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The strong dollar conundrum facing the Trump administration

The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen in 2025 due to the Trump administration's preference for a weaker dollar, but this could lead to high inflation and global economic turmoil.

The Hill - 1d

Organ donation pioneer lived life inspired by Rocky

Allison Angell was the first person in Britain to have four of their major organs replaced.

BBC News - 1d

The consensus on a strong dollar may be too complacent

There are at least three reasons why the greenback might not follow the script currently signalled by markets

Financial Times - 1d

Sam Altman claps back at Senate inquiry into Trump inaugural fund donation

OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman clapped back at two Democratic senators' inquiry into his $1 million personal donation to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, quipping Friday he was not ...

The Hill - 3d

WATCH: SoCal Strong: Donation total for fire victims

"GMA" announces our wildfire relief efforts have reached nearly $6.5 million thanks to generous contributions.

ABC News - 3d

Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires

ABC News - 3d

Australian woman charged with poisoning toddler, then requesting donations

The 1-year-old girl was subjected to "immense distress and pain" for over two months, according to police in Queensland, Australia.

CBS News - 4d

Pasadena Teenager Starts Donation Drive to Help Girls Affected by California Wildfires

An eighth grader started a donation drive for teenagers whose homes burned in Los Angeles. Ariana Grande, Prince Harry, Meghan and others have chipped in.

The New York Times - 4d

Entertainment, tech companies donate millions to LA wildfire relief effort

Companies are pledging millions in donations to aid relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

CNBC - 5d

'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas

“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas

ABC News - 5d

Volunteers reflect on impact of food donations for LA fire victims, first responders

Local volunteers, restaurants and organizations like World Central Kitchen worked all weekend to support LA firefighters and evacuees.

ABC News - 6d

Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Rose Bowl being used as wildfire donation hub

The Rose Bowl and its adjacent parking lot have transformed into a hub for donations to aid victims of the nearby Eaton Canyon wildfire.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lockheed-Martin donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee

Recent major donors to Trump's inaugural committee include Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Amazon, Apple's Tim Cook, and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

CBS News - Jan. 10

South Carolina grower took farmworkers' pay for political donations

Feds looking for hundreds of H-2A program workers to repay them for illegally deducted political donations and cleaning fees.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Disney's KABC and PBS SoCal stations' signals from Mt. Wilson restored amid Eaton fire

Flames from the Eaton fire came perilously close to the Mt. Wilson transmitters, and local stations, including KABC, PBS SoCal and radio KLOS-FM, reported losing transmissions.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong

Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Delta Air is betting on a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel

Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock jumped 3.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the carrier beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates and forecast a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

How to donate to LA wildfire relief

A swarm of winter wildfires ravaged America's most heavily-populated county to start 2025, scorching cars, banks, bungalows and multi-million dollar mansions.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund

Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

KKR grandee donates to Merz’s CDU ahead of German polls

Johannes Huth was long-term backer of struggling liberal FDP

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks

ABC News - Jan. 9

The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds

Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

First-time NBA All-Stars? These hopefuls have strong cases

Let’s take a look at some contenders, including Victor Wembanyama, who could make their All-Star debuts this February.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations

In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California

Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica. Follow live: Wildfire billowed by ‘life threatening’ windstorm sweeps southern ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California

A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Firefighters battle 770-acre Pacific Palisades blaze as high winds slam SoCal

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 770 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher

Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figures

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Hims & Hers donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta both announced $1 million donations, and Amazon and Apple CEO Tim Cook have also reportedly contributed.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes

Variant Bio, a small biotech company based in Seattle, is using genetic information from Indigenous people to develop drugs for obesity and diabetes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Tibet region near border with Nepal

A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties

ABC News - Jan. 6

New Orleans Saints, NFL to donate $1M to victims of truck attack

The New Orleans Saints and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation announced they would donate a combined $1 million to support relief efforts for victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Stock market manages strong start to 2025. But watch for these potential pitfalls.

Stock-market investors are just two days into the new year but managed to halt the slide that damped the end of a still stellar 2024.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

New Orleans Saints and NFL donate $1m to victims of terror attack

Team and the NFL will donate to victims of attack on New Year’s Day that left 14 people dead and 35 others injured. The New Orleans Saints and the National Football League in which they compete ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success

After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.

Inc. - Jan. 5

New Orleans Saints, NFL announce $1M donation to Bourbon Street victims

The New Orleans Saints and NFL announced Saturday that they will donate $1 million to the victims of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.

ABC News - Jan. 4

E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish

General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

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