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How Watch Duty Keeps Up With the California Wildfires

While the destructive Los Angeles fires rage, all eyes have turned to the app that lets you track them. WIRED spoke with Watch Duty founder John Mills about how the platform has met the moment.

Wired - Jan. 10

30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July

Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Sources: Batting champ Luis Arraez fits Mets better than Yankees

The Mets seem slightly more open to trading to Luis Arraez than the Yankees do.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Sources: Pumas in talks for Houston's Carrasquilla

Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is in discussions with Houston Dynamo FC regarding the possible acquisition of Panama international midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments

Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Padres ownership lawsuit drama, Verlander to Giants & Dodgers trade World Series champ | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres' lawsuit drama, Justin Verlander signing with the Giants, the Dodgers trading Gavin Lux, Brent Rooker signing an extension and make their picks ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Four men jailed over brutal homophobic murder in Spain

Men kicked and punched Samuel Luiz, 24, to death outside nightclub in A Coruña in 2021. Four men have been jailed over the homophobic murder of a young gay man whose killing almost four years ago ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Two men killed in shooting at German firm were brothers, police say

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Heating bills set to climb as millions endure bitter cold from winter storm

Heating bills are expected to rise again this winter, especially for those who warm their homes with electricity.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Will US markets keep rising under Trump?

Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimism

Financial Times - Jan. 7

J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer

Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up

The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.

Wired - Jan. 7

India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

BBC News - Jan. 7

TGL’s success will ride on its players, not its technology

Technology will draw curious eyeballs, but there has to be a human component to keep viewers coming back.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

No 'overhaul': Jags fire Pederson, keep Baalke

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson but retained GM Trent Baalke on Monday, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Bracketology: SEC takes lead over Big Ten for most teams in NCAA Tournament projection

The SEC has 12 teams while the Big Ten dropped from 13 to 11 teams in Jerry Palm's latest bracket

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Rockets assign Reed Sheppard to G League as rookie's minutes dwindle in Houston

The No. 3 pick in the draft is going to get some run with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

CBS Sports - 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

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Dodgers offseason: Signing Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw among items left on World Series champs' to-do list

The Dodgers appear primed to make another run at the World Series, but that doesn't mean their winter work is done

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men

These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School

Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

The Crime Series Drawing Young Men Into Bookstores

C.J. Box makes the rounds on fishing, hunting and rodeo podcasts and media to reach readers for the Joe Pickett books.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Bracketology: SEC dominates top of projected bracket, but Big Ten has more teams in field of 68

No. 1 seeds Auburn and Tennessee lead the SEC's 11 teams in Jerry Palm's bracket, but the Big Ten has 13 in the Big Dance

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Gold prices are climbing once again. What gold assets should I invest in now?

After weeks of price dips, the price of gold is on an upswing, so investing in certain assets could pay off.

CBS News - Jan. 3

The best ways to keep costs down as temperatures drop

A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Six stats that show the SEC's men's college basketball dominance

Just how good has the SEC been this season? These numbers tell the story.

ESPN - Jan. 3

NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40

Elsewhere, the Cavs might be the best No. 2 team in the history of Power Rankings

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Men: Who makes the top 25 as conference play heats up?

After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Ken Griffin's flagship hedge fund at Citadel climbs 15.1% in 2024

The billionaire investor's handful of hedge funds all posted double-digit returns in 2024, led by its tactical trading strategy.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Buckeyes keep rolling in CFP: 'That's who we are'

Ohio State rolled to its second straight blowout win in the College Football Playoff, a 41-21 win over No. 1 Oregon that further eased the sting of its loss to Michigan to end the regular season.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Authorities search Houston location linked to New Orleans truck attacker

The FBI said it searched a location in Houston in connection to the New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 people.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Arsenal climb to second after Gabriel Martinelli rounds off win at Brentford

Mikel Arteta wanted to send a warning to Liverpool that Arsenal can push them all the way for the Premier League title and this was evidence that they mean business. Facing a Brentford side ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

22 Predictions for the 2025 Men’s Golf Season

Scottie Scheffler will remain the best golfer in the world, but fans will be reminded he’s not Tiger Woods, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

The Canadian Tennis Champ Who Played Through Cancer Treatment

Gabriela Dabrowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. She won an Olympic medal and the year-end doubles title while undergoing treatment.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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