A Capsule Has Been Propelled through A Hyperloop Test Tube in A Step Forward for the Transit System

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Novak Djokovic crashes out in Brisbane while Aryna Sabalenka eases through

Reilly Opelka finds inspired form to dump out Serbian Sabalenka advances to semi-final against Mirra Andreeva Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat to Reilly Opelka in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Rafael Campos the feel-good winner at Kapalua. New PGA Tour system might limit these tales

Rafael Campos might be the happiest player at Kapalua for The Sentry

ABC News - Jan. 3

Digested week: through the Christmas perineum and out the other side

Despite its awful name it’s my favourite time of year, an excuse to pause any activity – including new year celebrations. And so we find ourselves again at the Christmas perineum, the time between ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’

The outgoing US secretary of state on putting pressure on Beijing over Ukraine, the ‘road map’ for Syria — and why America must co-operate in order to lead

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests

Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness. Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue

All four teams who earned byes suffered early exits, but that's no reason to single out the concept of byes as the main problem

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Jeh Johnson suggests Trump should try to keep Wray on through inauguration

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson suggested Thursday that President-elect Trump should try to keep current FBI Director Christopher Wray on through his inauguration, following ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Predators Forward Zachary L'Heureux Slapped with 3-Game Suspension for Slew-Footing

Incident occurred during the second period of Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

WATCH: Toddler and her dog have never been apart

Tika the Iggy is a social media star, and her sister Kala has the sweetest relationship with the family's daughter, Eleanor.

ABC News - Jan. 2

Blackhawks' Next Step Taken in Turning the Corner to the Future

The future is starting to arrive for the Blackhawks amidst losing season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025

“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude to Jets, says time with New York has been 'the best two years of my life'

Rodgers, 41, is choosing to focus on the positives with his NFL days dwindling

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Djokovic and Sabalenka through to Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Cam Skattebo's impact on Arizona State shines through heartbreaking loss

Led by their unstoppable star, the Sun Devils gave everything they had against Texas and nearly pulled off the College Football Playoff's greatest upset.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Jimmy Garoppolo looking forward to starting for Rams against Seahawks

With the NFC West title already clinched, the Rams will start Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

New Orleans Attacker Evaded a Security System Under Repair

Bollards that normally protect pedestrians from vehicles were to be replaced as part of the city’s preparations for the Super Bowl next month. The attacker drove his pickup around a police vehicle ...

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires

Ukraine president hails ‘one of Moscow’s biggest defeats’ as deal’s end brings power cuts in breakaway Moldovan region. Russian gas has stopped flowing to Europe via Ukraine, ending a major energy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists

Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Traffic bollard system was being upgraded at time of New Orleans truck attack, local official says

A local official has told CBS News' Anna Schecter that New Orleans was in the midst of upgrading its traffic bollard system and temporary barricades were in place when a man slammed a truck into a ...

CBS News - 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

The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.

The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Brian Hoyer's three-step plan to fix the Patriots offense

Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer joined Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast to share his three-step plan to fix New England's offense in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - 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

Borrowers cheer Biden's record-setting student loan forgiveness, but left bitter with the system

President Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Many of these borrowers ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 1