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3 Years Into War, Ukrainian Musicians Ask, ‘Will We Ever Go Home?’
The Kyiv Symphony’s players are building new lives as refugees in a German town. But they face shifting attitudes about migrants and an unending war.The New York Times - 1d -
Why were lawmakers only lobbing softballs at Sean Duffy?
It's DOT's job to look out for consumers and protect the competitiveness of the airline industry. But Sean Duffy exemplifies the revolving door between government and the private sector.The Hill - 1d -
Stocks were up in January, which is usually a good sign for the year. But new tariffs could change that.
The “January Barometer” has been a reliable indicator for investors. But there have been exceptions — and 2025 could prove to be one.MarketWatch - 4d -
FIFA: Women's transfers hit record $15m in 2024
A record $15.6 million was spent on international women's football transfers in 2024 according to the latest FIFA report, more than doubling the previous mark set in 2023.ESPN - 5d -
🎥 It's exactly 17 years since the Premier League's greatest ever free-kick
It's exactly 17 years to the day since arguably the Premier League's greatest ever free-kick.Sir Alex Ferguson created his third great Manchester United side in the 2007/08 season with Wayne ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
KPMG UK partners enjoy record payday
Partners at Big Four firm take home an average of £816,000Financial Times - Jan. 29 -
NFL head coach fourth down decisions: Mike Tomlin, Dan Campbell employed wildly different approaches in 2024
Fourth down go-rate data revealed some surprises from the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 28 -
Why stormy UK weather is likely to continue for the rest of winter
We are moving in to the final month of winter - how is the forecast shaping up for February and the start of spring in March?BBC News - Jan. 28 -
UK insurers set for record £70bn of pension transactions
Pension consultants WTW says improved funding positions have made bulk annuity deals more attractiveFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
NFC championship: Commanders surprise Eagles with fake punt, match NFL record with fourth 4th down conversion
The Commanders kept up their aggressive play-calling with multiple early gambles in Sunday's NFC championship game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 26 -
In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started
A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Chesney Hawkes looks back: ‘It’s only now I can appreciate that The One and Only is a great record’
The singer on his wild musical upbringing, being dismissed as a one-hit wonder, and his surprise return to the limelight. Born in Berkshire in 1971, Chesney Hawkes started his career at the age ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Boeing expects $4 billion loss for fourth quarter after chaotic 2024
Boeing outlined expected results and charges across its business in preliminary fourth-quarter results.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
2025 will be a challenging year in UK politics
The new administration’s honeymoon period has been brutally short and unforgiving, even by U.K. political standards.The Hill - Jan. 23 -
South Korea's Economy Expands 2.0% in 2024 After Lackluster Fourth-Quarter Growth
The data showed private consumption weakened and construction investment remained in contraction in the fourth quarter. Exports edged up on demand for semiconductors and other ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Stafford finished year with broken ribs, wife says
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford cracked four ribs in Week 15 and played with the injury through Los Angeles' divisional round loss to Philadelphia, his wife, Kelly, said on her podcast.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
The Numbers Do Lie: Which 2024 fantasy football finishes were the most fraudulent?
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don looks back at some odd stats from the 2024 season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Watch LeBron James become only second player ever to record triple-double at age 40
LeBron finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists as the Lakers easily handled the struggling Wizards.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Netflix raises prices as it posts record subscriber growth in fourth-quarter earnings
Streaming service’s bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter. Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season quarter to help ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Which were the coldest Inauguration Days in US history?
On Monday, freezing temperatures in Washington D.C. prompted organizers to move President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda for the first time since 1985.The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too?
Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Singer-songwriter Betty Boo looks back: ‘I was very naive in the 90s. It was only years later I realised people were on loads of drugs’
The Doin’ the Do singer on navigating the wild 90s, writing for other artists, and why she stepped out of the limelight for 30 years. Born in 1970, Alison Clarkson, AKA Betty Boo, is a ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Planet-warming gas levels rose more than ever in 2024
The record rise is incompatible with keeping global warming to 1.5C according to the Met Office.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year — marking a landmark year for “green” vehicles but coming ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Pereira? Aspinall? Topuria? Which fighter will have the best year?
Which fighters will top our list of the best 50 fighters in MMA based on their expected 2025 performance?ESPN - Jan. 16 -
TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the megatrend in favor of AI.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Penn State's roster is only going to get worse, which makes for a grim big-game future under James Franklin
If Penn State could not win it all with a star-studded 2022 class, well ...CBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm
Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Last year was hottest on record: NOAA
Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
FirstFT: The hottest year on record
Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant otherFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say
Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate thresholdABC News - Jan. 9 -
Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024
Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come, EU data shows . Climate breakdown drove the annual global temperature above the internationally agreed 1.5C target ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Unusual 911 calls of 2024: 'Mean' cat, broken washing machine, locked phone
Yahoo News - Jan. 8 -
'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake
Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Football quiz: in which minute were these iconic goals scored?
They are some of the most famous goals in history, but do you remember when they hit the net? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit
The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.BBC News - Jan. 7
