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Kristi Noem faces questions on immigration at confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump’s Homeland Security pick, Gov. Kristi Noem, faced questions about the border, immigration, managing FEMA disaster funds and the Secret Service at her Senate confirmation ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Oil traders make big bets on Trump policies. The path for prices isn’t so clear.

The volatility seen in oil prices in the new year has a lot to do with Donald Trump — and he doesn’t even officially become the president of the United States until Monday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

A Big, Bold TikTok Ban

Banning the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Elon Musk once called his questions ‘boneheaded.’ What Wall Street is losing as this clear-eyed analyst retires.

With the incoming pro-business Trump administration, Wall Street needs people willing to ask hard questions and look into whether there’s substance behind bold corporate predictions.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Barkley questions Verse calling out Eagles fans

Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley believes that Rams' Jared Verse calling out Eagles fans was 'probably not the smartest thing to say.'

ESPN - Jan. 17

The Supreme Court Cleared the Way for U.S. to Ban TikTok

Also, Trump said it will be too cold for an outdoor inauguration. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour

School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth mission

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Top EU official denies softer approach to Big Tech, cites 'very clear legal basis' for regulation

There are growing questions about how the EU is going to enforce tech regulation, particularly as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Greenland’s melting ice is clearing the way for a mineral ‘gold rush’

Greenland, a vast but sparsely populated Arctic island, has been transformed by the climate crisis in recent decades.

CNBC - Jan. 17

The Big Question: why are people having fewer babies?

With fertility rates falling and populations of some countries shrinking, multiple causes could be behind the trend

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Kiena Dawes: The complex question at case's heart

The case centred on whether an abuser can be criminally responsible if a victim kills themselves.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Bessent's big day

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's Treasury nominee takes center stage Scott Bessent, President-elect ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Texans' Mixon questionable to play against Chiefs

Texans running back Joe Mixon didn't practice Thursday because of an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against the Chiefs.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Ionescu not 100%, but cleared to play Unrivaled

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu says she isn't 100% after undergoing surgery last month to repair a torn UCL in her right thumb but is cleared to participate in Unrivaled.

ESPN - Jan. 16

English councils face tripling of audit fees to clear backlog

Increasingly complex local authority finances and shortage of accountants to sign off books has led to long delays

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

ABC News - Jan. 14

What caused the fires, and how big are they?

Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Judge clears way for partial release of special counsel's Trump report

A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith's final report.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Abusive boyfriend cleared of manslaughter after partner's suicide note blamed him

Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.

BBC News - Jan. 13

25 questions for the 2025 NASCAR Cup season

A look at some of the key elements to watch this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned

Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claim

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Debts on EY’s failed Project Everest took longer than expected to clear

Doomed spin-off plan still had $270mn outstanding at the end of the firm’s financial year

Financial Times - Jan. 13

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Clear skies and clear minds: Rams regroup in Arizona to prepare for playoff game vs. Vikings

Everything seemed pretty normal for the Los Angeles Rams during practice at their temporary home on a beautiful afternoon in suburban Phoenix

ABC News - Jan. 11

2025 NFL playoffs QB confidence meter: Patrick Mahomes in tier of his own, rookies offer big questions

Here's a look at how much faith we have in each playoff quarterback

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires

An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 10

EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal

The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Delayed firing of Tom Telesco suggests he was cleared out for next coach

On Tuesday, the Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce but not G.M.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

The Big Question: How much sick pay should companies offer?

Policies vary dramatically between different countries, but striking the right balance is hard

Financial Times - Jan. 10

ND's Leonard clears protocol, back for 2nd half

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard started the second half of Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State after clearing concussion protocol at halftime, coach Marcus Freeman ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

Ange questions English 'custodians of game' role

Ange Postecoglou said VAR has changed football more than anything in the last 50 years and English football should protect the sport better as "custodians of the game."

ESPN - Jan. 9

Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC

Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told.

BBC News - Jan. 9

The unanswerable question for the unproven, NBA-leading Cavs: Is this for real?

The Cavs have the best record, the best offense and are obliterating opponents. But here's why league insiders aren't yet sold on Cleveland as true title favorites.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Questions to ask yourself ... to improve your friendships

Guardian advice columnist Annalisa Barbieri on strengthening bonds with the people who matter to us. We’ve all left a social occasion with someone feeling buoyed, or utterly deflated and angry. You ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

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