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‘My call’: India captain Rohit Sharma insists he was not axed for fifth Test

Opener stands down after scoring 31 runs in three Tests Tourists need win at SCG to level series against Australia A defiant Rohit Sharma says he made the call to drop himself for the fifth ...

The Guardian - 5d

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 - 5d

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era

The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s ...

The New York Times - 5d

Afghanistan’s crossroads are an opportunity to reassert US leadership

Within the first 100 days, reopening the U.S. consulate in Kabul and initiating direct bilateral aid agreements could stabilize the region, protect American interests and project renewed American ...

The Hill - 5d

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - 5d

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - 5d

Harry Maguire earns extra year but Ruben Amorim demands leadership

Manchester United manager ‘happy’ to trigger extension He wants senior players to help team ‘starving for leaders’ Ruben Amorim has said Harry Maguire’s one-year option will be triggered ...

The Guardian - 5d

Why House Speaker Mike Johnson could face a challenge during leadership vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson may not have the votes needed to retain the gavel even with President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement. CBS News' Taurean Small and Libby Cathey report.

CBS News - 5d

The Best Tested Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers (2025)

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Wired - 5d

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 - 5d

Germany’s biggest companies top 25 per cent female leadership for first time

Mandatory quota law passed in 2020 has improved equality but country remains behind western peers

Financial Times - 6d

Giants: Saquon's leadership void underestimated

The Giants are missing Saquon Barkley more than just on the field during this 3-13 season. It's in the locker room where some believe there may be the biggest void.

ESPN - 6d

Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab

A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help match patients with better treatments.

NBC News - 6d

14 Best Soundbars We've Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

Wired - 6d

Inside Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes hosting prep: Getting sage advice and testing jokes around L.A.

On Jan. 5, Glaser will make history as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo, and there is no telling who will be in her comedic crosshairs.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

The end comes quickly for India’s fading champions ahead of Test series finale | Geoff Lemon

The tourists must pick the best possible XI as decline of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma is laid clear in Australia. Australian tours have a habit of making or breaking Test careers. VVS ...

The Guardian - 6d

Australia drop Mitch Marsh for fifth Test with Beau Webster to debut in series decider

All-rounder pays price for poor form with only 73 runs against India Mitchell Starc to play in Sydney despite carrying a rib injury Struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

17 Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online—We Tested for a Week Each (2025)

I’ve spent years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, and certified organic mattresses.