Raising Glass Sideways

Scout Sightings Raising Eyebrows During Sabres Homestand

The Buffalo Sabres completed a four-game home sweep on Tuesday with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Key Bank Center, but although the club has played better in recent weeks, they ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump plan for Gaza raises several questions

President Trump on Tuesday proposed a U.S. takeover of the war-torn Gaza Strip. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the reaction to the idea.

CBS News - 1d

Trump floods the zone; Democrats need to raise hell

Democrats are suffering from an identity crisis. They’re split. Divided between those who want to challenge every outrageous Trump action and those, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump oil tariffs expected to raise price at the pump

President Trump’s tariff on Canadian oil is expected to raise prices at the pump for U.S. consumers, if it takes effect as planned after a 30-day delay. Analysts told The Hill that the 10 percent ...

The Hill - 2d

Stars use Ray Ban and Meta AI-powered glasses in Super Bowl ad

Get a first look at Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth and Kris Jenner in Ray Ban and Meta’s new Super Bowl commercial for their AI-powered glasses!

NBC News - 3d

Meta’s investment in VR and smart glasses on track to top $100bn

Tech group reveals it put $19.9bn into its Reality Labs division, which develops its smart glasses and headsets, last year

Financial Times - 3d

Trump tariffs expected to raise consumer prices

As President Trump imposes tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. from Canada, Mexico and China, economic experts warn they could lead to higher prices for American consumers. NBC News' Brian Cheung ...

NBC News - 4d

RFK Jr’s testimony offers a ‘through the looking glass’ moment for Democratic senators

Confirmation hearing was a spectacle as Democrats tried to hold a mirror to nominee, only for him to step right through. Robert F Kennedy Jr’s testimony was a “through the looking glass” moment for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 30

3 Best Smart Glasses of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you dabble in augmented reality, virtual screens, and AI assistants right on your face.

Wired - Jan. 29

Wine glass injury will not affect game - Scheffler

World number one Scottie Scheffler says a "stupid" hand injury sustained on Christmas Day will not impact his play.

BBC News - Jan. 29

Scottie Scheffler returns to PGA Tour after wine glass incident over Christmas: 'That's so stupid'

Scottie Scheffler is making his season debut this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 29

23andMe is exploring strategic alternatives, looking to raise capital

23andMe said it's started exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale.

CNBC - Jan. 29

America 2025: A glimpse through Trump’s looking glass

America has fallen through the looking glass into an un-wonderland where the Red Queen’s demand for “sentence before verdict” has become the law of the land.

The Hill - Jan. 27

Southern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides

The charred soil left by the wildfires could create conditions ripe for mudslides because the rain, which will last into Monday, will just run off, forecasters said.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Auschwitz 80th anniversary gathering raises difficult questions

World leaders gather in Poland on Holocaust memorial day, Fed and ECB make rate calls, and the Year of the Snake begins

Financial Times - Jan. 26

Carter watches No. 15 raised to rafters by Nets

Vince Carter became the seventh Nets player to have his number retired, something he labeled as "insane." "It is an honor to be up there with you gentlemen," he said.

ESPN - Jan. 26

March for Life: Abortion Opponents Raise Their Ambitions

The March for Life on Friday will bring together a movement invigorated by some early moves of the second Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Fox's Gutfeld rips Trump prayer service bishop: 'Who knew Satan wore granny glasses'

Fox News’s Greg Gutfeld on Wednesday went after the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington following President Trump's prayer service. “She saw an opportunity to feed her ego, she ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Baya Systems raises $36M for AI and chiplet innovation

Baya Systems, a chip technology company that wants accelerate intelligent computing, raised $36 million in funding.

VentureBeat - Jan. 23

Netflix raising prices as subscriptions soar

Netflix plans to raise the cost of a subscription after reporting one of its best financial quarters to end 2024. A standard basic plan including advertisements will now cost $17.99, with a premium ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Netflix to raise prices in US as new subscribers soar

Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.

BBC News - Jan. 22

McCarthy on Biden pardons: 'It raises doubt on what they did'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized President Biden's decision to pardon Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) and other members of the House panel that ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - Jan. 20

BoJ looks to raise rates in shadow of Trump inauguration

Increase would further entrench officials’ move to normalise monetary policy

Financial Times - Jan. 20

UFC 311: How Arman Tsarukyan broke through the glass ceiling of the star-studded lightweight division

UFC 311's main event title challenger deserves his shot more than most

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Eric Morecambe's trademark glasses sell for £20,000

Other items which went under the hammer includes Charlie his ventriloquist dummy, selling for £6,200.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting

Notre Dame suffered a stunning defeat, yet somehow has bounced back to play for a national title.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Biden Raises Bounty For Nicolás Maduro to $25 Million

The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning

Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donation

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says

The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks

ABC News - Jan. 9

Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio

Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.

VentureBeat - Jan. 8

AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation

The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Daily glass of milk may cut bowel cancer risk by fifth, research finds

Largest study into diet and disease suggests extra 300mg of calcium a day is associated with a 17% lower risk. Having a large glass of milk every day may cut the risk of bowel cancer by nearly a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

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