Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Fri, Jan 10, 2025 10:45 pm PST
The Guardian · 8h ago · It’s the second time this week that the former NY mayor has been found to be contempt for defaming election workersRudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court on Friday for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after
· MSNBC · 10h ago · A federal judge on Friday found former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for his continued defamation of two former Georgia election workers.
NBC News · 9h ago · WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the country next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday.
· CBS News · 9h ago · President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced.
NBC News · 9h ago · The Trump Organization unveiled a new ethics plan that it says will limit President-elect Donald Trump’s involvement in management decisions and other aspects of the business while he is in the White House.
· CNBC · 11h ago · The Trump Organization unveiled a new ethics plan that it says will limit President-elect Donald Trump's involvement while he is in office.
NPR · 9h ago · Close to a million migrants will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.
· Wall Street Journal · 11h ago
Wall Street Journal · 10h ago
· Bloomberg · 12h ago
MSNBC · 14h ago · Listen to the audio recording of New York Judge Juan Merchan sentencing President-elect Trump to "unconditional discharge" in the hush money case. This is the first time recordings have been made available to the public from the courtroom proceedings.
NBC News · 14h ago ·
Listen to audio from Trump's sentencing hearing in the hush money case
·
Listen to the audio recording as New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced President-elect Trump to "unconditional discharge" in the hush money case. This is the first time recordings have been made available to the public from the courtroom proceedings.
Bloomberg · 15h ago
· Wall Street Journal · 15h ago
CBS News · 17h ago · Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.
· ABC News · 18h ago · A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him
CNBC · 17h ago · "President Putin wants to meet. He's said that even publicly. And we have to get that war over with, that's a bloody mess," Donald Trump said.
· NBC News · 20h ago · President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Gizmodo · 13h ago · The SuperScooper Quebec 1 has been grounded from the damage.
ABC News · 1h ago · Animal owners in Los Angeles have scrambled to get themselves and their beloved companions out of the way of fast-moving wildfires this week that have incinerated whole neighborhoods
ABC News · 1h ago · Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state
ABC News · 1h ago · North Carolina's new governor is planning to give his inauguration speech indoors in a televised address after the outdoor public ceremony was canceled due to forecasts for snow, sleet and freezing rain
ABC News · 1h ago · The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 09-23-39-65-66, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 3
CBS News · 1h ago · Crews make slow progress battling Southern California wildfires; How a beloved geology professor's bond with a former student transcends illness
ABC News · 1h ago · A winter storm that dropped heavy snow and glazed roads throughout the U.S. South is maintaining its icy grip on much of the region into the weekend
BBC · 3h ago · Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.
BBC · 3h ago · The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · Weather organizations from around the world agree that the planet's average global surface temperature in 2024 could well have passed a crucial threshold meant to limit the worst effects of climate change.
NBC News · 7h ago · McDonald’s will shutter three locations of its drinks-focused spinoff brand, CosMc’s.
· CNBC · 10h ago · McDonald's created CosMc's as its entry point into the growing "afternoon beverage pick-me-up occasion."
CNBC · 11h ago · Meta on Friday announced to employees its plans to end a number of internal programs designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates.
· NBC News · 11h ago · Meta on Friday told employees that its plans to end a number of internal programs designed to increase the company’s hiring of diverse candidates, the latest dramatic change ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second White House term.
Wall Street Journal · 12h ago
· Bloomberg · 17h ago
Bloomberg · 17h ago
· Wall Street Journal · 17h ago
BBC · 13h ago · A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.
· NBC News · 19h ago · The number of Palestinians killed during Israel's Gaza offensive is higher than local health authorities' figures suggest, researchers in London say.
Wall Street Journal · 13h ago · The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.
· Bloomberg · 13h ago
Financial Times · 15h ago · Move by outgoing Biden administration made in co-ordination with UK
Wall Street Journal · 15h ago
· Bloomberg · 18h ago
Business Insider · 16h ago · Insurance stocks like Allstate, Progressive and Chubb fell on Thursday as analysts expect wildfires in LA to pose over a $20 billion hit to the industry.
