10 year Treasury yield rises, hovering near a seven month high

Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

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Backpacks full of $1.1 million worth of cocaine found near Canada border

Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.

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Mavericks star Luka Dončić out at least a month with left calf strain

Luka Dončić went down with a noncontact leg injury in the first half of Wednesday's contest in Dallas.

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Ranking the 10 biggest portal announcements from Tuesday

Nebraska added a major offensive weapon.

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Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use

Reports that psilocybin can help some mental health conditions has led to increase in recreational use, which carries risks. Magic mushrooms are rapidly growing in popularity, sparking a ...

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As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note

The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.

Inc. - 3d

10 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.

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Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates

Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...

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Slam success & ranking rises - how British tennis thrived in 2024

The retirement of long-time talisman Andy Murray this year gave an opportunity for other British players to step into the limelight - and here's who impressed.

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The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother

The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...

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Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion

No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.

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Colombia minimum wage to increase 9.54% to $323 per month in 2025

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Pelicans star Zion Williamson nearing return from lengthy hamstring injury

Zion Williamson is now considered “week-to-week” after going down with a hamstring injury in early November.

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10-year Treasury yield hits fresh 7-month high during holiday-shortened session

Treasury yields declined on Tuesday, reversing early gains after the 10-year briefly touched its highest intraday level in seven months during a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session.

MarketWatch - 4d

Oil prices rise in pre-holiday bounce

Oil futures ended higher in thin holiday trading conditions Tuesday, with support tied in part to lingering geopolitical worries around Russia and the Middle East, though upside remains capped by ...

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Is a high-yield savings account still worth it? Here's why it may be, according to experts.

A high-yield savings account may be worth it for savers — especially those with short-term savings goals.

CBS News - 4d

After 2 Months of Trump-Bump Optimism, Consumer Confidence Sags

The monthly index of consumer expectations dips in December after previous rises, reflecting concern over Trump’s tariff vows and the consequences they may have.

Inc. - 4d

'Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year

After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

CNBC - 5d

Russian cargo ship sinks near Spain after engine room explosion

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The Iraola effect: how Bournemouth make a high-intensity gameplan work

The Cherries are flying high after a five-game unbeaten run built on their ability to hunt possession all over the pitch. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . A little over a year ago, Bournemouth ...

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Part of Santa Cruz Wharf in California Collapses in High Surf

Three people were rescued from the wharf. The powerful surf also fatally trapped a man under debris on a beach in Santa Cruz, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 5d

‘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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Balearic chic near the Gare du Nord: Bloom House hotel, Paris

A cool urban oasis in an unlikely part of town

Financial Times - 5d

Germany’s own ‘magnificent seven’ help Dax defy bleak growth outlook

Software provider SAP responsible for two-fifths of all Frankfurt gains in year of political tumult

Financial Times - 5d

Turmoil between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was building for months

Blake Lively has alleged that her ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star and director Justin Baldoni created a hostile work environment and tried to ruin her reputation. He denied the accusations.

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Masters field adds 10 qualifiers from end-of-year world rankings

Lucas Glover held down the 50th spot in the final world ranking of the year, making him one of 10 players who will be added to the invitation list to play in the Masters.

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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing

A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.

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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 - 5d

Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

BBC News - 5d

NASCAR Motion Denied as 23XI and Front Row Near Charter Status

In a move that shifts the gravity of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports antitrust case against NASCAR to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring

Men’s Test captain to undergo surgery in January England’s Test summer begins against Zimbabwe in May Ben Stokes said he was prepared to go through “blood, sweat and tears” for England after it ...

The Guardian - 5d

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

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

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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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Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest

Opposition claimed ruling Frelimo party rigged 9 October vote, leading to months of civil unrest. Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party’s victory in October’s presidential ...

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Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

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