central Cee: Observer critics choose their cultural highlights for 2025

From Thom Yorke’s Shakespearean score to 25 years of Tate Modern, Bridget Jones to Leigh Bowery, our writers anticipate the most exciting shows, releases and events of the year. American auteurs ...

The Guardian - 4d

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 - 4d

State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel

The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s war in Gaza who have urged a halt to weapons aid.

The New York Times - 4d

Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq

A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.

The New York Times - 4d

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - 5d

Ex-Army soldier indicted for plan 'to join Hezbollah, kill Jews'

Jake Danaher Molloy attempted to join Hezbollah, which is designated by the US as a "terrorist organization."

The Hill - 5d

Poland's government drafts evacuations plans in event of natural disasters and military threats

Yahoo News - 5d

Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans

The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".

BBC News - 5d

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - 5d

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

The New York Times - 5d

Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - 5d

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - 5d

Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January

Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.

CBS News - 6d

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank

The Foreign Press Association has said the move "raises serious questions about press freedom".

BBC News - 6d

The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Gold set to rally further this year, say Wall Street banks

Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banks

Financial Times - 6d

Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood

The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.

BBC News - Jan. 1

New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan

The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Brian Hoyer's three-step plan to fix the Patriots offense

Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer joined Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast to share his three-step plan to fix New England's offense in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid's Güler in Arsenal plans for statement signing

Arsenal have an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a statement signing.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Fate of endangered monkey hinges on Brazilian city’s planning policy

Pied tamarin has narrow range and is found only around borders of Manaus in the Amazon rainforest. The fate of one of the world’s most threatened primates will be on the line in the coming months ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

NHS, education, housebuilding . . . Labour’s progress so far and its plans for 2025

First six months of new year will prove crucial to Keir Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral

In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.