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Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 3d -
'Murder hornets' eradicated from United States
The U.S. and Washington Departments of Agriculture announced the news Dec. 18, nearly five years since they were last sighted.The Hill - 3d -
Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times in 2024, the fewest wins in a single year since the game began.The Hill - 3d -
Where is Santa right now? These people know
The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.BBC News - 3d -
Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome
The Eternal City has been given a facelift in preparation for the event, with monuments cleaned up and roads redesigned to improve the flow of traffic. Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St ...The Guardian - 3d -
Toyota to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration
President-elect Trump’s inauguration is getting $1 million from Toyota Motor North America. A spokesperson for Toyota confirmed the inauguration donation to The Hill on Tuesday. Toyota joins Ford ...The Hill - 3d -
How a Consulting Firm and Trump’s I.R.S. Pick Pushed a Problematic Tax Credit
Billy Long worked with Lifetime Advisors, a company that solicited clients to claim a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. said became a magnet for fraud.The New York Times - 3d -
Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey
Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Babbo Natale, Père Noël — whatever you call him, the man clad in red will be here soon.The Hill - 3d -
Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts
Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.The Hill - 3d -
Fiesta Bowl - Penn State vs. Boise State prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, betting trends and stats
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl: Penn State vs. Boise State Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 3d -
Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals
Penn State doesn’t want to be the next team Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty posterizes with jukes and spin moves.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year
AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?Inc. - 3d -
As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move
"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.CNBC - 3d -
Tens of Millions of Americans Use TikTok Daily, Despite Looming Ban
Absent any last-minute intervention, the video messaging app will go dark in the U.S. on January 19, affecting the online lives and businesses of a huge percentage of people.Inc. - 4d -
How Well Do You Know Baseball? Here’s Your Chance to Test It.
To celebrate the sport, we present The Athletic’s 2024 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza.The New York Times - 4d -
White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected
Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.ABC News - 4d -
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Japan atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push
Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki said being recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize has given them a new incentive to push for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th ...ABC News - 4d -
'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'
The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.BBC News - 4d -
Expert tips to support your immune system and stay healthy this winter
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.CBS News - 4d -
Christmas Forecast: Where to Expect Snow and Rain
Also, where you’ll find warmer temperatures. Here’s a day-by-day forecast.The New York Times - 4d -
IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...The Hill - 4d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 4d -
Home Is Where the Couch Is: Photos by Natcha Wongchanglaw
Natcha Wongchanglaw’s Couchsurfing photos explore how travel turns transient encounters into meaningful—and vulnerable—moments.Wired - 4d -
Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker maps his Christmas flight
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.CBS News - 4d -
Nay wa Mitego, the Tanzanian rapper who has been banned, jailed and threatened but says he won’t stop
Making hip-hop critical of the government has caused him trouble, but Nay insists his music is a force for change. Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego detests the thought of the number of times he’s had ...The Guardian - 4d -
Want to Boost Your Happiness, Improve Your Wellbeing, and Be More Productive? Science Swears by These 5 Strategies
Start 2025 with these strategies for a better, more productive life.Inc. - 4d -
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents
Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?The New York Times - 4d -
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Ripley to The Rings of Power: your top TV of 2024
Who is a god of TV? Who has magical chemistry? And who deserves to be lightning-bolted for bad behaviour? Here are Guardian readers’ best shows of the year. (Netflix) My favourite show of 2024. It ...The Guardian - 4d -
The US town where it's the law to own a gun
Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.BBC News - 4d -
Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline
Pledging to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by any means necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said, “I don’t know how long it will take.”The New York Times - 4d -
NFL power rankings: Where league stands entering Week 17
Here is how the league stands in the NFL power rankings heading into the penultimate Week 17 of the 2024 regular season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.NBC News - 4d -
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.CBS News - 4d -
Your Call: Should a team ever willingly flex into a short week?
The Broncos agreed to flex their game against the Chargers to Thursday night ... and lost. Was that the wrong call?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Women's college basketball rankings: USC climbs to No. 4 after UConn win, LSU slips out of top five
Alabama is back in the AP Top 25, while Nebraska dropped outCBS Sports - 4d -
Will you be able to refinance your mortgage in 2025? Here's what experts think.
If you're a homeowner, refinancing may or may not make sense in the new year, experts say. Here's why.CBS News - 4d -
How podcasts are taking over your TV screen
People sitting in front of the TV today might be more likely to flick on a podcast than a prime-time talk show.NBC News - 5d -
Are Insecure Consumers Crashing Your E-Commerce Revenue?
Marketers must build consumer confidence amid overwhelming e-commerce choices.Inc. - Dec. 21
