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Painstaking work to conserve Ireland’s oldest paper documents begins
Delicate 650-year-old pages to be preserved are some of the island’s most important historical texts. Work has begun to conserve and digitise one of the oldest paper documents still in existence on ...The Guardian - 30m -
How the Stock Market Defied Expectations in 2024, by the Numbers
The stock market had a surprisingly good year.Inc. - 58m -
Larry Ellison wraps up banner year as Oracle's stock rallies most since dot-com boom
Oracle shares have jumped 63% in 2024 and are headed for their best year since 1999, adding more than $75 billion to Larry Ellison's net worth.CNBC - 1h -
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales
Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday seasonMarketWatch - 2h -
Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas DayABC News - 2h -
The Stock Market is Entering its Best Stretch of the Year
The Santa Rally could push the S&P 500 to its best return of the last 20 years.Inc. - 7h -
An English City Dressed a Statue as Santa for Years. Then It Vanished.
The Old General watched over Nottingham, England, for more than a century of profound change before disappearing. This Christmas, he’s finally back.The New York Times - 18h -
Andy Reid goes full Santa Claus after Chiefs' Christmas blowout of Steelers
Reid addressed Kansas City's postgame locker room dressed in full Santa regalia. Because, of course he did.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
WATCH: ‘Trickshot Queen’ performs the wildest basketball trick shots you’ll see
Amanda Badertscherr, aka Trickshot Queen, showed off her outstanding skills by taking basketball trick shots up a few notches.ABC News - 22h -
As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note
The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.Inc. - 1d -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Volkswagen, Nio and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on European banks, Aviva, National Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Seatrium, Tenaga Nasional and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
How F1 teams are turning to AI to improve performance on the track
Formula One teams are looking to artificial intelligence to optimize strategy and improve racing performance on tracks around the world.CNBC - 2d -
All these market indicators point to stocks struggling during Trump’s presidency
Keeping the ‘Trump trade’ going over the next four years looks like a tall order.MarketWatch - 7h -
Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins
Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.MarketWatch - 8h -
Konstas shines on Australia debut but India rally
Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.BBC News - 8h -
After 'junior varsity' performance, can the Steelers reverse course?
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is not simply concerned with losing. He's concerned with how, why and, quite frankly, how often.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Atlanta academy teaches students the art of playing Santa
Twice a year, between 100 and 150 student Santas and Mrs. Clauses from as far away as Europe enroll at the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Atlanta for a three-day boot camp where they will learn ...CBS News - 17h -
Serbian students rally in Belgrade in latest protest over train station disaster
Hundreds march on state prosecutor’s office to demand justice after 15 people killed when renovated roof collapsed. Hundreds of university students have rallied in Belgrade to protest against the ...The Guardian - 1d -
A toddler survived a gunshot to the head — but her recovery was only beginning
Three-year-old Skye McBride survived an accidental shooting. Her recovery has been a "miracle," her doctors and nurses say. But that hasn't made it any easier.NBC News - 1d -
‘Squid Game’ returns. Here’s what else is worth streaming from Netflix, Disney and more in December 2024.
‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.MarketWatch - 1d -
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 - 1d -
How to Track Santa: NORAD’s Radars Are on the Case
Children and the young at heart can see where in the world Santa is and how many gifts have been delivered.The New York Times - 1d -
All Sports Stars Have Rookie Trading Cards. But Does Santa Claus?
The world of Christmas-themed trading cards is a bigger niche than you might think.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Premier League Christmas wishlist: Here's what Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more want from Santa Claus
As Santa makes his rounds, what would be at the top of the list for the 20 Premier League clubs?CBS Sports - 2d -
Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty
Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.CNBC - 2d -
Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down
Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.MarketWatch - 2d -
What time are the NFL Christmas games and when does Beyoncé perform?
What time does it start? Why Netflix? And when does Beyoncé start? We (mostly) have the answers. The NFL Christmas games are taking place on, you guessed it, Christmas. And if you’re anything like ...The Guardian - 2d -
Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Drone video shows Santa Cruz Wharf collapse
Three people fell into the ocean after part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed in California due to storm swells. Part of the of the pier had been closed to the public because of damage from ...NBC News - 2d -
Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating
Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.The New York Times - 2d -
Oil prices begin the week on a down note
Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside
Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinetABC News - 2d -
BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 3d -
Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year
The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.MarketWatch - 3d -
Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs
The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.MarketWatch - 3d -
Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.NBC News - 3d
