Amazon Makes Fresh Nuclear Bet Is It Good News for This Years Hottest Stocks

Kay Granger’s Senior Living Revelation Draws Fresh Scrutiny to Aging Congress

Representative Kay Granger, Republican of Texas, has been largely absent from Capitol Hill since the summer and has moved into a retirement home.

The New York Times - 49m

Shutdown deal cost IRS $20 billion to probe for tax cheats, maybe for good

The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.

MarketWatch - 1h

Chelsea's Enzo finally 'feeling good' under Maresca

Enzo Fernández has conceded he has not realised his full potential at Chelsea but is optimistic of doing so after a strong start under Enzo Maresca.

ESPN - 1h

Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.

MarketWatch - 1h

New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled

On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third ...

ESPN - 2h

Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever, in 'good spirits': Spokesperson

Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever, a spokesperson said Monday.

ABC News - 2h

DraftKings Sportsbook promo for NBA Christmas Day: King of the Court promo, how and where to bet Xmas games

Learn about the latest DraftKings Sportsbook promo, game picks, NBA betting advice and how and where to bet NBA games

CBS Sports - 3h

Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.

CNBC - 3h

In a Surprise, the SBA Grants Four New SBLC Licenses

It’s the second year in a row that the agency has expanded its roster of small business lenders.

Inc. - 5h

Playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

ESPN - 5h

EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a pilot project that would allow a company to build a small road made out of a radioactive fertilizer byproduct — drawing environmentalist ...

The Hill - 5h

EPA Administrator Michael Regan to depart at year’s end

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will leave the Biden administration at the end of this year — about a month before the presidency changes hands. While Regan could ...

The Hill - 6h

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 6h

KAT continues to ball, Cade Cunningham makes All-Star case & Zach LaVine joins Jimmy Butler on the trade block

Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl Anthony-Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success. Then, Vince and James ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

CNBC - 8h

Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.

Inc. - 8h

From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025

Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.

CNBC - 8h

Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

BBC News - 9h

AI Search Makes Inroads as Expert Says Google Has ‘Plateaued’

As AI-powered search options grow and get used more often, the change may have stark effects on the search ad industry, and change how millions of businesses market themselves.

Inc. - 9h

How Google Maps Makes It Harder for Palestinians to Navigate the West Bank

One user told WIRED that Google Maps directed them to “drive right into a wall that’s been up since 2003.”

Wired - 9h

Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's

The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie set

Los Angeles Times - 9h

Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges at New York arraignment

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to eleven New York state charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NBC News' Steven Romo reports on the courtroom statements from Mangione's ...

NBC News - 10h

Congress Delays Threatened DJI Drone Ban for a Year

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed without an amendment effectively banning the China-made drones, but left a door open for a prohibition in 12 months.

Inc. - 10h

This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics

The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.

Wired - 11h

A Pro-Trump Group’s Risky Bet on Infrequent Voters Seems to Have Paid Off

Turning Point Action devoted much of its attention to less reliable voters. New data in Arizona showing a sizable Republican edge among them suggests that the strategy succeeded.

The New York Times - 11h

The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix

It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.

Inc. - 11h

Thunder sign defensive guard Alex Caruso to multi-year extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed Alex Caruso to a multi-year extension

ABC News - 12h

My sewing group makes reusable produce bags - cutting back on plastic and textile waste

Read more from My DIY climate hack , a series on everyday people’s creative solutions to the climate crisis Single-use plastic bags are not only wasteful, they cause serious damage to the ...

The Guardian - 13h

MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.

ESPN - 2h