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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 - 4d -
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.The New York Times - 4d -
History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve
Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.The New York Times - 4d -
Arrest after man killed in alleged hit-and-run
Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.BBC News - 4d -
Starbucks Strike to Affect to Over 300 stores on Christmas Eve, Union Says
The five-day labor action is expected to involve more than 5,000 U.S. employees in the largest-ever labor action against the coffee chain.Inc. - 4d -
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 -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.CNBC - 4d -
Hundreds protest in Damascus after hooded figures set Christmas tree ablaze
Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree burning heightened fears that the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad ...NBC News - 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 -
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Big Island
Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.The New York Times - 4d -
American Airlines nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve is lifted
The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights the morning of Christmas Eve, as the airline said a "technical issue" was affecting ...NBC News - 4d -
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?
It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.MarketWatch - 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 -
Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.NBC News - 4d -
Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - 4d -
American Airlines lifts ground stop on Christmas Eve flights
American Airlines flights were briefly grounded Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the ground stop was lifted by about 8 a.m. EST. The FAA ...The Hill - 4d -
Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.CBS News - 4d -
American Airlines Briefly Grounds All U.S. Flights on Busy Christmas Eve
An unspecified technical issue prompted the carrier to stop flights on Tuesday morning, one of the most active travel days of the year.Inc. - 4d -
What's open on Christmas Eve 2024? Stores you can visit today.
Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.CBS News - 4d -
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...The Guardian - 4d -
Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in electionsABC News - 4d -
Wemby’s MVP stretch, Fox’s future, MPJ trades & more NBA Christmas wishes with Big Wos | Kevin O'Connor Show
In this festive episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true this season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.CBS News - 4d -
'Self-doubt, errors & big changes' - inside the crisis at Man City
As Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's current crisis continues, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look at their issues - and potential solutions.BBC News - 4d -
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WATCH: Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
Scientists are monitoring air quality after Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday, sending plumes of smoke and lava into the sky.ABC News - 4d -
Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally
Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.CNBC - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts
Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...The Guardian - 5d -
Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show
The FAA is now investigating.The Hill - 5d -
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Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?
Boxing Day serves as the annual kickoff for the Premier League's festive fixturesCBS Sports - 5d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
After Years of Going Big, American Car Buyers Are Downsizing
Sales of smaller cars and SUVs have been on the rise this year with more shoppers giving priority to affordability.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Full list of winners at the PNC Championship
Here's a look at all the teams that have won the PNC Championship.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NFL Winners and Losers: The biggest takeaways from Sunday's games
If Chicago wants Detroit OC Ben Johnson to be its next head coach, he got an up-close and ugly view of the Bears on Sunday. Plus, Justin Jefferson goes Superman.Yahoo Sports - 6d