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Last Madoff victim fund payout brings recovery to nearly 94% of Ponzi scheme losses, DOJ says
More than 40,000 victims lost billions of dollars to Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme has been called the largest in the world.CNBC - 55m -
Natural-gas prices see biggest jump in nearly 3 years, leading oil higher
Natural-gas prices soared on Monday, tallying their biggest percentage-point gain in nearly three years.MarketWatch - 2h -
$100 Million for One Square Mile: Deal to Protect Land in Grand Tetons
After years of negotiations and threats of development, Wyoming will sell a prized piece of land so that it can be preserved inside Grand Teton National Park.The New York Times - 4h -
Treasury small business ownership rule on hold as court eyes constitutionality
A Jan. 13 deadline for businesses to report "beneficial ownership information" was delayed again following a court order.CNBC - 5h -
Million-dollar bets and 170,000-1 odds: the biggest, wildest wagers of 2024
Huge long-shot parlays, a $3.1 million bet on the Philadelphia Eagles, and over $130 billion wagered highlight the wildest wagers of 2024.ESPN - 6h -
Ichiban Is Number One: Why Like A Dragon's Protagonist Stands Out From Other Heroes
These days, it seems like every protagonist is edgy and serious--with maybe the exception of cartoon mascots--across movies, games, TV, and wherever else you can imagine. Leave it to the Like a ...GameSpot - 7h -
Couple won the NYC housing lottery and bought a two-family house in Brooklyn worth $1.1 million for $727,365—take a look inside
Tanese Orr and her husband had lived in NYCHA apartments for over a decade when they found out they were eligible to buy a house via the NYC housing lottery.CNBC - 20h -
4 Things to Help Your Small Business Thrive in 2025
Unlock your business’ success in 2025 by focusing on vision, finances, adaptability and leadership.Inc. - 1d -
50 years later, Dungeons & Dragons still brings in millions of dollars—including nearly $110,000 in 2024 for one small Brooklyn business
After decades spent as the pinnacle of nerd culture, the popular tabletop game has broken into the mainstream.CNBC - 2d -
Solar storms may bring northern lights to US for New Year's
Solar storms are expected to bring northern lights to several northern U.S. states just in time for the new year, with the best chance of viewing them in the early morning hours on Tuesday.The Hill - 3h -
Bengals end this unfathomable 50-year overtime scoring drought in wild win over Broncos
The Bengals did something on Saturday that they had never done in franchise historyCBS Sports - 1d -
Murdoch, Musk, water firms … Here are the ‘winners’ in another torrid year for business
As 2025 dawns, we look back at the star players over the last 12 months of economic drama, mishap and scandal. The end of the year is a time for pausing, reflection and exhaustion. But before ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why One N.F.L. Quarterback Is the League’s ‘Story of the Year’
The Minnesota Vikings have a problem: Sam Darnold has almost been too good this season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
I turned a wellness side hustle into a full-time business that made over $1 million in sales its first year: I'm 'doing what I set out to do as a kid'
Marina Khidekel couldn't find the anxiety-relieving weighted plushie she wanted, so she decided to create it herself. She launched Hugimals World in 2022.CNBC - 2d -
These are the billion-dollar disasters of 2024
The amount of damage caused by billion-dollar disasters reached an unprecedented amount in 2024ABC News - 2d -
Loved ones gone, businesses destroyed: A Tennessee town struggles to recover after Helene
In Erwin, Tennessee, as families of the dead deal with their loved ones' absences, businesses at a destroyed industrial park still hope to reopen and officials look for ways to pay for costly ...NBC News - 3d -
Treasury delays deadline for small businesses to file new form to avoid noncompliance fines
The U.S. Treasury Department has delayed the deadline for millions of small businesses to Jan.NBC News - 4d -
Could Trump's tariffs affect small businesses?
Small businesses selling imported goods could see the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's promised increased tariffs on other countries. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more ...CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: Mailman receives special sendoff after nearly 40 years of service
Charlie Seefeldt has been a letter carrier with USPS since 1985.ABC News - 4d -
'I had a life to live': Survivors recall tsunami 20 years later
It has been 20 years since the deadliest tsunami ever recorded, one that devastated communities around the Indian ocean and killed more than 200,000 people. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with ...NBC News - 4d -
Treasury delays deadline for small businesses to file new form to avoid risk of fines for noncompliance
The Treasury delayed a Jan. 1 deadline to file a new "beneficial ownership information" report to Jan. 13 following a recent court order.CNBC - 4d -
Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison
Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prisonABC News - 4d -
Steph reacts to LeBron's one-liner about what still makes NBA great
Steph Curry and LeBron James reminded fans that they still can put on epic shows late in their respective NBA careers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.The New York Times - 4d -
How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise
Many of us have a game franchise that, despite liking everything we hear about it, we have never actually played any of the games. I have a few, but one notable blind spot in my gaming resume was ...GameSpot - 5d -
Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years
Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.BBC News - 5d -
What Happened in AI in 2024, And What Will the New Year Bring?
Perhaps more than any other technology, AI has dominated the headlines this year. For reasons good, bad, fascinating, and possibly a little terrifying. And we wonder: what world-changing advances ...Inc. - 5d -
Private equity payouts fell 50% short in 2024
Value of investments cashed out lingers well below historic average for third consecutive yearFinancial Times - 5d -
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Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve
President Biden spent Christmas Eve signing new bills into law approving everything from the country’s official bird to protections for children in youth care facilities. Here are a few of the ...The Hill - 5d -
Coronation Street's Gail bids farewell after 50 years
A look back at some of Gail's highlights as the longstanding character leaves the cobbles.BBC News - 5d -
Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome
The Eternal City has been given a facelift in preparation for the event, with monuments cleaned up and roads redesigned to improve the flow of traffic. Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St ...The Guardian - 6d -
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later
The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks".BBC News - 6d -
Revisiting ‘Knitting With Dog Hair’ 30 Years Later
“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.The New York Times - 6d -
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It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out
Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?Wired - 6d -
For Brands, 2024 Was the Year of Weird
The best way to get attention in ever-crowded markets? Do something unexpected—and maybe a little off.Inc. - 6d -
Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one
This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occurCBS Sports - 6d -
Cyclone Tracy 50 years on: a ‘town in terror’ and the unsung heroes of Darwin’s Christmas disaster
Roofing flying through the air, windows shattering, the terror as houses disintegrated – these are the motifs woven through the stories of Tracy survivors. Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - 6d -
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. - Dec. 23
