Straight Weekly Gain

Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order

Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.

CNBC - 4h

Treasury yields end with largest weekly declines since November ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Yields on U.S. government debt finished higher on Friday as traders weighed the inflationary impact of possible tariffs from incoming President Donald Trump. Nonetheless, market-based rates still ...

MarketWatch - 4h

SLB Stock Gains on Topped Forecast, $2.3 Billion Buyback

Shares of SLB advanced after the oilfield services giant announced a $2.3 billion stock buyback, bumped dividend payouts higher and reported quarterly earnings that topped Wall Street views.

The Wall Street Journal - 10h

11 Best Planners: Weekly and Daily Notebooks & Accessories (2025)

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.

Wired - 12h

China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year

The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.

The New York Times - 16h

Oil prices score a 4th straight weekly gain on supply fears

Oil futures settled lower on Friday, but scored a fourth straight week of gains after wider sanctions against Russia’s energy industry tightened supply.

MarketWatch - 4h

Los Angeles firefighters have a critical window to gain control of wildfires

Los Angeles-area winds weakened on Thursday night, providing firefighters with a critical window to gain control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.

CBS News - 1d

Weekly Quiz: Which fast food chain told people to pay up or get out?

How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - 1d

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Efforts to ban students' cellphones at school is gaining rare bipartisan consensus in Republican and Democrat-led states

ABC News - 1d

FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI board

Financial Times - 2d

Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements

The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.

CBS News - 4d

Kings win seventh straight behind Christie's ‘contagious' energy

The Sacramento Kings won their seventh consecutive game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, improving to 7-1 under interim coach Doug Christie.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Steelers see season end with fifth straight loss

Russell Wilson and the Steelers saw their season end in a 28-14 loss to the Ravens in the AFC wild-card round, the franchise's sixth straight playoff loss.

ESPN - 5d

Despite Trump’s Attacks, Republicans Made Big Gains in Mail Voting

As Republican voters embraced a practice that Donald J. Trump railed against for years, softening his tone only slightly in 2024, the party eroded a key Democratic advantage across the country.

The New York Times - 6d

Red Wings hold off Blackhawks 5-3 for 6th straight victory

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night

ABC News - 6d

Ronaldo nets in 24th straight year as Al Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th year in a row that he has scored in professional football.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Weekly quiz: Zendaya looked happy but who else sparkled at the Golden Globes?

How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - Jan. 10

Fire chief hopeful for gaining control of wildfire as winds calm

Brent Pascua, battalion chief with Cal Fire, joins TODAY to share an update on the deadly California wildfires and how firefighters are working to gain control of the flames now that the winds are ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

ByteDance’s Lemon8 Gains Traction Amid TikTok Ban Threat

Creators push the app as the better-known short video platform’s days appear numbered.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Doing the math on Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine

Yes, Russia is making incremental advances, but no, those gains don’t amount to a blitzkrieg.

The Hill - Jan. 8

We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor

The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss

The Golden State Warriors are soul searching after another embarrassing defeat at home, this time to the Miami Heat two days after a 30-point pounding from the Sacramento Kings

ABC News - Jan. 8

Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal

The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats

Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.

Politico - Jan. 7

Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching

At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasing

ABC News - Jan. 7

Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025

Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Warring sides battle inside Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine

Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - Jan. 6

OKC tops C's for franchise-best 15th straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and the Thunder pulled away from the Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win

Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that extended their winning streak to a ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Days will get longer in January: Which cities will gain the most daylight?

Say goodbye to early sunsets: Our days are going to quickly get longer this month.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 as Thunder rally past Knicks 117-107 for 14th straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to win their 14th straight game, 117-107 over the New York Knicks

ABC News - Jan. 4

Oil prices score weekly gains, buoyed by China policy support

Oil futures posted solid gains in a holiday-shortened week, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus in China, the world’s largest crude importer, to boost its sputtering economy.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Saquon Barkley Skips Rush Record but Can Gain $3M With Bonuses

Saquon Barkley won’t break the NFL’s single-season rushing record, but he’s on pace to shatter his personal best earnings year. The Philadelphia Eagles running back was announced on the NFC’s Pro ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2