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Syrian Government Teeters as Rebels Reach Damascus

The regime’s security forces and allies were apparently in retreat as President Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts couldn’t be determined.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs

The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.

BBC News - 4d

Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens 'Saigon Moment' for Russia

Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Kirk Cousins’s Past, Present and Future Are Set to Collide

Atlanta’s faith in the quarterback still holds as he prepares to face his former Minnesota team.

The New York Times - 4d

Sources: OSU seeks Gundy pay cut; future in flux

Coach Mike Gundy's future at Oklahoma State is in the air after the school asked him to take a significant pay cut, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

Tarot, tarantulas and TikTok: exploring our long obsession with predicting the future

A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries examines the enduring appeal of divination. In Cameroon, the Mambila people practise a specific form of divination that will have arachnophobes ...

The Guardian - 4d

JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America

How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.

The New York Times - 4d

India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones

A quarter of all iPhones could be made outside China by 2025, most likely in India—a rapidly growing market with hundreds of millions of potential customers. And the race is on, as Samsung and ...

Wired - 5d

Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs

Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also ...

CBS News - 5d

Syrian Rebels' Lightning Offensive Zeroes In on Major City

Some Arab officials are urging President Bashar al-Assad to leave the country as a battle for Homs looms.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

How effects meld past and present as 'Apes' sequel 'Kingdom' steps into the future

For director Wes Ball, setting 'Kingdom' in lush jungles and harsh beaches was a chance to imagine a fresh new take on the long-running 'Planet of the Apes' franchise.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Can Syrian rebels maintain momentum and take Damascus?

Assad’s forces have offered little resistance so far, as attention turns to how his allies will react. Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing? So far the ...

The Guardian - 5d

Syrian Rebel Offensive Bolsters Turkey's Geopolitical Influence

NATO member Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels who entered Hama and captured Aleppo days earlier.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Moment former Syrian president's statue toppled in Hama

Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops.

BBC News - 6d

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

BBC News - 6d

Canty makes bold argument about Purdy's future 49ers contract

ESPN analyst and former NFL player Chris Canty made a bold argument for how the San Francisco 49ers should handle Brock Purdy's contract extension.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Chicago's chaotic shuffle might be risking Caleb Williams' future

The Bears' No. 1 priority should be developing their franchise QB. Instead, the decision to change Williams' direct line of contact raised eyebrows across the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw

Opposition forces advanced on the city of Hama as their startling offensive moved quickly in the direction of the capital, Damascus.

The New York Times - 6d

Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

The New York Times - 6d

Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029

Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.

The Hill - 6d

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama after days of intense clashes with government forces

ABC News - 6d

Aaron Rodgers refuses to believe this 'ridiculous' claim about his future with the Jets

Jets' QB feels he shouldn't be judged by what happens the remainder of the season

CBS Sports - 6d

The future of AI agents: highly lucrative but surprisingly boring

Big companies are trumpeting the value of consumer-facing personal digital helpers to make our lives easier

Financial Times - 6d

The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week

Depending on what a federal appeals court decides, TikTok’s fate might left in the hands of president-elect Donald Trump.

Wired - 6d

International students confused, anxious about their futures under second Trump term

International students are holding their breath as President-elect Trump gears up to return to the White House. Multiple schools have put out guidance on when foreign-born students should and ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold

The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

West Ham to decide on Lopetegui's future by weekend

West Ham will decide Julen Lopetegui's immediate future by the weekend.

BBC News - Dec. 4

'Urgent measures' needed to secure Volkswagen's future, says CEO

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf

ABC News - Dec. 3

Billion-dollar future: Dodgers deferred pay at $1B

New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Dak Prescott shares his hope for Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future

"[I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama

Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'

President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Apple's $1 Billion Move: Will Indonesia Dictate the Future of Tech Giants?

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now

Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?

The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Ravens' Harbaugh coy on future of WR Johnson

Ravens coach John Harbaugh remains vague on the future of Diontate Johnson, as the wide receiver who was acquired before the trade deadline failed to play a snap in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.