Hamas Effectively Back

Freebird Finale: USA Wins Back-To-Back World Juniors Gold In OT Over Finland, Czechia Wins Bronze

USA cracked a brick wall in overtime to beat Finland and win their second-straight gold at the world juniors, while Czechia defeated Sweden for bronze. Here's what stood out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Jauan Jennings ejected for fighting Cardinals on back-to-back plays, falls just short of first career 1,000-yard season

Jennings got into fights on consecutive plays and fell 25 yards short of a career milestone. But he didn't seem to mind.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

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

Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says

The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Israeli PM office denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages to release in event of deal

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume

It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

What Explains the Resurgence of the N.F.L. Running Back?

It’s not a miracle, but it seems like one.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack

Family of now 19-year-old conscript Liri Albag appeals to PM to ‘take decisions as if it were your own children there’. The armed wing of Hamas has released a video it says is of an Israeli hostage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Some Democrats said to be open to backing RFK Jr.

A handful of Senate Democrats are said to be leaving the door open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the next Health and Human Services secretary. As preparations for confirmation ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

‘The Trump Effect’ in the age of terrorism

Have those in charge of our defense against terrorism taken their eyes off the ball to engage in petty, self-destructive and potentially illegal partisan politics?

The Hill - Jan. 4

'Strewth!' - Pant hits Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach 50

India's Rishabh Pant hits Mitchell Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach his half-century from only 29 balls against Australia in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Over 100 killed in Gaza Strip in first 3 days of 2025, Hamas-run Health Ministry says

The war between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of slowing in 2025. Over 100 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the first three days of the new year, according to the Hamas-run Health ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

PGA Tour considering significant Tour Championship format change effective as early as 2025, per report

A bracket-style finale could be coming to the PGA Tour postseason this summer

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Possible Tariff Effects May Dim Some Buzz at CES

Auto and tech exhibitors at the massive trade show that runs in Las Vegas from Jan. 7-10 will have to factor in the impact of Trump’s promised import levies as they try to grab headlines for new ...

Inc. - Jan. 3

GOP holdout Spartz to back Speaker Johnson

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a key GOP vote who previously suggested she would not back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), minutes before the vote signaled she'd back him. "I appreciate ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests

Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness. Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Cryptocurrencies jump to start 2025, bitcoin rises back above $97,000

Cryptocurrencies rose to start the year, rebounding from recent losses as investor optimism returned to the market.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Mikaela Shiffrin aiming to be back 'in the next week or so' following November crash

Mikaela Shiffrin is back in the gym and says she's aiming to be on snow “in the next week or so.”

ABC News - Jan. 2

'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England

Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million years

ABC News - Jan. 2

Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds

Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Colts' Richardson says he had severe back pain

Anthony Richardson revealed that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Latest details on New Orleans truck attack, suspect's identity, effect on Sugar Bowl

At least 10 people were killed early on New Year's Day when a man drove a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street in what the FBI is investigating as a possible act of terrorism. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot

Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.