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Number of injured in Spain ski lift collapse revised down to 10

Initial reports about the incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees said at least 30 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Ex-UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is hanging up his gloves, announcing his retirement Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Osaka retires from Aussie Open match with injury

After losing the first set 7-6 (3), two-time Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka retired from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to injury.

ESPN - Jan. 17

England and Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds

England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson retires from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific

A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023

Financial Times - Jan. 16

The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers

Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in Gaza

ABC News - Jan. 15

Monterey Bay Aquarium Director Julie Packard to Retire

Julie Packard discusses highlights of her four decades with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which she has led since it opened. She’s now stepping back from the role.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering

Yahoo News - Jan. 15

Fury retires from boxing again: 'It's been a blast'

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced his latest retirement from boxing Monday, one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

ESPN - Jan. 13

How the Rising Number of Bogus, Ghost Job Listings Threatens Company Reputations

Ads for jobs that don’t exist—or are never filled—keep proliferating, frustrating hiring platforms and job seekers.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Fury announces retirement from boxing again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit

It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?

Inc. - Jan. 13

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

Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

ESPN - Jan. 13

'Forever a Hurricane': Staal sees No. 12 retired

Eric Staal, a Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 overall pick, became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo ...

ESPN - Jan. 12

Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.

Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

USHL's Dubuque retires Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's No. 8 jersey has been retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change

In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction

Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Elton John's hits album finally goes to number one

The star saw renewed interest in his back catalogue after a documentary was released at Christmas.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says

"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers

Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum

Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan

The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

In Roob's Eagles Stats: Completely bonkers Tanner McKee numbers

In the final rendition of Roob's Stats for the regular season: wild Tanner McKee numbers, historic milestones by the 2024 defense and a rare feat accomplished by three Eagles rookies.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy

A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.

CBS News - Jan. 7

New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Ulta Names Steelman CEO, Kimbell to Retire

Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Two more Mets deserving of number retirement with David Wright's No. 5 getting immortalized

With the New York Mets retiring David Wright's No. 5, who should be next?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...

The Hill - Jan. 5