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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 -
Blake Lively Turns the Shame Around
The actress’s lawsuit may prolong a humiliating episode for her. But the only way to end impunity is to speak up.The New York Times - 1d -
Why Scottie Scheffler changing his putting grip could lead to an even-more-dominant 2025 season
Scheffler was among the leaders on the greens at the Hero World Challenge where he bested all but two men by at least 10 strokesCBS Sports - 1d -
How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man
A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was. Hello, and welcome to Techscape. I’ve been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hundreds protest in Damascus after hooded figures set Christmas tree ablaze
Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree burning heightened fears that the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad ...NBC News - 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 -
This contrarian investor says the tech bubble is getting scary. Here’s his game plan.
The bear market may have already begun, says contrarian investor Steven Jon Kaplan. Here are the red flags he’s already seeing.MarketWatch - 1d -
Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ many Americans' financial lifeline
It is especially surprising that one of the first federal agencies to come under scrutiny from the incoming administration is one that has returned billions of dollars to many of the same consumers ...The Hill - 1d -
Can Trump hold his disparate coalition together?
A Catch-22 of politics is the fact that once you start governing and making decisions, you’re almost guaranteed to alienate some of the people who put you in office in the first place.The Hill - 1d -
My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker maps his Christmas flight
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.CBS News - 1d -
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach
President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as president, while Joe Biden, in many ways, has kept a lower profile during ...The Hill - 1d -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 1d -
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 - 1d -
20 years on, ‘Baby 81’ of Indian Ocean tsunami embraces his unique identity
The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is ...ABC News - 1d -
Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month
Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime ministerABC News - 1d -
‘Waste of time’: how Starmer fumbled his first months of power
Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas breakFinancial Times - 1d -
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 tumultFinancial Times - 1d -
Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...The Hill - 1d -
Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida
Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.The New York Times - 1d -
Australian towns evacuated as bushfires rage
Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.BBC News - 1d -
The US town where it's the law to own a gun
Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 -
Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...CBS News - 2d -
No Bevo: Texas mascot won't travel to Atlanta
Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas mascot.ESPN - 2d -
Texas attorney general sues NCAA over transgender athletes competing in women's sports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA, accusing the association of misleading fans by allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s events.NBC News - 2d -
Premature babies among hundreds at risk as Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital, director warns
Premature babies are among those at risk of dying if one of the remaining hospitals in northern Gaza follows Israeli orders to evacuate, the facility’s director warned.NBC News - 2d -
Netanyahu wants to return Israel to Oct. 6 and his judicial coup
Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are steadily returning Israel to the Oct. 6, 2023 state of affairs, whereby Israel was in a state of near-civil war.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 -
Hundreds march in Croatia for safer schools after a student is killed in a knife attack
Hundreds walked in silence in Croatia’s capital on Monday, seeking action after a pupil was killed and three other children were wounded in a knife attack at a school in ZagrebABC News - 2d -
Texas AG Paxton sues NCAA for allowing transgender women to compete
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the NCAA on Sunday, accusing the organization of engaging in “false, deceptive, and misleading practices” by allowing transgender women to participate in ...The Hill - 2d -
DeVonta Smith owns up to rare drop that cost Eagles in loss to Commanders: 'I gotta make the damn play'
Smith took full accountability for his third-down miscueCBS Sports - 2d -
DEI Advocates Say Current Attacks Create Opportunity to Fix Flawed Strategies
Though several large companies have renounced DEI programs under pressure from activists, experts say most businesses should respond by fixing imperfectly executed policies, not abandoning their ...Inc. - 2d -
Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 2d -
Jameson Williams reacts to Antwaan Randle El's reaction to his TD 'GMFB'
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reacts to wide receiver coach Antwaan Randle El's reaction to his TD.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?
US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.NBC News - 2d -
College Football Playoff quarterfinal schedule, matchups, odds: Texas becomes new title favorite
The Longhorns beat the Tigers 38-24 and now have shorter odds than both Ohio State and Oregon to win it all.Yahoo Sports - 3d