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'He loves Barça!': De Jong agent on Saudi links
Frenkie de Jong's agent has rubbished stories linking the midfielder with a move to Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 5h -
Power Rankings: USC rises and Tennessee enters
The undefeated Vols make their way into our top 16, while JuJu Watkins and USC are in the top five.ESPN - 12h -
How America First will transform the world in 2025
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quoFinancial Times - 16h -
If interest rates remain 'higher for longer,' the winners are those with cash accounts
The Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025. Savers with high-yield savings and other cash-like accounts should benefit.CNBC - 16h -
Finland Seizes Russia-Linked Tanker After Undersea Baltic Cables Are Cut
Finnish leaders are calling for more NATO protection against alleged sabotage of critical infrastructure by Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
How A.I. Could Reshape the Economic Geography of America
As the technology is widely adopted, some once-struggling midsize cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South may benefit, new research predicts.The New York Times - 2d -
Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation
Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and EstoniaABC News - 2d -
Why Ramaswamy is linking immigration to 90s sitcom characters
Vivek Ramaswamy, a close ally to President-elect Donald Trump, is linking U.S. immigration woes, and the hiring of tech workers overseas, to an apparent American preference for certain 90s sitcom ...CBS News - 14h -
If interest rates remain 'higher for longer,' the winners are those with cash accounts
Many people, especially those with debt, will be discouraged by the recent Federal Reserve forecast of a slower pace of interest rate cuts than previously forecast.NBC News - 14h -
Average mortgage rates close 2024 at the highest since July
The housing market will end the year with its highest 30-year mortgage rate since July at 6.85%, according to data from Freddie Mac.The Hill - 16h -
How Trump changed America’s legal landscape
President-elect Trump's legal issues dominated his 2024 presidential bid, where courtroom appearances were just as common as rallies and campaign stops. His cases also fundamentally altered ...The Hill - 16h -
Conservatives are correct: America’s foreign aid system is broken
America’s current foreign assistance is untethered to our desired foreign policy outcomes.The Hill - 19h -
Finland seizes Russia-linked tanker suspected of cutting vital undersea cables
Finland has seized an oil tanker suspected of having severed undersea power and internet cables, with Finnish authorities saying the vessel may have been part of Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships ...NBC News - 19h -
Estonia navy to protect undersea power link after main cable damaged
Nato also says it will enhance its military presence in the Baltic after a ship was suspected of sabotaging the Estlink 2 cable.BBC News - 21h -
How Higher Education Can Win America Back
Jefferson believed in the egalitarian potential of education, and we should, too.The New York Times - 1d -
Mortgage rates jump, finish the year at a five-month high
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.85%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - 1d -
Turkey cuts rates for first time in 22 months with jumbo reduction
Central bank slashes borrowing costs by 250bp as consumer demand slowsFinancial Times - 1d -
Turkey's central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5%
Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%, carrying out its first rate cut in nearly two years as it tries to control soaring inflationABC News - 1d -
The Kurds are America’s allies — the US must defend them
To secure U.S. interests and reputation, Washington must deter Turkey’s aggression.The Hill - 1d -
Pet food recalled after cat death linked to bird flu contamination
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) alerted cat owners to throw out a brand of frozen food after it tested positive for bird flu. One house cat has already died due to the contamination. “We ...The Hill - 1d -
Popular cat food recalled after death linked to bird flu
Northwest Naturals' Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food has been recalled after a cat in Oregon died from bird flu. The product, sold in 12 U.S. states and Canada, has not been linked to any ...CBS News - 1d -
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With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.CBS News - 2d -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 2d -
America's Christmas tree farms face new perils
Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.NBC News - 2d -
Slam success & ranking rises - how British tennis thrived in 2024
The retirement of long-time talisman Andy Murray this year gave an opportunity for other British players to step into the limelight - and here's who impressed.BBC News - 2d -
The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother
The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Best Bakeries in America
In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.The New York Times - 3d -
The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature
The bald eagle has landed in U.S. Code as President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird.NBC News - 3d -
Oil prices rise in pre-holiday bounce
Oil futures ended higher in thin holiday trading conditions Tuesday, with support tied in part to lingering geopolitical worries around Russia and the Middle East, though upside remains capped by ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.MarketWatch - 3d -
Five men jailed by Amsterdam court over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game
An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six month in jail against five men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s ...ABC News - 3d -
American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"
Russian-born U.S. citizen Gene Spector, who is already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction, has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian media reports.CBS News - 3d -
Defaults on leveraged loans soar to highest rate in 4 years
Borrowers turn to distressed exchanges in the face of punitive interest ratesFinancial Times - 3d -
American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reportedABC News - 4d -
EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis
Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gasFinancial Times - 4d -
An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy
A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.The New York Times - 4d -
Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating
Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.The New York Times - 4d -
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 4d
