How Much You Should Support Your Adult Children Financially According to A Harvard Happiness Researcher

Victor Wembanyama, Dyson Daniels show again why they should be the top Defensive Player of the Year candidates

Wembanyama and Daniels are the NBA leaders in blocks and steals, respectively, by laughable margins

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Jimmy Barnes reveals relationship with long-lost adult daughter: ‘Katy is a wonderful woman’

The singer said his daughter came into his life five years ago, and said she wanted to keep her family life private. Jimmy Barnes has publicly acknowledged the existence of an eighth child, his ...

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We should all sing the praises of City of London churches

These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for many

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‘Waste of time’: how Starmer fumbled his first months of power

Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas break

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How we fell out of love with dating apps

The biggest online dating companies are in crisis, as women and younger users look elsewhere, towards niche sites or real-life meets

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Warmth amid absence: life of Romanian children whose parents work abroad – photo essay

Alexandra Corcode documents daily life in Romania in this portrait of the trauma experienced by young people whose parent or parents work abroad. The project, which won a Tom Stoddart award for ...

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Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...

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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.

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Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and “interferes with parents’ roles to determine the best care for their children.” ...

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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.

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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 ...

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How Israel pulled of its exploding pagers plot against Hezbollah

CBS News' "60 Minutes" got an inside look at how Israel pulled off one of the most daring and sophisticated intelligence operations in history. In the so-called pager plot, devices worn by members ...

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South Korean researchers develop wearable robot that helps people with disabilities walk

A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with ...

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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.

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Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness.

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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.

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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 ...

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Mahomes: Ankle should be OK during short week

With the Chiefs on a short week ahead of their Christmas Day game vs. the Steelers, Patrick Mahomes said his injured ankle is in "a lot better place."

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Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests

After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...

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‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?

“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”

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‘I’ve always been very good with money’: Should I put my wife on the title of my home, investment property and my late father’s house?

“If I die and she sells the properties, would she have to pay a lot of capital-gains taxes, especially on the houses we don’t live in?”

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'Sup, DOGE! You should meet RIC, the Regulatory Improvement Commission.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have proposed the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut the federal government down to size, while Michael Mandel and Diana Carew have ...

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Your Call: Should a team ever willingly flex into a short week?

The Broncos agreed to flex their game against the Chargers to Thursday night ... and lost. Was that the wrong call?

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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.

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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.

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How Salah's stats rank among Premier League greats

Mohamed Salah broke three more records in Liverpool's demolition of Tottenham - but how good are his figures compared to the great Premier League forwards?

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The Fed’s Stuck in a Wrestling Match With Financial Markets

Investors and the central bank can’t get on same page about where interest rates are headed.

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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.

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Why the 'great resignation' became the 'great stay,' according to labor economists

Employers have pulled back on hiring and workers are quitting at lower rates following a period of high churn in the U.S. job market.

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Will you be able to refinance your mortgage in 2025? Here's what experts think.

If you're a homeowner, refinancing may or may not make sense in the new year, experts say. Here's why.

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A much-needed reality check on reality show labor rights

Reality television is about creating stories that resonate with audiences while offering contestants a chance to change their lives. The NLRB’s complaint risks undermining that balance by imposing ...

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What CD terms should you open before 2025? Experts weigh in

When choosing a CD term, you may want to weigh high yields against access to your funds.

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Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 16: Running backs go wild, Joe Burrow defies gravity, more

A look at some of the best action and moments from Week 16

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Children among 58 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics

Victims reported to include six people escorting aid convoy, and eight in tent encampment in humanitarian zone. . Health authorities in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the ...

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Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party agree prime minister should resign

Core of the Liberals have abandoned Canada’s prime minister after last week’s resignation of his deputy. Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party have now agreed that Canada’s embattled ...

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From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...

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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.

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