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The surprising late rise of Man City newcomer Omar Marmoush

It's been a circuitous route to the top for Omar Marmoush but, at the age of 25, he has finally arrived after a €60m transfer to Manchester City.

ESPN - Jan. 23

The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations

Columnist Glenn Whipp sounds off on the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

Why Draymond isn't surprised by Kings' turnaround under Christie

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green expressed his support of Sacramento interim coach Doug Christie amid Kings' turnaround.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Should Anything in a Performance Evaluation Ever Be a Surprise?

In theory, performance evaluations shouldn’t surprise your employees — but sometimes it can’t be helped.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Democrats name their DOGE Subcommittee members

House Democrats have named their members to sit on the governmental efficiency and waste subcommittee aligned with the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a sign that they’re willing to ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

GM’s stock jumps as one analyst points to ‘positive surprises’ in upgrade

GM’s stock rallies as Deutsche Bank boosts its rating to buy from hold.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Cowboys coaching search: Could a surprise candidate be the frontrunner to replace Mike McCarthy?

No know truly knows what Jerry Jones is thinking

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Naeher named U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, edging out Naomi Girma with 40.8% of the vote.

ESPN - Jan. 19

4 Surprising Red Wings Stats From Embarrassing Loss

Here are a few interesting statistics from the Detroit Red Wings loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

The N.H.L. Team That Is Surprising Everyone This Season

Now beyond the season’s midpoint, these are the updated picks for Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment and more.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

How Vuori Became One of the Hottest Names in Fashion

The 10-year-old company has ridden the popularity of its tech pants to the top rungs of the athleisure market. But “it’s still early days,” Vuori’s founder says.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Trump's inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech

Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

CBS News - Jan. 17

The Celtics are in a slump — and their biggest issue is surprising

Should Boston be worried or is this just a blip on the radar?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

NHL Nugget: How The NHL's Flames Got Their Name

Calgary's NHL team kept the Flames nickname after relocating from Atlanta, but how did the name come to be?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births

The country’s population fell for a third straight year as deaths outpaced births.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration. “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Gen Z’s surprising 2025 strategy aims to rewrite the playbook for young investors

A survey found that Gen Z intends to invest in cash assets and bonds more than older generations.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Pence urges Trump to stay committed to Taiwan during surprise visit to Taipei

The incoming Trump administration should renew its commitment to providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, former Vice President Mike Pence said.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Trump names pick for Air Force secretary

President-elect Trump on Thursday named Troy Meink, a top spy chief who has previously served as a missile engineer, as his pick for secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement on Truth ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Fantasy Basketball Midseason Report: Biggest surprises — and will they keep it up?

Dan Titus reveals his six biggest pleasant surprises and if they have staying power for fantasy basketball managers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Alexandra Turvey named 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year

Alexandra Turvey, a 21-time All-American swimmer from Pomona College, is honored with the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Turvey joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for her first interview since receiving ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

How Biden Surprised Progressives

To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as a surprise prospect for Vance's old Senate seat

Vivek Ramaswamy is in discussions about filling Vice President-elect JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio, two people briefed on the process told NBC News.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton

The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Beloved 80-year-old Louisiana teacher gets surprise of a lifetime

When her beloved high school faced a teaching shortage, Frances Shaw came out of retirement. To honor her 52 years of service, she got a surprise that brought her to tears.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Predicting the 5 N.F.L. Head Coach Openings, Including a Surprise

Pete Carroll is 73, but he’s the candidate best suited to turn Chicago into a winner, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Which recent films failed at the name game?

Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13

The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire

For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Why Draymond was not surprised by Butler's fallout with Heat

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared why he wasn't surprised by Jimmy Butler's fallout with the Miami Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Ed Sheeran stuns pupils with surprise appearance

Pop superstar gives pupils "goose bumps" with surprise performance at a school assembly in Cardiff.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Experts Name ‘Worst in Show’ Products at CES 2025

Some gadgets debuting at the giant trade show put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race

The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

USMNT great Agoos named Portland Thorns GM

Former U.S. team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

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