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Power cleans in khakis, heartbreak at Hooters and a team on the rise: Jim Harbaugh's first year as a head coach
Three years after his playing career ended, Harbaugh became a head coach at the FCS, non-scholarship level.ESPN - 2d -
FDA updates definition of 'healthy' on food labels for first time in 30 years
A new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will update what it means for food to be labeled “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, a move that aligns with current nutrition science ...The Hill - 2d -
The Fan Business Grandstand Had a Banner Rookie Year. This First-Time COO Is One of Its Key Players
Building a new business means making strategic hires and clearly communicating the problem you’re out to solve.Inc. - 3d -
Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years, review finds
Despite fall in trade, LSE study says overall impact was more limited than OBR forecasters first estimated. Business live – latest updates The damage from Brexit to trade links with the EU ...The Guardian - 3d -
Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Build Power Plant in Virginia
Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an M.I.T. spinoff, aims to generate carbon-free electricity in an industrial park near Richmond in the early 2030s.The New York Times - 4d -
Pay growth picks up for the first time in more than a year
Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.BBC News - 4d -
U.S. warship docks in Cambodia for first time in 8 years
The USS Savannah docked just miles away from a Chinese-renovated naval base.CBS News - 5d -
For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia
A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast AsiaABC News - 5d -
UK to compensate developers if £8bn gas plant project is blocked by court
Agreement for power station and carbon capture scheme highlights how legal action is key factor for energy groupsFinancial Times - 6d -
The UK Now Has Its Own Illegal Rubberized Cybertruck on the Road
Following the Czech Cybertruck’s example, now there’s a rubber bumper-pimped Tesla truck attempting to be certified for use on British highways. This time, however, the chances of success look slim.Wired - 6d -
Catalyst Media Group Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS: UK£0.014 (vs UK£0.12 in FY 2023)
Catalyst Media Group ( LON:CMX ) Full Year 2024 Results Key Financial Results Net income: UK£283.2k (down 89% from FY...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade, research found. That might be due, in part, to weight loss drugs like Ozempic.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
TSMC says first advanced U.S. chip plant 'dang near back' on schedule. Here's an inside look at the Arizona fab
Apple will be the largest customer at TSMC's new Arizona chip fab, which the Taiwanese company says is 'dang near back' on schedule. Here's an inside look.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Movie Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ is a knockout, one of the most powerful films of the year
Filmmaker RaMell Ross adapts Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning “Nickel Boys” in a new film out FridayABC News - Dec. 12 -
It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU
Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child povertyFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Has college football flag-planting really become a nationwide scourge in the US?
Michigan and Ohio State players brawled after the Wolverines beat their archrivals in their own backyard. But is legislative action really needed?. For Ohio State, a home loss to Michigan on 30 ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Florida Republican brings 'America First' bent to powerful Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Brian Mast’s (R-Fla.) surprising selection to be the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is the latest sign of the Republican Party being reshaped by the next generation of ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Demand for UK rented properties falls for first time since pandemic
Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four yearsFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
‘Someone has to stay’: how Ukrainian power plant workers keep the country running
The Guardian visits a Soviet-era coal-fired thermal installation to explore how it has held up to Russian attacks. In the cavernous turbine hall of a coal-fired thermal power plant, deputy chief ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Syria's Post-Assad Vacuum Has Become a Shooting Range for Great Powers
The U.S., Turkey and Israel are all pursuing long-held ambitions in the country after Assad’s ouster weakened Iranian and Russian influence.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Caitlin Clark named Time Athlete of the Year: Fever star becomes first WNBA player to earn honor
Clark led Iowa to the NCAA national championship game and won WNBA Rookie of the Year during a historic calendar yearCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
10-year Treasury yield finishes higher for first time in four sessions
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Monday, as traders assessed geopolitical events ranging from the overthrow of Syria’s government to China’s efforts to kick-start its ...MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Notre-Dame Holds First Public Mass in Years: ‘Fire Has Not Conquered Stone’
Sunday was the first opportunity for worshipers to return to the cathedral, beloved by the faithful and secular alike, since the 2019 fire that devastated it.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years
Faced with a faltering economy and falling prices, the Politburo loosened the policy approach of China’s central bank and called for “extraordinary” measures.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Russia has used its hypersonic Oreshnik missile for the first time. What are its capabilities?
A Russian attack on a military industrial facility in central Ukraine on Nov. 21 marked the first use of a powerful new weapon -– a hypersonic ballistic missile with multiple warheadsABC News - Dec. 9 -
China loosens monetary policy stance for first time in 14 years
Markets rally as Communist party officials to meet in coming days to discuss country’s economic policyFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
UK boards’ push to increase diversity has slowed, says headhunter
Spencer Stuart warns companies against ‘one and done’ mentality after meeting minimum targetsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Storm Darragh live: more than 170,000 UK homes without power; man killed by falling tree
Police said the man in his 40s was driving on a dual carriageway when the tree fell on his van. Storm Darragh havoc isn’t over yet as strong winds continue across UK Tell us: how have you ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Hundreds of thousands in Ireland, UK without power as Storm Darragh batters region
A man died and hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland have been left without power as high winds and heavy rain battered the regionABC News - Dec. 7 -
This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires
FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
George Will: 'My column' has the same power as Musk, Ramaswamy's DOGE
Conservative commentator George Will expressed doubt about the potential impact of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), arguing his column has the same power as the advisory board led ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Money launderer for Russian spies won deal to help defend Ukraine power plant
Sanctioned ‘entrepreneur’ awarded sensitive state contract to provide parts for Dnipro hydroelectric station damaged by Russian missilesFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first
Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
EDF to keep 4 UK nuclear power stations open longer than planned
Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decadeFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team
How high did the Rams rise and how far did the Jets fall in our Week 14 Power Rankings? Plus, we pick a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
B1G Time: Oregon looks to cap Big Ten power trifecta in first season as Penn State looms in league title game
The Ducks are one win away from taking down Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State -- all in their first Big Ten seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
AC/DC's Power Up tour, its first U.S. run in nine years, will stop at the Rose Bowl
AC/DC's Power Up tour will hit 13 stadiums in North America in the spring, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on April 18.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 2
