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The U.K. has new powers vs. tech giants. It’s probing Apple and Google.

The U.K. competition regulator on Thursday said it’s using new powers to investigate Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger

More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Tech giants are putting $500bn into 'Stargate' to build up AI in US

Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it.

BBC News - Jan. 22

South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand

Santee Cooper is working with bankers to solicit interest in V.C. Summer.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

What's left on Giants' offseason needs list ahead of spring training?

Alex Pavlovic highlights positions the San Francisco Giants should look to upgrade with MLB spring training right around the corner.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Why are you being told to avoid seed oils?

Most claims about the dangers of seed oils tend to focus at least in part on inflammation — more specifically, that seed oils contain large amounts of omega-6s relative to omega-3s.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Scientists Finally Make Heads of Giant Stingray Tails

The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Paula Moltzan rallies for first World Cup giant slalom podium

Paula Moltzan made her first career World Cup giant slalom podium.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

How Tiny Trucks Became ‘Dude Magnet’ Rivals to Giant Pickups

Mini-haulers found across Asia are winning over drivers of more expensive and larger American pickups, though some states say they’re too fragile—possibly too cute—to share the road with XXL U.S. ...

Inc. - Jan. 21

Law - the squinting kid who grew into giant of global game

Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a total footballer and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Biden’s overdue sanctions on Russian oil are a slap at Trump

Oil prices are rising, and you can thank Joe Biden.

The Hill - Jan. 17

Tech giants to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration

TikTok's CEO has joined a growing list of tech industry giants, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, who will be attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Harrison jokingly reveals Giants teammates made him cut his hair

Kyle Harrison jokingly revealed why his San Francisco Giants teammates made him cut his hair.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Outsourcing giant Infosys raised sales guidance for a third time. AI is helping.

Indian outsourcing giant Infosys on Thursday raised its sales outlook for the third time this year as the company said clients were increasingly adopting its artificial-intelligence services.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates

On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury announced fresh measures to deplete Russia's energy revenues, including on 183 vessels, largely oil tankers.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Stay or Go: Should Giants bring Tommy DeVito back for the 2025 season?

Should the Giants re-sign Tommy DeVito, who heads into the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent, or should they move on?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Oil major BP to cut thousands of jobs in cost-saving drive

British oil major BP on Thursday said it is planning to cut thousands of jobs as part of a major cost-cutting drive.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Two giant films poke at our current society. Is it on purpose?

Do films like 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' tell stories that tackle societal realities in order to meet a need, or do audiences interpret them through the lens they bring into the theater?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16

Has China already reached peak oil?

The country’s demand for crude seems to be plateauing sooner than expected. The implications are huge

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Oil futures settle at a 5-month high as U.S. tightens sanctions on Russian oil

U.S. and global benchmark crude-oil prices settled Monday at their highest since August as investors focused on the potential supply hit from further tightening of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing

Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Giants players, coaches detail the mess of the 2024 season

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants' struggles and instability last season.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud

“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China

Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

US and UK toughens sanctions on Russian oil industry

The actions are aimed at cutting off revenue Moscow is using to fund its war in Ukraine.

BBC News - Jan. 11

2025 NFL Mock Draft Top 10: Who will Jets and Giants pick?

With the Giants and Jets picking in the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft, who will each team pick?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Vikings coy on Jones' role; ex-Giant could be QB2

The Vikings are considering elevating Daniel Jones to their backup QB behind Sam Darnold for the playoffs.

ESPN - Jan. 9

'The sky is the limit' on Damac investment in the U.S., Dubai property giant's chief says

"We can use initially our own financial resources, but then [in the] second phase we can use [a] third party's money," Sajwani said of the planned investment.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Trump will struggle to drive down oil prices

Energy production in the US will rise but more of the output will be gassy

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 8

How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum

Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey

The San Francisco Giants' reported Justin Verlander addition is splashy, but it makes sense for Buster Posey at this point in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes

Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

An Indefensible Decision Has Left the Giants Adrift

Owner John Mara was lost in a sea of contradictions as he tried to explain keeping Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

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