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- Yahoo Sports
Cowboys, head coach Mike McCarthy part ways after contract negotiations stall
The Cowboys will have a new head coach in 2025.
- Associated Press Finance
Stock market today: Drops for Nvidia and gains for oil stocks leave Wall Street indexes mixed
U.S. stock indexes are split on Monday as drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech companies work against gains for oil-and-gas producers. The S&P 500 was virtually flat in late trading after erasing an earlier fall of 0.9%. Stocks have been under pressure the last month, and the S&P 500 is coming off its fourth losing week in the last five as traders cull expectations for how much relief the Federal Reserve may deliver this year through lower interest rates.
- ABC News
Biden says hostage-release, ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink'
In a speech touting his foreign policy legacy, President Joe Biden on Monday said the U.S. was "pressing hard" to close a deal that would see some of the hostages held by Hamas freed in exchange for a period of peace in Gaza. "On the war between Israel and Hamas, we're on the brink of a proposal that I laid out in detail months ago finally coming to fruition," Biden said during an address at the State Department, adding that he had learned during his long career in public service "to never, never, never, ever give up." Israel deserves peace and real security.
- USA TODAY
LA winds to intensify; officials 'grid searching' for fire victims: Live updates
Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.
- Evening Standard
Prisoner who had sex with female guard in cell is violently attacked while holding baby in family visit
Linton Weirich was filmed having sex with a prison guard in a viral video
- USA TODAY
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to rule narrowly on whether the ADA protects retirees
The ADA protects from discrimination someone who can perform a job with a reasonable accommodation. Does it also protect retirees?
- Associated Press
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case
The Justice Department can publicly release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday in the latest ruling in a court dispute over the highly anticipated document days before Trump is set to reclaim the White House. Defense lawyers may seek to challenge it all the way up to the Supreme Court. Cannon, who was nominated to the bench by Trump, had earlier temporarily blocked the department from releasing the entire report on Smith's investigations into Trump that led to two separate criminal cases.
- Yahoo Finance Canada
TD likely to sell remaining Schwab stake sooner than later: CIBC
Financial benefits of a sale are "obvious," analyst Paul Holden says, and the move could prompt a re-rating of TD stock.
- Insider Monkey
Here’s Why Jim Cramer Sees Micron Technology (MU) Riding the AI Wave
We recently published a list of Jim Cramer Discussed These 18 Stocks After Major AI Event. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discussed after major AI event. After the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jim Cramer […]
- Associated Press
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar
Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire agreement, officials said Monday. Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, when militants stormed into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people and abducted around 250. A third of the 100 hostages still held in Gaza are believed to be dead.
- INSIDER
Meghan Markle delayed the release of her Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan' to focus on supporting LA wildfire victims
The release date of "With Love, Meghan," Meghan Markle's Netflix series, is now March 4. The Duchess of Sussex postponed due to the LA fires.
- Yahoo Finance
Nvidia stock falls after Biden administration releases updated export rule for AI chips
Nvidia stock fell Monday after the Biden administration released new rules aimed at controlling the flow of artificial intelligence to China.
- FTW Outdoors
Patrick Mahomes' kids names have 1 common theme, including his third child
Congratulations to Patrick and Brittany Mahomes! The Kansas City Chiefs QB and his wife welcomed their third child, little Golden Raye. She joins her siblings, and as you'll see from their names, there's a theme here. Their eldest daughter is 3-year-old Sterling Sk
- Yahoo News
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: At least 24 killed; Santa Ana winds return to region as officials warn of 'particularly dangerous situation'
Three large fires continue to burn in Los Angeles County, where nearly 100,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders.
- Insider Monkey
Here’s Why Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (CDTX) Is Skyrocketing
We recently compiled a list of the Why These 24 Stocks Are Skyrocketing. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDTX) stands against the other stocks. One of the strongest stock market anomalies is the momentum effect, which is the tendency of recent past winners to outperform the […]
- USA TODAY
Where are mandatory evacuation orders today for California wildfires? See LA County maps
LA County remains under a red flag warning as many areas are placed on mandatory evacuation orders.
- HuffPost
Trump Continues To Politicize Wildfire Disaster With Blast At 'Incompetent' Officials
The president-elect also shared a meme of a burning “Hollywood” sign replaced with the words “Trump Was Right.”
- TechCrunch
Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during this week’s LA fires
Fire-tracking app Watch Duty has become a crucial source of information for Los Angeles residents threatened by the ongoing wildfires. As TechCrunch’s Maxwell Zeff explained, the app relies on a network of active and retired firefighters, first responders, official government reports, and volunteer reporters who monitor radio scanners to offer real-time updates on active wildfires. During this week’s fires, where the official alerts could be buggy or inaccurate, Watch Duty climbed to the top of Apple’s App Store charts.
- The Canadian Press
Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses
TORONTO — A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 billion.
- CBC
Poaching concerns raised as some Sask. Mounties interviewed for new marshals service
Saskatchewan's new provincial police force has begun interviewing Mounties as it prepares to launch this year, a move critics say highlights concerns of job poaching.Chief Marshal Robert Cameron of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service says the force has received interest from across the country for its positions, including officers from Saskatchewan.A spokesperson with the marshals later confirmed it's been interviewing Saskatchewan Mounties for positions."The opportunity that the marshals service