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China Reports Robust 2024 Growth After Wobbles Prompt Stimulus

Beijing said that its economy expanded by 5% last year, but a variety of weak signals have raised skepticism among some outside economists.

The Wall Street Journal - 3h

Currys Restarts Dividends Payout After Robust Christmas Sales

Currys said it expected profit for fiscal 2025 to beat market expectations and that it would restart paying dividends following a robust Christmas period.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

McDavid 2nd on Oilers points list behind Gretzky

Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.

ESPN - 11h

Bank of America profits boosted by loan growth and robust trading

Strong results echo other big Wall Street banks

Financial Times - 15h

Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.

Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

MarketWatch - 16h

UK media watchdog imposes robust age checks on porn sites

Ofcom sets out new rules that could include photo ID matching and credit card verification

Financial Times - 19h

TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand

TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the megatrend in favor of AI.

CNBC - 22h

Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza at closest point yet, say officials

Deal to end 15-month war and secure release of hostages ‘could come at any time’

Financial Times - 1d

Wall Street stocks waver after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets

Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023

Financial Times - 3d

No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire

It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.

The New York Times - 3d

Analyzing the Weekend’s Key Soccer Talking Points

What’s up with Arsenal? Does the F.A. Cup need to change? Why does one of the Premier League’s most successful players want to leave?

The New York Times - 3d

Robust U.S. Economy May Not Need Trump’s Big Reforms

The incoming President wants to uncork major moves, including protectionist tariffs, more tax cuts, and immigration curbs, but macroeconomic data suggests some measures may not be required.

Inc. - 3d

FA Cup: 10 talking points from the weekend’s third-round action

Tamworth’s heroes deserve better, Pep Guardiola tries to fire up Jack Grealish and Liverpool’s teenagers impress. Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 tactics have little place in English football, it was said. ...

The Guardian - 3d

Pitt women's 32-point comeback ties NCAA record

Pittsburgh -- down by 32 points in the first half, still down by 31 at intermission -- tied the largest comeback in NCAA women's basketball history, rallying to stun SMU 72-59 on Sunday.

ESPN - 4d

Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point

Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say. A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity ...

The Guardian - 4d

Women's Ashes - schedule, points system explained & how to follow

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Women's Ashes series, including the schedule, format, squads and how to follow on the BBC.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Herro leads Heat with 32 points in a 119-98 win at Portland

Tyler Herro had 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat downed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-98 on Saturday night

ABC News - 5d

Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history

Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers

ABC News - 5d

Houston Texans return blocked extra point for two points after miracle touchdown

The Houston Texans scored an unusual two points after a breathtaking series of events in their wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

NBC News - 5d

As wildfires devastate LA, Republicans point fingers at Democratic California leaders

Trump and Maga allies are using the fires to attack leaders like Newsom – possibly foretelling power struggles ahead. If ever a situation cried out for elevating national unity over political ...

The Guardian - 6d

A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires

President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.

NBC News - 6d

Relocation of Vikings-Rams game moves line by one point, so far

Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

NHL's Biggest Shockers At The Halfway Point Are The Sabres, Rangers And Predators

Three NHL teams are the most shocking letdowns at the halfway point of this season despite big expectations at the beginning of the campaign.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Updated H2H points league rankings

Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball rankings for H2H points leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

The Deep South has fallen to a college football low point

With no teams left in the College Football Playoff, the region's long-running domination of the sport appears to be at an end. So what gives?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?

Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookie

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Tyler Bertuzzi Is Playing A Big Role In Connor Bedard’s Point Streak

The Chicago Blackhawks hope to see Tyler Bertuzzi continue developing chemistry with Connor Bedard.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Kohli, youngsters & Bumrah - talking points from Australia's win over India

BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at five talking points from the Australia and India series and what England can learn about their next two opponents.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Citigroup’s stock is a banking-sector bargain as ‘inflection point’ looms, analyst suggests

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg upgrades Citigroup to overweight from equal weight on bullish 2025 prospects.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Guardiola warns Grealish over Savinho, Southampton hit new low and is Arsenal’s negativity holding them back? . So much about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s display on Sunday was puzzling. Real Madrid’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite Company With 28th Point Of Season

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils for his 28th point of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

ESPN - Jan. 4

3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers

The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Kingsbury wants to be HC again 'at some point'

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he would like to be a head coach again but declined to say if that meant this offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby

Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Red Wings Prospect Can't Stop Putting Up Points

The Detroit Red Wings have an impressive prospect on their hands.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Secrets of an airline points millionaire

How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?

Financial Times - Jan. 1

The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.

Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.

The New York Times - Dec. 30

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