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The week's bestselling books, Dec. 1
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago -
Covington making UFC return vs. Buckley in Dec.
The UFC has added a pair of welterweight matchups to its lineup in December, one of which includes the return of Colby Covington.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
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Croatia to hold a presidential election on Dec. 29
Croatia's prime minister says the European Union country will hold a presidential election on Dec. 29World - ABC News - November 19 -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 1-7
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 1-7 include “American Fiction” actor Jeffrey Wright, singer Charlie Puth and comedian Sarah SilvermanEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14
Georgia’s parliament set a date for national and local lawmakers to pick a new president, paving the way for the ruling Georgian Dream party to choose an ally following its victory in a ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Best books of 2024: Economics
Martin Wolf selects his must-read titlesBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines soar after Donald Trump Jr. joins advisory board
Donald Trump Jr., the son of President-elect Donald Trump, said "the need for drones is obvious" as he joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Chinese yuan to hit record lows as U.S. tariff threat mounts, investment banks forecast
Major investment banks and research firms project offshore yuan to weaken to an average 7.51 per dollar through the end of 2025, the weakest level on record.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Apple, Trump and a booming budget surplus: Ireland has much to mull over as voters head to the polls
A budget surplus and concerns over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming tax policies are some of the economic questions facing Ireland.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Shares of key chip suppliers jump as U.S. reportedly considers toned-down China curbs
ASML and Tokyo Electron shares rose after a report that the U.S. is considering sanctions on China's chip industry that stop short of earlier proposals.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Trump's tariff threats have rattled Europe's auto giants — but Ferrari appears remarkably unfazed
Ferrari is thought to be a special case among Europe's automobile sector even as many car giants come under pressure from the threat of U.S. tariffs.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Russia tries to stem panic over the plummeting ruble, as the central bank is forced to intervene
The ruble weakened to 114 against the greenback earliest this week — hitting its lowest level since March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
France's political chaos drives borrowing costs to the same level as Greece's for the first time
France's brewing political crisis is spilling into financial markets with French borrowing costs hitting the same level as debt-ridden Greece's for the first time.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
These economists say artificial intelligence can narrow U.S. deficits by improving health care
Economists at the Brookings Institution estimate AI could reduce the U.S. budget deficit some $900 billion by 2044.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Lebanon had 'no say in the decision to go to war,' foreign minister says
Both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the cease-fire agreement less than 48 hours after it was agreed.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
36-year-old quit 6-figure Wall Street job—now he earns $1,000 an hour working from home as a tutor: 'More fulfilling than I ever could have imagined'
In 2014, Steve Menking quit his job as an equities trader on Wall Street to become a tutor: "I felt called to teach." In 2023, he earned over $500,000.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The causes and costs of India's brain drain
India's brain drain is not unique to the country. It is a perennial issue in emerging or developing markets, given their growing class of educated and aspirational millennials.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
To keep cranberries on your Thanksgiving table, scientists use AI to 'scale up and be more efficient'—it offers 'huge time savings'
Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple in many U.S. households — and scientists hope AI can help keep crops abundant and affordable, despite climate change.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Glassdoor CEO: I refuse to work late or on weekends in front of my kids—I'd rather go back to my office
Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong tries not to answer work emails or text messages around his kids. That's a smart practice, researchers say.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
South Korea's largest K-pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways
The group claimed that there was a breach of contract by their label ADOR, which is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Barclays prefers Germany over France as it sends 'bond vigilante' warning
French borrowing costs drew level with Greece's for the first time on record this week, showing the extent of market concerns.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Buy Big Tech firms with exposure to emerging markets, says veteran investor Mark Mobius
Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius believes U.S. tech firms geared toward Asia are set to "do well" in 2025.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
India's quarterly growth slumps to a near two-year low, well below expectations
The Reserve Bank of India had forecast an expansion of 7% for the period.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back
President-elect Donald Trump's supporters feel better about the economy's prospects now that he's in office, which means they'll likely spend more this holiday.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack
Retailers' earnings reports show a sharp divide between brands that are winning sales and those that are missing out.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
College Football Playoff expansion boosts advertising, viewership at Disney
Disney's TV networks, including ABC and ESPN, are reaping the benefits of the expanded College Football Playoff format this season.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Swiss wealth manager Lombard Odier indicted on money laundering charges
Lombard Odier — one of Switzerland's oldest private banks — has been indicted by Swiss prosecutors on charges of aggravated money laundering.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Bitcoin heads for nearly 40% November gain as it edges closer to $100,000
Bitcoin is tracking for its best month since February after Trump's reelection catapulted the flagship cryptocurrency to new records in November.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
You're 'wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
39-year-old self-made millionaire: This is 'the best way to level up in your career' and build wealth
Crush Your Money Goals founder and self-made millionaire Bernadette Joy is an introvert. Here's how she successfully promotes herself and her work online.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
10 affordable and thoughtful gifts under $50, recommended by Make It staff: 'I'd buy it again in a heartbeat'
CNBC Make It staff recommends these practical, budget-friendly gift ideas for the holidays: They're ideal for ideal for family, friends or Secret Santa.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Student loan borrowers may face higher payments under Trump
Consumer advocates are worried about the fate of the U.S. Department of Education's SAVE repayment plan in a second Trump administration.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
New stock exchange aiming to offer 23-hour trading set to launch in 2025
The arrival of the 24X National Exchange is part of a broader push toward a wider window of time for stock trading.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Applying this '$1 rule' is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says. Here's how it works
By measuring purchases by how much you will use them, you can make sure you get the most bang for your buck.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
How GE Vernova plans to deploy small nuclear reactors across the developed world
GE Vernova plans to roll out small modular reactors aimed at slashing exorbitant costs associated with building traditional nuclear plants.Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago -
The 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S.—median home prices in No. 1 are almost $8 million
Atherton, California, remains the wealthiest ZIP code in the country, with median home prices exceeding $7.5 million.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
30-year-old turned side hustle into a business that brings in $10,000 a month without a college degree: ‘I decided to go all in'
Anna-Marie Ortiz, 30, grew her cleaning side hustle into a $10,000-a-month business with the last of her $2,000 in savings.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
In the new space race, hackers are hitching a ride into orbit
As space exploration rapidly evolves, so do the cybersecurity threats facing spacecraft, satellites, and space-based systems.Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago