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One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

More mystery balls wash up in south Sydney weeks after ‘fatbergs’ close eastern suburbs beaches

Greens claim EPA no closer to determining cause of debris after beachgoers advised not to enter Silver beach at Kurnell until clean-up complete. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

The Dow closes above 45,000 for the first time. It may be time to rethink what makes a milestone.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday finished above 45,000 for the first time, as it extended a 2024 rally that’s driven major benchmarks to a series of records.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Will Trump nix Biden’s coverage plan for weight-loss drugs? It’ll be a close call.

While President-elect Donald Trump looks poised to scrap many policies of the Biden administration, one veteran analyst says it’s possible he could end up supporting the Democratic incumbent’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says

Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.

Inc. - Dec. 4

NBA closes investigation of Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the NBA has been poking around on the Knicks’ promotion of assistant coach Rick Brunson.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Asteroid to make “close pass” near Earth next month

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study Finds

Labor and delivery units are losing money and struggling to find staff, in rural areas and large cities alike.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items

Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.

Wired - Dec. 4

'I was 19 when I first lost someone close; one reaction was of extreme anger at movies'

'A future without my parents was something I could not control, but in film, I could,' writer-director Azazel Jacobs writes of his Netflix film.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality

Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.

NBC News - Dec. 4

XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices

Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025. Additionally, Ubisoft is closing down its office in Osaka, Japan, as well as San Francisco.. Ubisoft explained that starting ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows

New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021

ABC News - Dec. 3

US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The federal government has closed its investigation into an E

ABC News - Dec. 3

Luis Fonsi conquered Latin music. With rom-com 'Say a Little Prayer,' he's ready for his close-up.

Branching out beyond his typical romantic ballads, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi stars as the leading man in indie romcom 'Say a Little Prayer.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates

An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says

Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Judge closes Hunter Biden gun case after presidential pardon

Hunter Biden’s federal gun case was brought to a close by a judge Tuesday following the presidential pardon by his father. In a terse order, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika terminated all ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions

Financial Times - Dec. 3

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 - Dec. 3

Prosecution makes closing argument in murder trial over stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco last year

ABC News - Dec. 2

Everything our readers are shopping for on Cyber Monday

Discover Cyber Monday 2024 bestsellers on items from Apple, Amazon, Anker and Cerave.

NBC News - Dec. 2

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.