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A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.NBC News - 1h -
Swan Gossip, Small Talk Studio, and the Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes
In an era of fast fashion, some yearn for clothing with a personal touch.The New York Times - 19h -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on gold prices, palm oil prices, metals demand and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Tesla, European airlines, Cathay Pacific and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Read about oil prices, Phillips 66, PTT Global Chemical and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on the hottest housing market in 2025, Banco BPM, Partners Group, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Conservatives blame California wildfires on a small fish, DEI and more
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.NBC News - 15h -
Donald Trump’s careless talk
The president-elect’s expansionist rhetoric is unsettling America’s alliesFinancial Times - 21h -
Sources: Pumas in talks for Houston's Carrasquilla
Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is in discussions with Houston Dynamo FC regarding the possible acquisition of Panama international midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.Inc. - 1d -
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India
Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.BBC News - 2d -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on gold prices, palm oil prices, metals demand and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Read about oil prices, Phillips 66, PTT Global Chemical and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on the hottest housing market in 2025, Banco BPM, Partners Group, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book
In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...CBS News - 3d -
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses
New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.Inc. - 3d -
Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.CBS News - 3d -
Blinken expresses confidence that Gaza ceasefire talks are in homestretch
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again showing optimism that a deal is on the horizon to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...CBS News - 4d -
Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...CBS News - 5d -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - 5d -
Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse
Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.BBC News - 5d -
In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns
Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.The New York Times - 6d -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on oil prices, investments in clean energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Rivian Automotive, BYD, Li Auto, Tesla and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Celtic in pre-contract talks with Arsenal's Tierney
Celtic hold talks to re-sign former defender Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract deal from Arsenal.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Sydney duo 'conscious and talking' after BBL collision
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams are both "conscious and talking" after colliding with each other while playing for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Small plane crashes into roof of Los Angeles warehouse, killing 2
Security video captured the fiery explosion after a small plane crashed into a building in Fullerton, California, leaving two dead and 19 injured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses
The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
2 dead, 18 injured after small plane crash in Southern California
Two people are dead and 18 are injured after a small plane crashed into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, according to authorities. Ten of the people injured ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows
Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English ChannelFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
