Hawaiian Electric Agrees to Sell Bank Unit After Wildfire Settlement

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - 6d

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims

Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.

CBS News - 6d

Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January

Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.

CBS News - 6d

Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims: Who could get payments, if it's approved

The agreement would put an end to a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Siri of eavesdropping.

The Hill - 6d

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

GTA 6 Could Sell 40 Million Copies And Make $3 Billion In First Year Alone

According to a research company, Grand Theft Auto VI could bring in more than $3 billion in total revenues during the first 12 months after launch. A report from Financial Times cites data from ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Weekly quiz: Who beat Sabrina Carpenter to the best-selling song of 2024?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - Jan. 2

Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri

The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

China’s Zhangzhou nuclear plant Unit 1 begins commercial operations

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Liverpool vs. Man United is a rivalry for the ages but looks like a mismatch now

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ABC News - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank

The Foreign Press Association has said the move "raises serious questions about press freedom".

BBC News - Jan. 2

We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain

The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - Jan. 2

China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024

Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market

Financial Times - Jan. 2

The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle

Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Can Labour sell a softer prisons policy?

The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Alibaba sells stake in Chinese hypermarket operator at steep discount

Sun Art deal is ecommerce group’s second major divestment of bricks-and-mortar assets in less than a month

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Gold set to rally further this year, say Wall Street banks

Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banks

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA's MVP according to Anthony Edwards, and the betting markets agree

Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 in a win over Minnesota, and Edwards says he's 'unguardable'

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Alibaba to Sell Stake in Chinese Hypermarket Operator

Alibaba Group has agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail in a $1.7 billion deal, the latest divestment as part of efforts to focus on its core e-commerce business.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood

The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event

ABC News - Jan. 1

Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight

Katie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Manchester United, Ryder Cup and Lions tour: 12 sport storylines for 2025

Everton’s new stadium, Women’s Rugby World Cup and potentially close Ashes series – new year has much to offer. Next season one narrative will surely dominate Formula One when Lewis Hamilton dons ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space

Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenants

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Bill Belichick: I couldn't sell resting players to the rest of the team

Some playoff teams rest starters in meaningless late-season games.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31