Shouldn't Be Surprised

Should Anything in a Performance Evaluation Ever Be a Surprise?

In theory, performance evaluations shouldn’t surprise your employees — but sometimes it can’t be helped.

Inc. - Jan. 22

GM’s stock jumps as one analyst points to ‘positive surprises’ in upgrade

GM’s stock rallies as Deutsche Bank boosts its rating to buy from hold.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Cowboys coaching search: Could a surprise candidate be the frontrunner to replace Mike McCarthy?

No know truly knows what Jerry Jones is thinking

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

4 Surprising Red Wings Stats From Embarrassing Loss

Here are a few interesting statistics from the Detroit Red Wings loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

The N.H.L. Team That Is Surprising Everyone This Season

Now beyond the season’s midpoint, these are the updated picks for Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment and more.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births

The country’s population fell for a third straight year as deaths outpaced births.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Gen Z’s surprising 2025 strategy aims to rewrite the playbook for young investors

A survey found that Gen Z intends to invest in cash assets and bonds more than older generations.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Pence urges Trump to stay committed to Taiwan during surprise visit to Taipei

The incoming Trump administration should renew its commitment to providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, former Vice President Mike Pence said.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Fantasy Basketball Midseason Report: Biggest surprises — and will they keep it up?

Dan Titus reveals his six biggest pleasant surprises and if they have staying power for fantasy basketball managers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as a surprise prospect for Vance's old Senate seat

Vivek Ramaswamy is in discussions about filling Vice President-elect JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio, two people briefed on the process told NBC News.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime

When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Predicting the 5 N.F.L. Head Coach Openings, Including a Surprise

Pete Carroll is 73, but he’s the candidate best suited to turn Chicago into a winner, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Helldivers Movie: Studio Boss Says "We Don't, And Shouldn't, Have Final Say"

A Helldivers movie is now in development, and the studio behind the game, Arrowhead, aims to be involved with the film. However, Arrowhead boss Johan Pilestedt said the studio isn't well-versed in ...

GameSpot - Jan. 13

Trump: Jack Smith shouldn't be allowed to release report

President-elect Trump said Sunday that former special counsel Jack Smith shouldn’t be allowed to “issue a ‘report’ on a complete and total Witch Hunt against me.” "Why would Deranged Jack Smith be ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Live updates: Trump blasts ‘incompetent’ officials, FEMA admin says fires shouldn't be politicized

Federal response teams are combatting the Los Angeles fires blazing across hundreds of acres, which have forced thousands to evacuate from their homes. President Biden was in Los Angeles this week ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

JD Vance says violent Jan. 6 rioters shouldn't receive pardons

Vice President-elect JD Vance said Sunday who he thinks should and shouldn’t receive presidential pardons for their actions during the riot at the Capitol on Jan.

NBC News - Jan. 12

The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire

For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Here's why you shouldn't fly drones over Southern California's wildfire-ravaged areas

If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.

ABC News - Jan. 10

California Sen. Alex Padilla says protecting California "shouldn't be a political conversation"

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California joins "America Decides" to discuss the devastating wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. He also addresses President-elect Donald Trump's criticisms of ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Why Draymond was not surprised by Butler's fallout with Heat

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared why he wasn't surprised by Jimmy Butler's fallout with the Miami Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Ed Sheeran stuns pupils with surprise appearance

Pop superstar gives pupils "goose bumps" with surprise performance at a school assembly in Cardiff.

BBC News - Jan. 9

2025 Sony Open picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's called 13 majors

SportsLine's proven model simulated the 2025 Sony Open 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - Jan. 8

SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race

The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Breaking down 5 key questions that will guide Bears’ coaching search. Some candidates ‘will surprise you’

The development of QB Caleb Williams will be a big factor in the decision. But the team will weigh a coach’s offensive background alongside the staff he brings in, the scheme he envisions and the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones surprises 'Landman' viewers with cameo on popular TV series

As a oil executive and businessman and famous Texan, Jones was a good fit on the series starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Biden says Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack -- but there won't be a repeat

President Joe Biden is decrying efforts to downplay a mob of Donald Trump supporters overrunning the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block certification of the election in 2020

ABC News - Jan. 6

Rutgers' Kiyomi McMiller lashes out on social media after surprise benching vs. JuJu Watkins, USC

The Scarlet Knights suffered their worst loss in program history without McMiller

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Why Tigers need to go big for 2025 after surprising playoff run with AL Central there for Detroit's taking

The Tigers have made a few moves so far this winter but now's the time to double down

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Chalamet snubbed, Demi Moore hailed: the key film Golden Globes shocks and surprises

Adrien Brody’s speech was a convincing Oscar audition, Moore emerged as a serious contender for The Substance – and the awards as a whole emerged reborn • The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez triumph ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Italy's Meloni makes surprise Mar-a-Lago visit to meet with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump on Saturday. They were joined by a number of Trump’s expected nominees for his ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

6 Players The Penguins Should - And Shouldn't - Trade This Season

With the Mar. 7 trade deadline approaching in the near future and the Penguins in the thick of the playoff race, it could be an interesting trade year for Pittsburgh

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

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