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Paying down debt is Americans' top financial goal for 2025. Here are some tips that can help
More Americans expect their finances will improve in the New Year, a new Bankrate survey finds. A popular financial goal in 2025 is to pay down debts.CNBC - 1h -
Senate Dem snaps at CNN reporter over lawmaker pay raise question
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) scoffed at a question from CNN reporter Manu Raju, who asked him on Wednesday why lawmakers should get a pay raise as part of a new plan to fund the government. "Do you ...The Hill - 3h -
Grubhub to pay $25M to settle charges that it misled diners and drivers about costs and pay
Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges it misled customers about the cost of their delivery and drivers about how much they could earn on the food-delivery platform.NBC News - 1d -
As Adams and Trump Get Cozier, Some N.Y. Republicans Recoil
Donald J. Trump is speaking sympathetically about Mayor Eric Adams, but Republicans in New York still view the mayor with skepticism.The New York Times - 1d -
What lawmakers are saying about East Coast drone sightings
Several lawmakers are calling for updated policies to help federal agencies investigate and respond to recent drone sightings. The proposals from leaders in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania ...CBS News - 1d -
Tesla’s stock may see a 50% bump as Musk’s ‘bet for the ages’ on Trump pays off
Tesla’s stock heads for another record, as Wedbush sees a “bull case” possibility of a rally to $650 in 2025.MarketWatch - 2d -
France's new prime minister gets a baptism of fire after surprise Moody's downgrade
Within hours of being appointed, France's new prime minister Francois Bayrou faced his first upset.CNBC - 2d -
Is it true that … most of us aren’t getting enough protein?
The general population needs far less protein than is often made out by influencers. Don’t miss out on other important aspects of your diet. This is a myth, says Bethan Crouse, a performance ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Commentary: What Netflix's 'Maria' gets so wrong about Maria Callas
There is 'Maria' and there is Maria Callas. Our classical music critic on how the Netflix movie compares with the Maria Callas he encountered and from whom he learned the meaning of Italian opera.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Fantasy Football Week 15 Sleepers: Titans stars primed to get teams to next round of Fantasy playoffs
Why Will Levis, Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are worth trusting with the playoffs on the lineCBS Sports - 4d -
Some Educated Guesses About Trump’s Second Term
In our final episode of WIRED Politics Lab, we make some predictions about the next four years with Donald Trump back in the White House.Wired - 5d -
Lawmakers demand answers about mystery drone sightings over several states
Members of Congress demanded answers about the mysterious drones that have been flying each night over New Jersey and other states. Amid growing speculation about the drones, multiple senators say ...NBC News - 5d -
Cathie Wood's ARKK gets a 30% Trump bump, but outflows persist and top $3 billion in 2024
Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) has surged more than 30% since Election Day, but the fund is still suffering from investor outflows.CNBC - 6d -
Sabres Star Gets Real About Being Benched
This Sabres defenseman was honest after being benched against the Rangers.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Mets willing to pay down some of Starling Marte’s contract in trade: report
The Mets are reportedly willing to take pay down of Starling Marte’s contract in a potential trade to improve their chances for a better return.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Amazon Prime Members Can Get 72 Free Games Right Now
Amazon offers a pretty great bundle of PC games every month through its Prime Gaming hub --which is included as part of a Prime subscription --but this month you can grab a staggering number of ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
5 Things Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Social Media
Jasmine Star, founder of Social Curator, shares the most common mistakes founders should avoid making online.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal
Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president says
Mexico's president says much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to the army to fund a rise in soldiers’ payABC News - Dec. 9 -
Tom Brady's role with the Raiders is about to get real
Sources say there's a likely path for the Raiders, and it depends heavily on how this season finishes, and also what Brady thinks of the quarterback situation.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Ro Khanna: Brian Thompson killing was ‘horrific’ but people ‘aren’t getting care they need’
Congressperson shares sympathy in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death but says ‘outpouring … has not surprised me’. Progressive congressperson Ro Khanna has sympathy for the murdered UnitedHealthcare ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Europeans need to learn some lessons about power — and fast
The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with itFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime
An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Why some players won't get any Official World Golf Ranking points at the Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge has always been viewed as a world-ranking boondoggle for the lucky few who qualify, but this year’s event won’t be as lucrative as a result of a new ranking formula.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order
The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that era.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Forza Motorsport Is About To Get Much Better Looking, If You Have The Hardware For It
Nvidia has revealed that Forza Motorsport will be getting a new PC-only update on December 9 that adds ray-traced global illumination lighting (RTGI) to further enhance the game's ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas
Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Caleb Williams not happy about Bears' changes but vows to "keep going"
Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to USC, following Lincoln Riley after his freshman college season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
French lawmakers vote to oust the prime minister in the first successful vote of no confidence since 1962
French lawmakers vote to oust the prime minister in the first successful vote of no confidence since 1962ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Thailand's starring role in 'The White Lotus' is about to pay off
With Season 3 of the hit HBO show 'The White Lotus' slated for 2025 release, Thailand is gearing up to court luxury travelers and more Hollywood productions.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform
Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the SeneddFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Prime Members Get These 18 Free Games In December
Amazon has revealed all the PC games that'll be available this month through its Prime Gaming service, and in total, you can look forward to 18 games in December. The first batch of games are now ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated
Elon Musk's pay package granted in 2018 was the largest compensation plan in U.S. history for a public company executive.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost his bid to get his 2018 CEO pay package reinstated on Monday when a Delaware judge upheld her prior ruling that the compensation plan was improperly granted.NBC News - Dec. 3
