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Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

One New Year’s Resolution for Every N.B.A. Team

For some franchises, spicing up the trade deadline is the primary objective, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

The tricky year ahead for Labour

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Biggest financial stories of 2024 and what to expect this year

From the stock market to inflation, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on some of the big financial stories of 2024 and what to expect in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 2

NBA MVP Rankings: The top 5 contenders in the award race at the start of the new year

A lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Tips to optimize your skincare routine this year

The global skincare industry is projected to be worth more than $260 billion by 2027. Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a board-certified dermatologist, talks to "CBS Mornings" about how to optimize your ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

5 New Year’s resolutions for higher education

Just over half of Americans believe higher education has a positive effect on the country, and majorities of both parties think higher education is unaffordable and headed in the wrong direction.

The Hill - Jan. 2

New Year’s Fireworks Explosions Kill 3 in Honolulu

A series of explosions caused by fireworks in a residential area left more than two dozen people with burns and other injuries, officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

2025: The Year Commercial Space Reaches Even Higher?

Space is open for business, and with a entrepreneur astronaut tapped to lead NASA, the promise of startups and small private space companies may be a hallmark of 2025. And, of course, giant rockets.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Will 2025 be the year for plain vanilla ETFs or private assets?

After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answer

Financial Times - Jan. 2

The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.

Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?

Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Maye to start as Pats prioritize win over top pick

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills.

ESPN - Jan. 1

NHL Power Rankings: Setting New Year's resolutions for every team as Golden Knights take over top spot

Every team has something it can work on in 2025 as we reach the midway point of the regular season

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5

Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

The Top 12 Soccer Stars Available as Free Transfers

With the January transfer window now open, the best soon-to-be-free-agents can officially discuss moves to other soccer teams.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?

Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message

Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

New Year's Day: Top five juiciest NFL stories for 2025, from NFC North race to unpredictable coaching cycle

Which headlines will draw the most attention?

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 1

The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...

The Hill - Jan. 1