Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

Bookmakers dinner: An exclusive seat at the table with legends of Las Vegas

Every year during the week of the Super Bowl, some of the most legendary bookmakers come together for a meal, to share stories and to think about what's ahead.

ESPN - 1d

Wirtz among trio of key injuries for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen is fretting about the fitness of three key players ahead of its Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

ESPN - 21h

Takeda shoots blistering 64 for second LPGA title

Rio Takeda shot a blistering 8-under 64 to win the LPGA's Blue Bay tournament by six shots ahead of Minjee Lee.

ESPN - 6h

Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions

The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.

The New York Times - 4h

Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.

Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.

CBS News - 2h

Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim

The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.

The New York Times - 2d

How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.

BBC News - 1d

Inside life on the Muss Buss: Eric Musselman's drive to transform USC basketball

USC coach Eric Musselman has a long history of rebuilding programs. Near the end of a hard first season, Muss is determined to rebuild the Trojans.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Witnesses react to small plane crash in southeastern Pennsylvania that injured 5

A small plane crashed near a retirement home in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend. Five people on board the plane were injured. The FAA is investigating.

CBS News - 4h

United Airlines Just Installed Starlink on Its First Regional Aircraft

The deal, announced in September, brings Starlink internet to United flights.

Inc. - 3d

Is It Electric or Magnetic? Depends on Where You Stand

Physics is weird. Especially when you’re dealing with moving reference frames.

Wired - 3d

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons

"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.

ABC News - 2d

US in exploratory talks with DR Congo over mineral deal

Central African nation seeks military support against rebel offensive in exchange for natural resources

Financial Times - 2d

Trump wants more than a minerals deal with Ukraine to restart aid

“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and ...

NBC News - 1d

Patriots signing Harold Landry to three-year, $43.5M deal: Report

The Patriots have landed their first big-name free agent, reportedly signing former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry to a three-year contract.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Aaron Jones returning to Vikings on reported 2-year, $20 million deal

The Minnesota Vikings are getting a key member of their offense back for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards

The state and the correctional officers’ union agreed that officers should return to work Monday and that some provisions of a solitary confinement law would be put on pause.

The New York Times - 15h

‘Nuclear bomb’ ruling on car finance could spur UK bank deals

Consolidation is back on the agenda for industry as bankers eye more mergers and acquisitions

Financial Times - 12h

Golf’s peace deal is no closer – is it time for PGA Tour to end talks with LIV?

With PGA Tour’s marquee event approaching and Trump’s intervention seemingly unsuccessful, the sport is at crossroads. An opening address from Jay Monahan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational here ...

The Guardian - 9h

Sources: QB Allen, Bills reach record $330M deal

The Bills and Josh Allen have reached agreement on a record-setting six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 17m

Clarksons shares dive after warning of threat to shipping deals

Shipbroking group blames military conflicts for fall of more than 20% despite record results

Financial Times - 1h

Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)

Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.

VentureBeat - 4d

Welevel raises $5.7M to revolutionize procedural game development

Indie game development studio Welevel today announced that it raised $5.7 million in funding to transform procedural game development.

VentureBeat - 4d

WATCH: Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa

Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.

ABC News - 2d

France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons

Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagrees

Financial Times - 2d

Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face imminent return after USAID cuts

US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.

BBC News - 2d

Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.

The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.

The New York Times - 2d