Set Exciting Quarters

Wednesday Briefing: Meta Set to End Fact-Checking

Plus, 52 places to go this year

The New York Times - 19h

Duffy confirmation hearing tentatively set

Politico - 1d

What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French Quarter

The FBI says the New Orleans truck attacker who killed 14 people had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses

ABC News - 2d

Foxconn Posts Record Fourth-Quarter Revenue on AI Demand

The Taiwan-listed assembler of Apple and Nvidia products posted record revenue for the fourth quarter, helped by robust demand for servers to power burgeoning artificial intelligence technologies.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by truck attacker

Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.

CBS News - 17h

Ulta Beauty names new CEO, raises outlook for holiday quarter

The beauty retailer Ulta said the leadership changes take effect immediately.

CNBC - 1d

With the 21st century a quarter complete, illiberal democracy is the new global norm | Siva Vaidhyanathan

Many of the political ideas we thought were taken for granted at the end of the 20th century have cracked and crumbled. The three largest democracies in the history of the world will soon be ruled ...

The Guardian - 1d

From F1 to Mickey 17: the 2025 films Guardian writers are most excited about

New films from Paul Thomas Anderson and Kelly Reichardt with stars including George Clooney, Michaela Coel and Cate Blanchett will premiere this year. Jim Jarmusch prefers to work at an unhurried ...

The Guardian - 1d

UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows

BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year

Financial Times - 1d

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - 1d

Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami

Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...

ESPN - 2d

Matsuyama sets PGA Tour record with 35-under

Hideki Matsuyama broke the PGA Tour record to par for 72 holes in his win at the Sentry, finishing at 35-under 257.

ESPN - 2d

Welby set to formally relinquish Archbishop role

Welby resigned after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

BBC News - 2d

Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology

Yahoo News - 2d

Bitcoin could top $125,000 or fall toward $77,000 this quarter — depending on what Trump does next

Here are three major factors that could drive bitcoin’s price in the first quarter.

MarketWatch - 2d

China’s box office takings drop by a quarter as viewers turn to streaming

Lack of blockbusters, pandemic aftereffects and hard economic times blamed for 2024 slump

Financial Times - 3d

NHL releases Florida Panthers Quarter-Century Team

Several players on Florida's current roster made the cut on the Panthers' Quarter-Century Team

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Rangers Have Their Sights Set On Acquiring J.T. Miller

Chris Drury must do all he can to trade for J.T. Miller from the Canucks.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Schiff's swearing-in sets record in U.S. Senate

Sen. Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) swearing-in for a full six-year term in the upper chamber this week set a U.S. record, as the 119th Congress convened for the first time Friday. The Democrat from ...

The Hill - 4d

Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.

ESPN - 5d

French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack

The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.

NBC News - 5d

Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts

Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.

BBC News - 5d

World Juniors 2025: Semifinals Set After Exciting Quarters With Canada Losing Again

The world juniors semifinals are set to feature the Sweden and Finland rivalry, while the USA will face a Czechia squad that eliminated Canada in the quarterfinal.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life

Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.

ABC News - 5d

Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series set for January premiere

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has a Netflix series set for a mid-January premiere, the streaming service said in a Thursday post on the social platform X. The show, titled “With Love, Meghan,” ...

The Hill - 5d

Sources: San Diego Wave set to hire Eidevall

Jonas Eidevall is set to be unveiled as San Diego Wave's new head coach in the coming days, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Final arrangements set for Jimmy Carter's funeral

The final plans are in place for former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Carter died over the weekend at the age of 100. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - 5d

In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter

The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.

The New York Times - 5d

Jimmy Garoppolo: It's exciting to get out with the guys, get some real football in

After clinching the NFC West through the strength of victory tiebreaker last Sunday night, the Rams will do what they've traditionally done under head coach Sean McVay and rest starters in the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The 16 TV shows we're excited for in 2025

Whether it's returning series like "The White Lotus, "Severance" and "The Last of Us," or new shows like "Watson" and "Long Story Short," there will be plenty of TV to watch in 2025.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

BBC News - 6d

A quarter of a century on: what we got right and wrong about sport’s future

From VAR to the rise of women’s sport, the media’s finest were hit and miss in predicting how things would develop. Imagine tumbling back in time to 1 January, 2000. You pick up the 70p Saturday ...

The Guardian - 6d

What is New Orleans’ French Quarter, the location of the New Year’s Day truck attack?

Founded in 1718, the neighbourhood is also known as the Vieux Carre – or Old Quarter – and is the historic colonial centre of the city. Full report: truck flying Islamic State flag drives into ...