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Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Abusive boyfriend cleared of manslaughter after partner's suicide note blamed him

Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Game Notes: Red Wings Stay Hot with 6–2 Win Over Seattle

Observations on the Red Wings' emerging depth, fast and furious start, and blossoming confidence as they win their seventh straight game, 6–2 over the visiting Kraken

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Ravens' Lamar Jackson compares Derrick Henry's record-setting performance vs. Steelers to Lightning McQueen

Jackson felt like he was a kid again, watching Henry zoom past Steelers defenders like McQueen did his competition in the movie 'Cars'

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Ovechkin, eyeing record, scores goal No. 873

Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Is US inflation set to rise further?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Notes on a sandal: why I’m a Birkenstock afficionado | Teo van den Broeke

As the brand sues rivals, arguing its designs are artefacts that transcend footwear, a devotee hails the 250-year-old, once humble corkbed shoes. Birkenstock is suing several competitors for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Note to No 10: one speed doesn’t fit all when it comes to online safety | John Naughton

Legislation to protect children in the digital realm is essential. But if it results in the loss of small cycling and cancer-care forums, something’s gone wrong. London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Swamp Notes: Greenland, USA

Donald Trump wants new territory. He’s threatening to invade American allies to get it.

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 10

What is Meta's new Community Notes program, and how will it work?

Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.

CBS News - Jan. 10

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

Black Ops 6 Season 1 Patch Notes Revert Some Of Last Week's Changes

Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now live, and with it comes a new set of patch notes that tweak some of the changes made in the game's previous update . "The team is always focused on ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Inept arsonist set his pants on fire

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

The Liverpool fan set to play at Anfield for Accrington

Lifelong Liverpool fan Josh Woods was at Anfield to watch them beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in November - now he's about to face them in the FA Cup.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Andersen Consulting brand set for resurrection

A 1990s name makes a comeback with help from George Shaheen, who led it for more than a decade

Financial Times - Jan. 10

LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn

Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Bellingham scores to set up Super Cup Clásico

Second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals on Thursday and set up a final showdown with Barcelona.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza

Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White House

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since April as Fed notes upside risk to inflation

The benchmark yield topped 4.7%, after the latest Fed meeting minutes indicated greater concern over inflation.

CNBC - Jan. 8

U.S. citizen denied entry into Poland after security staff object to handwritten notes in passport

A U.S. citizen has been barred from entering Poland because her passport was defaced with handwritten notes

ABC News - Jan. 8

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Balance Update Is Full Of Buffs And Nerfs For Each Role: Full Patch Notes

Marvel Rivals will soon kick off Season 1: Eternal Night Falls on January 10, and it wouldn't be a proper season start without a wide-range of balance changes to spice up the game's still in ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Lisa Kudrow discovered a hidden note from Matthew Perry in a gift he gave her

Lisa Kudrow revealed she recently discovered a hidden gift from Matthew Perry — a note from her late friend and co-star that was left for her in an iconic “Friends” prop. Appearing on an episode of ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Hamilton, Ferrari and the storylines set to define F1 in 2025

We're a week into 2025, and with preseason testing still seven weeks away, ESPN unpacks the storylines that will define Formula 1 this year.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Meta's shift to "Community Notes" and its implications

Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake

Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.

BBC News - Jan. 8

How Meta's new community notes program might work as fact-checking ends for Facebook, Instagram

Meta is ending fact-checking on its platforms and moving to a community notes-style program like the one found on X. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on what the new ...