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Revealing Red Wings Move Of The Year

It's only January, but it's clear what move has impacted the Detroit Red Wings the most this season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India's mega Hindu festival

Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims are taking dips in sacred rivers in the first of a series of major baths in the Maha Kumbh festival, the largest religious ...

ABC News - Jan. 14

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women flocked to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival

NBC News - Jan. 13

In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.

BBC News - Jan. 13

India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years

The grand version of the 12-yearly Hindu pilgrimage is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees. The world’s largest religious gathering kicked off on Monday as millions of Hindu devotees ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earth

ABC News - Jan. 12

Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Easy Come, Easy Go: Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 – in pictures

The 32nd year of the festival is themed around Presley’s 1967 film ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ and marks what would have been his 90th birthday. The festival is the largest celebration of the king of rock ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

My year as a conscript in the Egyptian army

Smartphone photographs capture life as a soldier and the loneliness of night shifts

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Dozens Injured After Elephant Stampedes Through Festival Crowd

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

A highly musical movie year

Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Is a 2-year CD still worth opening?

A 2-year CD can still be valuable for many savers, even at a slightly lower interest rate. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Ranking the 14 NFL quarterbacks in this year's playoffs

Who is the best quarterback in this year's NFL playoffs? From Patrick Mahomes to Jared Goff and Jalen Hurts, let's rank the 14 signal callers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

WATCH: Chinese city unveils magical ice and snow festival

China's city of Harbin unveiled its annual Ice and Snow Festival this week, which features sculptures, castles and even huge ice slides.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Boeing Looks Back on a Turbulent Year

A year ago, a side panel on one of its 737 MAX planes blew off in midair, sending Boeing into a financial, industrial, and existential crisis.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Biden's response to New Year's attacks lacked urgency

President Biden's response to the dual attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas was criticized for its lack of urgency and lack of new information, with the White House not releasing a statement until ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year

United States men's national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Questions to ask yourself … to be healthier this year

Dr Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon, lecturer and author of This Book May Save Your Life, on how to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. I’m not a believer in setting lofty targets or an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan

Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Book Review: ‘Golden Years,’ by James Chappel

A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

The Jan. 6 Rioters, 4 Years Later

Hundreds of rioters accused of nonviolent crimes during the attack on the Capitol have wrapped up their cases. Here’s what some of their lives look like now.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

Financial Times - Jan. 6

A new year’s message from the king of the mountain

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Cicada invasion 2025: Where will the insects emerge this year?

The insects have been silent for a few months now, but come spring 2025 their songs will ring out again.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Terror act shatters the New Year in New Orleans

Just hours into the first day of 2025, a 42-year-old Texas man purposely drove a rented pickup through a dense crowd of revelers on New Orleans' Bourbon Street, then opened fire on police officers. ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil

The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Salah on Liverpool future: 'My last year at the club'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah reaffirmed that this will be his last season at the Merseyside club as negotiations have stalled over a new contract.

ESPN - Jan. 4

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Tom Gauld’s New Year’s resolution generator – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Violent crime in DC at 30-year low

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...

The Hill - Jan. 4