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The next gold rush is above us, not below us

The choice before us is clear: we can continue with business as usual and watch other nations take the lead in space, or we can unleash American enterprise to drive the next great economic expansion.

The Hill - Jan. 1

After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?

Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Joey Porter Jr. injury update: Steelers expected to get CB back for Week 18 showdown vs. Bengals

This addition should play a big role in Saturday's outcome

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 5

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers

Here's how Week 18 in the NFL is shaping up as we finish the 2024 regular season

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Here’s who snapped up Robert Redford’s charming coastal California cottage in just 3 weeks for $4.65 million

Robert Redford sold the Tiburon home for a half-million above his asking price.

MarketWatch - 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.

Wired - Jan. 1

Before Ferguson's hairdryer came the 'blast furnace'

Former Aberdeen players recall being on the receiving end of the full force of Sir Alex Ferguson's anger in the dressing room.

BBC News - Jan. 1

25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and the 2025 Euros. Novak Djokovic will be aiming to begin the new year by doing something he failed to do throughout 2024 – win a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

How to Score an Upgrade to First Class on Your Next Flight

Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost? Here are some tips.

The New York Times - Dec. 31

‘Wicked’ Green, ‘Room Next Door’ Red and ‘Substance’ Yellow: It’s a Bold Season

Some potential contenders were especially vivid. Production and costume designers explain the conundrums they faced and their surprising solutions.

The New York Times - Dec. 30

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