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2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week high after strong services-sector data
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield carved out a nearly three-week high on Monday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. services-sector reading for this month.MarketWatch - 3h -
NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?
Our insiders answer the biggest questions as we close in on 2025 and look at the season's first halfESPN - 3h -
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
Congress is scrambling to roll out a government funding bill to avert a shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as lawmakers sprint to wrap up business for the year — and 118th Congress. Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 12h -
Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp shoot 58 in scramble to lead Grant Thornton Invitational
UCLA alums Jake Knapp and Patty Tavatanakit birdied the entire front nine in a scramble format Friday and finished eagle-birdie for a 14-under 58.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to ...ABC News - 3d -
USWNT stays at No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings
The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.ESPN - 3d -
Steelers trying to end 59-year losing streak in Philadelphia: Why Russell Wilson might be their secret weapon
The Steelers haven't won in Philadelphia since 1965CBS Sports - 3d -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 3-week high after hotter-than-expected producer prices
Yields on one- through 30-year U.S. government debt finished higher on Thursday after the overall producer-price index for November came in above expectations, raising questions about whether ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Oil prices end lower as IEA sees global market ‘comfortably supplied’ next year
Oil prices ended a bit lower on Thursday, putting an end to a three-session streak of gains, after the International Energy Agency lowered its global oil-demand growth estimate for this year and ...MarketWatch - 4d -
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with 'Mufasa'
Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high noteABC News - 5d -
Live updates: Congress sprints to end as Trump nominees make rounds
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to begin a sprint to finish work on a bill to keep the government funded, and legislation to authorize major defense programs. Read about the effort to ...The Hill - 6d -
Biden Administration Sprints to Tie Up Tech Loose Ends
Regulators are working around the clock to cement four years of tech policy ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 6d -
Morning Report — Dear Congress, your deadline is nigh
In today’s issue: The trouble with lame-duck congressional sessions is that they’re so short and too long. In 10 days, Congress will run out of funds to keep the government operating through the ...The Hill - 6d -
Syria turmoil puts US troops in bind, scrambles alliances
The collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria throws a major wrench into the counter-ISIS mission for the roughly 900 U.S. troops in the country, while also complicating Washington's allies in the ...The Hill - 6d -
Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.
Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.Politico - Dec. 9 -
U.S. Scrambles to Navigate Perils of a New Syria
The Biden administration is relying on Turkey to convey messages to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which toppled Bashar al-Assad but is designated by the U.S. as a terrorist organization.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ends after 2-year run
After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Europe scrambles to adjust to the fall of Assad’s brutal regime in Syria
Also in this newsletter: How to protect critical undersea cablesFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory
Scottie Scheffler ended his biggest year with another victoryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success
World No 1 surges to six-shot victory in the Bahamas Tom Kim second as Scheffler earns ninth win of 2024 Another Scottie Scheffler procession. The world No 1’s year ended in fitting fashion, ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Stocks and crypto could rally through year-end, but watch for this last wild card
Lower interest rates, declining inflation and higher corporate profits could power stocks’ rally through the year-end. However, investors should pay close attention to the November consumer price ...MarketWatch - Dec. 8 -
The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps
How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a weekFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival | Jack Snape
A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics. In a place known by some as Pivot City, the Matildas finally turned a corner. ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Teenage sprint star Gout Gout shatters historic 200m Australian record
Sprint sensation runs 20.04s at school championships 16-year-old breaks Peter Norman’s 56-year benchmark Australian sprinter Gout Gout’s rapid rise has reached glorious heights as the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
A Second Trump Term Is Set to Scramble Trade Alliances
Europe’s new pact with South America, its largest deal to date, could be a sign of how countries will diversify trade relationships as Donald Trump threatens tariffs.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Sprint sensation Gout Gout runs fourth fastest U18 100m of all time at age of 16
Australian clocks wind-assisted 10.04s at school championships Teenager wins final in a legal 10.17s in Brisbane on Friday Australian teenager Gout Gout’s star continues to rise after the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help you ride a year-end rally
Bitcoin, small-caps, gold in focus, and the stock market looks for holiday cheer.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package
Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Vietnamese tycoon faces scramble to raise billions to avoid death sentence
Truong My Lan must repay three-quarters of $12bn she embezzled from bank in a case that shocked the country. The Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against the death ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -