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The inside story of how an unlikely alliance of Trump and Biden led to historic Gaza ceasefire deal
The two presidential camps worked together to bring about the talks that led to the pause in the conflict. It was a subtle, but significant flex of power by Donald Trump’s new envoy to the Middle ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Hopes are high that home builders will fix America’s housing crisis. But the data tell a different story.
Construction of new homes jumped in December, but a look at 2024 overall shows builders weren’t ramping up construction despite strong demand.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
The Real Story Behind Mike Turner’s Firing
The speaker’s decision to cashier his Intelligence chair wasn’t about Donald Trump.Politico - Jan. 18 -
Florida jury finds CNN liable for defaming Navy veteran in Afghan story
Zachary Young blamed CNN for destroying his business by showing his face onscreen in a story about a “black market” of smuggling out desperate Afghans for high fees.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story
News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 story
The jury deliberated for more than eight hours starting before ruling in favor of Zachary Young in his defamation suit against CNN.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams shares his side of the story after being catfished
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams has shared his side of the story after he was catfished in a now-viral video by someone claiming to be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
‘I came down here to die’: the untold story of the first JFK assassination attempt
In a fascinating new book, the forgotten tale of Richard Pavlick, who tried to kill JFK in 1960, is brought to light. “Everybody’s got the right / To their dreams,” goes the lyric in Stephen ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
That Sports News Story You Clicked on Could Be AI Slop
A new report, shared exclusively with WIRED, shows how an AI content mill with hundreds of sites managed to pull big-name advertisers into their schemes.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify finds
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Steven Soderbergh decided to make a ghost story. He also wanted to play the ghost
Often the camera operator on his own films, the Oscar-winning director of "Traffic" had an idea for a first-person horror movie, one that required some stamina.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
The Taiwan Story by Kerry Brown — the case for stalemate
A compelling look at the small island caught between Chinese power and the vagaries of US politicsFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
WATCH: Woman whose wedding ring was found in rubble after California fire shares her story
Victoria DeSantis' Altadena house was completely destroyed by the Eaton fire, but firefighters helped her uncover a symbol of hope amid the rubble.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Stories of 'a nightmare' emerge from rubble of LA fires
Some survivors who lost everything in the Los Angeles fires say they plan to rebuild while other remain uncertain.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
China’s trade surplus hits annual record of almost $1tn
Rise in exports expected to increase tensions with US and other trade partnersFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
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A.J. Brown went viral for reading on the sidelines — the story goes much deeper
Philly's star WR didn't load the box score Sunday. That's OK, because thanks to a teammate's recommendation, he's accepted what he can — and can't — control.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Los Angeles area evacuees share their stories amid devastating wildfires
The Los Angeles area wildfires have prompted over 100,000 mandatory evacuations since they began on Tuesday. Palisades Fire evacuees tell CBS News New York reporter Mahsa Saeidi about their ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
‘He is peddling stories’: Bob Woodward denies Republican’s claim he said Biden was corrupt
Washington Post reporter says he never made comments to James Comer published in the congressman’s new book. The Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward forcefully denied making statements ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Child's World War Two memoir found on door panel after almost 80 years
It details how a lack of power, the cold winter, and food rationing were creating struggles.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Los Angeles Is Starring in an All-Too-Real Disaster Story
A reporter, an L.A. native, has watched movies and TV destroy her hometown for years, but nothing can prepare someone for seeing real devastation.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
David Moyes returns as Everton manager after almost 12 years away
Scot signs two-and-a-half-year deal to succeed Dyche ‘It’s great to be back – I didn’t hesitate’ Analysis: TFG believes Moyes can restore lost values David Moyes has been appointed Everton’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
U.S. stocks are expensive ‘on almost any valuation metric.’ Why they could remain so for a while.
U.S. stocks are trading at a pretty lofty level, but investors shouldn’t expect mean reversion anytime soon, according to BofA Global Research.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
The US Government Wants To Hear Your In-Game Currency Nightmare Stories
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for feedback from players as it proposes a new rule revolving around in-game currencies and transactions that would allow the current ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Trump’s conviction is the latest twist in the Maga story | Lloyd Green
The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nation. Donald Trump will take the office on 20 ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences
Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Report: Sabres & Red Wings Almost Made Blockbuster Trade
The Sabres and Red Wings reportedly got close to making a major move.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Peter Sarsgaard on telling the story behind the live broadcast of the Munich Olympics attack
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
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What to do if you’re lost in the Australian bush – and other amazing stories of survival
When heading into a remote location be prepared and let people know your route, experts say. If you end up lost, first seek shelter and water. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
‘Talking about the Palestinian story was forbidden’: a developer’s struggle to make a game about the 1948 Nakba
Rasheed Abueideh’s game, based on a folk tale about a mother’s escape to Lebanon has been rejected almost 300 times, but he hopes it can be completed even in the event of his disappearance. In the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
How Pamela Anderson made herself the 'hero' of her own story — and of 'The Last Showgirl'
In this episode of The Envelope, 'The Last Showgirl' star Pamela Anderson reflects on her life in the spotlight and John Magaro delves into the making 'September 5.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Ex-FBI informant who fabricated bribery story about Bidens gets 6 years in prison
Alexander Smirnov had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about a phony bribery scheme that prosecutors say was an effort to influence the 2020 election.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Celebrities share their stories of evacuation and loss amid devastating fires
Actor James Woods broke down in tears, saying 'I'm sorry, I thought I would be stronger than this," as he talked about evacuating. "One day you're swimming in the pool and the next day it's all ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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Story uses Web3 to enable creators to capture the value they contribute to the AI ecosystem
Story, an intellectual property blockchain, believes that creators, developers and artists should be able to be rewarded for what they contribute to AI.VentureBeat - Jan. 8 -
New League Of Legends Cinematic From Arcane Studio Continues Show's Story
A new League of Legends cinematic from Arcane animation studio Fortiche sets up the story to come in the game's first season of 2025, and serves in many ways as a continuation of some of the plot ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Until Dawn Movie Gets A Key Update About Its Story
Until Dawn, a video game inspired by horror movies, is becoming a horror movie, and now we've learned a key piece of information about it. The film, which releases this April, is not a direct ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
A war story taken from family lore, 'Vermiglio' involves an entire village
The director's dream about her father as a child inspired her to collect memories and shape them into a film.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7
