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- Yahoo Finance UK
Monotasking: How to focus on one thing at a time
Multitasking isn’t as fruitful as we think. These steps will help you keep your attention on a single task.
- The Guardian
Weatherwatch: Birdsong in winter offers seasonal temperature gauge
Snowy winters are soundtracked almost entirely by robins, but milder weather can bring visitors from further afield
- The Guardian
The Crow Girl review – a gripping crime drama that fills you with hope for the world’s good people
This confident, stylish adaptation of a Scandinavian bestseller is an extremely well-made thriller about the race to track down a serial child killer
- The Independent
Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know
The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X
- Hello!
Princess Kate's three-word remark to cancer patient after comment about her three children
The Princess of Wales was very humble and modest when a woman praised her for looking after Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis during her cancer treatment...
- The Canadian Press
Einarson, Homan chalk up round-robin wins at Grand Slam's Masters
GUELPH, Ont. — Kerri Einarson remains undefeated after beating Momoha Tabata 5-2 at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters on Wednesday.
- Reuters
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Washington Post reported President-elect Donald Trump, whose term begins a day after a ban would start, is considering issuing an executive order to suspend enforcement of a shutdown for 60 to 90 days. The report did not say how Trump could legally do so.
- Reuters
Trump Treasury pick Bessent faces Senate grilling on taxes, trade, deficits
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, vowed to maintain the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency as he prepared to face questions from U.S. senators on Thursday on how he will implement Trump's tax cut, tariff and deregulation plans. Bessent's testimony at a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at 10:30 a.m. EST (1530 GMT) will have financial markets on edge amid worries - reflected in rising bond yields - that Trump's policy plans could stoke inflation and spark a new global trade war that threatens financial stability.
- The Canadian Press
McDavid passes Kurri for second all-time in points in Oilers franchise history
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists.
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
Broncos feel they finally have the QB, roster to challenge Kansas City's AFC West supremacy in 2025
The Denver Broncos ended both their prolonged playoff drought and their protracted search for a foundational quarterback this season despite an NFL record $91 million in dead cap charges.
- The Canadian Press
Pope scores 27 to help pace Texas and stave off Oklahoma comeback in 77-73 win over Sooners
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jordan Pope scored 27 points and freshman Tre Johnson scored 16 points and Texas blunted Oklahoma's comeback bid beating Oklahoma 77-73 on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo Sports
NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued
Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview requests? Let Yahoo Sports help.
- The Independent
Pam Bondi refuses to say Trump lost 2020 election in confirmation hearing
Democratic senators push Trump’s pick for attorney general to declare her independence from the president-elect
- The Guardian
Pakistan PM orders inquiry after national airline ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery
Online advertisement by PIA is called ‘stupidity’ by finance minister, who said PM Shehbaz Sharif had ordered an investigation
- Yahoo News Singapore
Man jailed for threatening to crash planes at Changi Airport; Trump's defence pick Pete Hegseth cannot name an ASEAN country: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
- Simply Wall St.
Investing in Ramsdens Holdings (LON:RFX) three years ago would have delivered you a 59% gain
By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you buy good businesses at...
- The Independent
This is reportedly why Michelle Obama is skipping Trump’s inauguration
It was confirmed this week that former first lady would not attend the president-elect’s inauguration but her office did not give any further explanation
- The Canadian Press
McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Wild 5-3 for seventh win in eight games
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vasily Podkolzin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3 on Wednesday for their seventh win in eight games.
- LA Times
El Camino Real soccer team shows who's best in City Section with 3-0 win over Birmingham
Jonathan Rabinovitch scores two goals, assists on another in dominating ECR win
- Reuters
Brief relief for markets after tame US inflation
Global stocks and non-dollar currencies found some respite from their inflation-related anxieties, buoyed by a strong start to the earnings season and a softish U.S. core inflation reading that revived hopes for Fed rate cuts this year. But the relief rally may be short-lived, with U.S. inflation still looking a bit too warm for comfort - and potentially facing upward pressure if the incoming Trump administration pursues aggressive policies on tariffs and taxes. While the just-about-soft U.S. core inflation figure for December lifted sentiment, dragging Treasury yields lower and boosting stocks, analysts cautioned that the annual rate of 3.2% was still a bit on the high side, with the Fed likely to stay on hold for a while longer.