Explorer Dwayne Fields Named As Chief Scout

Which recent films failed at the name game?

Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton

The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

CBS News - 20h

Walker wants to 'explore' Man City exit - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he will not stand in right-back Kyle Walker's way if he decides to leave this month.

BBC News - 3d

Chief Justice Roberts is playing the ostrich

Chief Justice John Roberts has expressed concern about the Supreme Court's declining public trust, but has failed to acknowledge the self-inflicted wounds that have contributed to the crisis, such ...

The Hill - 4d

Carson Beck chooses transfer portal over 2025 NFL Draft: Scouts say the move is a 'no-brainer'

Beck could make more money playing college football while he resurrects his draft stock

CBS Sports - 4d

‘Sea women’ and sacred waterfalls: Exploring one of Japan’s most stunning secrets

Yahoo News - 5d

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 EV reservations as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.

NBC News - 5d

Experts Name ‘Worst in Show’ Products at CES 2025

Some gadgets debuting at the giant trade show put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say.

Inc. - 5d

Ubisoft appoints advisors to explore strategic options after report on potential buyout

Ubisoft said Thursday it's appointing advisors to review and pursue strategic options, following a report that its majority backers were considering a buyout.

CNBC - 5d

Ubisoft Refuses To Comment On Tencent Rumors But Says It's Exploring Options To Maximize Value

As part its delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows , Ubisoft has announced that it's putting plans in place to pursue "various transformational strategic and capitalistic options" to help put itself ...

GameSpot - 5d

Garden of Europe explores sustainable packaging for kiwis and apples

Yahoo News - 5d

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

Volkswagen, which revived the old American brand, said Scout is part of its plan to grow its market share in the U.S.

CNBC - 6d

Travis Hunter NFL Draft scouting report, pro comparison: Colorado star capable of playing WR, CB at next level

We tracked the Colorado star this season to make a determination about his 'best' position in the NFL

CBS Sports - 6d

Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.

The New York Times - 6d

USMNT great Agoos named Portland Thorns GM

Former U.S. team defender and Hall of Famer Jeff Agoos was named the new president of soccer operations and general manager for the Portland Thorns on Tuesday.

ESPN - 6d

'Conclave' examines power. Stanley Tucci explores why you'd want it

The film looks at the backstabbing intrigue that undermines elections even among the holiest constituents — such as Catholic cardinals.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots

Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.

Wired - 6d

Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century

Tiger Woods says TGL will take golf into a new "stratosphere". Here are five takeaways from the opening night's action in Florida.

BBC News - 6d

3 Big Sabres Named Top Trade Candidates

These three Sabres have been named among the NHL's top trade candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

These 2 Girl Scout cookie flavors are being retired this year

Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.

CBS News - Jan. 7

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Jim Cramer explores why consumer goods stocks are seeing losses

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Monday's market action and gave his take on why a large swath of stocks are notching losses.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Ulta Names Steelman CEO, Kimbell to Retire

Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener

After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener while the team prepares to play this ...

ABC News - Jan. 6

Trump critic named new Washington archbishop

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, a critic of President-elect Trump, was named the new archbishop of Washington on Monday. Pope Francis named McElroy, who is the bishop of San Diego, to replace Cardinal ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Why Did the Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo? It Goes Beyond the Field.

The media missteps piled up throughout the season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year

United States men's national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Pope names Cardinal McElroy, a progressive, as archbishop of Washington

Pope names Cardinal McElroy, an ideological progressive, as archbishop of Washington at start of Trump administration

ABC News - Jan. 6

What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French Quarter

The FBI says the New Orleans truck attacker who killed 14 people had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses

ABC News - Jan. 6

Vikes buy 1,900 tickets for Ford Field showdown

The Vikings purchased roughly 1,900 tickets for Sunday's winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Lions, then offered them to team-based stakeholders.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Dash names new coach Gautrat in rebuild attempt

The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Penn State RBs Singleton and 'Fatman' cooking on and off the field

The Nittany Lions' running backs who dominated the Fiesta Bowl are roommates in State College.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published

The names of Dutch people investigated for working with the Nazis during World War 2 are available online for the first time.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Life in a Gaza field hospital – in pictures

Over the past three months Kieran Seager photographed and interviewed staff, patients, and their families at the UK-Med field hospital in al-Mawasi, Rafah. Approximately 40% of all patients treated ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Pottering in the Potteries: exploring the museums and ceramics studios of Stoke-on-Trent

As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood’s legacy and the six towns – and gets some clay on her hands. As a lump of damp clay ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2