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What the World Thinks of the New College Football Playoff
To get to this point in the 12-team postseason format took years of debate and planning. But the real question is if it paid off.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
'Think I was on the wrong side': Barkley's admission headlines NFL divisional quips
Barkley's starting point for his crucial 78-yard score might not have been where the Eagles originally intended.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
New Trump era launches with second inauguration
Washington is set to roll out the red carpet for President-elect Trump. In 2017, Trump felt like an outsider setting up shop in the nation’s capital. The upset winner of the presidential election ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Want to win a national title as a QB in 2025? Start small, but think big
Notre Dame and Ohio State will play for the national championship on Monday. And both used the transfer portal to find their starting quarterbacks.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Matthew Stafford will "take some time to think" about his future
Sunday's loss to the Rams might have been quarterback Matthew Stafford's final game with the team.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
For Trump’s Second Inauguration, the Vibes in D.C. Are Very Different
The celebrations ahead of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration included passionate members of his base along with Trump-loving power brokers partying wildly all around them, but just out of reach.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump’s second act creates several firsts
Plus, Davos delegates seek collaboration, Belarus runs a predictable election and darts player Luke Littler turns 18Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
The Observer view on the Gaza ceasefire: it’s time for both sides to think again
This brief, fragile pause is a chance for all involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict to accept that violence does not work . The ceasefire in Gaza , due to begin tomorrow, will bring welcome ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
‘We think of the body as a map’: a new approach to deciphering long Covid
People with post-infectious diseases sometimes struggle to communicate the debilitating impact of their conditions. But a new technique can help them explain visually. Post-infectious diseases such ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Want to Smell Like Donuts? Beauty Brands Think You Do
The food-beauty crossover is suddenly everywhere. It is the allure of nostalgia, the pull of meme culture, and the sticky-sweet scent of capitalism wafting through the air—and we are eating it up.Wired - Jan. 18 -
What to know about Trump's second inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's announced that his inauguration on Monday will be indoors due to cold weather. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more details on the decision.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Fearnley falls short against second seed Zverev
Jacob Fearnley sees his encouraging Australian Open run come to an end against Alexander Zverev in the third round.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Inside the security for Trump's second inauguration
Miles of protective fences are being rolled out for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Monday. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
The case for think tank transparency
If the incoming Trump administration is serious about ensuring that U.S. foreign policy puts America first, they shouldn’t overlook the murky world of think tank funding.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Ohio State Is in the Title Game. Its Fans Are Still Thinking About Michigan.
For some, Coach Ryan Day can’t be forgiven for a regular-season loss to the middling Wolverines: “He needs to destroy Michigan one time.”The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI boardFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
German economy shrinks for second consecutive year
Europe’s largest economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 15 -
Carrie Underwood will sing at Trump's second presidential inauguration
Country superstar Carrie Underwood is slated to perform 'America the Beautiful' before Donald J. Trump is sworn in for the second time as president of the U.S.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
Think twice before committing to European boots on the ground in Ukraine
Negotiations between the warring parties are likely to set the parameters of any post-conflict deploymentFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Canucks Place Brännström On Waivers For Second Time This Season
Erik Brännström has eight points in 28 games this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Blue sky thinking: six sun-drenched seaside getaways in southern Europe
From a secret harbour in Crete to the wild beaches of Portugal, our writers share the summer haunts they can’t wait to return to. Depending on how you look at it, Loutro is either deeply ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
My health care is under attack — but not from who you think
America's veterans have We’ve earned the basic dignity of deciding where our medical care comes from, whether that upsets the status quo in Washington or not.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Yokoyama puts Birmingham ahead after 32 seconds
Birmingham winger Ayumu Yokoyama slots under Zach Jeacock after just 32 seconds to put the League One leaders 1-0 up against Lincoln in their FA Cup third-round tie.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
New Findings About Consciousness Are Changing How I Think About Patients
After brain injury, some patients are no longer able to respond to the world around them. Is this really the case?The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
‘I think there is life there. Today’: the race to put a human on Mars – in pictures
Ever since the first fuzzy images of its surface were captured in 1964, Mars has sparked imaginations worldwide. As Nasa publishes its photographic archives of the red planet, will Elon Musk’s wild ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time
David Moyes says it is "great to be back" after being appointed Everton manager for a second time.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Second pair of lynx captured in Cairngorms
Two other lynx were captured in the same area on Thursday.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
The Washington Post Is Limping Into Trump's Second Term
Financial struggles and concerns over editorial strategy rattle staffers at the Jeff Bezos-owned publication; rivals poach top talent.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Monster Hunter Wilds receives second beta test
The second beta test will include a new mission and will allow player character creation to carry over to the full release.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term
The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
I chose to be childfree. I didn’t think I was choosing isolation, too
I’ll never stop trying, but parents and childfree people both have to work hard to maintain a community. We’d been riding our mountain bikes and chatting for a solid half-hour when my friend ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The looming battles over US economic policy thinking
Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visionsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Paul Krugman thinks bond yields may be rising due to an ‘insanity premium’
Economist Paul Krugman says a rise in 10-year yields may be driven by President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy pronouncements and other proposals.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
American Primeval review – this samey Western is far less clever than it thinks it is
Like all modern takes on frontier life, this drama focuses on its brutish nature. We’ve seen it all before – even if it is a gripping yarn. American Primeval opens in Utah Territory, 1857. “Wild ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Former Penguins Second-Round Pick Waived By Seattle
Former second-round pick and Penguins forward has struggled in 2024-25Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’
Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the countryFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Gaetz 'starting to think about' run for governor
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said in a new interview that he’s “starting to think about” running for governor of Florida in 2026. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, the former ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?
Join webinar for FT subscribers on January 23 at 1300 GMTFinancial Times - Jan. 7
