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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 - 48m -
The best ellipticals for low-impact home workouts
Ellipticals are just as good as treadmills for aerobic exercise. Shop top-rated flywheel ellipticals and magnetic ellipticals from NordicTrack, Bowflex and more.NBC News - 1h -
How Knicks stack up against the best teams in the NBA
There's a real question as to how well the Knicks perform against the very best, which is a crucial tell about how they might perform come playoff time.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Could a bird strike be the cause?
Moments before the plane crash landed, air traffic control issued a warning about bird activity.BBC News - 7h -
A brimming biscuit tin and a warm welcome – this is how an Englishman found his home in Wales | Will Hayward
I’d moved around many places but never found the place that spoke to my heart. In Wales, I felt I’d met a friend. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time ...The Guardian - 11h -
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is playing like world's best player: How West Ham tried and failed to stop him
The Hammers tried something a little different on Sunday, but the end result was the sameCBS Sports - 22h -
The NFL didn't buy Marlon Humphrey's effort to avoid a taunting fine
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey's game-clinching pick-six against the Steelers was capped by an uncalled taunting foul.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured
The world's second tallest man, a Taylor Swift kiss and Cristiano Ronaldo's tears - the best sports photos of 2024, in the words of the photographers who took them.BBC News - 1d -
Giant waves kill at least 1 in Ecuador, close ports in Peru
Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until Jan. 1, authorities said.CBS 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 -
The best after-Christmas Amazon deals: Score Apple AirTags for a record low and more
Pick up where Santa left off and snag big savings on brands like Solo Stove, Beats, iRobot and KitchenAid.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Warren Buffett is buying up stock in this high-margin internet registry company
Warren Buffett has spent more than $70 million over six days to Dec. 24 to resume buying VeriSign’s stock.MarketWatch - 2d -
15 major U.S. cities where home prices have risen the most in 2024
eeing increased demand as buyers look for lower-cost alternatives outside more expensive markets.NBC News - 2d -
5 ways you can use your home equity to prepare for retirement
Home equity can be a powerful financial tool to tap into after you're no longer working.CBS News - 3d -
15 major U.S. cities where home prices have risen the most in 2024
Home prices have increased in 48 of the 50 largest U.S. cities, even with high mortgage costs squeezing out potential buyers.CNBC - 3d -
17 Best Smart Home Lighting (2024): Decorative Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps
Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.Wired - 3d -
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Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Hitting Airport and Ports
The assault killed at least four people and injured 21 others, the state news agency in Yemen reported. The strikes came after a week of attacks by the Iran-backed militia.The New York Times - 3d -
Retailers, chains that announced closures in 2024
It was another tough year for restaurants and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Several national chains announced closures and bankruptcies in 2024 – not to mention the local small businesses ...The Hill - 3d -
Our readers’ most purchased Amazon products in 2024
We rounded up our readers favorite Amazon products from 2024. Bestselling items include the Amazon Smart Plug, acne and skincare treatments and travel gadgets.NBC News - 3d -
Recalled Costco eggs may cause severe illness due to salmonella, FDA warns in new alert
Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to its highest risk level.NBC News - 3d -
Costco egg recall escalated amid salmonella concerns: FDA
Handsome Brook Farms said the cartons included eggs that were “not intended for retail distribution.”The Hill - 4d -
As Retailers Offered Holiday Discounts, Shoppers Showed Up
Total spending from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 rose 3.8 percent, data released by Mastercard SpendingPulse showed.The New York Times - 4d -
US retail’s multibillion-dollar returns problem
Processing the increasing mountain of unwanted, used or damaged goods is hitting profitsFinancial Times - 4d -
Boom in US retail real estate defies prediction of ecommerce apocalypse
Availability of outdoor shopping centre space is at its lowest in nearly two decadesFinancial Times - 4d -
How players prepared for an unusual stretch of three games in 11 days
The grueling stretch comes at a time when the AFC playoff landscape is being determined.ESPN - 4d -
FDA issues highest-level recall for Costco eggs over salmonella risk
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs ...CBS News - 5d -
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Buy this space stock, as it’s a ‘pillar of long-term lunar infrastructure’
Space-exploration company Intuitive Machines’ banner year continued after the Houston-based company announced Monday that it has clinched additional contracts from NASA’s Near Space Network.MarketWatch - 5d -
How Manchester City went from world’s best to straw men in 12 months | Barney Ronay
Rodri’s injury, Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola all play a role in this champion team’s profound collapse. Eight weeks, 12 games and nine defeats into Manchester City’s descent into the ...The Guardian - 6d -
How e-commerce is disrupting traditional seasonal work in retail
Online shopping sales reached a record $41.1 billion this holiday season. The shift to e-commerce has continued to transform the seasonal work landscape.CNBC - 6d -
‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house
Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.MarketWatch - 6d -
Assad’s Syrian stronghold prepares for life after the regime
At ‘settlement centres’, ex-soldiers hand in weapons and spit on pictures of former president amid fear of retributionFinancial Times - 6d -
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It
The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.Inc. - 6d -
From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025
Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.CNBC - 6d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...NBC News - Dec. 23 -
From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis
With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...The Guardian - Dec. 23 -
Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private
The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 23 -
Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion
The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 23
