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The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas
Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.The New York Times - 10m -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing
Someone might be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green on Christmas this year — and it won't be the Grinch.NBC News - 1h -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.CBS News - 5h -
Who will see snow on Christmas day?
Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.CBS News - 5h -
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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1 billion — but that’s not the only reason lottery sales could see a holiday spike
Christmas also fuels one form of lottery playing in particular.MarketWatch - 6h -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 6h -
Pelicans star Zion Williamson nearing return from lengthy hamstring injury
Zion Williamson is now considered “week-to-week” after going down with a hamstring injury in early November.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.The New York Times - 11h -
Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas
Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.The New York Times - 18h -
Balearic chic near the Gare du Nord: Bloom House hotel, Paris
A cool urban oasis in an unlikely part of townFinancial Times - 1d -
Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?
Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?The New York Times - 1d -
Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private
The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion
The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Amazon investing another $10 billion in Ohio-based data centers
Amazon Web Services will invest another $10 billion to bolster its data center infrastructure in OhioABC News - Dec. 17 -
His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.
As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 17 -
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 10h -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 10h -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.ABC News - 11h -
Why ‘A Christmas Carol’ Endures
More than 180 years after its publication, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is more relevant than ever.The New York Times - 15h -
Christmas Forecast: Where to Expect Snow and Rain
Also, where you’ll find warmer temperatures. Here’s a day-by-day forecast.The New York Times - 15h -
Netflix will be playing for prestige on Christmas Day
Payout of $150 million for exclusive rights to a pair of NFL games is about streaming leader Netflix’s future growth prospects, expert suggests.MarketWatch - 16h -
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.BBC News - 18h -
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'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror tradition
'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror traditionNBC News - 20h -
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Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.BBC News - 1d -
There is a foolproof solution to avoiding conflict this Christmas | Fiona Katauskas
But you may need to consult an expert. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record
Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bossesFinancial Times - 1d -
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.CBS News - 1d -
NASCAR Motion Denied as 23XI and Front Row Near Charter Status
In a move that shifts the gravity of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports antitrust case against NASCAR to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K
Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.ABC News - 1d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.CBS News - 1d -
Pilot killed in light aircraft crash near airport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident where a 50-year-old man died.BBC News - 1d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...NBC News - 1d -
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Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week
A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...NBC News - 1d -
The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.The New York Times - 5d
