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Israel, Hamas ceasefire close, but not 100 percent: Israeli official

Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and release hostages are close but not yet finalized, an Israeli official told The Hill on Monday, after Reuters reported Qatar has handed a ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

David Moyes seals Everton return after 12 years

David Moyes has returned as Everton manager after 12 years, with the club announcing the Scot will succeed Sean Dyche.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Federico Chiesa’s first Liverpool goal seals FA Cup defeat of Accrington

John Doolan was nearing the end of his post-match press conference when the enormity of Accrington Stanley’s Anfield adventure hit home. “Trent Alexander-Arnold put one in the top corner,” said the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

WATCH: Ohio State captain Jack Sawyer seals Cotton Bowl win over Texas with electrifying scoop-and-score

Ohio State's veteran star came up with a game-defining moment in the Cotton Bowl

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

McDonald's to close three CosMc's locations — and open two more

McDonald's created CosMc's as its entry point into the growing "afternoon beverage pick-me-up occasion."

CNBC - Jan. 11

McDonald's to close three CosMc's locations — and open two more

McDonald’s will shutter three locations of its drinks-focused spinoff brand, CosMc’s.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Glasgow beat Racing to seal Champions Cup knockout spot

Glasgow Warriors book their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a clinical destruction of Racing 92 at Scotstoun.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Everton close on Moyes, Leicester owners launch lawsuit: football news – as it happened

David Moyes is set to return to Everton, while Leicester’s owners have launched legal action over the fatal 2018 helicopter crash. Here’s the bottom of the final Premier League table last season… ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.

Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 10

A culture that's ready for a different kind of close-up

Manuel Betancourt's new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

A Couple Kisses That Sealed the Deal

Olivia Snyder-Spak and Eli Stein met on Hinge and quickly began dating. A trip to Turks and Caicos solidified their commitment.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations

Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Russia's Kremlin says it's watching Trump's pursuit of Greenland closely

The Kremlin said Thursday that it's keeping a close eye on President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing pursuit of Greenland.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Russia says it is keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland

The Kremlin reacts to the US president-elect's remarks saying the Arctic is in Russia's sphere of interest.

BBC News - Jan. 9

WATCH: The heroes of Los Angeles who are battling the blaze up-close

A salute to the firefighters and first responders that are working tirelessly battling the terrifying inferno.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?

Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism. From the outside, the Tunny Club ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in

The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’

Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Democrats hold Virginia state House seat in closely watched special election

Democrat JJ Singh has defeated Republican Ram Venkatachalam in the special election for the Virginia state House's 26th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The seat was formerly held by Del. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

BBC News - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.

President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.

CBS News - Jan. 7

AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation

Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sector

Financial Times - Jan. 7

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

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What It Means, and What’s Closed

Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expect on Thursday.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

3 Ways to Stay Close to Customers, Even at Scale

Maintaining strong connections to customers is essential to business success. Here’s how to do it.

Inc. - Jan. 6

French marine park closes, leaving fate of two orcas uncertain

Activists had been angered by Marineland’s plans to transfer the two killer whales to Japan due to Tokyo’s lax animal welfare laws. A French marine park has closed down definitively due to a 2021 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Brookes seals 'insane' back-to-back World Cup wins

Britain's Mia Brookes produces another stunning display of big air snowboarding to seal back-to-back World Cup victories.

BBC News - Jan. 5

As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett

Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid. Having denied Afghan women jobs, education and free movement, ordered them to be totally covered, banned them from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase closing in on triple crown

With a mildly productive game Saturday vs. Pittsburgh, Chase will become the fifth player to reach that milestone.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Spurs close in on £12.5m Czech goalkeeper Kinsky

Tottenham are set to add Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to Ange Postecoglou's squad amid an ongoing injury crisis.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110

Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass with 4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110

ABC News - Jan. 4

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Swisscom Trims Profit Outlook on Early Closing of Vodafone Italia Deal

Swisscom lowered its core earnings guidance after the deal to merge its Italian subsidiary Fastweb and Vodafone’s operations closed on Dec. 31.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides

El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...

ABC News - Jan. 2