The next round of governor's races could bring big changes to state power

Littler fights past White and into Worlds fourth round

Luke Littler progresses to the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship despite a below par performance.

BBC News - 20m

Democrats grapple with 'jarring' lack of diversity in DNC race

The race for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair is shaping up to be a field of largely white men — a notable development for a party that has long touted diversity within its ranks. ...

The Hill - 6h

Why tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are betting big on nuclear power

Tech's biggest companies are turning to nuclear power for their efficiency and sustainability goals and to meet massive energy demands.

CNBC - 9h

Transfers a hit for No. 8 Maryland, which brings an unbeaten record into matchup with Michigan State

For Brenda Frese and her unbeaten Maryland team, the word “chemistry” is an important one.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Trump urges Supreme Court to hit pause on a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. next month

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in the case on Jan. 10. The law is set to take effect on Jan. 19, one day before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.

NBC News - 1d

The Power of Resilience

Why failure is an essential step toward success.

Inc. - 1d

Red Sox offseason update: Could Bregman be the next big splash?

Here's the latest on the Red Sox' reported pursuit of Alex Bregman, including an update on another team interested in the All-Star infielder.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Babygirl' star Nicole Kidman could heat up the Oscar race

The actor plays a tech CEO who has an affair with a young intern. Could the role take her back to the Oscars?

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Beyoncé brings 'Cowboy Carter' to the NFL on Netflix

The pop superstar performed songs from her Grammy-nominated 'Cowboy Carter' album at halftime of an NFL game streamed on Netflix from Houston's NRG Stadium.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

How Corbin Burnes and Teoscar Hernández deals change the NL West, and what Diamondbacks, Dodgers must do next

Two of the top available free agents signed with NL West teams Friday

CBS Sports - 3h

Financial advisers go ‘beyond the numbers,’ bringing in retirement coaches to offer well-rounded advice

As some financial advisers become more technology-driven and as low-cost robo-advisers gain more traction, some financial planners are taking a different approach to retirement advice — one that ...

MarketWatch - 8h

Humphries, Price & Wright into fourth round at Worlds

Reigning champion Luke Humphries and previous winners Gerwyn Price and Peter Wright win to move into the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship.

BBC News - 1d

Two sailors die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions.

ESPN - 1d

Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.

BBC News - 2d

Delaware State hires ex-NFL WR DeSean Jackson as its next head coach

Jackson last appeared in an NFL game in 2022. Delaware State has won just two games over the past two seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Here are the big trades that flat-footed ETF investors missed in 2024. What’s next.

Here’s a look at the big trades ETF investors missed out on in the past year and what that might mean for 2025.

MarketWatch - 2d

New York City braces for chaotic mayor's race

New York City is bracing for a chaotic mayoral race next year, with the sitting mayor facing a criminal indictment and an increasing number of candidates throwing their hat in the ring to challenge ...

The Hill - 2d

College Football Playoff QB Power Rankings: Ohio State's Will Howard surges after strong first-round showing

Stacking up the quarterbacks remaining as we enter the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - 2d

The enduring power of an accent

Identifying one’s tribe may be a matter of survival and we are surprisingly good at detecting fakes

Financial Times - 2d

5 under-the-radar races to watch in 2025

While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see plenty of lower-profile — but no less interesting — races. From a judicial ...

The Hill - 2d

Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...

The Guardian - 3d

New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

The New York Times - 3d

Analyzing the Golden At-Bat, a Rule Change That Could Revolutionize Baseball

Would fan interest grow if teams could manipulate their lineups to send superstars to hit with a game on the line?

The New York Times - 3d

Trump brings Silicon Valley to Washington

Silicon Valley is coming to Washington in force, as tech leaders take on prominent roles — both official and unofficial — in President-elect Trump’s second term. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is ...

The Hill - 3d

Storms bring dangerous surf conditions on the West Coast

A wharf in Santa Cruz, California, partially collapsed Monday, sending three workers inspecting the wharf into the ocean. At least one person was killed in a separate incident and two others are ...

CBS News - 3d

NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers

The CFP's four opening-round games went head-to-head with a pair of NFL games on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.

The New York Times - 4d

Why Scottie Scheffler changing his putting grip could lead to an even-more-dominant 2025 season

Scheffler was among the leaders on the greens at the Hero World Challenge where he bested all but two men by at least 10 strokes

CBS Sports - 4d

College Football Playoff format changes: What's potentially on the table and how/when things could happen

After a messy opening weekend, everybody has their own ideas on how to "fix" the playoff. Here's what's actually being considered behind closed doors.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

College Football Playoff: What's next for Tennessee, Clemson, Indiana, SMU after first-round losses

A look at what each team that exited the CFP after the first round must do in the offseason

CBS Sports - 4d

Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024

Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in elections

ABC News - 4d

'Self-doubt, errors & big changes' - inside the crisis at Man City

As Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's current crisis continues, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look at their issues - and potential solutions.

BBC News - 4d

Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024

Yahoo News - 4d

NFL Power Rankings entering Week 17: Should a loss change what we think about the Eagles?

The Eagles had the NFL's longest winning streak before Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Governor thrown off horse, recovering from serious injuries

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the hospital on Sunday after being bucked off a horse, according to a statement from his office.

ABC News - 5d

Four-star WR commit Vance Spafford could be Georgia's next Ladd McConkey: 'The comps are obvious'

Spafford has already drawn countless comps to McConkey throughout his recruitment

CBS Sports - 5d

Canadiens: Power Play Specialist

Montreal Canadiens sniper Patrick Laine has been on fire since making his debut after recovering from a knee injury but his power play prowess is worth a closer look.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

CFP 1st round reactions: Ohio State is SO back & home field advantage means EVERYTHING | College Football Power Hour

The 1st round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is officially in the books. Penn State, Texas & Ohio State all advance to the quarterfinals after blowout wins and Caroline, Fitz & Adam break ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The next round of governor's races could bring big changes to state power

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