Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were rushing to address outstanding issues on Wednesday.

TikTok might go for a total shutdown in the US on Sunday

TikTok is preparing for a shutdown in the U.S. on Sunday, but it might be more radical than many users expected.

If TikTok doesn't find a buyer before Sunday, Jan 19, it will likely have to stop operation in the U.S. This is due to a law signed by President Biden in April, which requires TikTok parent company Bytedance to sell its U.S. assets by the deadline.

But according to The Information (via Reuters), TikTok is planning to completely shut off U.S. users from accessing the app. New users...

5 most deserving potential Super Bowl winners in the NFL playoffs

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3 NFL players, 1 coach, and a fanbase who deserve to celebrate a Super Bowl win this season

As we enter the NFL Divisional Playoff round and there are just eight teams remaining in the hunt for the championship, here is a look at five figures around the league who deserve to win their first Super Bowl title.

Here they are, presented in alphabetical order:

This wonderfully wild bunch were on my list last year frankly, they...

U.S. inflation likely remained high in December. What that could mean for interest rates

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said the central bank will keep its key interest rate elevated until inflation is back to 2%.

U.S. inflation probably worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could lessen the chance that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year.

On Wednesday the Labor Department is expected to report that in December the consumer price index rose 2.8% from a year ago, according to economists surveyed by...

7 predictions for where gadgets are going in 2025

From more expressive design to AI agents, these are the biggest trends from CES.

CES 2025—the biggest tech industry event on Earth—has just closed. The Seymourpowell team navigated endless carpeted aisles and braved the relentless AI buzz to pinpoint the signals that truly matter, making sense of what they mean for our future lifestyles. 

Browns sued by Cleveland over proposed move

The city of Cleveland have filed a lawsuit to stop the Browns from leaving their lakefront stadium and building a domed stadium in suburban Brook Park.

15 People Who Will Be At Trump's Inauguration Next Week

It's definitely going to be strange seeing the former US Presidents doing the "YMCA" together.

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The Australian Open’s animated livestreams make players look like Wii Sports characters

An animated version of Novak Djokovic. | Image: Australian Open

The Australian Open might look a little different this year if you’re livestreaming it on YouTube. That’s because the tournament has put an animated overlay on some of its matches to avoid broadcast licensing conflicts, making players look an awful lot like Wii Sports characters, as reported earlier by The Guardian.

The animated players follow all the same movements as their real-life counterparts as they travel...

Daredevil: Born Again sends Matt Murdock back to Hell’s Kitchen in new trailer

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Though Daredevil: Born Again hit a few production snags that delayed its Disney Plus debut, Marvel has finally released the series’ first trailer ahead of its premiere in March.

When last we saw Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), he was getting into squabbles out in Oklahoma, but Daredevil: Born Again’s new trailer sends him back to New York City where Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) just so happens to be running for mayor. Fisk seems to be running a strong...

What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence

Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.

Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.

A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.

Faiz Shakir, Ex-Bernie Sanders Campaign Chief, Joins Race for D.N.C. Chair

Mr. Shakir said his mission, should he win the post, would be to redefine the Democratic Party as the party of the working class.

Why Biden May Matter

We explore the president’s legacy.

Biden Races to Cement His Legacy Through a Series of Actions

The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.

Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a 5-Decade Political Career

The president has sought to portray his administration as transformative, but his speech on Wednesday night comes amid a backdrop in which he is not leaving on his own terms.

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.