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Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala

Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Biden: Biggest regret failing to counter misinformation, including from Trump

President Biden in an interview published Wednesday reflected on the highs and lows of his administration, stating his biggest regret was failing to challenge misinformation — including claims ...

The Hill - 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

Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe

Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s elections

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Biggest modern-day FA Cup third-round upsets

Relive some of the biggest FA Cup third-round upsets this century, including Manchester United's shock defeat by a Leeds team who were in League One.

BBC News - Jan. 8

The market’s wobbling. Here are BlackRock’s shields for the biggest risks.

Here are the hedges the $11 trillion asset manager recommends for the concerns weighing on investor minds.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Europe's biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say

Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables

BBC News - 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

Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted

The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.

BBC News - Jan. 7

5 biggest fantasy football questions surrounding the RB position for 2025

Fantasy football analyst Pranav Rajaram breaks down what we should be looking for around NFL backfields this offseason.

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

China’s biggest football club kicked out of league as financial woes mount

Guangzhou FC’s struggles relate to collapse of property developer China Evergrande

Financial Times - Jan. 7

How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit

The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Predicting Where the Best M.L.B. Free Agents Will Sign

Most in the industry believe Roki Sasaki will end up signing with the Dodgers. Our expert disagrees.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

China's Xi Jinping says corruption is the 'biggest threat' to the Communist Party

Corruption is the biggest threat to China’s Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said Monday, in a warning that he is resolved to tackle the entrenched problem.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

The New Orleans attacker visited the city weeks earlier. New York becomes the first U.S. city to implement congestion charges. And Trump is fixated on Lincoln.

NBC News - Jan. 5

This money bias is 'the biggest barrier to building wealth,' says financial psychologist

Putting off some key financial moves because they seem too complex? You could be costing yourself over the long run.

CNBC - Jan. 5

Coalition talks between Austria’s two biggest centrist parties collapse

Chancellor Karl Nehammer to step down after failure to form government without far-right Freedom party. Talks between the two biggest centrist parties in Austria on forming a coalition government ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Who's left on MLB free-agent pitching market? Roki Sasaki is biggest puzzle piece in arms picture.

Five teams have successfully addressed their rotation needs. Which clubs are still searching for help? And most important: what seven arms, including Sasaki, are still available?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

CES 2025 preview: What to expect at tech’s biggest show | The DeanBeat

Next week at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, we'll once again be able to see and hear about the latest tech trends in person.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024

Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Blackpool 'needs arena' to attract biggest stars

Former councillor and musician Tony Williams says Blackpool desperately needs a larger music venue.

BBC News - Jan. 3

To the moon, an asteroid and beyond: The biggest space missions ahead in 2025

The year 2025 promises to be packed with space exploration, including robotic expeditions to the moon, a new observatory and a rendezvous with an asteroid.

NBC News - Jan. 2

How Trump’s inaugural address could deliver the biggest shock of all

President Trump could surprise the world by delivering a speech of genuine humility and grace during his second inaugural address, acknowledging the potency of his own divisiveness and conceding ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"

It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Biggest trackway of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry

Cetiosauruses and a megalosaurus are thought to have left prints at trackway dating to nearly 166m years ago. Gary Johnson was clearing clay with a digger at the Oxfordshire quarry where he works ...

The Guardian - 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

‘The minimalists are wrong!’ My biggest decluttering regret

The thing that stopped bringing me joy has now been resurrected. I just wish I’d kept more supplies for my hobby . A few summers ago I got caught up in the frenzied emptying of dusty cardboard ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

How will 'A Complete Unknown' stack up against Timothée Chalamet's biggest hits?

Timothée Chalamet already has one big box-office hit under his belt for this year — 'Dune: Part Two.' How will 'A Complete Unknown' compare?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed

About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds

Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb

Financial Times - Jan. 2

PlayStation Plus Free Games For January 2025 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting January 7: Suicide Squad: Kill the ...

GameSpot - 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

The biggest political winners and losers of 2024

A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Hoka Coupon Code: Free Shipping in January 2025

Enjoy free expedited shipping with a Hoka discount code and save with the latest deals and coupons this month.

Wired - Jan. 1

Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them

The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.