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NCAA approves paying women's tourney teams

Women's basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March, just like the men have for years, under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.

ESPN - 1h

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Read about U.S. grocery expenses , Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - 5h

Trump Pentagon pick Hegseth nears US Senate approval after testy hearing

Former Fox News host claims ‘smear campaign’ sought to halt his nomination, but he appears likely to secure votes

Financial Times - 22h

Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year

Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.

CNBC - 2d

Approval of US leadership among NATO members sinks: Gallup

Approval of U.S. leadership across NATO member countries was lower in 2024 than during the first three years of President Biden’s term in office, according to a Gallup poll released Monday. In ...

The Hill - 2d

The US labour market is not cooling

And replies on stablecoins

Financial Times - 2d

Russian court approves scandal-hit Wildberries merger

Two people were killed in September shootings at headquarters of retailer co-founded by country’s richest woman

Financial Times - 5d

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Gain insight on Renault, Delta and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transportation sectors.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Read about gold futures, SSAB, Dialog Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil and gas prices, Dialog Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Constellation Brands, BBVA, Australia’s banks and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - 5d

Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warnings. Business live – latest updates Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of ...

The Guardian - 5d

A market in suspense

Plus: what’s the point of stablecoins?

Financial Times - 5d

Germany Approves Tribunal to Decide Nazi-Looted Art Claims

The new body will be easier to access and its decisions will be legally binding. But some lawyers and Jewish heirs are not happy with the reform.

The New York Times - 6d

China’s bond market is screaming deflation

Investors to Beijing: C-, must do better

Financial Times - 6d

Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires

Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...

CBS News - 6d

Amid fears about Hollywood's future, L.A. approves $1-billion Television City project

The debate over the project has played out amid a downturn in the region's entertainment industry, with studios taking their film and television productions elsewhere.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Lawmakers play the market

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on gold prices, palm oil prices, metals demand and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Read about oil prices, Phillips 66, PTT Global Chemical and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week

The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on the hottest housing market in 2025, Banco BPM, Partners Group, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Is the US stock market in bubble territory?

Valuations might be frothy but don’t seem nutty

Financial Times - Jan. 7

At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’

Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve

Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.

The New York Times - Jan. 6