Washington (AFP) – Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained “low.”
US records its first human death from bird flu
'Comeback' queen Demi Moore 'has always been here,' says director
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Demi Moore’s Golden Globe best actress win for “The Substance” has, almost overnight, transformed the 1990s megastar into a seemingly unlikely favorite for the Oscars.
Homes talk and tables walk at AI dominated CES
Las Vegas (AFP) – Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artficial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday.
Kyrgios set for Davis Cup return after five years
Sydney (AFP) – Nick Kyrgios is in line for a return to Davis Cup tennis after five years with the mercurial Australian a shock selection by captain Lleyton Hewitt on Tuesday.
Golden Globes ratings edge up past 10 million
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Golden Globes drew more than 10 million TV viewers to post a small audience increase from the previous year, producers said Monday, after a well-received show in which “Emilia Perez” and “The Brutalist” scored big wins.
USA striker Vazquez joins Austin in club record deal
Miami (AFP) – USA international striker Brandon Vazquez has returned to Major League Soccer joining Austin FC from Mexican club Monterrey in a club record deal.
Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
San Francisco (AFP) – Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally to US President-elect Donald Trump.
Forest tame Wolves to maintain unlikely Premier League title challenge
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Nottingham Forest’s stunning season continued with a 3-0 victory at Wolves on Monday to give manager Nuno Espirito Santo a winning return to Molineux.
Mavs' Irving out with back sprain, could reportedly miss two weeks
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Dallas star Kyrie Irving was listed as out for the Mavericks’ NBA game at Memphis on Monday with a lumbar back sprain amid reports he could be sidelined for up to two weeks.
Scheffler to skip La Quinta as hand heals
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – World number one Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the US PGA Tour tournament at La Quinta, California, as he continues to recover from a hand injury suffered in a Christmas cooking accident.
