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What to know about the newest bills Biden signed into law
President Biden celebrated the holidays with a bill-signing blitz on Christmas Eve. The 50 measures becoming law include the "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act," championed by Paris Hilton, the ...CBS News - 1h -
Treasury yields erase early gains after blockbuster 7-year auction
Treasury yields ended little-changed on Thursday after a blockbuster auction for freshly-issued seven-year notes helped revive demand for U.S. government bonds in afternoon trading.MarketWatch - 2h -
Bracketology: Trojans back to a No. 1 seed -- but what about UConn?
After losses to Notre Dame and USC, the Huskies' path to a 1-seed got a whole lot harder.ESPN - 3h -
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.CBS News - 3h -
Mozambique Unrest: What to Know
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.The New York Times - 4h -
What to know about after-Christmas sales from Amazon, Walmart and more
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.CBS News - 4h -
Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under Defense Ministry
As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the ...The New York Times - 5h -
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.CBS News - 8h -
Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...CBS News - 23h -
AI and crypto drove gains in this year's top 5 tech stocks
The promises of artificial intelligence and the rally in crypto prices were the main drivers of the best-performing tech stocks of 2024.CNBC - 1d -
Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria
Plus, “Squid Game” returns.The New York Times - 1d -
Looking for Private Equity (or a Merger) in 2025? Here’s What You Should Know
Trump’s deregulatory push, interest rate cuts, and the PE ‘bullwhip effect’ are expected to influence M&A in 2025.Inc. - 1d -
Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Bondi’s career and how she might ...NBC News - 2d -
Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
What RFK Jr. Has Said About the Polio Vaccine in Recent Years
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary has suggested that the polio vaccine cost more lives than it saved and that the vaccine did not wipe out the disease in the U.S.The New York Times - Dec. 17 -
Why 2025 looks like a great year to retire
The baby-boom generation has landed on its feet — again.MarketWatch - 4h -
Mozambique Unrest: What to Know
More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.The New York Times - 4h -
Meta gains for a third straight year depend on things the company can and can't control
A big question mark in 2025 is politics.CNBC - 4h -
Artemi Panarin Does Not ‘Know What To Say’ About Chris Kreider Benching
Artemi Panarin was asked about Chris Kreider getting scratched and his answer was short as he really did not know what to say.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
What to know about this year's post-holiday sales as retailers brace for returns
Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, ...CBS News - 7h -
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.CBS News - 8h -
What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.CBS News - 14h -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 19h -
Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...CBS News - 23h -
Five things you might not know about snow
Did you know that snow is not white? Or that it falls at three miles an hour? Sarah Keith-Lucas has these facts and more.BBC News - 1d -
NYC Subway Fire: What We Know About the Fatal Burning of a Woman
The woman, who has not been identified, died after a man set her on fire on an F train on Sunday morning. The police have charged a man from Guatemala with murder and arson.The New York Times - 1d -
What to know about FSA, HSA and maximizing contributions
Americans who still have money in their Flexible Spending Account have until Dec. 31 to spend it before they lose it. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses tips on contributing to an FSA and ...CBS News - 2d -
Everything to know about platinum and palladium, the other precious metals
Platinum and palladium can be valuable alternative investments, but their volatility could make them more risky.CBS News - 2d -
Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power
Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured countryFinancial Times - 2d -
5 things to know about Trump's threats to retake the Panama Canal
President-elect Trump is sparking a new feud with Panama over an old topic: the vital maritime canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What Trump is proposing would be a massive shift in ...The Hill - 2d -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know
The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.BBC News - 2d -
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents
Sex is a big part of life. Why is it so hard to talk to family members about it?The New York Times - 2d -
What to know from every game: Big questions, key performances and what it all means
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 16.ESPN - 2d -
What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?
The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Here's what to know about the Corporate Transparency Act ruling
The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, requires businesses to register with FINCEN, or face fines. Here's what to know.CBS News - 3d -
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce doesn’t care about draft position amid struggles: ‘None of that s**t matters’
The Raiders are currently projected to have the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft next spring.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s pick for secretary of energy
President-elect Donald Trump announced Chris Wright, chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, as his choice to be his secretary of energy. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look into Wright’s ...NBC News - 3d -
What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day
Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.CBS News - 3d -
What to know about Mangione not-guilty plea on state charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, entered a not-guilty plea at his arraignment on New York state murder and terrorism charges Monday. CBS News ...CBS News - 3d -
Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know
Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on ChristmasABC News - 3d
