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What do investors need to look out for in 2025?
The US dominates at FT Money’s annual investment panel — much to some participants’ annoyanceFinancial Times - 8h -
When church bells stop us in our tracks
Often the things we dismiss as interruptions to our busy lives are in fact opportunities for reflectionFinancial Times - 8h -
What The Rock’s big box office bomb tells us about our needs and desires at Christmas
Red One is the latest Hollywood attempt at a spectacular festive action film. It is on course to lose $100m. Why don’t they realise we want slippers, jim-jams and Lindsay Lohan?. It’s the most ...The Guardian - 8h -
What Assad’s fall tells us about Ukraine
The United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan and lack of support for Ukraine has led to a loss of American influence and increased aggression from Russia, while the bipartisan support for ...The Hill - 18h -
The Guardian view on Christmas shows: they are fairy tales for our times
From Ballet Shoes to Wicked, stories of female empowerment and friendship are triumphing on stage and screen. “I’d start with Ballet Shoes first. It’s my favourite,” Meg Ryan’s character urges a ...The Guardian - 19h -
Tulsi Gabbard is the strong, intelligent leader our intelligence community needs
President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is a decorated military veteran with a commitment to upholding the Constitution and restoring accountability and ...The Hill - 20h -
This economist says the US needs price controls to tackle inflation: ‘We need to dare to think outside the box’
Isabella Weber says economists must design policies that people feel make their lives better – or the US could slide toward fascism. As Donald Trump has pointed out, the price of groceries was ...The Guardian - 21h -
What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?
How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?BBC News - 1d -
Warren Buffett’s portfolio tells all you need to know about the market’s next move
Why Berkshire Hathaway’s cash and short-term holdings suggest that stocks are overvalued and lower prices are coming.MarketWatch - 1d -
What you need to know about neurodivergent burnout
Neurodivergent employees can face unique challenges at work that contribute to higher burnout rates.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lessons to learn from US big tech performance
Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this yearFinancial Times - 2d -
How ‘Her Story,’ a Feminist Comedy, Came to Rule China’s Box Office
“Her Story” touches on sensitive topics in China, like censorship and gender inequality. But its humorous, nonconfrontational approach may have helped it pass censors.The New York Times - 2d -
Luigi Mangione wrote that he considered using a bomb in notebook, sources say
The NYPD announced Wednesday that it discovered shell casings and fingerprints that link Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, to the crime scene. Law ...CBS News - 2d -
Worried about what to buy the man in your life for Christmas? The perfect gift may be more modest than you think | Joel Snape
If you really care, get us an upgrade of a bargain-basement product you’ve spotted us using. Our gratitude will be eternal. When I was a small boy, socks were the inverse of a Platonically ideal ...The Guardian - 2d -
What will Trump do about Syria?
His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdictBBC News - 2d -
What the Sudden End of Moxie Robot Toys Says About Our Tech Dependence
The $800 AI-powered robots will go dead in a week, as the company behind the device is in deep financial trouble. There will be no refunds.Inc. - 2d -
Music tells the story of our lives – and trusty old Last.fm does it better than gaudy Spotify Wrapped
The music tracking site runs a reduced service these days, but still offers an alternative to AI-generated slideshows and made-up genres that’s useful – and genuinely revealing. Like many music ...The Guardian - 3d -
This cinema-related stock is up 77% this year amid box-office rebound. It’s not AMC or Cinemark.
In 2025 “we will finally see what could be the new normal,” as the box office continues its rebound, according to National CineMedia CEO Tom Lesinski.MarketWatch - 3d -
Officer in fatal crash responding to Marjorie Taylor Greene bomb threat
A woman died in a car crash with an officer who at the time was responding to a bomb threat against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the congresswoman said.CBS News - 3d -
AMC and Cinemark rode ‘incredible’ Black Friday box office surge, research finds
Movie-theater chains AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. and Cinemark Holdings Inc. enjoyed a massive boost from blockbusters “Wicked,” “Gladiator 2,” and “Moana 2” over Black Friday, according to U.S. ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Still need to buy a Christmas tree? Here's the good news.
Extreme weather and a smaller supply of tree has pushed up prices, but this year consumers are getting break.CBS News - 4d -
What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild
U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change.The New York Times - 4d -
AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
The latest AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's the latest on each team in the rankings, and what comes next.ESPN - 4d -
Empress Masako: Nobel for atomic bomb survivors underscores need for peace efforts
Japanese Empress Masako says the Nobel Peace Prize for an organization of atomic bombing survivors was a key event that impressed her this year and reminded her of the importance of global peace ...ABC News - 4d -
Lockerbie wreckage moved to US for bombing trial
Abu Agila Masud is accused of making the device that blew up Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, killing 270 people.BBC News - 5d -
What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate
Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
What Knaus Tabbert AG's (ETR:KTA) ROE Can Tell Us
Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Big penguin adorns village phone box for Christmas
It has become an annual tradition to decorate an old phone box in the Fenland village.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
What to Know About Ghana’s Election
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy ...The New York 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 -
Stephen Miller: Trump will tell at-home federal workers to return to office
Stephen Miller, who has been tapped to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, says President-elect Trump will order federal workers to return to the office and not work remotely. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
What the stats tell us about Navarrete vs. Valdez 2
Emanuel Navarrete is a slight favorite to defeat Oscar Valdez in their rematch on Saturday. Here's a look at the fight through the numbers.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
The Big Question: is the US economy exceptional — or overhyped?
Three FT pieces this week explore the soaraway, world-beating success of American business. But can it last?Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
The Office Holiday Party Is Back. But What to Wear?
Tips from The Times’ fashion director on how to navigate the sartorial anxieties of the season.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Mike Johnson and Elon Musk tell US federal staff to get back to the office
Republican House Speaker backs billionaire entrepreneur’s government efficiency driveFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
What scrapping of Dutch Grand Prix tells us about Max Verstappen’s future
Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix will drop off the calendar after the 2026 race.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Flyers Have Big Need To Address Through Trade
The Flyers should look to fix this need through the trade market.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
What our expert shoppers are buying this Cyber Monday
Here are our editors' favorite Cyber Monday deals this year, from 100% cotton throws to marked down monitors.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Cramer calls Disney stock a 'great bargain' as CEO Bob Iger scores another big box office win
Disney broke some more box office records with 'Moana 2' over the long Thanksgiving weekend.CNBC - Dec. 2
