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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 - November 19

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 - November 21

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 - November 20

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 - November 20

Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’

Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing bill

World - Financial Times - November 21

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. - November 21

Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.

4 killed after a survey of a mosque sparks clashes in a northern Indian city

Authorities have closed schools and suspended internet services in a northern Indian city a day after four people were killed in clashes sparked by an official survey probing whether a 16th-century ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday over a deadly rail station roof collapse that has ignited tensions in the Balkan state

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

'Like a golden ticket' - Menendez brothers case sparks frenzy in LA

There were just 16 seats to watch Monday's virtual court appearance by the pair, who killed their parents in 1989.

CrowdStrike hits a sales milestone in first full quarter after sparking IT outage

An executive says the cybersecurity company ‘saw incredible success with our customer commitment packages’ meant to appease customers after the July incident.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate

Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.

Kevin Durant's remarkable return provides spark for the Suns in a wide-open West

With a healthy KD, the Suns could very well be the biggest party crashers in a crowded Western Conference this spring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Aaron Judge snaps World Series slump with homer, then makes costly error that sparks Dodgers rally

Game 5 of the World Series was quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge

Sports - ABC News - October 31

With ‘season on the line,' Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams sparked Jets, Aaron Rodgers. Now what?

Rodgers and his two star wideouts finally clicked in the second half of Thursday's win. But do the Jets have enough time to dig out of a hole this season?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Ad sparks conservative anger over women possibly hiding who they vote for from their husbands

A political video reminded women that they can vote for Vice President Kamala Harris without telling their husbands, enraging prominent conservatives and reigniting a fiery discourse that ...

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Trump's election victory sparks dismay — and defiance — among architects of the Paris climate accord

Donald Trump's election victory on Wednesday sparked a palpable sense of dismay among the climate community.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Interest spikes in the feminist fringe '4B' movement after Trump's win

The election of President-Elect Donald Trump has triggered a surge of social media posts and internet search interest in South Korea’s fringe feminist “4B movement."

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway

A passenger onboard QF520 to Brisbane says it was ‘a real struggle to get airborne and it was clear to everyone … that something was badly wrong’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Pokemon TCG Surging Sparks Is Here - Get Free Pokemon Horizons Promo Cards Before They're Gone

The new Pokemon Trading Card Game set, Surging Sparks , launched today, November 8. Not only are several new boosters, decks, and boxes available, but Best Buy has a special offer that gets you ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

No. 9 BYU stuns Utah 22-21 on last-minute field goal after controversial penalty sparks winning drive

Utah was flagged for holding on fourth down at the start of BYU's game-winning drive.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Robots sculpt marble in Italy, sparking worries about future of art form | 60 Minutes

A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It’s a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.

The Guardian view on Trump’s tariff push: it should spark a global call for fairer trade | Editorial

US protectionism raises alarms, underscoring the need for balanced policies as wealthy nations’ tariffs can hurt developing economies. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Trump’s tax plans: $7,500 EV credit likely to get axed, as tariffs spark anxiety

One tax credit that appears on track for elimination is an Inflation Reduction Act provision that can provide up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Influencer 'Spreen' gets in game for Argentine club Riestra; publicity stunt sparks Argentina FA investigation

The Argentine topflight outfit is facing blowback after they included a social media influencer in their starting XI

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Former Duke star Kyle Singler's cryptic Instagram video sparks messages of support from ex-NBA teammates

Singler posted a strange video message Tuesday that prompted concern within the basketball community

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Mark Pope sparks Kentucky revival with the type of win -- and team -- Wildcats had missed under Coach Cal

Pope started from scratch and has quickly revitalized a program that grew stale under John Calipari

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Former NBA player Kyle Singler sparks concern in basketball world after troubling video

Former NBA player and Duke University basketball star Kyle Singler said he "fear[s] for my life every day" in an Instagram video he posted Tuesday, sparking support from the basketball community.

Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live

Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

World - ABC News - November 14

Cowboys' Zack Martin addresses retirement speculation sparked by comments from teammate Micah Parsons

Martin, in the last year of his contract, is playing through a shoulder injury amid Dallas' 3-6 start

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, sparks alarm over far-right extremism

Experts concerned over the Fox & Friends host, his Christian nationalist ideology and militant language. Extremism experts are sounding the alarm about Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump ’s pick for ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

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