Controversies Watch Year

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - 1h

Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC

Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...

CBS News - 4h

Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’

Interested in watching the three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect? Good luck if you don’t live in New York or Los Angeles.

The New York Times - 6h

Boeing Looks Back on a Turbulent Year

A year ago, a side panel on one of its 737 MAX planes blew off in midair, sending Boeing into a financial, industrial, and existential crisis.

Inc. - 9h

Questions to ask yourself … to be healthier this year

Dr Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, lecturer and author of This Book May Save Your Life, on how to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. I’m not a believer in setting lofty targets or an ...

The Guardian - 16h

What We’re Watching in 2025

These big questions will define business and policy in the year ahead.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Jr. plans Greenland visit after father stirs controversy

Donald Trump Jr. is planning to head to Greenland for a daylong trip just weeks after his father, President-elect Trump, said U.S. ownership of the Danish territory "is an absolute necessity." A ...

The Hill - 8h

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

BBC News - 10h

WATCH: The major films and TV series to watch for the Golden Globes

As the Golden Globes mark the unofficial kick off Hollywood’s award season, ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look at the top contenders to take home an award.

ABC News - 1d

Watch: Will it snow where you are?

Amber warnings for heavy snow and ice remain in place for parts of England, Scotland and Wales, with travel delays and power cuts likely.

BBC News - 1d

Watch: Snowy Sunday in parts of the UK

Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to wintery scenes.

BBC News - 1d

Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz

Draymond Green was assessed two penalties in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

New York City set to implement controversial plan to reduce traffic with congestion pricing

Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.

CBS News - 2d

These are the space stocks to watch in 2025

After a big year for SpaceX — and one of misfortune for Boeing — here’s what to expect in the new year.

MarketWatch - 2d

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - 2d

Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul

Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Watch live: Winter storm tracker

Watch a live tracker of a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and significant ice across much of the U.S. over the weekend and into Monday.

NBC News - 3d

Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.

Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.

Inc. - 3d

Farewell to a bad year

The unexpected happened at home and abroad, auguring a new year of chaos and civil unrest.

The Hill - 3d

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - 3d

2025: Labour’s year of pain?

Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?

Financial Times - 3d

This will be the year of investing dangerously

Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually do

Financial Times - 3d

WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings

On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Kohli & Smith in catch controversy

Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.

BBC News - 3d

Everything Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Big 12 commissioner said on controversial CFP no-call vs. Texas

The Big 12 commissioner called for a CFP review of national officiating standards after Arizona State's loss

CBS Sports - 4d

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - 4d

The tricky year ahead for Labour

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

Financial Times - 4d

‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle

The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...

The Guardian - 4d

After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?

Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.

The New York Times - 5d

Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...

The Hill - 5d

Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.

BBC News - 5d

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - 5d