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Watch: How people in Israel and Gaza responded to the deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Why SpaceX’s Starship Test Could Be its Most Important Yet

The world’s biggest rocket just got a bit bigger, and its upcoming launch is meant to support its next-generation Starlink satellites.

Inc. - Jan. 15

U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

How Israel erased a town of 200,000 people

Old maps, illustrations and videos of destruction tell the story of refugee camp levelled in Gaza offensive

Financial Times - Jan. 14

UK bans German cattle, pigs and sheep imports after foot-and-mouth case

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.

BBC News - Jan. 14

China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

The New York Times - Jan. 12

People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office

Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.

NBC News - Jan. 12

2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking 10 most important non-quarterbacks, including Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson

A look at the most crucial playmakers in the postseason entering Wild Card Weekend

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Ranking five most important non-QBs in AFC playoffs: Can Derrick Henry power Ravens to the Super Bowl?

These players will help determine what happens over the next three weeks

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

More people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

BBC News - Jan. 11

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

LA firestorm stresses importance of having personal disaster plan: Officials

Los Angeles fire officials said the disaster -- caused by multiple wind-whipped fires breaking out simultaneously -- signals that fire season is now a year-round event.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Apple Says It Is Fixing AI Notification Summaries. It Missed the Most Important Part

The company is responding to complaints from the BBC but it’s not clear this solves anything.

Inc. - Jan. 9

DeSean Jackson answers important Eagles question in Delaware St. introductory presser

The former Eagle was introduced as the head coach for Delaware State's football team and made his Super Bowl prediction in Wednesday's press conference.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

NFL sends teams memo about 'importance of sportsmanship' before start of 2025 playoffs

There has been an uptick in fines for on-field acts this season

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Greenland important for national security: Waltz

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for national security adviser, said Wednesday that Greenland is important for national security, leaning into Trump's expressed interest in ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

BBC News - Jan. 9

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines. Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance

The federal government is launching an initiative to support foreign minerals projects that exclude China as part of an effort to bolster U.S. supply chains. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

House Republican: Gulf of Mexico name less important than Trump's actions

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said President-elect Trump’s musing about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is less important than his actions in the region, particularly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January

Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Might Start Slowly When He Imposes Import Duties

Trump aides are reportedly discussing a plan to restrict pledged duties on all imports to an initial list of products considered critical to national security, reducing the risk of resurgent ...

Inc. - Jan. 7

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - Jan. 7

USMNT January camp is important as Mauricio Pochettino aims for stability in first full year in charge

Often a place for fringe USMNT talent, this year players have a chance to make a mark in January camp

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans

President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.

CNBC - Jan. 6

The battle for working people

Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Why this week's 'Team Cup' is important for Europe's Ryder Cup hopes

This geographically misplaced match, with the most anodyne of names, has a value that might help nudge Europe to a rare away win over the US next September, writes Iain Carter.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Is it true that … breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Fans of the full English will be horrified by the trend for fasting, but does this argument hold sway with our expert?. “People get very passionate about breakfast, and whether they eat it or not,” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6