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Consumer sentiment rises in December, so do inflation concerns

Short-term inflation readings hit highest level in six months as Democrats worry higher inflation from tariffs

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Stargazing hitmaker Myles Smith scoops Brits Rising Star prize

Myles Smith has been announced as the winner of the Brit Rising Star Award live on BBC Radio 1.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Apex the $45M stegosaurus on display in NYC. Here's what scientists hope to learn

The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend

ABC News - Dec. 6

No plan for more tax rises but we can't rule it out - Starmer

The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

BBC News - Dec. 6

"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures

Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Wild landscapes, dark comedy and the Irish language: the rise of ‘Gaelic noir’

Crá is the first Irish language drama shown on prime-time BBC Northern Ireland and is pioneering the new TV genre. Its setting is remote, desolate, and windy. Its protagonist is a mercurial ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Fragile truce with Hezbollah gives few Israelis hope of lasting peace

JERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah appeared on the verge of collapse this week — something that is not a surprise to many Israelis.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Houston, the league has a problem if the Rockets' surprise rise continues

Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Power Rankings: Bucks bounce back, Rockets rise in the West

Our insiders break down this week's ranks as the in-season tournament enters the knockout rounds.

ESPN - Dec. 5

French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls

French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Crypto prices soar as Trump’s SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission could usher in a new era of crypto-friendly financial regulation in Washington.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

India-Bangladesh relations sour as tensions rise over attacks on Hindu minority

Allegations of violence against Hindus prompt mass protests in India and attack on Bangladeshi consulate. Growing tensions between India and Bangladesh have erupted amid accusations of attacks on ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'Best game of season' - Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope

Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle is described as "one of the best games of the season" - and gives their rivals hope in the battle for the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy

In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney+ on Wednesday for ESPN+ subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney+ to nonsubscribers.

CNBC - Dec. 4

U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October

Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

ESPN is coming to Disney+.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Lioncode launches test for ‘bullet heaven’ game Wildkeepers Rising

Lioncode Games announced a public alpha playtest for Wildkeepers Rising, an upcoming "bullet heaven" game set to debut in the spring of 2025.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans

Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

French bond yields rise as traders await no-confidence vote on government

The price Paris must pay to sell its debt rose early Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote on the government expected Wednesday

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

The ultimate guide to Seoul—from high-rises to hiking

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry

Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.

The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

ABC News - Dec. 3

Marvell’s stock rises on strong AI demand, but this trend may be just as big

Marvell’s results signal a gradually healthier business that’s about more than just the AI boom.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0

Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Dak Prescott shares his hope for Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future

"[I’m] almost feeling helpless like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy you believe in so much and you believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Greece hopeful of deal on Parthenon Sculptures as Starmer meets Mitsotakis

Downing Street reiterates that UK prime minister will not stand in way of deal between Athens and British Museum

Financial Times - Dec. 3

China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%

Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Broncos see off Browns to strengthen play-off hopes

Watch highlights as the Denver Broncos come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns despite Jameis Winston throwing a franchise record 497-yards and four touchdowns.

BBC News - Dec. 3

DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting

The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

CNBC - Dec. 2

Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

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