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Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.

MarketWatch - 34m

Euro and British pound tumble against U.S. dollar as markets brace for Trump return

Optimism around the U.S. economy and equities was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year.

CNBC - 1h

3 Teams That Make Sense For Jonathan Toews' Return To NHL

Former Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews may return to the NHL someday. If he does, these three teams make the most sense right now.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

The source of 2024’s returns

Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate

Financial Times - 8h

U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.

The Wall Street Journal - 9h

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ABC News - 13h

CBS News reporter's firsthand account of deadly New Orleans attack

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in New Orleans' French Quarter when a driver plowed into the crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens others. She describes her experience.

CBS News - 14h

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020

ABC News - 18h

Chiefs will start Carson Wentz Sunday, Mecole Hardman will return to practice

The expectation since last Wednesday's win over the Steelers has been that the Chiefs will be resting quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 and head coach Andy Reid confirmed it on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event

ABC News - 22h

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.

The New York Times - 3h

Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.

The New York Times - 4h

Who Were the People Killed in the New Orleans Attack on New Year’s?

This is what we have learned about a few of the 15 people who died when a man slammed a pickup into crowds on Bourbon Street.

The New York Times - 11h

Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold

A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the Eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...

NBC News - 11h

Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack

Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned the “evil” driving attack in New Orleans, in which a truck plowed through the crowds on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Ten ...

The Hill - 14h

The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year.

Less than a month ago, New York State authorities charged Luigi Mangione with an act of terrorism in the killing of a health care executive in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

The New York Times - 15h

New Orleans New Year's car attack: What we know

Early New Years Day terror struck New Orleans as a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens more. The driver was identified as Shamsud-Din ...

The Hill - 15h

Ezekiel Elliott released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy explains why veteran RB's return to Dallas didn't work out

Two words: Rico Dowdle

CBS Sports - 15h

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - 22h

Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'

The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

New details on long gun recovered at scene of New Orleans truck attack

At least 10 people were killed early on New Year's Day when a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has new ...

CBS News - 23h

FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group

Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.

CBS News - 23h

With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead

This year is shaping up to be a nail-biter for Ukraine.

NBC News - 1d

Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics

Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline

Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Masses of ...