Ev Demand Leads Automakers to A Strong 2024 Finish

Revealing 2024's biggest fantasy football surprises

In fantasy football, we've learned to expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'

The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Fantasy Football 2024 TE Exit Interview: Is chaos actually a friend to the position?

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski examines what was yet another strange season at the tight end position.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed

Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.

BBC News - Jan. 8

First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases

Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

The loyalty both Biden and Trump demand is costing America dearly

Pardoning those he called “patriots” and “political prisoners” would send a message — that loyalty to Trump comes with benefits.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations

In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.

CBS News - Jan. 8

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models

BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Dashcam footage shows 2024 Japan earthquake, not Tibet jolt

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Photo shows damage in Yemen's Sanaa airport in 2015, not 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California

Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California

A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

2024 Patriots Stock Watch: Drake Maye shines, rookie WRs disappoint

What should we take away from the 2024 Patriots season? Our Patriots insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry reveal their Stock Up and Stock Down picks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report

The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

2024 Tried to Kill DEI. Could Costco Launch a Revival in 2025?

Conservative activists have successfully convinced companies such as McDonald’s and Walmart to shut down their DEI programs. Costco said no.

Inc. - Jan. 7

US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher

Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figures

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Identifying what went wrong for 49ers in disastrous 2024 season

Matt Maiocco identifies the reasons, for which there were many, as to what went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Will Pat Riley and the Heat bend to Jimmy Butler's demands?

The Heat star wants out of Miami. But what is it that he wants? The answer is obvious.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Honda reveals two new '0 Series' EVs to be produced in Ohio

The vehicles are the Honda 0 Saloon, which is an updated version of a concept car revealed last year at CES, and the Honda 0 SUV.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand

Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Oshkosh launches EV and other tech for specialty vehicles with safety, quiet and cleanliness in mind

At CES 2025, Oshkosh launched a number of specialty vehicles with better electric power, safety, quiet and cleanliness.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, U.N. reports

Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report

Rocksteady, the studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reportedly laid off six more workers at the end of 2024.. According to a report from Eurogamer , those who were impacted were ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker

The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says

UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in 2024: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young finish with top marks

The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Titans fire general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, including 3-14 finish in 2024

Tennessee is making a front-office change

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Congress certifies President-elect Trump's victory in the 2024 election

Congress certified the 2024 election on Monday, with Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing the electoral count. In less than two weeks, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the U.S. ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Congress certifies 2024 election in peaceful transfer of power

Congress quickly certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 win on Jan. 6, exactly four years after rioters stormed the Capitol over his 2020 election loss. The confirmation comes as Trump ...

NBC News - Jan. 7