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The Closed-Door Battle to Become IOC President
In perhaps the quirkiest election in sports, seven officials are vying for the powerful position of president of the International Olympic Committee.The New York Times - 13h -
Sanjay Gupta: New non-opioid pain medication 'a pretty big deal'
Dr. Sanjay Gupta said Tuesday that the approval of a new non-opioid pain medication is "a pretty big deal." “This is a pretty big deal,” Gupta said. “As you just mentioned, it's been since 1998 ...The Hill - 9h -
Super Bowl 2025: Eagles' Saquon Barkley says he was 'pretty damn close' to joining Bears prior to 2024 season
The star running back had an offer from ChicagoCBS Sports - 10h -
What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?
The US aid agency spends billions around the world on humanitarian support - but its future is in doubt.BBC News - 1d -
Could England's most picturesque road close to cars?
It is known as one of the most scenic and famous driving roads, but could Snake Pass close to cars?BBC News - 2d -
Barcelona scrape by Alavés to close gap to Madrid
Robert Lewandowski's second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Barcelona against Alavés on Sunday, as the third-placed hosts reduced the gap on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid to four points.ESPN - 2d -
Knicks Injury Tracker: Mitchell Robinson 'pretty close' to getting cleared for full contact
The latest injury news and possible return dates for New York Knicks players...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Close More Deals by Making Sure Everyone Wins
Avoid the zero-sum trap when deal-making and you’ll likely make more deals.Inc. - 3d -
Aston Villa closing in on Rashford loan deal
Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.BBC News - 3d -
Lloyds to close 136 branches as people shift to apps
The closures across its brands will be completed by March next year, as more customers go digital.BBC News - 6d -
'Still feels pretty familiar': Kasey Kahne's NASCAR return welcomed at Rockingham test
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Kasey Kahne drove to the infield tunnel at Rockingham Speedway, and sure enough, his NASCAR 75 Greatest Drivers credential still worked. “Super simple,” the 44-year-old veteran ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 28 -
Sources: Neymar close to sealing return to Santos
Brazil superstar Neymar is closing in on a return to former club Santos, sources told ESPN on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 27 -
UF closes probe into Golden stalking allegations
The University of Florida ended its Title IX investigation into Todd Golden, saying no evidence was found regarding allegations of sexual exploitation and stalking.ESPN - Jan. 27 -
ICE makes close to 1,200 arrests in one day
Immigration authorities made close to 1,200 arrests in just one day, and nearly half of those detained don't have criminal records, according to a senior Trump administration official.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
‘I’ve always been pretty chilled’: Dean Huijsen on Bournemouth, defending and his celebration
The teenager on his calm demeanour, learning the defender’s art in Italy and his side’s European credentials. He is surely one of the most exciting prospects in the game – José Mourinho said as ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump administration closing immigration offices in Latin America
At the direction of President Trump, about 1,500 troops are being deployed to the southern border with increased operations to block illegal immigrant crossings set to start in the coming days. ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Jets still haven't closed the deal with Aaron Glenn
Dysfunctional teams do indeed do dysfunctional things, and one of the most dysfunctional teams failed to do something functional on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Source: Betis closing on Antony loan from United
Real Betis are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United winger Antony, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Outdoor learning group closes seven UK centres
Seven activity centres run by Kingswood close with immediate effect as it calls in administrators.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Close More Deals By Establishing Your Credibility First
Use your education, experience, and expertise to do the hard selling.Inc. - Jan. 18 -
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Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident
Police are investigating a report that a woman had her drink spiked in the bar, which is closed pending a safety review.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Colorado apartments at center of Venezuelan gang debate to be closed
The Colorado apartment complex where armed alleged members of a Venezuelan gang were seen on video breaking into an occupied unit will be closed.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Lloyds to cut 500 jobs and close two offices
UK bank to review more than 1,500 jobs across multiple departmentsFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
A culture that's ready for a different kind of close-up
Manuel Betancourt's new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations
Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.
Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Top Fed official says central bank is ‘pretty close’ to meeting twin targets
Kansas City Fed chief Jeff Schmid calls for ‘gradual’ changes in monetary policyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: The heroes of Los Angeles who are battling the blaze up-close
A salute to the firefighters and first responders that are working tirelessly battling the terrifying inferno.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’
Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Democrats hold Virginia state House seat in closely watched special election
Democrat JJ Singh has defeated Republican Ram Venkatachalam in the special election for the Virginia state House's 26th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The seat was formerly held by Del. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation
Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sectorFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Axelrod: 'Pretty clear' Trump has no desire to work with Democrats
Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod says it is “pretty clear” President-elect Trump has no desire to work with Democrats on bipartisan solutions, pointing to Trump's social media posts and ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What It Means, and What’s Closed
Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expect on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
3 Ways to Stay Close to Customers, Even at Scale
Maintaining strong connections to customers is essential to business success. Here’s how to do it.Inc. - Jan. 6