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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 - 11h -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - 17h -
Madison Avenue Gets Glittery
After years of retail decline, the newly buzzy Upper East Side has attracted independent jewelry makers as well as big names like Van Cleef & Arpels.The New York Times - 5d -
Jill Ellis leaves San Diego Wave FC for FIFA role alongside Arsene Wenger, steering global football strategy
Ellis leaves her club role after three years, she had been with the Wave since their inceptionCBS Sports - 14h -
Mum admits neglecting son before alleged murder
Paula Roberts changes her plea in the trial over the death of her son Charlie.BBC News - 22h -
Transgender care for minors goes before SCOTUS
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender care for minors On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments ...The Hill - 11h -
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...The Guardian - 22h -
Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - 20h -
Fantasy Football Week 14 Waiver Wire: Isaac Guerendo is the league winner worth spending remaining budget on
Here's who you should be targeting heading into Week 14CBS Sports - 14h -
As global defense spending surges, South Korean arms makers look like a clear winner
A steady increase in global expenditure, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainties has provided South Korean arms makers with larger global markets.CNBC - 10h -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - 1d -
Dundee derby & Celtic v Kilmarnock in Scottish Cup
Celtic host Kilmarnock, Rangers meet Fraserburgh and there will be a Dundee derby at Dens Park after the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.BBC News - 1d -
The NBA Cup was supposed to be exciting. It turned into a headache
The league will argue that the in-season tournament has boosted ratings like it was supposed to. That being said, it could be a lot easier for fans to follow.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Knicks, Bucks among field in NBA Cup quarters
With the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup all set, there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year's inaugural version. In again this year are the New York ...ESPN - 2h -
The 211+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop before they're over
Cyber Monday deals are here and we hand-picked every single discount on this list to find worthwhile deals from Amazon, PlayStation, Xbox, Peacock, Apple and more.NBC News - 1d -
Ex-detective accused of preying on Black women dies before trial
Prosecutors say female residents feared that if they crossed paths with Roger Golubski, he'd demand sexual favors and threaten to harm or jail their relatives.CBS News - 1d -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - 1d -
Live: The 247+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop before they're gone
Cyber Monday is in full swing, and retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco are offering alluring discounts on major brands we know and love.NBC News - 1d -
2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight
Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.CBS News - 1d -
Pressley: Biden 'must act' on clemency before leaving office
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is renewing calls for President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of Americans serving time in federal institutions following his bombshell pardon of his son, ...The Hill - 1d -
Netanyahu Welcomes Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration
The Israeli leader’s comments came after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released by Jan. 20.The New York Times - 17h -
Tiger: 'Long way to go' before I'm Tour-ready
Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he's not close to being physically ready to play in PGA Tour tournaments.ESPN - 12h -
Jeffries presses Biden to issue more pardons before leaving office
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on President Biden to issue more pardons before he leaves office, notably for nonviolent offenders. “During his final weeks in office, ...The Hill - 8h -
‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught
Syria’s second largest city braces for possibility of president Bashar al-Assad revisiting brutal tactics used in civil war. A billboard of the Syrian president that once overlooked a central ...The Guardian - 5h -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - 1d -
Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.BBC News - 1d -
Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms
Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.NBC News - 23h -
The 100 best female footballers in the world 2024 – Nos 100-41
Caitlin Foord, Mary Earps and Racheal Kundananji are among the players between rankings 70 and 41 on our annual countdown. Meet the judges | Bonmatí top 2023 list | 2022 edition | 2021 | ...The Guardian - 10h -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - 12h -
Vazquez, 3-time boxing world champ, dies at 46
Israel Vazquez, Mexico's three-time junior featherweight world champion, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 46.ESPN - 12h