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FA Cup upset watch: Arsenal aim to avoid surprise by Man United; Everton must watch out for Peterborough

The FA Cup always delivers upset, but which teams need to be on alert this week?

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas

While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay.

The Hill - Jan. 9

2025 Sony Open picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's called 13 majors

SportsLine's proven model simulated the 2025 Sony Open 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing

Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland

ABC News - Jan. 9

Bills-Broncos preview: Buffalo has high hopes, starts playoffs against surprising Denver

Josh Allen might win his first NFL MVP after having a great regular season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

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

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

Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Breaking down 5 key questions that will guide Bears’ coaching search. Some candidates ‘will surprise you’

The development of QB Caleb Williams will be a big factor in the decision. But the team will weigh a coach’s offensive background alongside the staff he brings in, the scheme he envisions and the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan

China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources. China’s military launched a record number ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather

Taiwan’s coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable

Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US. Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut

Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island's defense budget

ABC News - Jan. 7

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones surprises 'Landman' viewers with cameo on popular TV series

As a oil executive and businessman and famous Texan, Jones was a good fit on the series starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Rutgers' Kiyomi McMiller lashes out on social media after surprise benching vs. JuJu Watkins, USC

The Scarlet Knights suffered their worst loss in program history without McMiller

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Why Tigers need to go big for 2025 after surprising playoff run with AL Central there for Detroit's taking

The Tigers have made a few moves so far this winter but now's the time to double down

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage

The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Chalamet snubbed, Demi Moore hailed: the key film Golden Globes shocks and surprises

Adrien Brody’s speech was a convincing Oscar audition, Moore emerged as a serious contender for The Substance – and the awards as a whole emerged reborn • The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez triumph ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Italy's Meloni makes surprise Mar-a-Lago visit to meet with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump on Saturday. They were joined by a number of Trump’s expected nominees for his ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Italy’s Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida to meet with Donald Trump late on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with the president-elect before ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged

Shunxing39 cargo vessel is heading for Pusan after Taipei suggests anchor-dragging was ‘sabotage’

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation

Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially online

ABC News - Jan. 3

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - Jan. 3

'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says

Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.

CNBC - Jan. 3

How far Gavin & Stacey stars went to keep finale a surprise

BBC News - Jan. 3

Boeing Adds More Surprise Quality Checks in Its Factories

The jet manufacturer outlines more than a dozen steps it has taken in recent months to address concerns about production issues.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results

Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

The Sentry 2025 picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors

SportsLine's proven model simulated The Sentry 2025 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

We polled 111 players on the NFL's loudest and most raucous stadiums: Why No. 1 won't surprise you

Which stadiums do opponents fear playing in the most? Which division is the friendliest? Here's what the players said.

ESPN - Jan. 1

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Model has surprising 2024 CFP picks, sleepers and upsets

SportsLine's advanced computer model has revealed its 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket picks and predictions after 10,000 simulations

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori sits out second half of Citrus Bowl loss to surprise of teammates

Nick Emmanwori was absent in the second half of a hotly contested Citrus Bowl loss to Illinois