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Hochul signs law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for natural disaster cleanup

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Thursday signed a law that will require companies responsible for large amounts of planet-warming pollution to contribute to climate damage repair efforts. Under ...

The Hill - 1h

Military support to detention and deportation would harm readiness

Plans for the military to participate in the detention and deportation of 9 million immigrants will have negative consequences for current service members and future veterans, as well as damage the ...

The Hill - 3h

Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People---and Making Them Pay

The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.

The Wall Street Journal - 9h

Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President?

Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.

The New York Times - 9h

Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year

AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Inc. - 2d

CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for 'Last-Mile' Drivers

The lawsuit alleges that Walmart deposited drivers’ pay into accounts with payment platform Branch Messenger without the drivers’ consent.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

2024 Week 17 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This 5-way football parlay pays 25-1

SportsLine's Model reveals its top Week 17 NFL picks, NFL best bets, NFL parlay picks, NFL parlay card, NFL predictions, and 25-1 football parlay

CBS Sports - 4h

NHS staff at hospital left thousands short months after new pay deal

A union says NHS staff are missing thousands from Christmas wage packets following a pay agreement.

BBC News - 13h

Wemby is ready to take over — if the NBA will let him

There has never been a player like Victor Wembanyama, but is the league ready to abandon its tried-and-true playbook and forge a new path to success?

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Get ready for Christmas Day football: Previewing the games, including picks and matchup keys

We have top storylines, bold predictions, game-plan keys and fantasy X factors for the Christmas games and Week 17's Thursday night matchup.

ESPN - 23h

Undocumented immigrants pay more than their fair share of taxes

When measured as a share of their income, undocumented immigrants paid an average effective state and local tax rate of 8.9 percent.

The Hill - 1d

Starbucks union strike expands as workers demand pay raises

The union representing Starbucks baristas says it is expanding its strike to stores in 43 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins. Starbucks says the protests closed down about ...

NBC News - 1d

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

Yahoo News - 1d

Starbucks barista strike expands as workers demand pay raises

A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at what organizers said was more than 300 stores in 45 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins.

NBC News - 1d

Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

Netflix will air two marquee NFL events on Christmas Day, a key test of its technological ability as it doubles down on live event programming.

NBC News - 2d

Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?

With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban. Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions

Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...

CBS News - 2d

5 ‘very profitable’ side hustles to make extra cash during the holidays—one pays up to $700 for two hours of work

From gift wrapping to waiting in line, small business owners and experts share their picks for lucrative side hustles you can pick up just a few weeks a year.

CNBC - 2d

My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?

“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.”

MarketWatch - 2d

‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?

“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”