· Wall Street Journal · 19h ago
Bloomberg · 20h ago
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Forbes · 45m ago · Former UFC interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez is reportedly set to make his return at UFC Mexico. Here's the details on the fight and the card so far.
Forbes · 2h ago · Reigning UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira has been one of the hot topics of conversation in mixed martial arts. Who's he fighting next? Here's the latest info.
Forbes · 3h ago · The Los Angeles wildfires have been generating large amounts of smoke that can include toxic fumes and fine particulate matter. Here are ways to protect yourself.
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Forbes · 4h ago · Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the puzzle.
NBC News · 4h ago · TikTok creators have been sharing videos of their "evacuation hauls" online amid wildfires tearing through Southern California. NBC News' Sam Brock has more on the viral videos.
The Verge · 4h ago
ABC News · 5h ago · New York's attorney general says scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme
Washington Post · 6h ago · Many Southern California homeowners this week followed live feeds of distress signals or traumatic video coming from their homes, thanks to internet-connected security systems.
Bloomberg · 6h ago
Deadline Hollywood · 7h ago · Two million subscribers of Optimum pay-TV systems are going without 63 Nexstar Media Group local stations and cable network NewsNation due to a carriage dispute.
· Variety · 8h ago · Nexstar’s WPIX in New York and NewsNation are among the TV properties that can no longer be seen on cable systems owned by Altice, in the latest carriage dispute to erupt in the industry.
Variety · 11h ago · Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein will posthumously receive this year’s Trailblazer Award for their work creating opportunities for female producers, the Producers Guild of America announced Friday.
· Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein, the late powerhouse producers who championed women’s voices in Hollywood, will be honored at the Producers Guild Awards next month.
Deadline Hollywood · 11h ago · Saturday Night Live is going big for the start of the year. The NBC show has tapped Dave Chappelle as host of its return show on January 18, while Timothée Chalamet will perform double duty the following week as host and as musical guest, performing as Bob Dylan, who he plays in A Complete Unknown.
· Variety · 11h ago · Timothée Chalamet is set to do double duty on “Saturday Night Live.” The “Dune” and “Call Me By Your Name” star is set to host the Jan. 25 episode of “SNL” and will also serve as the musical guest.
BBC · 11h ago · The actor is known for appearing in the Star Wars and Harry Potter films and presents game show Tenable.
· Variety · 11h ago · Warwick Davis, the British star best known for his appearances in the “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” franchises, is to be awarded the British Academy’s highest honor, the BAFTA Fellowship.
Variety · 12h ago · Bill Byrge, an actor who appeared in many of the “Ernest” comedy films as “Bobby,” died on Thursday at the age of 92 in Nashville, Tenn. Byrge’s cousin, Sharon Chapman, confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
· Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · Bill Byrge, the librarian-turned-actor who was a regular in the Ernest movies, died January 9 in Nashville. He was 92. News of his death was confirmed by his cousin Sharon Chapman on Facebook.
Washington Post · 15h ago · The proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would safeguard in-game currencies such as Robux.
· Wired · 17h ago · In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.
Variety · 16h ago · PATTINSON PREMIERE Bong Joon-ho‘s upcoming science fiction film, “Mickey 17,” is scheduled to debut in South Korean theaters on Feb. 28, preceding its global release by a week, Warner Bros.
· Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi film Mickey 17 is set to premiere on February 28 in South Korea, before the title’s March 7 North American release and global rollout.
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The actor alleges that prosecutors in the case violated his constitutional rights through “improper use of the criminal process"
· BBC · 21h ago · The US actor files a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him.
Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · South Korea’s Exhuma has topped the field, earning 11 nominations at the 18th Asian Film Awards, followed by Hong Kong’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In with nine nominations.
· Variety · 23h ago · Martial arts legend Sammo Hung has been tapped as jury president for the 18th Asian Film Awards, while South Korean supernatural thriller “Exhuma” and Hong Kong action pic “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” dominate the nominations.
ABC News · 56m ago · Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died
ESPN · 7h ago · Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.
· Los Angeles Times · 8h ago · Two New York Yankees fans that interfered with Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the World Series are banned from all MLB ballparks.
BBC · 8h ago · Manchester City agree £33.6m deal with Lens for Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
· ESPN · 10h ago · Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with RC Lens, sources have told ESPN.
ESPN · 10h ago · Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.
· CBS News · 12h ago · Philadelphia has its QB back
CBS News · 41m ago · Smith was held to a career low one catch for three yards in the win over Texas
CBS News · 45m ago · How to watch Hofstra vs. UNC-Wilmington basketball game
CBS News · 45m ago · How to watch Monmouth vs. College of Charleston basketball game
CBS News · 45m ago · How to watch UMass Lowell vs. New Jersey Tech basketball game
CBS News · 45m ago · How to watch App. State vs. James Madison basketball game
CBS News · 45m ago · How to watch New Hamp. vs. Binghamton basketball game
CBS News · 45m ago · How to watch Lafayette vs. Holy Cross basketball game
NPR · 8h ago · The US announces an increased $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelas President Maduro on day he's sworn in for a third term.
· BBC · 15h ago · The reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.
NBC News · 13h ago · Maduro extends his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election.
· Washington Post · 15h ago · Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro began a third term as president on Friday, cementing his increasingly authoritarian rule.
ABC News · Jan 9, 2025 ·
Venezuelan President Maduro to be sworn in again despite serious doubts over election results
·
President Nicolás Maduro is about to extend his increasingly repressive rule over Venezuela until 2031
ABC News · 1h ago · The inauguration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has left his opponents grappling with conflicting feelings of hope and disappointment, pondering why the leftist leader could not be stopped despite credible evidence that he had lost the election...
Wall Street Journal · 2h ago · The troops are exposed, green, loyal—and dying by the thousands in front-line combat against Ukraine.
Wall Street Journal · 2h ago · Many in the sprawling Danish territory don’t want to sell to the U.S., but they are open to the idea of a closer relationship.
International Business Times · 5h ago · Stars such as Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, Heidi Montag, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are among those who have lost their homes to the fires.
International Business Times · 5h ago · Following the identification of these cases, the Ministry urged states and union territories to increase monitoring for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI)
NPR · 8h ago · The BepiColombo spacecraft flew less than 200 miles from Mercury's surface and photographed volcanic plains and icy craters.
NPR · 9h ago · Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Turkey are making a return to Syria every day, according to the Turkish Interior Ministry. But the majority are waiting to see how the new leadership takes shape.
Wall Street Journal · 9h ago
NASA · 8h ago · The NASA Science Activation Program’s NASA’s Neurodiversity Network (N3) project sponsors a summer internship program for high school students, in which learners on the autism spectrum are matched with NASA Subject Matter Experts.
NASA · 9h ago · On Jan. 10, 2025, NASA astronaut Don Pettit posted two images of the Los Angeles fires from the International Space Station. Multiple destructive fires broke out in the hills of Los Angeles County in early January 2025, fueled by a dry landscape and winds that gusted up to100 miles per hour.
NASA · 9h ago · From new perspectives on the early universe to illuminating the extreme environment near a black hole, discoveries from NASA missions will be highlighted at the 245th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS).
Smithsonian · 10h ago · So far, only two of the four lynx have been recaptured, leaving authorities scrambling across the snowy woods to find the missing cats
NASA · 10h ago · NASA selected 15 visionary ideas for its NIAC (NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts) program which develops concepts to transform future missions for the benefit of all.
Smithsonian · 10h ago · The royal treasures were stashed away at the beginning of World War II. Experts knew the trove existed, but previous attempts to find it had failed
NASA · 11h ago · Carrying NASA science and technology to the Moon as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is targeting launch Wednesday, Jan.
