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

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

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

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

Ashton Jeanty falls short of Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record in Boise State's Fiesta Bowl loss

Jeanty came up just 28 yards shy of Sanders' all-time record of 2,628 yards, set in 1988

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can't beat NBA-best Cavaliers

The Lakers made several runs, but Cleveland hit a barrage of three-pointers and pulled away for a 122-110 win Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.

Yahoo Sports - 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