Pentagon Agrees to Historic Legal Settlement with Gay and Lesbian Veterans

Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office, With New York Sentencing Set

Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.

The New York Times - 3d

Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

BBC News - 4d

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans

The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.

ABC News - 4d

Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.

Wired - 4d

Orioles, veteran RHP Morton agree to 1-year deal

The Orioles agreed with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on a one-year deal.

ESPN - 5d

17-year-old Luke Littler claims historic darts world title

Luke Littler makes history at Alexandra Palace with victory over Michael van Gerwen in PDC World Darts Championship final.

BBC News - 5d

Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole

Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".

BBC News - 5d

Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.

ESPN - 5d

Cybertruck bombing appears to be suicide of veteran who had PTSD, FBI says

Las Vegas police identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger as the driver of the Cybertruck who died in the New Year's Day bombing.

CBS News - 5d

Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House

The president recognized five officers who responded to a 2023 school shooting at a private Christian school in Tennessee, and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

The New York Times - 5d

Charlie Morton to sign with Orioles: Veteran pitcher agrees to one-year deal with Baltimore

The 2025 season will be Morton's 18th in MLB, and he'll make a reported $15 million

CBS Sports - 5d

Luke Littler thrashes Michael van Gerwen to claim historic world title

17-year-old Englishman beats his Dutch rival 7-3 Littler becomes youngest ever PDC world champion Tonight the Palace; tomorrow the planet. Whatever Luke Littler goes on to achieve in the fields ...

The Guardian - 5d

Officials say man in Cybertruck explosion was Army veteran suffering from PTSD

Las Vegas police and FBI officials shared more information about the man in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Authorities say he was a ...

NBC News - 5d

Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.

CBS News - 5d

What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy ...

ABC News - 5d

Booz Allen Hamilton to Pay $15.9 Million in False Claims Settlement

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding agreed to a $15.9 million settlement with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving allegations the company submitted fraudulent claims to the U.S. under military task ...

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

New details on Army veteran involved in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Decorated Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, the man involved in the Las Vegas Trump Towers Cybertruck explosion, shot himself in the head prior to the blast, according to ...

CBS News - 5d

$450,000 settlement for Ohio teacher who refused to use students' pronouns

An Ohio school district will pay $450,000 to a middle school teacher who resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns.

The Hill - 5d

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - 5d

Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 veterans of Vietnam and Korea wars

One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.

CBS News - 5d

How Instagram post led to a trailblazing gay ATP player

When Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva posted a loving birthday message to his boyfriend on Instagram, he did not expect the attention which followed.

BBC News - 6d

Steph's latest historic performance leaves Warriors, 76ers in awe

Steph Curry, with a heavily taped sprained right thumb, put on an epic show Thursday night that made Dennis Schröder glad he is his teammate now.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims: Who could get payments, if it's approved

The agreement would put an end to a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Siri of eavesdropping.

The Hill - 6d

Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala comes out as gay as he mourns partner

The 29-year-old’s partner of eight years died in November ‘For years I lived in the shadow of fear, in hiding’ The Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public ...

The Guardian - 6d

Florida’s manatees are actually relative newcomers, historical research suggests

State’s beloved but under-pressure sea cows were barely recorded in the area before seas warmed in the late 1700s. Manatees, long considered among Florida ’s most beloved and enchanting ...

The Guardian - 6d

Retrofitting historic English homes is more difficult than it looks

Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goals

Financial Times - 6d

Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to Europe in 'historic event'

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

How Katz’s Deli’s Legal Woes Started With the 2011 Zagat Guide

The Lower East Side institution agreed to make renovations to accommodate people with disabilities, long after a “most popular” restaurants list put it under Justice Department scrutiny.

The New York Times - Jan. 1