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Reeves defends China visit and pledges to 'make UK better off'

The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.

BBC News - 57m

Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report

The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...

CBS News - 8h

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - 8h

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?

The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.

CBS News - 18h

Are Roth IRAs really better? Not necessarily.

Roths may be overrated for most investors, new research suggests.

MarketWatch - 21h

Are 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars better to invest in now?

Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.

CBS News - 1d

Sources: Batting champ Luis Arraez fits Mets better than Yankees

The Mets seem slightly more open to trading to Luis Arraez than the Yankees do.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking

A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

CNBC - 2d

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on the truth behind building better habits

Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin talks about how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions.

CBS News - 2d

Forget 2 per cent — there is a better way to measure global security contributions

Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer place

Financial Times - 2d

‘He left the world better than he found it’: Harris honors Carter with eulogy

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy honoring former President Jimmy Carter and his accomplishments during his memorial at the U.S. Capitol.

NBC News - 3d

Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US

A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...

NBC News - 3d

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - 4d

Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

BBC News - 4d

Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.

CBS News - 4d

Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.

ESPN - 4d

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions

ABC News - 4d

Rangers have 'no other option' than to sort issues

Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.

ESPN - 6d

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - 6d

Quiz: Were these champions older or younger than Littler?

Luke Littler is another of sport's teenage prodigies, but is he younger or older than some of his peers when they first conquered the world?

BBC News - Jan. 4

Intel's Problems Are Even Worse Than You've Heard

There is fresh evidence the once-mighty innovator is losing market share in more areas

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January

There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple

Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?

City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

New Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt looking to bounce back from down 2024 season: 'I’m better than this'

Paul Goldschmidt was introduced as the newest member of the Yankees on Thursday, saying he's hopeful he'll bounce back from his down season in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

The Rangers Scenario Is Crazier Than Looney Tunes

The Rangers are in a bad place right now and it dosn't seem to be getting much better.