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Bitcoin Closes in on $100,000 as Trump Crypto Plans Spark Optimism
The president-elect’s vow to make the U.S. the ‘crypto capital of the planet’ spurs a buying spree.Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago -
How Roberts' player-development skills will benefit young Los Angeles Sparks
Two college coaches have jumped to the WNBA in the past week. New trend? And how does Utah's Lynne Roberts fit the Sparks?Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago -
Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’
Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing billWorld - Financial Times - 19 hours ago -
Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities
Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Euro-dollar parity is back in focus as Trump win sparks trade jitters
The euro last traded at $1 and below in 2022, but fresh developments have put parity back on the agenda.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.World - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion
Harry Kane’s 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations LeagueSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Trump’s win sparked stocks for this surprising reason — and it’s fueling the market rally
Investors hate uncertainty; the U.S. election result was quick and orderly.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand
Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA
Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
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Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
'Taking revenge on society': Deadly car attack sparks questions in China
Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
DNC critic sparks discussions about what went wrong for Harris
A Democratic National Committee (DNC) member is making headlines with her criticisms of Vice President Harris’s loss to President-elect Trump, calling the operation a “$1 billion disaster” and ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
China CSI A500 index sparks fresh interest from global managers
Neuberger Berman, BlackRock and Manulife have submitted applications for ‘enhanced’ CSI A500 index fundsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Maanum sparks Arsenal’s four-goal rout of Juventus in Women’s Champions League
. Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 Women’s Champions League win over Juventus in Italy to extend their unbeaten run to five matches. Frida Maanum opened the scoring for the visitors before a flurry of ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Far-right Israeli minister’s call to annex West Bank sparks outrage
Diplomats including EU’s Josep Borrell say move would breach international law and threaten regional stabilityBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Trump’s election sparks retirement talk for Thomas, Alito, Sotomayor
President-elect Trump’s White House victory has created tussles among conservatives and liberals alike over whether the Supreme Court’s oldest justices should retire. Trump’s election has raised ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Video shows mass bike ride in Zhengzhou, China, sparked by internet sensation
Eyewitness video showed a large group of students cycling from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng in central China. The ride was the latest in an internet sensation sparked by four university students who ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
How Lillard's accidental trash talk sparked Steph 62-point game
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard recalled the time he "got got" by Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry during his time with the Portland Trail Blazers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10 -
Bruno Fernandes sparks Manchester United to easy victory over Leicester
Eleven days after Manchester United routed Leicester under Ruud van Nistelrooy in the Carabao Cup here, the interim manager signed off with another easy-street win over the Foxes and so ends his ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.Top stories - ABC News - November 9 -
Puka Nacua receives $5,424 fine for punch that sparked ejection
The NFL's fine system is weird.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10 -
Tua Tagovailoa's return didn't spark the kind of victory the Dolphins desperately need to capitalize in a messy AFC East
Miami finally looked like a big-boy offense again. Unfortunately it still lost a heartbreaker to Arizona, and at 2-5, that can't happen anymore.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
QB change sparks No. 14 Texas A&M in the second half of 38-23 win over No. 8 LSU
The Aggies are the only team in the SEC without a conference loss.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year
Freddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles DodgersSports - ABC News - October 26 -
Italy's government pays homage to fascist defeat in key WWII battle, sparking opposition criticism
Italy’s far-right government has sparked wide criticism after celebrating a major World War II battle, praising the defeated fascist soldiers who lost their livesWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
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Row erupts over plan to charge €5 to enter fire-hit Notre Dame
Catholic church condemns idea of charging entrance fee when rebuilt cathedral reopens in December after five years. Weeks before its scheduled grand reopening after a devastating fire, Notre Dame ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
LaMelo Ball is back, watch him drop 34 points, 11 assists sparking Hornets comeback win
LaMelo's walk-off interview game is in mid-season form, too.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
D.C. pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on ex-mayor's drug use
Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop was vandalized for an ad campaign making light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use. &Pizza promoted a dessert called Marion Berry ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on dessert referring to ex-Mayor Marion Barry and drug use
Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop has been vandalized amid the controversy over &pizza’s ad campaign that makes light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Storm-triggered floods in Philippines spark frantic calls to rescue trapped people, some on roofs
Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that trapped people, some on their roofs, and sparked frantic appeals for rescue ...World - ABC News - October 23