Facing Multiple Challenges

Jeff Bezos' rocket challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

BBC News - Jan. 16

JJ Redick challenges Lakers' leadership, and they respond by defeating the Heat

After a bad first half on defense, coach JJ Redick challenged the Lakers, who rallied to beat Miami and end a three-game losing streak.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

How college sports are navigating the challenges of the new pay-to-play era

Schools are tapping deep-pocketed alums and donors to pay millions to high-level athletes.

CBS News - Jan. 15

KPMG readies challenge to US law firms

Big Four accounting firm wins panel endorsement for Arizona license to offer legal services to corporate America

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Senate GOP incumbents brace for MAGA primary challengers

Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat of primary challenges next year as friction builds between the MAGA and establishment wings. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who plans ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Supreme Court turns away challenge to Maryland handgun license regime

The Supreme Court let Maryland’s handgun licensing regime stand, turning away a long-running Second Amendment challenge in a brief order issued Monday. A group of gun owners, a gun rights group ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Face the Nation: Barrasso, Kelly, Gingrich

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Republicans are "going to work around the clock, through the ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Roberto Luongo Challenges Henrik Lundqvist Following Winter Classic Announcement

Roberto Luongo wants to play against Henrik Lundqvist one last time.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes

The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Watch Westbrook, Jokic make history as teammates with multiple same-game triple-doubles

No teammates ever had multiple nights of triple-doubles in the same game until Westbrook and Jokic on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount

At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.

Inc. - Jan. 10

A Major Challenge for Trump’s Agenda: A Mercurial Coach Calling the Plays

The president-elect has admonished Republicans to stay united around his ambitious domestic policy plans. But his track record with Congress is one of abrupt turnabouts and last-minute blowups.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market

Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Chinese lenders have a massive challenge: They can't lend enough

Chinese onshore banks and funds have flocked to government bonds amid a gloomy economic outlook as hopes for meaningful policy push fade.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return

The foreign secretary talks up UK-US relations - but clear divisions with the incoming president remain.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Afghanistan faces a complex set of challenges in 2025 — here’s what you need to know

2024 was a tumultuous year for Afghanistan, marked by many significant events that will continue to challenge the country in 2025.

The Hill - Jan. 9

'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham

West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Multiple homes on fire in Studio City

KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Asia's central banks face a formidable challenge: An ascendant U.S. dollar

A surge in the dollar has sent Asian currencies reeling, stoking worries over imported inflation and prompting some central banks to intervene in the currency market.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Shutterstock and Getty Merge to Meet AI Challenge in $3.7 Billion Deal

The two big players in the licensed visual content will pair up to counter threats from artificial intelligence tools like Midjourney.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Venezuela's ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday will face more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power

ABC News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning

Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.

CBS News - Jan. 8

2 dead, multiple 'significant injuries' in LA wildfires

Two people are dead and several other individuals have suffered from “significant injuries” due to the Eaton Fire spreading in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. L.A. County Fire Chief ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Venâncio Mondlane is Mozambique’s political challenger: what he stands for

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

What to know as multiple wildfires burn near Los Angeles

Crews are battling multiple wildfires threatening heavy populated areas of Southern California around Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Multiple wildfires burn around Los Angeles, devastating communities

Multiple wildfires are burning around Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has destroyed homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. It's one of three volatile fires ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge

The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

'This is like a movie scene': California's Eaton fire burns multiple homes

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles walks through an Altadena, Calif., neighborhood as homes ignited by the Eaton Fire burn around her. The fire double in size overnight, consuming thousands of acres and ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Why lensing 'September 5' was so liberating (and challenging) for Markus Förderer

The cinematographer used some old-school techniques and even manned the camera himself while collaborating with director Tim Fehlbaum.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Aviation industry faces a slew of challenges insiders say will take years to resolve

The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 8

LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says

A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

JetBlue plane flew to multiple places on same day before 2 bodies were found in landing gear

Two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida on Monday night. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more details.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy's plan to build more ships faces steep costs The Congressional ...

The Hill - Jan. 7