For Syrias Economy the Way Forward Starts with Sanctions Relief

Foreign brands are back in China. But the economy has cooled and domestic competition is dug-in.

Experts told MarketWatch the key to connecting with Chinese customers is being willing to depart from home-market strategies and embracing local tastes.

MarketWatch - 1h

Chiefs look forward to bye, rest with AFC clinched

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs have never needed a playoff bye quite like they do this season.

ESPN - 1h

‘It was like I was reborn’: Sednaya prison’s former inmates adapt to a new Syria

Former prisoners endured hearing fellow inmates being executed – but they are the lucky ones, with 100,000 people still missing. Of all the horrors Mohammed Ammar Hamami remembers from his time in ...

The Guardian - 3h

36-year-old self-made millionaire: This is 'my No. 1 investing philosophy'—it's 'a great way to get started'

Wealth with Tess founder Tess Waresmith suggests starting with a portfolio of low-cost index funds before branching out into other assets.

CNBC - 3h

China raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023

China says its economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, according to an economic census conducted every five years

ABC News - 3h

Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces - authorities

The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.

BBC News - 5h

Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under Defense Ministry

As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the ...

The New York Times - 5h

Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria

Plus, “Squid Game” returns.

The New York Times - 20h

3 Ways to Unite People Through Meaningful Gratitude Initiatives

Gratitude is the best way to overcome division and unite people despite differences.

Inc. - 1d

The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros—you can even use Venmo

Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it's within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.

CNBC - 2d

A New Way to Shrink Class Sizes: Let Schools Take Charge

This year, schools were encouraged to come up with their own plans to lower their class sizes and apply to the Department of Education for funding.

The New York Times - 2d

Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

2024 Week 17 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This 5-way football parlay pays 25-1

SportsLine's Model reveals its top Week 17 NFL picks, NFL best bets, NFL parlay picks, NFL parlay card, NFL predictions, and 25-1 football parlay

CBS Sports - 2h

Biden’s gift to Trump: Golden opportunity to supercharge the economy

Dismantling Biden’s industrial policies would greatly harm U.S. economic growth.

MarketWatch - 5h

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

CBS News - 15h

From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends | John Duerden

The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus. On 9 December Syria were drawn in a 2027 Asian Cup qualification group with ...

The Guardian - 1d

Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients

Starting Jan. 1, older adults on Medicare will spend no more than $2,000 a year on prescription drugs when a new price cap on out-of-pocket payments from the Inflation Reduction Act goes into effect.

NBC News - 1d

Fantasy Football Playoffs Championship Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Bo Nix a must start, plus sleepers

Plus start/sit decisions for every position

CBS Sports - 1d

Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence

The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.

CBS News - 1d

Red Sox acquire relief pitcher Jovani Morán in trade with Twins

The Red Sox have bolstered their bullpen in a trade with the Twins.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning

Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.

BBC News - 1d

Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast

Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.

BBC News - 2d

The best massage guns for muscle relief, according to experts

A massage gun can relieve tension and relax sore muscles. Experts recommend the best massage guns from brands like Therabody, Hypervolt and Wahl.

NBC News - 2d

Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power

Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured country

Financial Times - 2d

A Russian cargo ship that may have been part of an evacuation run to Syria sank

Yahoo News - 2d

Russia's economy is set to lose another source of income that Ukraine controls

Yahoo News - 2d

Could Trump heal Canada’s ailing economy?

Economists say a jolt from the south could shock the country out of its torpor

Financial Times - 2d

Watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Hornets vs. Rockets basketball game

CBS Sports - 2d

Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership

Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.

The New York Times - 2d