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What it would cost to live like the 'Home Alone' family today, according to financial advisors
The classic Christmas movie “Home Alone” tells the improbable tale of a family who leaves their 8-year-old son home when they embark on a vacation.NBC News - 1d -
Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.BBC News - 1d -
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Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 1d -
Fixing the NBA Christmas Day schedule: Five matchups we'd like to see at this point in the 2024-25 season
Knicks vs. Cavs, Thunder vs. Celtics and Nuggets vs. Bucks are some of the games that make our cutCBS Sports - 1d -
Neo-Ottoman Turkey’s triumph over its regional rivals
Turkey’s success in post-Assad Syria stems from its multifaceted strategy combining military strength, economic investment and ideological appeal.The Hill - 1d -
Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.MarketWatch - 1d -
Pack clinch, but 'some concern' over Watson injury
On a night when they authored the first shutout of the NFL season -- 34-0 over the Saints -- and clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year, about the only problem the Packers endured ...ESPN - 1d -
Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease
UK government accused of ‘nitpicking about compensation’ after being told to pay more to retain military base. Mauritius is holding out over a deal to gain control of the Chagos Islands from the ...The Guardian - 1d -
US banking lobby sues Fed over stress test framework
Announcement comes a day after central bank unveiled proposed changes to annual examinationsFinancial Times - 1d -
What it would cost to live like the 'Home Alone' family today, according to financial advisors
The Christmas movie "Home Alone" often prompts questions about the McCallister family's finances. What advisors say it takes to maintain their level of wealth.CNBC - 1d -
The political furor over Trump's FCC pick Brendan Carr is bogus
Brendan Carr is being disparaged by a variety of establishment corporate media outlets and media activist organizations, but among the wide array of appointments being made by the incoming ...The Hill - 1d -
5 things we liked and didn't like from Week 16: Bills' reason for concern? Packers' opening drive brilliance
Meanwhile, Commanders are on the precipice of a playoff berth thanks to their rookie QBCBS Sports - 1d -
Packers shut out Saints to clinch playoff berth for fifth time in six years
The Saints were missing key players and never stood a chance against the Packers.ESPN - 1d -
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - 1d -
5 convicted in Amsterdam over violence against Israeli soccer fans
A Dutch court convicted five men for their part in last month's violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.CBS News - 1d -
Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions
Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...CBS News - 1d -
Hyatt likely to flip Playa resort properties with its ‘asset-light’ play book: analyst
Hyatt Hotels is in talks to spend around $1.5 billion to buy publicly-traded Playa Hotels, but will likely sell them as part of its asset-light business model.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump’s FCC nominee sends Disney warning letter over ABC
President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent Disney CEO Bob Iger a letter warning that he would be "monitoring" ABC's negotiations with local stations to ...The Hill - 2d -
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BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions
More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours. Business live – latest updates Brazilian authorities have halted the construction of a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Brazil’s mysterious ‘man of the hole’ is dead. Should his land remain protected?
The death of Tanaru, the last member of an uncontacted group in the Amazon, raises questions about ethnic cleansing of Indigenous people, justice and the future of ancestral lands. Read more in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.BBC News - 2d -
‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form
With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter
The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.The New York Times - 2d -
NHS reveals advice most sought online over festive period
Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.BBC News - 2d -
Packers steamroll depleted Saints, look like a top contender in the NFC
Green Bay has flown under the radar in a tough division, but the Packers look the part of a Super Bowl contender.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender athletes
Texas has sued the NCAA to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the state or in sports that involve Texas programs.ESPN - 2d -
'He likes to hit': How Packers' Tucker Kraft is eliciting comparisons to Mark Bavaro, tight ends of yore
Mark Bavaro says Kraft is playing tight end "the way I was brought up to play it."ESPN - 2d -
Former DC police officer convicted over leaks to Proud Boys leader
Former Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Lt. Shane Lamond was convicted Monday of obstructing an investigation into the former Proud Boys national chair, Enrique Tarrio, just weeks before the ...The Hill - 2d -
Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho likely to gain House seats after 2030 census
Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho are likely to gain House seats after the 2030 census, according to consulting firm Election Data Services. A gain of two congressional seats would be seen in Texas ...The Hill - 2d -
Analysis: Why October hero Walker Buehler was always likely to leave the Dodgers
The chances of a reunion were effectively dashed when the Dodgers decided not to extend a one-year, $21.05-million qualifying offer to Walker Buehler.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ethics panel declines investigation into McCaul over public intoxication
The House Ethics Committee has decided not to open an investigation into outgoing House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who was detained in November for public ...The Hill - 2d -
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.CBS News - 2d -
Mauritius says talks with UK over Chagos Islands are stuck over money
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.BBC News - 2d -
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Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing
Brazilian police say that that at least two people have been killed and a dozen others are missing after the collapse of a bridge that linked two northern statesABC News - 2d -
Quartz Gains Popularity Among Watch Brands Like Hz and Furlan Marri
Long scorned despite being cheaper and more accurate than their mechanical counterparts, quartz watches are finally getting some love.The New York Times - 3d -
How podcasts are taking over your TV screen
People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.NBC News - 3d -
Like it or not, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is gaining ground for a contract extension from Jerry Jones
Though playoff hopes are gone, four wins in five games has changed the outlook on McCarthy's future in Dallas. It's a complicated situation that both coach and owner helped create.Yahoo Sports - 3d
