Astronaut Looks Forward to Home after Record 371 Day Stay in Space

Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year's Day

A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.

BBC News - Jan. 1

PSU D relishes thwarting Jeanty's record pursuit

Penn State players kept Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in check and resolved to make sure he didn't break the NCAA single-season rushing record against them.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Leeds and Burnley held at home while Windass hits Wednesday wonder goal

Blackburn and Stoke battle to hard-fought points on road Plymouth claim 2-2 draw in first game since Rooney exit Danny Batth’s last-minute equaliser clinched Blackburn a 1-1 draw at Elland ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Big Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025

Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on New Year’s Day

Officials say most of the victims were women and children as Israel’s war against Hamas continues into the new year. Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025

New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, discuss 'strategy'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on New Year’s Day to discuss “strategy,” as the top House Republican prepares for ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Russian warship tracked for five days off UK coast

Navy personnel from Devon and Cornwall were called on Christmas Day for a five-day operation.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash

A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village

Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.

CBS News - 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

First South Korean plane crash flight recorder data recovered

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Eight years, three league titles and lots of money: how Oscar made a success of China stay

The Brazilian, in contrast to many other players, embraced living in China with his family and will be sorely missed. In November, Shanghai Port celebrated a third Chinese Super League (CSL) title ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space

Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenants

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Seven celestial events to look out for in 2025

It is a brand new year and if you are a stargazer there are some wonderful celestial events for you to get excited about - weather permitting.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored over 6-day funeral schedule

Preparations have started for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Events are set in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, and in Washington, D.C. Mark ...

CBS News - Dec. 31