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From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Talk of Raiders hiring Ben Johnson intensifies

It's looking like Las Vegas or status quo for Lions OC.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Raiders coaching search: Lions' Ben Johnson believed to be 'the leader in the clubhouse,' per report

The offensive coordinator is apparently a Tom Brady favorite

CBS Sports - Jan. 15

Caleb Williams addresses being catfished by person pretending to be Ben Johnson: 'It was a classic prank'

A video of Williams being tricked by a young kid pretending to be the Lions offensive coordinator (and Bears head coach candidate) went viral last week.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Putin’s Plan for Peace Is No Peace at All

Now is the time for the United States to build on its historic success supporting Ukraine, not squander it.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Australian Open Day 3: Andrey Rublev upset by Brazilian teen; Americans Taylor Fritz, Emma Navarro, Ben Shelton advance

Young qualifier Joao Fonesca defeated Andrey Rublev in the biggest upset of Round 1.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

From Paula Radcliffe’s marathon tips to Ben Stiller on his epic TV drama: the best podcasts of the week

Olympians serve up a 16-week audio running club, while the Zoolander star unpacks his brilliant brain-scrambler of a show, Severance. After nearly three years, Apple’s brain-scrambling epic is back ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Jennifer Lopez settles divorce with Ben Affleck nearly 5 months after filing

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced.

NBC News - Jan. 11

‘The Interview’: Ben Stiller Knows How ‘Severance’ Ends

The actor-director discusses the long-awaited return of the hit series, the comedies that made him a star and growing up with his famous parents.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Pats needed answer to this key question during Ben Johnson interview

Phil Perry provides intel on the Patriots' interview with Ben Johnson for their head coaching job on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?

Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers

Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city

ABC News - Jan. 10

49ers plan to release Hargrave but not Deebo

The 49ers said Wednesday they plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation, but that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is not going anywhere.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Under Shadow of Planned Tariffs, Auto Suppliers Rethink Production Plans

From the sidelines of CES 2025, global car parts suppliers ponder the consequences of Trump’s threatened import duties.

Inc. - Jan. 9

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Pentagon 'not aware of any plans' to take Greenland by force

The Pentagon on Wednesday said it was “not aware” of any plans to invade Greenland if ordered to do so, after President-elect Trump a day earlier refused to rule out using military force to seize ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Lynch confirms 49ers' plan to release Hargrave in offseason

John Lynch confirmed the San Francisco 49ers' plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave after June 1.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

What D.C. has planned to honor Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the events to honor the former president begin in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program

The move will end a third-party fact-checking system and rely on users to add notes or corrections to posts. It is likely to please the incoming Trump administration and its conservative allies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve

Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC

Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Caleb Williams says it was 'fascinating to watch' Lions OC Ben Johnson's offense vs. Vikings

Johnson has been one of the hottest names on the coaching market for several years

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

What are Trump's plans for the Jan. 6 cases pending?

President-elect Donald Trump may intervene in the cases against those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Ben Johnson coaching rumors: Here's one NFL team that the Lions OC won't be interviewing with

Johnson is once again one of the most sought-after coaches

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans

President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Jaguars head-coaching candidates: Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel headline potential replacements for Doug Pederson

Who could be on Jacksonville's radar?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Bears request interviews with Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Anthony Weaver

The Bears have started to compile their list of head coaching candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Bears head coach tracker: Chicago requests interviews with Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn

Chicago is looking in the division for its next coach

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?

Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Trump’s ambitious oil plans will not derail Russia

It would still be very disruptive to try to embargo Russian oil from the world markets altogether

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Brennan presses Homan on Trump administration's deportation plans

CBS News’s Margaret Brennan pressed President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan on the next administration’s mass deportation plans. Homan joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Ben Johnson will be in demand, but he might not want to leave Detroit

Most assume Johnson will take a head-coaching job. He might not.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Xi has a plan for retaliating against Trump’s gamesmanship

China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 4

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

BBC News - Jan. 3

Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral

In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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