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NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40

Elsewhere, the Cavs might be the best No. 2 team in the history of Power Rankings

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Chip Roy bid for Rules chair emerges as key issue ahead of Speaker vote

Rep. Chip Roy’s (R-Texas) bid to be chair of the House Rules Committee is emerging as a key issue for those withholding support for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ahead of Friday afternoon’s Speaker ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.

ABC News - Jan. 3

What to know about the House speaker battle as a new Congress is set to be sworn in

A new Congress is set to be sworn in on Friday and the House will vote for its speaker as one of its first orders of business. Current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has worked to shore up ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.

The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Wimbledon champion’s coach suspended amid investigation ahead of Australian Open

The former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been provisionally suspended while under investigation for an alleged breach of the WTA Code, it was revealed on Friday, only a couple ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Anthony Edwards airs frustrations over getting double-teamed: 'I don't know what to do, honestly'

Edwards is shooting 39.3% over the past two weeks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

I Still Don’t Know Why I Said Yes

In the language of physics, we were a quantum entanglement event.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year's. Here's what we know

Two deadly incidents on New Year’s Day — an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism in New Orleans and an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas — both involved vehicles that were ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

What we know about the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas

The BBC's Lily Jamali reports from outside the Trump International Hotel where the explosion took place.

BBC News - Jan. 3

To the moon, an asteroid and beyond: The biggest space missions ahead in 2025

The year 2025 promises to be packed with space exploration, including robotic expeditions to the moon, a new observatory and a rendezvous with an asteroid.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration

It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.

CNBC - Jan. 2

5 big lobbying battles ahead

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president

ABC News - Jan. 2

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Start Date, New Heroes, New Map, And Everything Else To Know

Marvel Rivals has hit some major milestones since its launch a month ago, including reaching 20 million players . The Overwatch competitor features a huge roster , including the now beloved ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

BioShock Creator Thinks We Still Don't Really Know "What Games Are" After 50 Years

Veteran game developer Ken Levine has shared his thoughts on generative AI, his latest game and it having high stakes, and why he believes we still don't really know what video games are.. Talking ...