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Intel shows signs of progress in the face of another revenue decline
The company says some customers may have stocked up on product ahead of tariffs.MarketWatch - 2h -
Levi beats earnings estimates but expects pressure this year from strong U.S. dollar
Levi expects its sales to slow in the current fiscal year because of the strong U.S. dollar and one fewer selling week.CNBC - 1d -
Shares of LVMH drop 5% as full-year results throw doubt on broad luxury recovery
LVMH shares dropped as slightly better-than-expected full-year results from the world's largest luxury company threw doubt over a broader sector recovery.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. kids' reading, math skills still buffeted by COVID-era losses, test shows
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.CBS News - 1d -
U.S. manufacturers show signs of recovery from 2-year slump. But they still face headwinds.
Sales of big-ticket manufactured goods such as cars and overall U.S. business investment showed signs of revival toward the end of 2024, but it’s unclear whether a two-year industry slump is ending.MarketWatch - 2d -
Higher-income American consumers are showing signs of stress
Borrowers earning more than $150,000 a year are showing increasing signs of stress, according to a new report from the credit scoring company, VantageScore.CNBC - 2d -
Social media influencer manufactured symptoms that caused one-year-old to have brain surgery, Brisbane court hears
The woman, 34, is accused of torturing an infant and posting videos of the little girl online to build a social media following and solicit donations. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 2d -
Higher-income American consumers are showing signs of stress
Inflation, job concerns, and already high interest rates are putting the squeeze on many American consumers.NBC News - 3d -
Mills 'overwhelmed' on first Radio 2 breakfast show
The broadcaster takes over from Zoe Ball, opening his first show by playing Rock DJ by Robbie Williams.BBC News - 3d -
Foreigners are chasing U.S. stocks. Historically, that’s a bad sign.
Foreigners have a tendency to buy U.S. stocks right before crashes.MarketWatch - 6d -
California governor signs $2.5bn relief package for LA wildfire recovery
Announcement comes day before Donald Trump will visit fire-torn areas and amid criticism around state water supply. Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5bn relief package to help areas of Los Angeles ...The Guardian - 6d -
Gallup findings on USPS show what DOGE faces
USPS is a poster child of financial failure and inefficiency, thanks to its government monopoly and subsidy.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
TikTok is still running. Companies helping it could face $850 billion hit.
While TikTok is operating for existing U.S. users thanks to an executive order signed Monday night by President Donald Trump, analysts are warning that his order doesn’t look all that solid.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Wind Power in U.S. Faces Hit From Trump’s Executive Order
In a sweeping order, President Trump halted federal approvals for new wind farms, in a move that could affect projects on land and in the ocean.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
The U.S. dollar slumps as Trump 2.0 kicks off with no immediate tariffs
Why President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day led to a weakening of the U.S. dollar, according to BofA.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs order to withdraw U.S. from WHO
President Trump issued an executive order Monday night withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of the Geneva-based ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year as she retired from USWNT action
Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the award in 40 years.CBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Risers and fallers: Jalen Green shows no signs of slowing
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key fantasy takeaways for each.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Miami makes 2 signings as MLS preseason looms
Inter Miami CF made two new signings ahead of its 2025 MLS campaign, adding goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo and defender Gonzalo Lujan to the roster.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Nintendo Shares Slump as Switch 2 Announcement Underwhelms
The Japanese company’s much-anticipated successor to its Switch console disappointed investors with a lack of specifics and a design that feels more like an update than a reinvention.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Suns trading for Nick Richards is a sign they're still going for it
Phoenix acquired the 7-foot center in a deal with the Hornets on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years oldABC News - Jan. 11 -
Amanda Gorman: California fires show an ‘uptick in what we have to face from the forces of nature’
Poet Amanda Gorman joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation and reacts to the deadly wildfires spreading across Los Angeles, where she was born and raised.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Aerial view shows California wildfires still burning out of control
KNBC helicopter reporter Julia Deng surveys the leading edge of the Palisades Fire as it continues to spread. The fire remains at zero percent containment.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down
As hurricane-force winds fan the most destructive wildfires in California history across bone-dry foothills, communities face the dual threat of natural forces and a warming world.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Is a 2-year CD still worth opening?
A 2-year CD can still be valuable for many savers, even at a slightly lower interest rate. Here's why.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Ghost story? Sam Darnold showed the Vikings what still haunts him
Minnesota was starting to believe that Darnold could exorcise the franchise's playoff demons. Then he had his own terrifying blast from the past.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Browns' Deshaun Watson suffers setback in recovery from Achilles injury, 'too early to tell' status for 2025 season
Watson has played a total of 19 games with the Browns since signing a $230 million contract in 2022.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Several commodities face headwinds in 2025 — but this metal's record rally is set to continue
Crude oil prices last year were dragged down by weak Chinese demand and a supply glut — market watchers expect prices to remain pressured in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
NFL playoffs: Ranking all 14 teams to make the postseason, from juggernaut Lions to slumping Steelers
How do the contenders stack up going into Wild Card Weekend?CBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
A year after Boeing's door plug accident, the aircraft giant faces a steep road to recovery
A year after a door plug blew out of a nearly new Boeing 737 Max 9, the manufacturer is outlining the progress it has made.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
Sam Kerr takes huge step on road to recovery from serious knee injury
Matildas captain joins Chelsea training camp in Portugal Striker has been sidelined for a year after rupturing ACL Sam Kerr is stepping up her recovery from a long-term knee injury at Chelsea ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
GM, Ford report best annual U.S. sales since 2019 as auto recovery continues
Both General Motors and Ford Motor on Friday reported their best annual U.S. new vehicle sales since 2019.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery
American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
The Fallout from U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover bid for the steelmaker appears doomed, with President Biden expected to reject it. Litigation and diplomatic turmoil could follow.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead
This year is shaping up to be a nail-biter for Ukraine.NBC News - Jan. 1