Chinese Share Buybacks Hit Record High As Beijing Steps Up Support

Part of Santa Cruz Wharf in California Collapses in High Surf

Three people were rescued after part of the wharf, a major tourist attraction, collapsed in powerful surf, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 15m

Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued

A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.

CBS News - 37m

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.

CNBC - 58m

How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.

CBS News - 2h

How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring

2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For ...

CBS News - 2h

WATCH: Mom shares adorable ornament her son made at preschool

"This string is very special, as you will soon see, unravel it and you'll find that, it is the same size as me," the mom read the note.

ABC News - 3h

Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - 3h

Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida

Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.

The New York Times - 3h

Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?

Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.

The New York Times - 4h

WATCH: Santa Cruz wharf partially collapses amid high surf warning along California coast

Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday after being battered by waves amid a high surf warning along the California coast.

ABC News - 4h

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, fined again for publicly ripping refs, now up to $135K in fines this season

Edwards has lost $135,000 in fines over a 15-game span

CBS Sports - 4h

IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.

NBC News - 5h

German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support

There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.

BBC News - 5h

How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.

The New York Times - 5h

Blake Lively sees wide support in lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni

Actor filed sexual harassment complaint against director amid allegation he launched smear campaign against her. Blake Lively is picking up broad support in her battle against her It Ends With Us ...

The Guardian - 6h

Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025

Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.

Inc. - 6h

Anti-vaccine group with ties to RFK Jr. saw another windfall last year, records show

Del Bigtree's Informed Consent Action Network, which advocates against polio, measles, hepatitis and Covid vaccines, brought in $23 million last year, tax records show.

NBC News - 6h

Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record

Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bosses

Financial Times - 6h

10-year Treasury yield ends at 7-month high to kick off holiday-shortened week

Treasury yields advanced on Monday, with the key 10-year rate approaching 4.6% after data showed U.S. consumer confidence pulled back in December.

MarketWatch - 6h

Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.

MarketWatch - 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

5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls

Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.

Inc. - 8h

Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025

It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.

Inc. - 8h

IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.

CNBC - 8h

Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside

Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinet

ABC News - 9h

Bronny James getting called up by Lakers for Monday's game vs. Pistons

Bronny is averaging 13.4 points per game for the Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

House GOP picks new funding plan that will need wide Democratic support

Politico - 3d

Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills

Politico - 3d

'He likes to hit': How Packers' Tucker Kraft is eliciting comparisons to Mark Bavaro, tight ends of yore

Mark Bavaro says Kraft is playing tight end "the way I was brought up to play it."

ESPN - 4h

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K

Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.

ABC News - 8h

JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn

The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

DeVonta Smith owns up to rare drop that cost Eagles in loss to Commanders: 'I gotta make the damn play'

Smith took full accountability for his third-down miscue

CBS Sports - 9h

Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show

The FAA is now investigating.

The Hill - 9h

College basketball rankings: Duke continues to rise in Coaches Poll, undefeated Oklahoma moves up

Undefeated Tennessee remains No. 1 in this week's Coaches Poll

CBS Sports - 9h

The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify

In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.

CNBC - 10h

Eagles' Kenny Pickett comes up just short in relief of injured Jalen Hurts: 'I think he settled in well'

Eagles' players went to bat for Kenny Pickett after the loss

CBS Sports - 10h

Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.

CBS News - 11h

Chinese Share Buybacks Hit Record High As Beijing Steps Up Support

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