Major Inflation Surprise

Wicked storms into Oscar race with major National Board of Review win

The blockbuster musical was named best movie while Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman picked up key acting prizes. Blockbuster musical Wicked has launched into this year’s Oscar race with a major win ...

The Guardian - 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

California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority

With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Burchett says he's willing to break with tiny GOP majority 'if it’s morally correct'

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said, when it comes to his morals, he is willing to break with the narrow Republican majority in the House on some legislation. “If it’s morally correct, if it’s ...

The Hill - 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

Lawsuit alleges Amazon deliveries are slower in two majority-Black DC zip codes

A lawsuit from Washington, D.C.'s attorney general is alleging that Amazon deliveries are slower in two majority-Black zip codes in the nation’s capital. The lawsuit, from D.C. Attorney General ...

The Hill - 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

Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case

The Supreme Court is weighing whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.

CBS News - Dec. 4

The positive flipside of rampant inflation

The biggest debt reduction scheme in history?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

What to Know About the Chaos in South Korea, and a Major Trans Rights Case

Plus, how money to protect pandas is really spent.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority

Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House, with Democrats flipping one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with even less margin for error.

NBC News - 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

BlackRock Acquires HPS, a Major Lender of Private Credit

The world’s largest investor is buying HPS, a major provider of private credit, for $12 billion.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama

Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Doctors call for major incident as hospital 'unsafe'

Documents show one patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was left in the back of an ambulance for six hours with a fractured hip.

BBC News - Dec. 3

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

Alleged Switch 2 Accessories Are Now Available To Buy--With A Major Asterisk

With Nintendo set to announce the Switch 2 , or whatever it's called, in just a few months, at least one retailer has already begun selling alleged accessories for it. There are some major ...

GameSpot - 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

Talent agency Gersh acquires sports representation firm You First in major expansion

Beverly Hills talent agency Gersh will acquire Madrid-based sports representation firm You First, marking an entry into the business of working with athletes.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

TotalEnergies Secures Major LNG Deal with Sinopec

Yahoo News - 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

Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.

CBS News - 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

CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies New Map Details And Major Gameplay Improvements Revealed

The new Citadelle des Morts Zombies map arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the midseason update on December 5. Thanks to the latest episode of Call of Duty's official podcast, we now have ...

GameSpot - 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.