S&P 500 eclipses 6,000 and Dow surpasses 44,000. Here’s why stocks could keep climbing.

Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy

'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - 6h

Why has this happened now?

Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.

BBC News - 12h

Is the Stock Market Bubble About to Pop?

Investor euphoria is soaring, but strategists remain hesitant to call it too frothy.

Inc. - 1d

Namibia Elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Its First Female President

Across southern Africa, political parties that have led their countries since the end of colonialism have ceded power to the opposition in recent months. Namibia bucked the trend.

The New York Times - 21h

A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’

Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...

MarketWatch - 8h

WATCH: How 1 cat keeps warm during the winter

“Another day, another fire for Mittens,” owner Michelle Riley said.

ABC News - 6h

How to keep your credit card debt low during the holidays

Swiping that plastic can be tempting when shopping over the holidays. Here's how to avoid it.

CBS News - 4h

Amazon HyperPod Task Governance keeps GPUs running, cutting costs 40%

HyperPod Task Governance can increase GPU utilization, helping enterprises to optimize AI costs and producing potentially significant savings.

VentureBeat - 1h

What Kash Patel Could Do to the F.B.I.

The true danger is almost less about the pick and more about what it says of Trump’s approach to his second term.

The New York Times - 1d

This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost

Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.

Inc. - 23h

TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2

TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame

ABC News - 1d

TCU, Duke climb into top 10 of Top 25 women's college basketball poll; Notre Dame drops, UCLA and UConn still 1-2

ABC News - 2d

TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2

The Horned Frogs climbed eight spots to No. 9, the first time the school has ever been in the top 10. The team’s best previous ranking was 13th in 2004.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Why Syria's civil war is reigniting

The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...

CBS News - 1d

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

BBC News - 1d

Why Turnout Wasn’t the Democrats’ Problem

We explore the data behind that assumption.

The New York Times - 1d

Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

CNBC - 1d

Watch WIRED’s Big Interview Event Right Here

On December 3, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.

Wired - 1d

Korean stocks trim declines after president lifts martial-law order

U.S.-listed shares of South Korean stocks and ETFs tracking the country’s equities market trimmed declines Tuesday afternoon after the country’s president lifted a martial-law order.

MarketWatch - 23h

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

CBS News - 1d

South Korean parliament votes to block martial law

Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for control

Financial Times - 23h

What makes the US truly exceptional

Are American pathologies the necessary price of economic dynamism?

Financial Times - 1d

China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule

Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."

CNBC - 1d

He’s 16 and hyped as Usain Bolt’s successor – but Australia’s Gout Gout is keeping his feet on the ground

The schoolboy’s rapid rise has drawn inevitable comparisons with the Jamaican, but the sprint great’s heir apparent is taking it all in his stride. It’s tricky being the next big thing . There’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as Kansas City Keeps Falling

Despite being 11-1, the defending Super Bowl champions have dropped out of the top five.

The New York Times - 14h

Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough

The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Healthy Aaron Rodgers wants to 'finish the season the right way' and keep playing for Jets

Rodgers implied that he wants to finish out the season, despite New York's struggles

CBS Sports - 21h

Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification

At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.

Wired - 19h

EDF to keep 4 UK nuclear power stations open longer than planned

Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decade

Financial Times - 19h

Thunder beat Jazz 133-106 and advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals

Jalen Williams scored 28 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 133-106 on Tuesday night en route to the ...

ABC News - 14h

Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to ‘keep fighting’ amid rumors he’ll be replaced by DeSantis

Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense vows not to back down despite multiple controversies emerging since he was named. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for secretary of defense, ...

The Guardian - 4h

Fantasy Football Storylines to watch in Week 14: Yes, there are still reasons to keep Tyreek Hill in lineups

Just one week stands in the way of fantasy football managers and the playoffs in many leagues. Chris Allen highlights some important storylines to note.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

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