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Palestinians Dare to Hope the Fighting Really Stops This Time

Gazans are curbing their optimism, having experienced other times throughout the war when a cease-fire was thought to be within reach, only for it to fall apart.

The Wall Street Journal - 54m

Unrivaled sets high bar in debut: 'Was electric'

The opening night of Unrivaled -- the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier -- left players and fans impressed. "It was everything we were hoping ...

ESPN - 1h

Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices

Financial Times - 11h

The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.

BBC News - 17h

Hopes are high that home builders will fix America’s housing crisis. But the data tell a different story.

Construction of new homes jumped in December, but a look at 2024 overall shows builders weren’t ramping up construction despite strong demand.

MarketWatch - 10h

Passenger clings to German high-speed train and survives

He jumped on when it pulled out of the station before he had finished his smoking break, police say.

BBC News - 15h

British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions

Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.

BBC News - 1d

United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together

More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.

The New York Times - 2d

How 'high-energy' Arsenal beat 'passive' Spurs

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discuss how Arsenal beat a "passive" Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League.

BBC News - 2d

Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate

President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...

CBS News - 2d

Foden: Man City title hopes are 'done for sure'

Manchester City forward Phil Foden conceded his team's defence of the Premier League title is over following their 2-2 draw at Brentford on Tuesday.

ESPN - 2d

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.

The New York Times - 3d

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - 3d

Class of 2025? The IPO hopefuls that could revive London

After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this year

Financial Times - 5d

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

BBC News - 5d

High five or high dive? What we know about stock returns in years ending in ‘5.’

History suggests that 5 is the market’s lucky number — just don’t bet on it.

MarketWatch - 6d

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is also providing offensive support

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

America needs more high-skilled immigrants

High-skilled immigrants are not asking for special treatment; we are asking for fairness.

The Hill - Jan. 10

'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony

'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Election of president kindles hope in crisis-battered Lebanon

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Bills-Broncos preview: Buffalo has high hopes, starts playoffs against surprising Denver

Josh Allen might win his first NFL MVP after having a great regular season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’

President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

With high heels and fur coats, Kaitlin Olson taps into 'High Potential'

The ABC procedural, which returns for the second half of its season Tuesday, has been a fun challenge for Kaitlin Olson, who stars in and produces the series.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'

The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.

Politico - Jan. 5

Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons

The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Experts say high food prices are here to stay. Here's why

Some experts say there's really nothing the government can do about high food prices.

CNBC - Jan. 4

Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says

Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.

CBS News - Jan. 3

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - Jan. 3

U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024

Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Rosita Missoni, who turned colored knitwear into high fashion, dies at 93

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93, the family-owned company said on Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up

After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponents

Financial Times - Jan. 3

The Case for Hope for Palestinians

Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Wrexham's promotion hopes dented after defeat

Wrexham's promotion hopes took a hit on Wednesday as they dropped to third place in the League One table after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat to Barnsley.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2