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New Federal Rule Limits Overdraft Fees at Large Banks
It is unclear whether the rule, which could help save Americans billions in fees each year, will remain in place after President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to office.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million
The sale, to a group that includes the show’s host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
FirstFT: Nato’s European members discuss raising defence spending targets
Also in today’s newsletter, emerging-market currencies sell off, and Nasdaq board diversity rules thrown outFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal to counter China
Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports teamFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
A major disaster declaration every two days is "the new normal," FEMA administrator says
The U.S. faced an unprecedented 179 disasters in 2024, according to FEMA, affecting millions of Americans and wiping out some towns. CBS News' Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Journalists begin second strike over proposed deal to sell the Observer to Tortoise Media
Second two-day action follows news that the deal was agreed in principle last week by the Scott Trust. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are on Thursday beginning a second 48-hour strike ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Juan Soto contract breakdown: Details of Mets' $765M deal, including opt-out clause, incentives and more
Juan Soto was officially announced as a New York Met on Wednesday nightCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
New York Times and Tech Guild Reach Deal
The union, which represents some 600 tech workers at the publication, had been negotiating for a contract for more than two years. It will vote on ratifying the deal next week.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
New AI-Powered Tricks Are Coming to iPhones, including Access to ChatGPT
With ChatGPT and ‘Genmoji,’ Apple has officially entered its AI era. Here’s what iOS 18.2 offers.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Who will succeed Nvidia’s Jensen Huang? A new book raises this key question.
Investors who read the book might be concerned about one issue: Nvidia is completely entwined with its CEO.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
ServiceTitan raises IPO price on deal demand and appetite for new issuers
In a big move, ServiceTitan boosted its estimated price range to $65 to $67 a share, from $52 to $57 previously.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Trump lawyers, aide facing new felony charges in Wisconsin fake electors case
Wisconsin state prosecutors filed 10 additional felony charges against two of President-elect Trump’s lawyers and one of his aides, who in 2020 allegedly advised Trump to falsely claim he won the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy
Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expectedFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
EU’s new competition chief signals reform of anti-trust and state aid rules
Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition. The EU’s new competition chief has signalled a shake-up of anti-trust rules to ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Three-year health plan includes 'good deal' on staff pay
The minister said the pace of progress would be heavily influenced by future budget settlements.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Warner Bros. Discovery strikes new distribution deal with Comcast
Warner Bros. Discovery reaches an agreement for Comcast Corp. to continue carrying its cable channels, including HBO, TNT, CNN and Animal Planet.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers make no apologies for record spending, unprecedented deferred deals
L.A. owes more than $1 billion in deferred money to a star-studded roster. Here's how the Dodgers are doing it.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Woot Has Over 40 Nintendo Switch Game Deals, Including Many Of The Best Exclusives And Rare Finds
If you're still looking for deals on Nintendo Switch games ahead of Christmas, you'll definitely want to check out Woot's wide selection of game deals . As of December 8, all of Woot's Switch game ...GameSpot - Dec. 8 -
Green new deal: Dubs move Draymond to bench
The Warriors moved Draymond Green to the bench in favor of Jonathan Kuminga for the time being, but the change did not provide instant success as Golden State falls at home to Minnesota.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits
Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican committees asked the Supreme Court to overturn federal limits that restrict political parties from coordinating spending with candidates on the grounds ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
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EU strikes blockbuster trade deal with Mercosur
Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goodsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar
New research challenges us to look beyond the event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note. The devastation of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or tornadoes is often ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Bipartisan bill seeks to have president strike international mineral deals
Bipartisan lawmakers are trying to give the president more authority to make trade deals to bolster the nation’s supply of minerals that can be used in the technology, low-carbon energy and weapons ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
'Last minute spending spree' by Biden, including Rivian loan, to get DOGE scrutiny, says Vivek Ramaswamy
DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy says Biden administration attempts to dole out IRA, Chips Act funds, and EV loans, at the last minute will be reviewed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Arcade1Up's New Limited-Edition Pac-Man Cabinet Gets Huge Discount At Amazon
Arcade1Up Pac-Man Plus Deluxe Cabinet $380 (was $500) with Amazon ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...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 -
Johnson rejects Biden request for $24 billion on new Ukraine aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday rejected a White House request to pass $24 billion in additional aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, saying any further assistance for Kyiv would be ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends moneyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Top House GOP super PAC taps new president
Chris Winkelman, the current executive director of the House GOP campaign committee, will lead the super PAC.Politico - Dec. 4 -
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends moneyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Current and former Fox News employees say Hegseth's drinking raised concerns
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s reported pick for defense secretary, exhibited drinking behaviors that raised concerns among his colleagues at Fox News, according to statements from 10 current and ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Analysis: Israeli and Hezbollah strikes test limits of ceasefire
Strikes and counter-strikes put the ceasefire at risk, just days after it was reached.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire’s limits
Israel has unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 peopleABC News - Dec. 3 -
40 Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals (2024), MacBooks Included
Time to upgrade your rig? Take advantage of these Cyber Monday laptop deals on our favorite models, whether it's a MacBook, gaming laptop, or Chromebook.Wired - Dec. 2 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals
Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.CBS News - Dec. 2
