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Why gold will likely beat stocks over the near term

Stocks and gold have produced nearly identical returns so far this year.

MarketWatch - 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

Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

BBC News - Dec. 4

The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail

A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Lucy Letby questioned in jail over more baby deaths at two hospitals

Police confirm serial killer nurse is being interviewed about cases at a second centre, Liverpool Women’s hospital. Cheshire police have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison under caution over the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers

A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes

More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Will a short-term or long-term CD be better for 2025?

Both offer unique benefits, but only one is arguably better heading into 2025. Here's what savers should know now.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy

Brutal killing of Giulia Cecchettin, 22, triggered protests across country and cast grim spotlight on femicide in Italy. Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of Giulia ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail

Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.

BBC News - Dec. 3

BlackRock launches active short-term money market ETF

Manager claims to be first to offer strategy in a Ucits-regulated ETF in Europe

Financial Times - Dec. 3

How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo

Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2

California legislators return for special session to prepare for new Trump term

California state legislators returned to the state capitol Monday to kick off a special session. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the session in November to prepare for the incoming Trump administration. ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Should you open a long-term CD this December?

Long-term CD accounts have been beneficial for savers in recent years. But are they still worth opening this month?