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Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon says IPO market is ‘going to pick up’ along with dealmaking

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, speaks during the Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City, U.S., December 10, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters...

Biden warns of an ‘oligarchy’ of wealth and power threatening US democracy

President Joe Biden has warned of a “dangerous concentration of power” among a few wealthy people in the United States in his farewell address...

Sports

Longhorns QB Ewers declares for ’25 NFL draft

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 15, 2025, 11:42 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Sports

Sources: Belichick adds 2 veteran coaches to staff

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 15, 2025, 06:16 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Sports

Hoffman: O’s, Braves backed off deals with me

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 03:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff...

Sports

SS Peña, 17, nets $5 million bonus in Mets deal

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 05:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned...

SS Peña, 17, nets million bonus in Mets deal

Technology

How VPNs might allow Americans to continue using TikTok

Dado Ruvic | Reuters If TikTok does indeed go dark on Sunday for Americans, there may be a tool for them to continue accessing...

Sports

JR Motorsports enters Allgaier into Daytona 500

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 03:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR team owned by Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt...

Technology

YouTube donating $15 million in LA wildfire relief, support for creators days before TikTok ban

Charred remains of buildings are pictured following the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Jan. 15, 2025. Mike...

YouTube donating million in LA wildfire relief, support for creators days before TikTok ban

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...

Technology

TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as $50 billion if ByteDance decides to sell

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Business moguls such as Elon Musk should be prepared to spend tens of billions of dollars for...

TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as billion if ByteDance decides to sell

World

Israel-Hamas war: A timeline of events since the 7 October attacks – and how Iran and Hezbollah became involved

After months of conflict and tens of thousands of deaths, Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire deal to end the war, officials have...

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...

World

British woman dies in French Alps after crashing into another skier

A 62-year-old British woman has died in the French Alps after colliding with another skier, according to local reports. The English woman was skiing...

World

Neil Gaiman denies allegations of engaging in non-consensual sex

Best-selling author of books for adults and children Neil Gaiman has denied allegations he engaged in non-consensual sex with several women. A New York...

World

Gaza ceasefire deal appears close as US and Egyptian leaders put focus on ‘coming hours’

A Gaza ceasefire deal appears close as negotiators continue to hammer out the final details after marathon talks in Qatar. US and Egyptian leaders...

Environment

Oil is no longer an energy security challenge as critical minerals take center stage, Saudi minister says

Aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of the lithium mine of the Chilean company SQM (Sociedad Quimica Minera) in the Atacama Desert,...

Sports

ESPN’s 2024 All-America team: The top players at every position

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterJan 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee...

Sports

Dodgers the favorites? The next Darvish … or Clemens? What we know as we await Roki Sasaki’s decision

Multiple Contributors Jan 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Happy Roki Sasaki Week! After announcing his intention to come to MLB at...

Politics

Tulip Siddiq named in third Bangladesh inquiry into money laundering and power misuse

Former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has been named in a third inquiry being launched by authorities in Bangladesh investigating money laundering and power misuse....