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Man jailed for trying to kill PC with scissors

Jenner stabbed the Kent Police officer in the head with a pair of scissors, a court is told.

BBC News - 15h

Vladimir Putin is trying to pull a snow job on Trump

Putin is attempting to use the prospect of negotiations to buy time and gain an upper hand in the war in Ukraine, even as he slyly appeals to President Trump's ego. Trump must not let himself be ...

The Hill - 5d

German companies are risking a ‘lose-lose’ decoupling with China

The corporate and political winds appear to be blowing increasingly in that direction

Financial Times - 6d

The Last Flight of the Dog Pilot

Seuk Kim left behind a finance career to chase his dream of becoming a pilot. He took off one day in November with four dogs on board, a trip that would not go according to plan.

The New York Times - 6d

Powell’s goal for Fed today: ‘Trying not to make a splash’

Just over a week after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Federal Reserve officials are gathering in Washington to discuss the outlook for interest-rate policy, with a goal of simply trying ...

MarketWatch - 6d

Jalen Hurts will try to become 4th starting QB to win a Super Bowl after losing in his debut

Jalen Hurts bucked decades of history just by getting back to the Super Bowl after losing his first trip there as a starting quarterback

ABC News - 6d

Extreme violence is impossible to understand but we must try

The Axel Rudakubana case shows the importance of the government looking beyond ideology

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Argentina loses last-ditch US battle to block $300mn seizure

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal, giving creditors a rare opportunity to access funds from overseas accounts

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Mahomes, Chiefs: Excited to try to make history

The Chiefs advanced Sunday night and now have a shot at becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive titles in the Super Bowl era.

ESPN - Jan. 27

Raducanu loses in Singapore Open first round

Britain's Emma Raducanu loses to world number 101 Cristina Bucsa of Spain in the opening round of the Singapore Open.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down

Lab-grown rocks and fewer weddings have put a huge dampener on the market. On the bright side, a big dazzler is now affordable for many. Diamonds are woven through the tapestry of human history. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

England did not lose because of athleticism - Lewis

Australia are more athletic and powerful than England - but that is not the reason for the gulf between the two teams, says head coach Jon Lewis.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Commanders on Barkley: 'Just try to contain him'

The Commanders know what they have to do Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC championship: stop Saquon Barkley.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War

Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

It's Donald Trump's world now to win or lose

President Donald Trump is taking a more assertive role on the global stage, aiming to establish Washington as an aggressive driver of global affairs, with a focus on maximum pressure on Iran and a ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head

Chinese hacks, rampant ransomware, and Donald Trump’s budget cuts all threaten US security. In an exit interview with WIRED, former CISA head Jen Easterly argues for her agency’s survival.

Wired - Jan. 23

City target punished for trying to force move

Real Valladolid have accused young defender Juma Bah of breaching his contract after being tapped up by Manchester City and threatened legal action.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Sources: Mavs lose center Lively to foot fracture

Mavericks starting center Dereck Lively II has sustained a small fracture in his right foot and is expected to miss two to three months, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Salzburg loses exclusive claim to famous Mozart chocolates

Austria’s souvenir Mozartkugeln will no longer be made in composer’s home city after factory bankruptcy. Visitors to Salzburg can hardly escape merchandise linked to its favourite son, Wolfgang ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider

Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the capacity or allow another company to do it.

CNBC - Jan. 22

How long with the bitter cold last?

CBS meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast on how long freezing temperatures from the polar vortex will last.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand?

We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to history. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly.

The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Bedard's Line Dazzles; Blackhawks Lose To Predators In Shootout

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Nashville Predators in a shootout. In the loss, Connor Bedard's new line dazzled.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Here's How To Try The Switch 2 Before It's Released

At long last, Nintendo has finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2 . Nintendo has also revealed that fans will get to try the new system ahead of launch through what's called "Experience events" ...

GameSpot - Jan. 16

Morning Report — Gaza ceasefire: Will it last?

Editor's note: This report has been updated to correct the name of the outgoing CIA director. In today’s issue: Gaza ceasefire: Will it last? Fifteen months of fighting in Gaza is poised to end ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge

Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Watkins spoils Moyes return as Everton lose again

The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa after another toothless Premier League performance.

ESPN - Jan. 16

What Is Ye Trying to Tell Us Now?

His new clothing collection has words and letters in a foreign language, the message of which is unclear. But people are buying it.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Officials trying to determine cause of Southern California fires

As dangerous conditions persist, investigators are focused on finding out what caused the Palisades Fire to erupt in Southern California. Officials are probing whether embers from another fire that ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Newsom concerned Trump will try to withhold California aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) raised concerns about the possibility of President-elect Trump withholding federal disaster aid to the state amid the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Israel targets Iran’s ‘last proxy’

With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistance

Financial Times - Jan. 13

TikTok’s last dance in the US

Plus, Joe Biden leaves the White House, Wall Street banks report earnings, and confidential MI5 files are made public

Financial Times - Jan. 12

How Poshmark Is Trying to Make Resale Work Again

The once high-flying platform for secondhand clothes was bought by a huge South Korean tech company. Can tech fixes make peer-to-peer selling seamless?

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Saints make last 16 despite losing 12-try thriller

Northampton Saints secure their place in the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage despite Stade Francais roaring back to win an exhilarating match featuring 12 tries.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Gingrich: Trump 'trying to project' strength with Greenland talk

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) says President-elect Trump is attempting to project strength with his recent remarks about the U.S. acquiring Greenland from Denmark, comments that have not ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Bears GM not ruling out trying to trade for coach

When asked Tuesday during his season-ending news conference whether he would consider trading for a head coach, Bears GM Ryan Poles said all options are on the table.

ESPN - Jan. 7

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