Strong Fourth Quarter

Strong Job Market Could Prove Costly for Homebuyers and Businesses. Here’s Why

The job market has shown resilience with unemployment falling to 4.1 percent last month.

Inc. - Jan. 10

New fears that strong winds will keep fueling Los Angeles wildfires

Deadly wildfires in Southern California remain mostly uncontained as of Friday evening. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office says at least 10 people have died. CBS News correspondent ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president

Only one-quarter of Americans said President Biden was a “good” or “great” president, getting lower approval numbers than President-elect Trump at the end of his first term and former President ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong

Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Delta Air is betting on a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel

Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock jumped 3.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the carrier beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates and forecast a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Fulham thrash Watford to progress to fourth round

Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Djokovic, Alcaraz on path to Aussie quarters clash

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season's first major, with Carlos Alcaraz in the same quarter as ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds

Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Quarter of freshwater animals face extinction: Research

Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction

ABC News - Jan. 8

Quarter of freshwater species face extinction risk, research finds

Fish, shrimps and crabs threatened by pollution and land use changes, study involving over 1,000 scientists concludes

Financial Times - Jan. 8

First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases

Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations

In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit

The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California

Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California

A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by truck attacker

Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.

CBS News - Jan. 7

US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher

Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figures

Financial Times - Jan. 7

By the Fourth Date, Certain About Forever

Jasmine Bolton and Junior West, who met on the dating app Hinge, spent their fourth date at a friend’s wedding. The event sparked a desire for their own future nuptials.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Ulta Beauty names new CEO, raises outlook for holiday quarter

The beauty retailer Ulta said the leadership changes take effect immediately.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Tibet region near border with Nepal

A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties

ABC News - Jan. 6

UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows

BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami

Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

Foxconn Posts Record Fourth-Quarter Revenue on AI Demand

The Taiwan-listed assembler of Apple and Nvidia products posted record revenue for the fourth quarter, helped by robust demand for servers to power burgeoning artificial intelligence technologies.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Stock market manages strong start to 2025. But watch for these potential pitfalls.

Stock-market investors are just two days into the new year but managed to halt the slide that damped the end of a still stellar 2024.

MarketWatch - 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

Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success

After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.

Inc. - Jan. 5

China’s box office takings drop by a quarter as viewers turn to streaming

Lack of blockbusters, pandemic aftereffects and hard economic times blamed for 2024 slump

Financial Times - 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

NHL releases Florida Panthers Quarter-Century Team

Several players on Florida's current roster made the cut on the Panthers' Quarter-Century Team

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish

General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

French Quarter fully reopens to the public with increased security days after attack

The younger brother of the driver in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street said he’s shocked by his brother’s actions and there were no red flags beforehand.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life

Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year's Day tragedy.

ABC News - Jan. 2

In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter

The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

BBC News - Jan. 2

A quarter of a century on: what we got right and wrong about sport’s future

From VAR to the rise of women’s sport, the media’s finest were hit and miss in predicting how things would develop. Imagine tumbling back in time to 1 January, 2000. You pick up the 70p Saturday ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

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