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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.CBS News - 4h -
Kevin Ryan Has Invested in More Than 180 Startups. Here’s What He Says Founders Should Focus On
A founding father of New York City’s tech scene explains his unconventional investment philosophy and outlook for venture capital in 2025.Inc. - 21h -
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.CBS News - 9h -
NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally
The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secretABC News - 10h -
GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles
General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...The Hill - 18h -
As UnitedHealth shooting puts health insurance in focus, 4 million people could get priced out of coverage if Congress doesn’t act
Inaction on Capitol Hill could soon make healthcare plans more expensive, potentially adding to the country’s uninsured rate amid rising premiums.MarketWatch - 1d -
Unusual Rolexes Are the Focus of a New Dubai Boutique
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons spent months searching for discontinued models to offer through the watch brand’s certified pre-owned program.The New York Times - 1d -
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stanceFinancial Times - 3d -
How Kobe Bryant Turned $6 Million Into $400 Million–and Sparked James Harden’s Business Investing Career
Kobe Bryant encouraged James Harden to create a ‘pot’ of money for investing, a decision that paid off for both.Inc. - 4d -
Millions sent government alert as Storm Darragh approaches
The Met Office says the approaching storm poses a danger to life in coastal parts of Wales and south-west England.BBC News - 5d -
AMC enters agreement with Goldman to sell up to 50 million shares
AMC plans to use the proceeds from the sale of up to 50 million shares to “elevate and differentiate the movie-going experience” at its theaters.MarketWatch - 5d -
How Harris' campaign spent $277 million in the final weeks
Kamala Harris' campaign swamped Donald Trump's in fundraising and spending in the election's final stretch — and her operation raised millions more from small-dollar donors after her defeat.NBC News - 5d -
Millions will lose health coverage if ACA subsidies expire: CBO
A new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found that if the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) extended subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of 2025, millions of people will ...The Hill - 5d -
How might CFP Selection Committee judge conference title game losers? Georgia, SMU, Boise State in focus
The Bulldogs are likely safe in either scenario, but the Mustangs and Broncos are in the danger zoneCBS Sports - 5d -
Russia arrests suspected cartel members, seizes $55 million of cocaine
Russia's FSB security services said members of Colombia's infamous Cali cartel hid the drugs in a vehicle.CBS News - 5d -
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s New York Penthouse Is Listed for $9.95 Million
The celebrated couple bought the co-op overlooking Central Park in the early 1980s and used it as a pied-à-terre — and for big, splashy parties.The New York Times - 5d -
Championship Week preview: Quotes from the week, what teams need to focus on and key players
Our college football experts preview Champ Week matchups and players to watch from each team.ESPN - 6d -
Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds
Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CBS News - 6d -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - 6d -
PUBG Creator's Three-Game Plan Starts With A Survival Game With "Millions" Of Maps
While many consider Fortnite to be the pinnacle of the battle royale genre, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, developed by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, was the first to bring mainstream attention ...GameSpot - 6d -
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings
Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.The New York Times - 6d -
Luis Severino reportedly agrees to 3-year, $67 million deal to join A's
The 30-year-old right hander made 31 starts last season with the Mets, his most since 2018.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier
Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.The Hill - 6d -
El Salvador sits on $300 million-plus profit as bitcoin hits a milestone
The tiny Central American country of El Salvador is now looking at a hefty profit from its bitcoin ambitions, as the cryptocurrency reached $100,000 on Wednesday.MarketWatch - 6d -
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 -
Leaded gas tied to millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders, study suggests
The U.S. population experienced an estimated 151 million excess mental health disorders attributable to exposure to lead from car exhaust, according to a study.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
What Will It Take to Sign Juan Soto? At Least $600 Million.
The 26-year-old M.L.B. superstar is on the verge of a landmark contract.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Mexican Authorities Seize 20 Million Doses of Fentanyl in Record Haul
The operation comes after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened tariffs on Mexico if the country did not crack down on fentanyl.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per week
After months of C-suite changes, tender offers and a soaring valuation, OpenAI has reached a new milestone: 300 million weekly active users.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have confiscated more than $6 million worth of drugs, one of the biggest seizures in the history of the twin-island Caribbean nationABC News - Dec. 4 -
Democrats, forget ‘resistance’ and focus on ‘betrayal’
There are a few things Democrats can do right now to drive down support for the GOP agenda and position ourselves to start winning again.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the causeABC News - Dec. 4 -
Cuba’s national grid collapses again, leaving millions without power
Blackouts reported across country as government grapples with economic crisis, fuel shortages and hurricanes. Cuba’s national electrical system collapsed early on Wednesday morning after the ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns
Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consentABC News - Dec. 3 -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?
Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Eye Opener: Millions of Americans impacted by massive winter storm
Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow, with more to come. Also, President Biden is criticized by both parties for pardoning his son Hunter Biden. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ocasio-Cortez first person to hit a million followers on Bluesky
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is the first person to hit a million followers on the social platform Bluesky, according to the platform. Other than Bluesky’s own account, Ocasio-Cortez’s ...The Hill - Dec. 3