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Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025

The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday evening

BBC News - Jan. 2

Suspect in New Orleans truck attack is 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas

A U.S. Army veteran from Texas who was employed by Deloitte is the suspect in a bloody New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting

Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulers

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

Wired - Jan. 2

Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match

A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and Nottinghamshire

BBC News - Jan. 2

U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

15 dead in New Orleans truck attack; suspect 'inspired by ISIS,' was military veteran

Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured when a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

ABC News - Jan. 2

How to Watch the Quadrantids Meteor Shower, First of 2025, Peak Tonight

The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ethiopia opens first stock market since Emperor Haile Selassie

Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and default

Financial Times - Jan. 2

When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower

The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Australia drop Mitch Marsh for fifth Test with Beau Webster to debut in series decider

All-rounder pays price for poor form with only 73 runs against India Mitchell Starc to play in Sydney despite carrying a rib injury Struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Suspect in deadly New Orleans attack was 13-year US army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar

Texas man, 42, who was killed by police, served in Afghanistan and held rank of staff sergeant. New Orleans vehicle attack – follow updates Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Texas man ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Ezekiel Elliott released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy explains why veteran RB's return to Dallas didn't work out

Two words: Rico Dowdle

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

CBS News reporter's first-hand account of New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in the French Quarter when a truck slammed into a crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10. She described her experience.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Army veteran identified as driver in New Orleans attack, Catholic school mourns victim

The driver in the New Orleans attack has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, an honorably discharged Army veteran, according to officials. Meanwhile, a Catholic high school has ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking

ABC News - Jan. 1

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes

Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

First South Korean plane crash flight recorder data recovered

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box, South Korea says

A second black box, which was damaged in the crash, will be sent to the US for analysis.

BBC News - Jan. 1

No. 6 Penn State first team to punch its ticket to CFP semifinals

The Nittany Lions were successful at stifling Boise State star Ashton Jeanty all night, even keeping him from setting a new rushing record.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap in Peabody

Several children were hurt when a display collapsed during a New Year's Eve event for kids in Massachusetts.

CBS News - Dec. 31

With all the movement on the first-base market, what's the outlook for Pete Alonso?

The former Met offers a nearly unrivaled combination of durability and power production, yet as the calendar flips to 2025, he remains unsigned.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31

No. 11 Alabama's three first-quarter turnovers doom Crimson Tide in ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan

Alabama finishes the season at 9-4, failing to win at least 10 games for the first time since 2007.