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Pam Bondi’s Rise From Lobbyist to Attorney General Pick
Pam Bondi, whom President-elect Donald J. Trump intends to nominate as attorney general, received trips and donations funded by those seeking favors from her Florida office.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?
The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity
U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
‘Full bush in a bikini’: the sudden rise of pubic hair positivity
Online, young women are singing the praises of dense, luxuriant pubic hair. Time to ditch the depilation?. Name: The full bush in a bikini movement.. Age: A mere five days, born on TikTok. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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London has the highest birth rates among over-40s. But what’s driving the shift?
Housing costs, career focus and access to IVF has driven people to delay parenthood in the capitalFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak
With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ashlyn Watkins injury: South Carolina star suffers torn ACL, striking huge blow to Gamecocks' frontcourt
No. 2 South Carolina will have to finish the season without its best interior defenderCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall
The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Will US markets keep rising under Trump?
Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimismFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Will housing inventory rise in 2025? Experts weigh in
It might — but will it be enough to help struggling buyers? Here's what some experts are predicting.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Van Jones on Trump pitching Canada as 51st state: 'That would be a huge blue state'
CNN political commentator Van Jones weighed in on President-elect Trump’s idea of pitching Canada to become the 51st state, claiming that if it happens, America’s northern neighbor would be a “huge ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Aurora Innovation’s stock rockets 44% after entering partnership with Nvidia and Continental in self-driving trucks
Driverless trucks are expected to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks in the near termMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget
The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National InsuranceBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise
Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform passes key safety assessments for autonomous vehicles
Nvidia today announced that its autonomous vehicle (AV) platform, Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion, has passed industry-safety assessments.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Eager for what's 'Next,' Xavi opens up about his rise to the top
With the release his debut album, 'Next,' up-and-comer Xavi shares a robust look into his world of "música Mexicana fusions." The 20-year-old singer-songwriter of 'La Diabla' fame dishes on his ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Latest news on 4 viruses on the rise across the U.S.
Cases of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus appear to be on the rise in the U.S. as millions of Americans wrap up the holidays. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the viruses.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Hundreds join huge scrum for medieval game
The annual rugby-style game is contested between the patrons of pubs in two Lincolnshire villages.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Cryptocurrencies rise to start the week, bitcoin jumps above $102,000
The moves in crypto coincided with a rebound in tech stocks as Nvidia and shares of other chip names jumped.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6
Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuriesABC News - Jan. 6 -
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - Jan. 6 -
Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six
A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from her injuries two weeks after the attack.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Harris to Certify Trump’s Victory, and Driving in Manhattan Gets Pricier
Plus, you probably haven’t seen the Golden Globe winners.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
China’s drive to give Taiwanese visitors local IDs alarms Taipei
Officials fear jurisdiction will be compromised and push could open door for Beijing to intervene in its domestic affairsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins
Congestion pricing is intended to reduce traffic gridlock and fix New York’s public transit infrastructure.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Tulip Siddiq under rising pressure to resign over property scandal
Anti-corruption minister received accommodation from a developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi governmentFinancial Times - Jan. 5
