Travelers Stock Soars As Earnings Triple Despite Record Catastrophe Losses

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.” ...

NBC News - 20m

AP women's college basketball poll reaction: Where does UConn land after loss to USC

The new AP Top 25 poll is out for women's college basketball. Here is what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Animation Guild ratifies contract with Hollywood studios despite AI concerns

The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal's protections covering artificial intelligence.

Los Angeles Times - 9h

Men's basketball AP poll: Kentucky falls flat in brutal loss, Oklahoma keeps surging ahead of SEC play

The Wildcats dropped six spots this week after their 20-point loss to Ohio State.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

No Bevo: Texas mascot won't travel to Atlanta

Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas mascot.

ESPN - 4h

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

What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day

Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.

CBS News - 8h

Trump’s pick to lead Federal Railroad Administration a positive for railroad stocks: analyst

David Fink, the former president of Pan Am Railways, is “carrier friendly,” according to TD Cowen.

MarketWatch - 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

Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.

Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...

CBS News - 10h

BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year

A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.

MarketWatch - 10h

Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.

MarketWatch - 10h

Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.

MarketWatch - 11h

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

Travelers Stock Soars As Earnings Triple Despite Record Catastrophe Losses

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