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Food prices 'not going anywhere but up', say retailers
Higher tax and wages will push up prices in the second half of the year, the British Retail Consortium says.BBC News - 1h -
Officials provide update on Southern California wildfires
California officials on Wednesday held a news conference to provide updates on the brush fires raging in the Los Angeles area. The Pacific Palisades fire, the Eaton fire and several other blazes ...CBS News - 1h -
The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial
Loosening already limited safeguards on social media platforms is not just damaging. It could ultimately prove deadly. Mark Zuckerberg famously boasted that Facebook had a saying: “Move fast and ...The Guardian - 8h -
Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fed, DOGE and more in an exit interview on CNBC's "Money Movers."CNBC - 8h -
Why Trump's pursuit of Greenland could be cheered on by Russia
President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing pursuit of Greenland may have raised the hackles of Denmark, but his territorial ambitions might find support in Russia.CNBC - 11h -
Onscreen’s TV-based AI companion provides help for elder caregivers
After starting out with a TV-based product, Onscreen is bringing its Joy AI companion app for seniors to Android tablets and iPads.VentureBeat - 1d -
Wall Street’s riskiest stocks are melting down as retail traders face ‘day of reckoning’
Retail traders who had developed a taste for gambling on speculative stocks were facing a day of reckoning on Wednesday as many of their favorite trades suffered a startling meltdown.MarketWatch - 5h -
Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback
Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costsFinancial Times - 22h -
Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little
Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy raceCBS Sports - 1d -
Services index shows big jump in prices for December as companies fear tariffs
The ISM services survey's prices index jumped to 64.4%, an increase of 6.2 points or more than 10%.CNBC - 1d -
Watch live: Louisiana AG provides update on probe into New Orleans attack
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon to provide an update on the investigation of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 ...The Hill - 1d -
Euro zone inflation rose to 2.4% in December, meeting expectations
Economists polled by Reuters forecast a reading of 2.4%, up from 2.2% in November.CNBC - 1d -
UK house prices dipped in December, says Halifax
Decline is first for nine months although prices still 3.3% above last yearFinancial Times - 1d -
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.BBC News - 1d -
UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows
BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of yearFinancial Times - 2d -
5,471-Piece Lord Of The Rings Barad-dur Lego Set Releases At Major Retailers
The Lord of the Rings: Barad-dur Lego Set (5,471 Pieces) $460 | Save $46 with My Best Buy ...GameSpot - 2d -
What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?
Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.CBS News - 2d -
MeetKai provides AI for smart glasses with embedded OS
MeetKai, a startup with AI and immersive technology, is launching an AI-based OS as software for AI-powered smart glasses.VentureBeat - 2d -
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.CNBC - 2d -
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North Korea's New Missile Test Signals Little Appetite for Détente With Trump
The Kim Jong Un regime opted to show defiance rather than restraint in its first weapons launch since the U.S. election.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Little Shop of Horrors review – classic rock musical gets exuberant modern-day treatment
Crucible theatre, Sheffield The singing is strong and the killer plant has a delightful touch of pantomime dame, but some of the schlock comic elements are slow growers. Ever since the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fortnite Lego Sets Launch At Major Retailers, Including Amazon And Walmart
Lego Fortnite Battle Bus (954 Pieces) ...GameSpot - 3d -
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
Americans know very little about the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) as he prepares to lead the Senate that will operate under a Republican majority, according to a survey that was ...The Hill - 4d -
Retail investors never had so many ways to invest. What’s at stake in 2025.
New technology can make investing easier — or more complicated — for retail investors.MarketWatch - 4d -
Biden blocks US Steel sale
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden blocks US Steel sale President Biden has announced he will block the sale ...The Hill - 5d -
Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle
Labor groups applauded as businesses leveled sharp criticism Friday at the decision by the Biden administration to block the acquisition of steelmaker U.S. Steel by Japanese rival Nippon Steel over ...The Hill - 5d -
The Biggest U.S. Retailers Increased Their Dominance in 2024
Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.Inc. - 5d -
Homeland Security Chair Mark Green provides updates on New Orleans attack
Homeland Security Chair Mark Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, where an ISIS-inspired driver killed 14 and injured dozens before being killed by ...CBS News - 5d -
Shops offered grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December
Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.BBC News - 5d -
NBA names Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Biden provides update on terrorist attack, celebrates New Orleans' spirit
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon ...CBS News - 6d -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - 6d -
BYD, Chinese EV Peers Post Record Sales for December
Chinese electric-vehicle makers have benefited from a government trade-in program in the world’s largest market for EVs.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Officials provide update after car drives into crowd in New Orleans
Watch live coverage as law enforcement officials provide an update after a man drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street killing and wounding multiple people.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
‘Trump is a little guy, Musk is a big guy’: historian predicts trouble for president-elect
Timothy Snyder says world’s richest man is likely to exert uncomfortable influence over White House. Allies and aides to Donald Trump should be increasingly concerned by Elon Musk’s proximity to ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Borrowers cheer Biden's record-setting student loan forgiveness, but left bitter with the system
President Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Many of these borrowers ...The Hill - Jan. 1