NASA · 11h ago · Phase I Phillip AnsellHydrogen Hybrid Power for Aviation Sustainable Systems (Hy2PASS)University of IllinoisUrbana, IL 61801-29572025 Phase I Ryan BensonConstruction Assembly DestinationThinkOrbital Inc.Boulder, CO 80303-00012025 Phase I Martin Bermu
NASA · 11h ago · Justin YimUniversity of Illinois We propose Legged Exploration Across the Plume (LEAP), based on the Salto jumping robot as a novel multi-jet robotic sampling concept for Enceladus to be deployed from Enceladus Orbilander.
NASA · 11h ago · Ryan WeedHelicity Space LLC This proposal aims to revolutionize space exploration by developing a constellation of spacecraft powered by the Helicity Drive, a compact and scalable fusion propulsion system.
ABC News · 1h ago · To age well, geriatricians say one underappreciated key is maintaining good balance
Los Angeles Times · 5h ago · If you find yourself wanting to say to someone who lost everything, 'You should make a gratitude list,' don't.
Los Angeles Times · 6h ago · Wildfires can irritate our sinuses, skin and eyes. Here's how to care for each when it's smoky out from wind and wildfires.
NPR · 9h ago · Air quality in Los Angeles has been poor, posing breathing challenges for people with certain health conditions.
Forbes · 9h ago · Walgreens improving pharmacy business and comments from the company’s CEO are convincing Wall Street the drugstore chain is unlikely headed for a private equity buyout.
Los Angeles Times · 12h ago · Experts in processing grief and trauma say there's no right way to comfort a friend during a time of devastation. The most important thing is that you reach out.
NBC News · 15h ago · The Garmin Forerunner 165 brings some of Garmin’s best training fitness to a more affordable price point. Here’s what to know before buying one.
CNBC · 15h ago · Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.
CNBC · 15h ago · Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.
NBC News · 16h ago · What dietary habits reduce inflammation? What snacks boost brain health? TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by Studio 1A to separate facts from fiction when it comes to healthy eating.
NPR · 8h ago · In Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old the actor discusses female aging and agency, and waking up from a surgery to learn the doctor made changes to her body that were unapproved.
Christian Science Monitor · 15h ago · The ‘ingenious’ Founding Father Benjamin Franklin receives his due as scientist-inventor in Richard Munson’s sparkling biography.
Christian Science Monitor · 16h ago · The 10 best books of January 2025 embrace living on the edge, escaping convention, and confronting racism.
NPR · 18h ago · There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting titles from 2024, exploring art, the afterlife, nuns, nuclear war — and more.
Christian Science Monitor · Jan 9, 2025 · Daniel K.L. Chua’s expansive, eye-opening book documents how music from China to Greece has underpinned humanity’s search for joy.
NPR · Jan 9, 2025 · From the fictional story of a pregnant woman stuck in an IKEA during an earthquake, to in-depth reporting on Alzheimer's research, here are the books we're looking forward to in the next few months.
NPR · Jan 9, 2025 · NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."
Christian Science Monitor · Jan 6, 2025 · The 10 best books of December include a spy novel, essays by physicist Alan Lightman, and a group biography of four women scientists in Nazi Germany.
Christian Science Monitor · Jan 2, 2025 · In “Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn,” former U.S. Rep. Christopher Cox examines how the president undermined rights for women and Black people.
NPR · Jan 2, 2025 · Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024.
Bloomberg · 1h ago
Forbes · 3h ago · ‘Nosferatu,’ starring Lily-Rose Depp, pays tribute to the occultism of the original 1922 film, which has an unusual story behind its creation.
Bloomberg · 7h ago
Forbes · 10h ago · Set in 1929 New York, the show follows different characters in their quest for wealth, love, ambition and more during the late 1920s.
Forbes · 11h ago · Delivery service DoorDash announced this week that it would begin offering home delivery of cannabis products containing CBD and THC.
Bloomberg · 11h ago
Forbes · 12h ago · Dubai ranks as the safest and Belize City as the least safe in a new study analyzing the safety of 52 cruise ship destinations.
Forbes · 13h ago · Mijenta Tequila is revolutionizing the tequila industry with its no-additive approach, authentic craftsmanship, and community-building ethos, all driven by a dedicated team of women like brand ambassador Natasha Sofia.
