Idea U.s - QuikReader

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family

The Hollywood legend has wasted no time in enjoying his new life in Spain, taking full advantage of the holiday season to explore the surrounding areas of his Madrid abode.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials

The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.

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

Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects

Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.

CBS News - Jan. 8

U.S. to Build New Stockpile of Poulty Bird Flu Vaccine

This bird flu outbreak has killed more than 130 million commercial, backyard and wild birds in all 50 states.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Kelce scoffs at idea K.C. lost to end Cincy's hopes

Travis Kelce scoffed at the notion that the Chiefs rested their starters in order to keep the Bengals out of the playoffs.

ESPN - Jan. 8

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas

There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.

Wired - Jan. 8

Wildfires Roar Through L.A., and Trump Floats U.S. Expansion

Plus, the end of Facebook fact-checking.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where people can pass by to pay their respects. It follows a day of ceremonies that honored the former president. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Meet the U.S. trio aiming for Barcelona stardom

USMNT hopefuls open up on life inside soccer's ultimate finishing school: Barcelona's La Masia academy.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the Brazilian. Lionel Messi’s Florida sanctuary for former ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

The former Barcelona teammates getting together for one last hurrah in MLS would draw in the fans. But injuries have taken their toll on the Brazilian

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says

The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Joseph Nocella Jr., Trump’s U.S. Attorney Pick, Is a Long Island Judge

Joseph Nocella Jr. has maintained deep connections in a Republican Party organization that has veered sharply to the right.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Latest in Idea U.s

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials

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

Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects

U.S. to Build New Stockpile of Poulty Bird Flu Vaccine

Kelce scoffs at idea K.C. lost to end Cincy's hopes

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas

Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Wildfires Roar Through L.A., and Trump Floats U.S. Expansion

The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Meet the U.S. trio aiming for Barcelona stardom

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

Neymar playing with Messi and Suárez in Miami is a fascinating idea. But is it a good one?

U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says

Joseph Nocella Jr., Trump’s U.S. Attorney Pick, Is a Long Island Judge

Topics