Spur Questions Skepticism

GDC survey reveals a rocky year of layoffs and AI skepticism for game developers

The 2025 GDC survey revealed the impact of industry-wide layoffs in 2024 where one of every 11 game developers lost a job.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

Ukraine's Zelenskyy questions the U.S.' commitment to Europe's future

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.' commitment to its allies in Europe.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Biggest questions, predictions and teams most likely impacted

Where will the biggest names land? Which teams have the most work to do this offseason?

ESPN - Jan. 21

Spurs fightback too late to avoid Everton defeat

Everton's first-half display secured a 3-2 win over a woeful Tottenham side as David Moyes earned his first win since returning for a second spell as manager.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Kristi Noem faces questions on immigration at confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump’s Homeland Security pick, Gov. Kristi Noem, faced questions about the border, immigration, managing FEMA disaster funds and the Secret Service at her Senate confirmation ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Gabbard tries to explain Snowden support to skeptical intel leaders

Tulsi Gabbard is trying to explain her past support for Edward Snowden, including her push to pardon the national security leaker, to a tough crowd: members of the Senate Intelligence Committee ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Barkley questions Verse calling out Eagles fans

Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley believes that Rams' Jared Verse calling out Eagles fans was 'probably not the smartest thing to say.'

ESPN - Jan. 17

Ange: Spurs wanted Kolo Muani, 'need' signings

Ange Postecoglou has reinforced Tottenham Hotspur's "need" for new signings as soon as possible after confirming the club were interested in Randal Kolo Muani.

ESPN - Jan. 17

The Big Question: why are people having fewer babies?

With fertility rates falling and populations of some countries shrinking, multiple causes could be behind the trend

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Barrage of Stimulus Powers Robust Chinese Growth---and Some Skepticism

China said that its economy expanded by 5% last year, but a variety of weak signals have made some outside economists dubious.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Kiena Dawes: The complex question at case's heart

The case centred on whether an abuser can be criminally responsible if a victim kills themselves.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Texans' Mixon questionable to play against Chiefs

Texans running back Joe Mixon didn't practice Thursday because of an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against the Chiefs.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Early Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions Are Largely Positive, With Some Skepticism

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced , players and industry professionals have been weighing in on social media. Overall, the reactions to Switch 2 have been largely positive, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 16

Jeff Bezos’ Successful Blue Origin Launch Silences Skeptics

The successful flight to orbit of the Amazon founder’s powerful rocket suggests it could grow into a credible competitor with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Ange rails at Spurs' 'unacceptable' derby showing

Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday and labelled the performance "unacceptable."

ESPN - Jan. 16

How Trump’s presidency could spur migration to Europe

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Financial Times - Jan. 16

'Not acceptable' - Postecoglou on 'thin ice' at Spurs

With six defeats in their past 10 games, a loss to their biggest rivals and closer to the relegation zone than the top four, things are going from bad to worse for Tottenham.

BBC News - Jan. 16

How 'high-energy' Arsenal beat 'passive' Spurs

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discuss how Arsenal beat a "passive" Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Philly Chinatown says new 76ers arena plan offers relief, but skepticism remains

A sudden reversal in plans to move the 76ers' arena to near Philadelphia’s Chinatown has left activists breathing a little easier while still feeling some distrust.

NBC News - Jan. 14

25 questions for the 2025 NASCAR Cup season

A look at some of the key elements to watch this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned

Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claim

Financial Times - Jan. 13

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - Jan. 13

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Trump's return to power has old critics and skeptics reconciling with a new 'normal'

Across the spectrum of American society, leaders who once shunned Trump or battled him are now seeking to bolster their ties or extend olive branches.

NBC News - Jan. 11

What's next for TikTok? App left with few options after skeptical Supreme Court reception

After lawyers for TikTok defended the app to the Supreme Court and received a skeptical reception, it seems that there are only a few pathways left for the app.

NBC News - Jan. 11

5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires

An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Spurs confirm Bentancur concussion after collapse

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion during the team's Carabao Cup semifinal win over Liverpool on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's attempt to fight ban TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Spurs' Bentancur stretchered off after collapsing

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was carried off on a stretcher in the 14th minute of his team's Carabao Cup semifinal against Liverpool on Wednesday after falling to the ground at a ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

Van Dijk bristles at ref's decision in Spurs loss

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has questioned the referee's decision to not hand Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall a second yellow card before the 18-year-old scored the winning goal in the ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

Ange questions English 'custodians of game' role

Ange Postecoglou said VAR has changed football more than anything in the last 50 years and English football should protect the sport better as "custodians of the game."

ESPN - Jan. 9

Carabao Cup offers lifeline for Postecoglou and Spurs

After what has been a challenging month for Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of a cup final may just be focal point that Spurs and their under-pressure boss so desperately need.

ESPN - Jan. 8

The unanswerable question for the unproven, NBA-leading Cavs: Is this for real?

The Cavs have the best record, the best offense and are obliterating opponents. But here's why league insiders aren't yet sold on Cleveland as true title favorites.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Questions to ask yourself ... to improve your friendships

Guardian advice columnist Annalisa Barbieri on strengthening bonds with the people who matter to us. We’ve all left a social occasion with someone feeling buoyed, or utterly deflated and angry. You ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Even Salah would struggle at Spurs - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou says even in-form Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would find life a struggle at the moment in the Tottenham team he manages.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Questions to ask yourself ... to find a new hobby

Social prescribing expert and professor of psychobiology Daisy Fancourt on how hobbies enrich lives. Think about how many minutes you have spent versus what you wish you’d spent. Continue ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

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