Federal Reserve set to announce last decision of the year on interest rates

Postecoglou has 'no interest' whether fans back him

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in whether fans back him after he was confronted by supporters.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut

The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Canada's jobless rate jumps to near 8-year high of 6.8% in November

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

ABC News - Dec. 6

Nasa announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

US space agency chief says astronauts still on schedule to make landing ‘well ahead’ of China’s lunar voyage. The Nasa administrator, Bill Nelson, announced has announced new delays in the US ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Political engagement - new MPs announce wedding plans

Labour MPs Jeevun Sandher and Louise Jones' good news was publicly outed during a debate in the Commons.

BBC News - Dec. 6

When They Hear Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision

A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

India's central bank revises down economic growth forecast for 2025, keeps interest rate steady

The Reserve Bank of India has held interest rate steady since February last year, while a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in India's growth has made RBI's task tougher.

CNBC - Dec. 6

HELOC interest rates fall to new 2024 low: Why you shouldn't wait to apply

With HELOC rates dropping to a 2024 low, it may not make sense for borrowers to wait longer to apply. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 5

NASA announces more delays in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo

ABC News - Dec. 5

4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.

CBS News - Dec. 5

HSBC announces leadership changes in restructuring overhaul

Private banking head Annabel Spring set to leave with her role to be split between Gabriel Castello and Lavanya Chari

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Frontier Airlines announces new premium seat option

Frontier Airlines says it will roll out a first-class-style seating option starting late next year. Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about it.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history

Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.

CBS News - Dec. 5

The Last Bookstore Studio City sets its opening date

The Last Bookstore defies the e-commerce trend and prepares to open a new bricks-and-mortar outpost in Studio City. 'The desire of Gen Z to have physical media is part of it,' the owner says.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson on injured reserve, sign Cade York to practice squad

Cincinnati has a shake-up at kicker

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

NFC North teams dominating at a rate that hasn't been seen in the NFL in nearly 40 years entering Week 14

The Lions, Vikings and Packers are all Super Bowl contenders

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Source: Soto nearing decision on free agency

Juan Soto's free agency is nearing its final stages, with a source saying the star could pick his destination by the end of this week.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

CNBC - Dec. 4

The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first

Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases

Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interview

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin

Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.

The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism

Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association are set to begin in early 2025

ABC News - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Police address renewed interest in JonBenét Ramsey case

Netflix’s documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” that re-examines the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old is raising new hope among investigators to bring closure. Boulder police ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Patriots' shocking gamble to try 68-yard field goal on final play a decision no NFL coach had made in 10 years

The Patriots let Joey Slye attempt a record-setting field goal on the final play against the Colts

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Honeywell announces a new collaboration with Bombardier. But it’ll weigh on this year’s profit.

Shares of Honeywell International Inc. fell in extended trading Monday after the conglomerate cut its outlook for the months ahead, citing the costs of investing in a new tech-focused collaboration ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

49ers injury bug: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason among those headed to injured reserve

San Francisco has been dealing with a rash of injuries -- and off-field tragedies -- all season

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

49ers put running backs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason on injured reserve

McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury during Sunday's loss to the Bills, while Mason went on IR with a high ankle sprain.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2