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A fan's guide to the season's first Grand Slam

Can Coco Gauff or Carlos Alcaraz win their first Australian Open? Will Novak Djokovic extend his major record?

ESPN - 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

Tesla debuts major model update in China for first time

Analysts say Model Y facelift is ‘bare minimum’ for US EV maker to compete in cut-throat Chinese market

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

BBC News - Jan. 10

World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024

Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expected

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room

The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Bezos’s Blue Origin schedules, then delays first orbital launch

New Glenn launch is delayed until at least 12 January due to conditions in the Atlantic, where booster is slated to land. Jeff Bezos ’s Blue Origin announced it would launch its first orbital ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Watkins, USC hand Terps first loss in top-10 clash

JuJu Watkins scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute, and No. 4 USC held on to hand No. 8 Maryland its first loss Wednesday night.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying. The past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

5 things to watch ahead of DNC's first leadership race forum

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host four candidate forums this month as the party looks to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison. Eight candidates are running to take the helm of ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire

The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.

NBC News - Jan. 9

WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires

Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Chargers-Texans preview: Harbaugh looks to continue first-season success

The Texans struggled a bit in the second half of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first

President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases

Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Why Saquon Barkley's first Philly season has been a rousing success

He did not break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, but Barkley has eyes on a bigger prize.

ESPN - Jan. 8

No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss

In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, an authoritative performance that gave ...