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Earth’s Hottest Year on Record, Breaching Key Climate Threshold

Earth has experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures significantly exceeding previous highs. This marked a temporary breach of the critical...

Science

Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine

Concerns have been raised over the authenticity of a fossil used to describe a mosasaur species that reportedly existed 72 to 66 million years...

Science

China tests 5 rocket engines in a single day for future space projects

On January 2, China tested five new rocket engines, advancing its ambitious space exploration programmes. The tests, carried out by the China Aerospace Science...

Business

Inflation falls slightly after two months of rises

There’s been a surprise fall in inflation to 2.5% after two months of rises, official figures show. It means prices are still rising but...

LA wildfires: Sky News catches up with LA wildfire survivor a week on from her home being engulfed

At 4.30pm last Tuesday afternoon, a dark grey smoke cloud loomed over North Mount Holyoke Avenue in Pacific Palisades, obscuring the setting sun. The...

World

Musk sued over buying Twitter shares at artificially low prices by US finance regulator

Elon Musk is being sued for failing to disclose his purchase of more than 5% of Twitter stock in a timely fashion. The world’s...

World

Hamas accepts Gaza peace deal as Israeli official says agreement is close but ‘not there yet’

US president-elect Donald Trump has suggested Israel and Hamas could agree a Gaza ceasefire by the end of the week. Talks between Israeli and...

World

Gaza ceasefire: What does the draft agreement say and how many hostages would be released?

A draft ceasefire deal on the table between Israel and Hamas would see 33 hostages set free and a phased withdrawal of IDF forces...

Sports

Speedy WR Bond leaves Texas, enters NFL draft

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 14, 2025, 08:54 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Sports

Rising off Utah roster; coach mum on QB’s plans

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 14, 2025, 09:14 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended...

Sports

Jones, Sanders talk about Cowboys coaching job

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterJan 13, 2025, 09:48 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys....

World

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested after attempt to impose martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law. A motorcade of black SUVs...

Sports

NASCAR won’t OK Wallace, 65, for Daytona 500

Field Level Media Jan 14, 2025, 06:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NASCAR did not approve 65-year-old driver Mike Wallace, who hasn’t competed in...

Technology

SEC sues Elon Musk, alleging failure to properly disclose Twitter ownership

Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images The SEC filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday, alleging the billionaire committed securities fraud in...

Technology

Intel to spin off venture capital arm as chipmaker continues to restructure

Dado Ruvic | Reuters Intel said Tuesday that it plans to spin off Intel Capital, its venture capital wing, into an independent firm, the...

World

South Korean authorities attempt to arrest President Yoon for second time – standoff with security service under way

A new attempt to arrest South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under way, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law....

Sports

Report: Ex-O’s P Matusz died of suspected OD

Jan 14, 2025, 12:09 PM ET Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week of an apparent drug overdose, according to a Phoenix...

Sports

Sources: Dodgers, Pads, Jays are Sasaki finalists

Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderJan 13, 2025, 05:03 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most...

Technology

Microsoft pauses hiring in U.S. consulting unit as part of cost-cutting plan, memo says

Executive Chair and CEO of Microsoft Corporation Satya Nadella speaks during the “Microsoft Build: AI Day” event in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 30, 2024....

Technology

Crypto ETFs have big innovation opportunity in 2025, but demand may be weak

Omer Taha Cetin | Anadolu | Getty Images Crypto ETFs may be entering a year of innovation, with new funds and new approaches, but...