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Baseball’s Most Coveted Free Agent Could Land in an Unexpected Destination

Will the Brewers be the pick for Roki Sasaki? At the very least, they can make a compelling sales pitch.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Lopetegui bequeaths identity-free West Ham and major challenges for Potter | Jacob Steinberg

Spaniard was always the wrong choice and Potter is walking into a job where surgery is required alongside a clear vision. Julen Lopetegui was always the wrong choice. West Ham were warned against ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push by Meloni

Cecilia Sala was detained days after arrest in Milan of Iranian engineer wanted in US

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Iran frees Italian journalist held for three weeks with no explanation

It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.

CBS News - Jan. 8

'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' is no comic romp but a touching Thai drama

The movie's underlying economic circumstances — society-wide financial straits driving people to extreme measures — rings true for the filmmaker.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals

President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainment

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Meta goes ‘MAGA’: Facebook adjusts fact-checking approach as Zuckerberg touts ‘free expression’ and cites ‘cultural tipping point’

“We’re going to work with President[-elect] Trump to push back on governments around the world that are going after American companies and pushing to censor more,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been building ties with the incoming Trump administration, said the move was an attempt to restore free expression on its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Free speech legal group to defend Iowa pollster Selzer in Trump lawsuit

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced on Tuesday their decision to represent an Iowa pollster entangled in a lawsuit with President-elect Trump stemming from a ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes

Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position

There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Free Cars, Free Rent and Free Hotels: N.H.L. Rules You Might Not Know

Denying an autograph request leaves players subject to a fine.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Free excerpt of "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose"

Oprah Winfrey selects Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" as her latest book club choice. The book encourages readers to find peace and purpose.

CBS News - Jan. 7

‘People thought we liked being touched and grabbed’: a former Abercrombie model recalls brand’s dark days

Kai Braden was a shirtless greeter during the brand’s mid-aughts peak. Twenty years later, his advocacy has helped secure first-of-their-kind protections for fashion workers. Something felt off ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Tottenham extend Son Heung-min’s contract to avoid free summer transfer

One-year option triggered in forward’s deal to 2026 Move prevents Son from lining up pre-contract deal Tottenham have triggered the one-year option on Son Heung-min’s contract to ensure he ...