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Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
A a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contractABC News - 20h -
A Union That Could Not Wait
After a year of dating, Adrian Burrus and Quinn Sames began considering marriage. But when the presidential election results were announced, getting married became a priority.The New York Times - 1d -
Ukraine’s waiting game for Trump
Kyiv and its European allies believe they have a chance to shape the incoming president’s plan to end the war. But they are divided over what to proposeFinancial Times - 22h -
Astros agree with free-agent 1B Christian Walker on reported 3-year, $60 million deal
Walker became a free agent this offseason after eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
60 Minutes Overtime
For more than five decades, 60 Minutes has covered it all—from headline news to quiet human stories—fit neatly in one hour. Now in the digital age, we have more time and use novel approaches to ...CBS News - 1d -
Year-end holiday travel rush kicks off
The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...CBS News - 1d -
Amid Year-End Spending Surge, Shoppers Favor ‘Experience’ Buying
Evidence suggests that traditional gift purchase volumes may be lower than expected, but spending on collective experiences, parties, and decorations is far higher.Inc. - 1d -
G.M. Led in China for Years. Here’s How It Ended Up 16th in Sales.
General Motors has gone from market leader to also-ran in the world’s largest car market, stymied by its own missteps and Chinese policies that favored its local rivals.The New York Times - 2d -
Increased November Retail Sales Fuel Hopes for Year-End Spending Boom
Better than expected business at U.S. stores raise hopes of even stronger holiday season buying results—ahead of a potential pullback after Trump’s tariffs are applied in 2025.Inc. - 3d -
Why has our station waited 18 years for lifts?
Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson shares the "frustration" of other wheelchair users.BBC News - 3d -
House task force releases sweeping end-of-year report on AI
The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released its sweeping end-of-year report Tuesday, laying out a roadmap for Congress as it crafts policy surrounding the advancing technology. ...The Hill - 4d -
Who wants a pig organ? Patients sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant
People worried they'll never get a scarce human transplant want to know when they might get a pig kidney insteadABC News - 4d -
8-year investigation ends in Baylor Title IX saga
Baylor University continued to have problems with delays in its response to sexual harassment complaints and improperly handled some cases against athletes since the peak of its scandal in 2016, ...ESPN - 4d -
NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?
Our insiders answer the biggest questions as we close in on 2025 and look at the season's first halfESPN - 4d -
Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.Politico - 4d -
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
Congress is scrambling to roll out a government funding bill to avert a shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as lawmakers sprint to wrap up business for the year — and 118th Congress. Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 5d -
Giants enter Week 15 vs. Ravens as franchise's biggest home underdogs in nearly 60 years
The Giants played at Yankee Stadium the last time they were this much a home underdogCBS Sports - 6d -
How a cult-favorite $60 beach tote turned Bogg Bag into a $100 million a year business
Kim Vaccarella started her business after repeated attempts to find the perfect bag to take to the beach.CNBC - Dec. 14 -
Unveiling | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper investigates "nudify" websites and apps, which use artificial intelligence to turn a real photo of someone fully clothed into a real-looking nude image. Sunday on 60 Minutes.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
USWNT stays at No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings
The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.ESPN - Dec. 13 -
Oil prices end lower as IEA sees global market ‘comfortably supplied’ next year
Oil prices ended a bit lower on Thursday, putting an end to a three-session streak of gains, after the International Energy Agency lowered its global oil-demand growth estimate for this year and ...MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice
In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with 'Mufasa'
Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high noteABC News - Dec. 11 -
This is the best time of year to buy a used car — wait for Memorial Day, and you'll miss it
Finding an affordable used car proved to be a challenge the last couple of years. If you need to buy a used car, here's when to get the best deals.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ends after 2-year run
After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory
Scottie Scheffler ended his biggest year with another victoryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success
World No 1 surges to six-shot victory in the Bahamas Tom Kim second as Scheffler earns ninth win of 2024 Another Scottie Scheffler procession. The world No 1’s year ended in fitting fashion, ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Stocks and crypto could rally through year-end, but watch for this last wild card
Lower interest rates, declining inflation and higher corporate profits could power stocks’ rally through the year-end. However, investors should pay close attention to the November consumer price ...MarketWatch - Dec. 8 -
The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps
How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a weekFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival | Jack Snape
A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics. In a place known by some as Pivot City, the Matildas finally turned a corner. ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help you ride a year-end rally
Bitcoin, small-caps, gold in focus, and the stock market looks for holiday cheer.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Number of people caught in 60% ‘tax trap’ up 45% in two years
Rise for taxpayers earning more than £100,000 blamed on frozen thresholds and wage inflationFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
The GTA 6 Trailer Was Released One Year Ago Today, And Fans Are Still Waiting For Anything More
Today, December 5, marks the one year anniversary of the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. In the year since, Rockstar Games has not released any additional videos or images, while parent ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package
Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3
