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Three reasons Trump tariffs aren't China's only problem

China's economy has hit the government's 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

ESPN - Jan. 16

4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January

If you're entering the home market soon, experts say this is a good time to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Record label hits back at 'illogical' Drake lawsuit

Drake's record label accuses him of trying to "silence" Kendrick Lamar with a defamation lawsuit.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Ovechkin, eyeing record, scores goal No. 873

Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer

With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Steelers vs. Ravens: NFL forced to briefly pause wild-card playoff game in Baltimore for peculiar reason

This isn't something you usually see at an NFL playoff game

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation

As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.

ABC News - Jan. 11

2025 NFL playoffs: Three reasons Packers will upset Eagles on Wild Card Weekend

Green Bay became the first No. 7 seed to win a postseason game last season, and they'll look to do it again in Philly on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

2025 NFL playoffs: One reason why each postseason team can win Super Bowl LIX, including Steelers, Packers

Each playoff team has something that makes them uniquely dangerous

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

2025 NFL playoffs: Three reasons Eagles will beat Packers in wild-card round, including return of Jalen Hurts

How Philadelphia advances on Sunday afternoon

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

3 reasons why Steelers will upset Ravens in 2025 NFL wild-card game, including Playoff Lamar, ground attack

Pittsburgh upsetting Baltimore would be on brand for Mike Tomlin

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales

The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say

Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.

NBC News - Jan. 10

LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn

Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.

BBC News - Jan. 10

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines. Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite ...

The Guardian - 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

Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza

Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White House

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Treasury yield curve steepens for all the wrong reasons

Investors continued to sell off the 30-year Treasury bond for a sixth straight session on Wednesday, pushing its yield further into its highest closing level in more than a year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake

Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould

Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Arsenal season may just be cursed as loss to Newcastle shows, but there's reason for hope amid the misfortune

The Gunners have not had luck on their side, but manager Mikel Arteta says they are in better position than last season

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Obamacare Enrollment Hits Record Ahead of Trump’s Return

Almost 24 million Americans have signed up for plans offered under the Affordable Care Act, driven by subsidies that are expiring and that Congress may not renew.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit

The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

3 reasons Trump keeps floating U.S. control of Greenland — including one tied to tax cuts

Here’s why President-elect Donald Trump keeps talking about one idea from his first term in office — getting control of Greenland, the giant territory controlled by Denmark.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Steph records unfortunate career first in Warriors' loss to Heat

Warriors guard Steph Curry had a noticeable hole in one column of his box score during Golden State's 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Germany raises record €18.5 billion in carbon emissions trading

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Deutsche Bank says it’s now overweight Europe stocks vs. the U.S. Valuation is just one reason.

There’s never been a bigger valuation gap between European and U.S. stocks, and that’s not the only reason why Deutsche Bank now says it prefers equities on the Continent on a tactical basis.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7