Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones Headline 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class This year’s class includes these two baseball legends. Sports Illustrated · Jan 21
Trump has threatened European countries with higher tariffs if he doesn’t get Greenland. Will it work? In an extraordinary escalation of his bid to claim Greenland, US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain, France and Germany and the Netherlands – with a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from February 1 until he… The Conversation · Jan 18
There’s Likely Only One Modern Hope for the Hall of Fame’s Forgotten Position There have only been five true second basemen elected to Cooperstown by the BBWAA since Jackie Robinson’s induction in 1962. Can Chase Utley buck the trend? Sports Illustrated · Jan 15
Pressure mounts on EU to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation Several member states, including Germany, are pushing for the designation, which would place the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on the EU’s terror list alongside groups such as Daesh and al-Qaeda. But legal and political constraints remain. Human rights group fears more than 2,000 killed. Euronews · Jan 14
Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu Mogadishu’s first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia’s capital ranges from machine gunners in pick-up trucks to young men in plainclothes manning checkpoints The Independent UK · Jan 8
Sony worries games have become "very complicated, so players who are not experts oftentimes quit playing" in patent for AI-generated "ghost" that beats games for you Sony's patented ghost would show you how to solve puzzles, make combos, and more GamesRadar · Jan 6
Iran is plotting to assassinate Syria's al-Sharaa, Israel warns Israeli intelligence has warned Iran is planning to organise a hit against Syria's interim president, as further reports claim former al-Assad loyalists are pouring money into Alawite minority militias in alleged uprising plots. Euronews · Jan 6
Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame Candidacy Presents a Complex Moral Quandary Beltran was the mastermind of the Astros’ infamous sign-stealing scandal. The fourth-year Hall of Fame candidate is likely to be elected this year, but should he be? Sports Illustrated · Jan 6
Premier denies 'overreach' as states mull Bondi changes States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
Five Wild Yet Realistic MLB Trade Proposals Involving All-Stars Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is among the many names rumored to be on the trading block. Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2025
The Seven Ripple Effects of Pete Alonso’s Mega Deal With the Orioles The Polar Bear is heading to Baltimore, which should have a massive domino effect on the rest of the winter for several big-market teams. Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2025
Tarik Skubal Blockbuster Trade and Other Bold MLB Winter Meetings Predictions Tarik Skubal to the Big Apple? Let's get bold. Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025
Angels Agree to Sign Ex-Blue Jays Pitcher Alek Manoah to One-Year Deal Former Blue Jays All-Star Alek Manoah is getting a shot with the Angels. Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025
MTG appears to send cryptic message to Trump warning him about ‘one of the worst mistakes’ he will make The Georgia congresswoman and Trump have differed on several issues, including how to handle H-1B visas The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 A visit to Somalia's crumbling hospitals shows the toll of aid cuts and war Somalia is one of the world’s poorest countries and it faces a crisis of health care made worse by the Trump administration's deep cuts in foreign aid
Sports Illustrated · Nov 25, 2025 Sonny Gray Trade Grades: Did Red Sox or Cardinals Win the Deal? The Boston Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Here’s a look at what each team is getting and grade for their acquisitions.
Axios · Nov 20, 2025 Behind the Curtain: Republicans see dire 2026 warning signs in these 5 polls Everywhere Republicans look, they see big political trouble.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal, benefiting both parties
TechRadar · Nov 17, 2025 Neo robot sounds like the answer to our home chore prayers...but also a potential privacy nightmare We surveyed nearly half a million of our WhatsApp followers about the X1 Neo robot and potential privacy concerns. Here's what we learned and why, perhaps, these worries are overblown.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 ICC prosecutors seek life sentence for Janjaweed leader convicted of Darfur crimes Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have asked for a life sentence for a Janjaweed militia leader convicted of atrocities in Darfur over 20 years ago
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Mali suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports Mali's ruling junta has suspended two French TV channels for broadcasting alleged false information about a fuel blockade by the al-Qaida-linked military group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)
Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025 SI:AM: MVP Debates, the Patriots’ Path and Hope After Heartbreak Good morning, I’m Tyler Lauletta, subbing in for your usual host, Dan Gartland, who was once again just edged out in MVP voting by Shohei Ohtani. You’ll get ‘em
Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025 Why Cal Raleigh Should Have Won 2025 AL MVP Over Aaron Judge Aaron Judge beat out Cal Raleigh for the 2025 AL MVP award in a tight finish.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025 How Close Cal Raleigh Came to Winning First AL MVP Award Over Aaron Judge Aaron Judge was crowned the 2025 AL MVP on Thursday night, but Cal Raleigh wasn’t far behind.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025 Every MLB Player Who Received Exactly One MVP Vote Which players received exactly one vote in MLB MVP voting this year?