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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

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

US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role

David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such sanctions. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Pope calls for commitment to protect life in New Year message

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death

ABC News - Jan. 1

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks

ABC News - Jan. 1

Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows

Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English Channel

Financial Times - Jan. 1

The 25 movies we're most looking forward to in 2025

We asked Times staffers for the films they were most stoked for, sight unseen. Brace for a "Freakier Friday," a new "Superman," the return of Malick and more.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

5 Books for Building Lasting Professional Relationships

Level up your leadership skills through deeper, more effective communication and connection with colleagues.

Inc. - Jan. 1

12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year

Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Seven clubs, 11 players: who makes this Premier League team of 2024?

WhoScored selects its XI of the year based on its ratings among players who made at least 20 appearances. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . The busiest goalkeeper in the division in 2024. Flekken ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world

Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.

ABC News - Jan. 1

UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year

A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

VistaPrint Coupon: 25% Off Printing in 2025

From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.

Wired - Jan. 1

Source: Rangers place goalie Shesterkin on IR

The struggling Rangers placed goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve with upper-body injury, a source told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 1

China Reckons With Years of Excess

Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Penguins' Top Defenseman Placed On Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh's blue line health continues to be a concern as yet another top-four defenseman heads to IR

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?

From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?

BBC News - Jan. 1

Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize

The decision to withdraw the petition appeared to be an effort to preserve a favorable federal ruling that could have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and the 2025 Euros. Novak Djokovic will be aiming to begin the new year by doing something he failed to do throughout 2024 – win a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe

As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.

CBS News - Dec. 31

NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square

A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...

CBS News - Dec. 31

Wall Street ends 2024 on down note but made substantial gains for the year

Wall Street ended 2024 with stocks slipping, but NBC News' Brian Cheung reports that overall, the year was good for investors.

NBC News - Dec. 31

Millions to watch the 2025 Rose Parade on New Year's Day

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NBC News - Dec. 31

The Eagles have the kind of player every team will hunt for in the NFL Draft

After four years of relative anonymity as a Saints special-teamer, Zack Baun is now playing at an All-Pro level as an Eagles linebacker. This is how it happened.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31