Forbes · 13h ago · Rasquachismo goes high class through March 30, 2025, at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio during “Rasquachismo: 35 Years of a Chicano Sensibility."
Bloomberg · 14h ago
The Independent UK · 8h ago · A Delta Air Lines aircraft aborted its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 9:10AM on Friday (January 10), leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers.
· CBS News · 11h ago · Approximately 200 passengers evacuated the plane through emergency slides and some were seen running through the snow, away from the aircraft.
Forbes · 9h ago · The automotive buzzword at CES 2025 this year was "SDV" with connected cars from BMW, Honda, Sony and others emphasizing AI capabilities.
Smithsonian · 13h ago · View 15 awe-inspiring images of this range from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
The Independent UK · 14h ago · This Caribbean island is home to a host of magnificent natural sites, breathtaking beaches and a delightfully laid-back way of life
The Independent UK · 14h ago · The railway line has boosted jobs and housing around its stations, says TfL
The Independent UK · 15h ago · Who needs beaches anyway?
The Independent UK · 15h ago · Find out how to bag bargain flights and holiday packages throughout January
Forbes · 16h ago · Meet BYD's answer to the MG ZS EV, Vauxhall Frontera Electric and Kia EV3: the new Atto 2.
Forbes · 16h ago · Plus, Europe’s best ski resorts, the world’s safest countries and the year’s coolest restaurants.
The Independent UK · 16h ago · Which towns have seen a boost in bookings thanks to winter holidaymakers?
Wall Street Journal · 5h ago · Sacramento tilts at reducing temperatures while its cities burn from failure to adapt to a variable climate.
Washington Post · 7h ago · It’s not just Los Angeles. Our research shows a massive increase in the speed of fires.
Washington Post · 8h ago · Reviving talks now could avert calamity ahead.
Wall Street Journal · 8h ago · The Federal Reserve’s premature rate cuts look worse all the time.
Wall Street Journal · 8h ago · The judge gives him no punishment—plus a shot at vindication.
Washington Post · 8h ago · In ruling 5-4, the high court showed how close it is to becoming a rubber stamp.
Washington Post · 9h ago · It wasn’t the people he killed, who he didn’t know. It was their values.
Washington Post · 9h ago · Plus: The Laken Riley Act. Life in winter. Congressional impotence.
Wall Street Journal · 10h ago · My firm recommended fixing the Bourbon Street bollards, but the repairs were never made.
Bloomberg · 10h ago
Longreads · 12h ago · "At a crossroads when Chicago profiled him nine years ago, Jerryon Stevens is now in jail, awaiting trial on a murder charge. At home, his mother reckons with her son’s path — and tries to hold her fractured family together."
Longreads · 20h ago · Featuring stories from Michelle Shephard, Adrienne Mason, Dylan Levi King, Sara Mitchell, and Saskia Solomon.
Longreads · 22h ago · "Zakaria Amara was jailed for his part in the Toronto 18 terror plot. Then came the hard work of redemption."
Longreads · Jan 9, 2025 · "Risk, racing and a shared father-daughter legacy of survival."
Longreads · Jan 9, 2025 · "Tabatha Pope thought she’d finally found an affordable place to live. It was the beginning of a nightmare."
Longreads · Jan 9, 2025 · "Tracy Wolff, the author of the 'Crave' series, is being sued for copyright infringement. But romantasy’s reliance on standardized tropes makes proving plot theft tricky."
Longreads · Jan 9, 2025 · A record number of Americans are living outside. Cities have responded by removing encampments from public spaces, a practice commonly referred to as “sweeps.” In the process, workers often take people’s belongings — including important documents, survival gear and irreplaceable mementos.
Longreads · Jan 9, 2025 · "The police couldn’t figure out how the perpetrator ripped off two banks at the same time. Until they discovered there wasn’t just one robber but a pair of them: identical twin brothers."
Longreads · Jan 8, 2025 · "In a Tokyo of tourists, the citizens have become strangers."
Longreads · Jan 8, 2025 · "How the desert taught me to smell."