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As Wayne Rooney leaves his latest managerial role with Plymouth, BBC Sport looks at where it went wrong for the legendary striker.

1. US stock markets to remain closed in honor of Jimmy Carter on National Day of Mourning  The Associated Press
2. Biden closes government as 'mark of respect' for late former President Jimmy Carter  Fox News
3. Former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy in his native Georgia, remembered  ABC News
4. Carter’s presidency holds foreign policy lessons for Trump  CNN
5. Jimmy Carter's passing met with mixed reactions in China, Taiwan  VOA Asia

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Mike Johnson to remain as speaker of the House, where the GOP holds a narrow majority. Democrats plan to nominate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to oppose Johnson. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has the latest.

The H-1B policy was created to bring the "best and brightest" to America and address labor shortages in specialized fields. On paper, it sounds noble.

Veteran BBC radio DJ Johnnie Walker has died at the age of 79 on New Years Eve 31.12.24.

Caleb Williams carried big expectations into his rookie season with the Bears. He has done his part but everything else has raised major questions about the franchise.

Lionel Messi finished fifth in El País's 2024 Best Players in the Americas poll, sharing the position with Leo Fernández. Despite winning the Copa América and the MLS Supporters' Shield, his limited playing time due to injury likely impacted his final ranking.

Despite his impressive achievements in 2024, winning the Copa América with Argentina and the MLS Supporters’ Shield with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi finished fifth in El País‘s poll for the best player in the Americas. The 37-year-old Argentine... Читать дальше...

Venture Labs recently launched its first full-fledged pre-accelerator program for entrepreneurs with disabilities.

1.3 million people without power on New Year's Eve.

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Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2025, while Sydney put on its largest ever fireworks display.

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1. How to watch the Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve 2024 for free—and without cable  Fortune
2. New Year's Eve 2024: How to watch the ball drop live from Times Square  NBC New York
3. Watch live: New Year's Eve Times Square celebration to ring in 2025 kicks off  CBS New York

Here’s how to join the party in Times Square, without the crowds or odors.

Opposition leader Bernard Grech delivering his new year's address.

Russian judge has been slapped sanctions by President Joe Biden-headed US government.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transgender residents and others.

A new year brings new goals. But studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. So in an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online. It’s called the ’Winter Arc,’ and it involves utilizing the cold, dark earlier months of winter to turn inward and get a jumpstart on goals. The AP spoke with some experts about the value of participating and some tips for trying out your own Winter Arc.

DAMASCUS — About half of school-age children in Syria are missing out on education after nearly 14 years of civil war, Save the Children told AFP on Monday, calling for "immediate action".