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Cooler December weather expected to boost sales at Home Depot, Lowe’s and more
Mizuho is expecting management teams to start highlighting rising revenue in the coming weeks as weather normalizes.MarketWatch - 39m -
WATCH: NYC security preparations underway ahead of New Year’s Eve
Thousands of officers will be on duty on New Year’s Eve and the NYPD will deploy drones, dogs and helicopters to watch over the crowd cramming into the streets.ABC News - 2h -
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Does the post office deliver mail?
As we look ahead to 2025, be prepared for holiday schedule changesMarketWatch - 2h -
Vanmakers call for ‘moratorium’ on EV fines as UK electric sales flatline
Ford and Setllantis warn more support is needed to convince sceptical buyersFinancial Times - 5h -
Will New Year's Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions? AP-NORC poll has answers
If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not aloneABC News - 1d -
Edinburgh cancels New Year’s Eve street parties and fireworks due to storm warning
Hogmanay festival organisers cancel outdoor events with high winds and rain predicted to hit city in coming days. Edinburgh’s New Year’s Eve street parties and fireworks display have been cancelled ...The Guardian - 1h -
Vikings hold Packers for 9th straight win, take aim at No. 1 seed
Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns as Minnesota improved to 14-2, half a game ahead of Detroit in both the NFC North and the conference.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Global happiness study aims to solve mystery of what gives us a boost
Existing evidence is dominated by western regions but researchers want to find out whether benefits are the same around the world. The science of happiness has spawned hundreds of thousands of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.BBC News - 1d -
Costco rebuffs push to eliminate DEI programming
Costco’s board of directors adamantly urged shareholders to vote against efforts to limit the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) after receiving a proposal included in ...The Hill - 2d -
New year, new health benefits? Here's how to keep your out-of-pocket costs down.
Checking out how your 2025 health insurance plan covers your existing doctors and prescriptions can help fend off surprise bills later.NBC News - 2d -
What to wear for a New Year’s Eve party
Staying in or going out, it’s always nice to make a bit of an effort. And you can’t go wrong with a little black dress, little black boots, a velvet suit or simply a red lip Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Final year for the current New Year's Eve ball in Times Square
The New Year's Eve ball that will usher in 2025 for the thousands celebrating in New York City's Times Square will be retired after January 1. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.CBS News - 2d -
HBCU Showcase features Howard vs. Hampton as Bison coach Kenny Blakeney leads new era for program
Blakeney's top two scorers at Howard are Washington, D.C. natives, just like himCBS Sports - 2d -
WATCH: Drone owner helps save dog from frozen lake
Kishan Patel stepped into action, helping police in Parsippany, New Jersey, rescue a 20-month-old sheepadoodle from a snow-covered frozen lake.ABC News - 2d -
Some Welsh hospitals bring in new mask-wearing rules after concerns over flu
Four health boards bring in immediate mask rules as figures suggest flu is yet to peak in Wales.BBC News - 2d -
Age and health concerns spark new debate on political leadership
As President Biden and former President Trump break age records, more people are asking how old is too old to serve in government. Health issues with lawmakers such as Texas Rep. Kay Granger, who ...CBS News - 3d -
Missing Florida dog rings owner’s doorbell to announce its return home
Athena, a four-year old German shepherd, pulled off a Christmas Eve miracle when she rang home after 2am. A Florida dog missing for more than a week came home on Christmas Eve and rang its ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wealth of US private capital chiefs boosted by $56bn
Inclusion in S&P 500 index and growth in operations drove share prices at Blackstone, KKR and Apollo to record highsFinancial Times - 3d -
Fluoride in the water: An added benefit, not a harmful one
Water fluoridation is one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, as it helps to prevent tooth decay and reduce cavities, and is endorsed by the World Health Organization ...The Hill - 3d -
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Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says
The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotageABC News - 4d -
Trump takes aim at Canada, Panama Canal, Greenland in posts
After President-elect Trump fired off a series of social media posts on Christmas Day suggesting the United States should expand into Canada and Greenland and take control of the Panama Canal, some ...NBC News - 4d -
A Silicon Valley nudist resort is on sale for $30m – but will its new owner ‘go textile’?
Members are in limbo as Lupin Lodge is on the market after nearly 90 years – with next buyer likely to require clothes. After nearly 90 years as a historic nudist resort, California’s Lupin Lodge ...The Guardian - 4d -
FirstFT: China’s EV sales zoom past western rivals
Also in today’s newsletter, deal drought squeezes private equity payouts and why Canadians are steering clear of ice hockeyFinancial Times - 4d -
China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west
Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targetsFinancial Times - 4d -
'One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips
After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.CNBC - 4d -
Trump takes aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in Christmas Day posts
President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in a series of Christmas Day social media posts that suggested the United States could take control of all three.NBC News - 4d -
Russian cargo ship’s owner says sinking in Mediterranean was ‘act of terrorism’
Three explosions caused Ursa Major to sink off Spanish coast, says company linked to Russian defence ministry. A Russian cargo ship that sank on Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea was the target of ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Blind people excluded from benefits of AI, says charity
New president of the Royal Society for Blind Children calls for better design of AI-driven technology. Blind and partially sighted people are being excluded from the benefits of artificial ...The Guardian - 5d -
Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.BBC News - 5d -
Denmark to boost Greenland defense amid Trump comments
Denmark announced a major new package to boost the security of Greenland in a move the Danish defense minister called "ironic" because it came just two days after President-elect Trump called for ...The Hill - 5d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 6d -
Deli Owners Still Reeling From Recent Food Recalls
Sales of cold-cut sandwiches are slowly climbing but still haven’t reached pre-recall numbers.Inc. - 6d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 6d -
Ford to donate $1M, fleet of vehicles to Trump inauguration
Ford Motor Company said it will donate $1 million and a small fleet of vehicles for use in President-elect Trump’s inauguration, multiple outlets reported Monday. Ford joins a recent wave of major ...The Hill - 6d -
Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership
Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.The New York Times - 6d -
Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale
Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...The Hill - 6d -
Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale
It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.BBC News - Dec. 23
