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Biden touts economic legacy, says Trump will inherit a strong economy
President Biden touted his economic record during a speech on Tuesday, despite high prices being a key factor in President-elect Donald Trump's win. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s deportation plan would hurt families and economy, Senate hears
Witnesses testify to judiciary committee as top Republican says undocumented people should ‘get ready to leave’ . Donald Trump ’s vow to carry out the largest deportation campaign in American ...The Guardian - 6d -
Is Trump a threat to the US economy? With Larry Summers
Martin Wolf in conversation with the former US Treasury SecretaryFinancial Times - 6d -
Hiring falls more sharply in UK than other major economies
Slowdown in British recruitment unusual because it involves low-wage sectors, according to data from website IndeedFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plantsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Biggest surprises, disappointments and storylines one month into men's basketball season
Which contenders have faded? Which look stronger than ever? Breaking down our early thoughts on the men's hoops season.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal with the Mets — biggest in sports history
Soto, 26, was considered this offseason's top free agent, valued as much for his elite skills on the field as for his age.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Effort to impeach South Korea's president fail. Jay-Z is accused of rape along with Diddy in a lawsuit. Notre Dame reopens. And the end of the Eras tour.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame
After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Why Alabama Is at the Center of the Biggest Debate in College Football
The Crimson Tide could be the highest-ranked team left out of the College Football Playoff field, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Some of the biggest pro-Trump donors of 2024 are lining up for administration jobs
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
US economy added 227,000 jobs in November
Rise in unemployment rate bolsters case for Federal Reserve rate cut this monthFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy
Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
See entertainment's biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers
2024 wasn't all “Wicked.” The year draws to a close with the film dominating the box office and discourse after a marketing blitz that saw stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grace not just ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate
Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messagesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November
The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in the month of November and the unemployment rate sat at 4.2%, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
The Biggest Business Fails of 2024
What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?Inc. - 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 -
Biggest headlines of National Signing Day & Championship Week Race for the Case
Through all of the early December craziness, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde assemble to catch you up on National Signing Day and Conference Championship Week.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Collapse of France’s Government Further Burdens Its Weak Economy
Already struggling with flat growth and a large debt and deficit, the country faces a new period of instability without a functioning government or a budget.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs amid sturdy U.S. economy
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits during Thanksgiving rose to a six-week high, but jobless claims stayed at extremely low levels in a clean bill of health for the U.S. ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat
Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
World economy has exited the ‘boom and bust’ cycle, BlackRock says
‘Mega forces’ including artificial intelligence technologies are reshaping the global economy in a way that has seen it leave behind traditional boom and bust cycles, BlackRock saidMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budgetFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course
Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More
Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk effect — these were the big themes covered at the annual event.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Far from a bazooka, China's stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy
China's latest efforts to kickstart growth will take time to play out, data and company earnings show.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds
A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Economy cools off after election, ISM finds. Businesses anxious about Trump’s economic plans.
Service-oriented companies in the U.S. grew in November at the slowest pace in three months, reflecting uncertainty about how the incoming Trump administration will affect the economy.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
The biggest news from Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2024
The most important news for business leaders and those looking to embrace and deploy the latest, most useful AWS technology.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry
Bangladesh’s currency was battered by what the new head of the central bank says was the looting of the banks under the deposed prime minister.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Why finding a partner for Steph is biggest issue Warriors face
The Golden State Warriors finding a complimentary two-way option next to Steph Curry is key to saving a season that began with so much promise.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy
Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-LagoMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
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Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
How Chairish Made the Circular Economy Work for Secondhand Furniture
The home furnishings marketplace has nailed the formula for scalability in a tricky category.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
Kittle identifies 49ers' two biggest weaknesses this season
49ers tight end George Kittle revealed San Francisco's two biggest weaknesses during the team's rocky 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
