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Scott Bessent, Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary, Doesn’t Fit His Loyalist Mold
A hedge-fund titan who worked for George Soros. A deep-rooted Southerner with a fondness for high-end real estate. A gay man, married with children. Who is Scott Bessent?The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
The London Stock Exchange suffers another loss to the U.S.
The FTSE 100 equipment rental company said moving its primary listing to the U.S. increase it exposure to investors and allow for its inclusion in “premier U.S. equity indices.”MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
From 'Fortnite' to 'Hogwarts Legacy': One university fuels Utah's $2 billion video game industry
Utah's video game industry has surged more than 230% in a decade and added an estimated $2.6 billion to the state's economy in 2024.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
9 Best 2-in-1 Laptops to Flip Between Work and Play (2024), Tested and Reviewed
These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards.Wired - Dec. 10 -
Jim Cramer reviews companies that cracked $100 billion in 2024
CNBC's Jim Cramer looked at the performance of Palantir, AppLovin, Spotify and Arista Networks, among others.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
NHL trade tracker 2024-2025: Avalanche acquire Mackenzie Blackwood from Sharks in goalie swap
The Avalanche and Sharks completed a goalie swap with Alexandar Georgiev headed to San JoseCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Still in her record-breaking era: Taylor Swift tour smashes record with $2-billion revenue
Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour concluded Sunday. Her production company, Taylor Swift Touring, confirmed that it sold more than $2 billion in tickets.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
The Biggest Gaming News Of 2024: Xbox's Evolution, Shutdowns, And A Dearth Of GTA 6 And Switch 2
2024 is coming to a close. 2024 is all but over, and it was momentous, with major storylines, game releases, and trends cementing their place in another busy year for gaming. But what were ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Made a Record $2 Billion of Ticket Sales
Over 21 months, the pop superstar’s culture-dominating stage show doubled the gross of its closest competitor, according to ticket sales figures confirmed for the first time.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Winners and losers of Juan Soto's new contract: Mets, Scott Boras get their groove back, Yankees blow it
Soto is headed to New York on a 15-year, $765 million dealCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche's 4-0 win over the Devils
Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday nightABC News - Dec. 8 -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
ChatGPT’s second birthday: What will gen AI (and the world) look like in another 2 years?
We've come a long way in 2 years. Gen AI is the future, but how is it reshaping enterprise? And when will we reach AGI and superintelligence?VentureBeat - Dec. 8 -
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
“Moana 2” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haulABC News - Dec. 8 -
The U.S. Couple Donating to Notre-Dame Restoration Efforts
A couple from North Carolina are part of the second-largest group of donors to the huge fund-raising effort to restore the famous cathedral: Americans.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title
Gunner Stockton, a little-known backup who had barely played in his Georgia career, came off the bench after an injury to Carson Beck and led the No. 5 Bulldogs to an improbable 22-19 overtime ...ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Scott Frost returns to UCF: Former Knights coach heading back to team he led to 13-0 record in 2017
Frost had a 19-7 record while leading the Knights from 2016-17CBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Reports: UCF bringing back Scott Frost as its next head coach
The Knights went undefeated in 2017 under Frost.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
‘We speak to everyone in Spanish’: Oli McBurnie and Scott McKenna on embracing life at Las Palmas
Scotland internationals discuss facing Real Madrid, doing ‘far less’ heading and their linguistic horror stories. So, what was it that first attracted you to the island of Gran Canaria with its ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Scott Burt Taking Medical Leave Of Absence
The Rapid City Rush head coach and general manager is stepping back to focus on a recent health issue.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate
Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messagesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Donate This Holiday Season: Haitian Immigrants Need Our Help
Organizations supporting vulnerable Haitian immigrants are under tremendous strain.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show
Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in NovemberFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump nominates former border chief Rodney Scott as commissioner of CBP
President-elect Trump nominated former border chief Rodney Scott as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Canada bans more types of firearms and proposes donating guns to Ukraine
The Canadian government is outlawing another 324 firearm varieties — guns the public safety minister says belong on the battlefield, not in the hands of hunters or sport shootersABC News - Dec. 5 -
Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City
Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Donate This Holiday Season: Ex-Convicts Need Your Help
New Jersey Re-entry Corporation helps people stay out of prison after they’ve been in.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Maximize the impact of your donations
Jill Schlesinger shares tips on how to give back during the season of giving while ensuring your donations have the biggest impact.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Natural-Catastrophes Insured Losses to Top $135 billion in 2024, Swiss Re Institute Says
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes like hurricanes and floods are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year with such losses surpassing the ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
A Manhunt in Manhattan, and Another Trump Pick in Trouble
Plus, the A.I. that aces weather forecasts.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Why Another Stalker 2 Delay Was Never An Option For Its Ukrainian Developer
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl --the long-awaited sequel to developer GSC Game World's 2007 classic --was delayed several times during development, with an initial announcement in 2010 and a launch ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Juan Soto starting to eliminate teams from negotiations, agent Scott Boras says
Juan Soto is starting to drop teams from negotiations ahead of baseball's winter meetings next weekABC News - Dec. 4 -
'US Ryder Cup players should get $5m and donate to charity'
Tiger Woods suggests that each American player in the Ryder Cup should receive $5m (£3.9m) and give that money to charity.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage
Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
'Everyone wins except the IRS' with this legal charitable donation strategy, advisor says
If you're donating money on Giving Tuesday, you may score a bigger tax break by gifting profitable investments. Here's what to know.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
"It's Christmas": Chef urged thieves to donate $32K worth of stolen pies
A Michelin-starred chef called on the thieves who stole his van, along with 2,500 meat pies inside it, to embrace the holiday spirit.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season
The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Pelicans vs. Hawks odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, December 2 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks on MondayCBS Sports - Dec. 2
