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Here are the billionaires stocking Trump’s next administration

President-elect Trump has named several billionaires to top roles in his next administration — a combination worth over $360 billion and that includes the world’s richest person. Elon Musk, the ...

The Hill - 5d

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 - 5d

Tim Walz Was ‘a Little Surprised’ Trump Won the 2024 Election

In his first interviews since the election, Kamala Harris’s running mate told Minnesota television stations that he had thought the country would embrace the Democratic ticket’s positive message.

The New York Times - 5d

Preview: Surprises, players to watch and teams that could go far

Our NCAA volleyball experts answer big questions ahead of the tournament.

ESPN - 5d

Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome. “It felt ...

The Hill - 5d

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 - 6d

Who is Darren Millar, next Senedd Tory leader?

The Welsh Conservative chief whip is the only candidate set to take over from Andrew RT Davies.

BBC News - 6d

Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?

Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century France

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Cramer throws support behind Hegseth 'barring surprises'

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is supportive of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon as long as no more “surprises” emerge during his confirmation process, which has ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Beyoncé is Billboard's greatest pop star of the 21st century. Mom Tina isn't surprised

Billboard declared Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century, ranking her above Taylor Swift, Drake and others. Here's how Tina Knowles took the news.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Romania's surprise front-runner says he's not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow's help

The surprise front-runner in Romania’s presidential election insisted to The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he is not pro-Russian — hours before Romania declassified intelligence ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation

Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact of ongoing price increases in the economy on its finances.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Chipotle Raises U.S. Prices by 2% to Offset Inflation Costs

The chain aims to balance higher costs for avocados, queso and sour cream while maintaining its appeal to inflation-weary consumers.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

2024 Hero World Challenge odds, picks, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors

SportsLine's proven model simulated the Hero World Challenge 2024 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

The positive flipside of rampant inflation

The biggest debt reduction scheme in history?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Star search: Finding the next Democratic presidential contender

Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.

The Hill - Dec. 4

BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases

Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interview

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation

Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address

Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.

BBC News - Dec. 3

France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?

France’s minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vow to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s Cabinet

ABC News - Dec. 3

Biden’s Christmas present for Trump: Sticky inflation

President Biden's big-spending ways have ensured that the nation's initial progress in inflation reduction is flattening out, keeping inflation rates higher than Federal Reserve Bank officials prefer.

The Hill - Dec. 3

What’s Next for Google’s Search Monopoly

The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing the U.S. government’s proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser. Here’s what happens now.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."

CNBC - Dec. 2

Trump's surprising Labor pick

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.

NBC News - Dec. 2

Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’

Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic data

Financial Times - Dec. 2

Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.