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Drone stocks are surging on Wall Street, led by Red Cat Holdings

Drone stocks rallied Monday after a flurry of sightings across the Northeast in recent days renewed attention toward the sector.

CNBC - 3h

How families' bitter and bloody feud spilled onto Glasgow's streets

A gangland feud which dates back more than 20 years is the focus of a new BBC Radio 5 Live true crime podcast.

BBC News - 14h

Wall Street has spoken — now ChatGPT identifies the biggest wildcards for markets next year

Nomura not only identified it perceived to be the tail risks — that is, surprises in either direction — for markets in 2025 but also asked ChatGPT to do so.

MarketWatch - 7h

Top Wall Street analysts believe in the long-term prospects of these stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including GitLab and MongoDB.

CNBC - 1d

Watch: BBC sees 'anger and frustration' on streets of Tbilisi

Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president.

BBC News - 1d

Thousands take to streets of Seoul as South Korea tries to impeach president again

The vote marks a second attempt to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to declare martial law.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Damascus streets erupt in celebration as Syrians mark end of Assad dynasty

Thousands gathered for the first Friday prayers since Bashar al-Assad fled on Sunday, now named ‘freedom day’. Tens of thousands of Syrians have taken to the streets across Syria to celebrate their ...

The Guardian - 3d

Buy now, pay later company Affirm strikes $4B loan deal with private credit firm Sixth Street

Two trendy areas in finance — fintech and private credit — are coming together in a new multibillion-dollar joint venture.

NBC News - 3d

Buy now, pay later company Affirm strikes $4 billion loan deal with private credit firm Sixth Street

Affirm Holdings is getting its largest-ever capital commitment with a new partnership from private credit firm Sixth Street.

CNBC - 3d

One of the Oldest Corners of Wall Street Just Capped a $1 Trillion Year

Enthusiasm around bitcoin and launches from investing veterans Tom Lee, Jeremy Grantham and Rick Reider fueled an ETF boom.

Inc. - 3d

This Wall Street firm nailed its Fed forecast for this year — now it’s expecting a surprise in 2025

Citi is expecting more Fed easing than the market expects and rising joblessness.

MarketWatch - 3d

New app lets police identify suspects in the street

It will enable police to confirm the identity of someone who is unable or refuses to give details.

BBC News - 3d

FirstFT: Trading frenzy boosts brokerages and Wall Street banks

Also in today’s newsletter, UK economic output shrinks and an ambitious plan to boost Japan’s birth rate

Financial Times - 3d

Juan Soto welcomed to New York Mets, talks building a dynasty, family and whether he's spoken to ex-teammates

Soto was formally introduced Thursday after signing a 15-year, $765 million contract

CBS Sports - 3d

Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets

South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.

The New York Times - 4d

Stock market today: Asian shares advance, tracking rally on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced Thursday in Asia after Wall Street resumed its upward climb, as an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Four hurt when plane crashes into cars on South Texas street

Four people were injured and taken to hospitals Wednesday after a small plane landed on a South Texas street and crashed into three cars, authorities said.

NBC News - 4d

Watch: Racehorse gallops down Scottish street after throwing off jockey

A horse which broke free from a Scottish racecourse has been captured on video galloping through a nearby town two miles away.

BBC News - 5d

China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions.

CNBC - 5d

Chicken wing and Shakira-backed debt floods Wall Street

Plus, Evergrande’s liquidators go after a private jet and an $800bn asset manager prepares to sue over Credit Suisse debt wipeout

Financial Times - 5d

Wall Street’s complex debt bonanza hits fastest pace since 2007

Banks sell bonds backed by revenues from chicken wings, music catalogues and oil wells

Financial Times - 6d

Syrians celebrate in the streets after Assad government falls

DAMASCUS, Syria — Jubilant Syrians waving flags clambered Monday onto a government tank abandoned in the capital city's main square and took selfies.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Syrians celebrate in the streets of Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime

NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Damascus, Syria, where celebrations have broken out following the fall of the regime of Bashar Al-Assad. Questions remain over how rebel factions will begin to ...

NBC News - Dec. 9

How to Avoid Pickpockets and Street Scams When Traveling

Staying aware, keeping your valuables close and employing “layers of security” are among the ways to improve your street savvy.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

'You can breathe': BBC hears of hope and worry on the streets of Damascus

The BBC spoke to people in the Syrian capital after the end of the Assad family's five decades in power.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Top Wall Street analysts tout these energy stocks for attractive dividends

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Chevron and Energy Transfer.

CNBC - Dec. 8

Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.

Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

10 of Wall Street’s favorite dividend stocks for 2025 with yields of at least 4%

Short-term interest rates are still high enough for you to get a yield of more than 4% on a savings account. But stocks with attractive dividend yields might also be appropriate for you, depending ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

M&S wins approval to demolish and redevelop flagship Oxford Street store

Permission from housing secretary to knock down art deco building in central London caps lengthy battle by retailer

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners

Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

AP PHOTOS: Starlings, Indonesia's bicycle coffee sellers, peddle the streets of Jakarta

Bicycles roam the streets of Indonesia's capital with dozens of plastic sachets of coffee and other packaged drinks dangling from their handlebars. Tied in the back are large thermos bottles with ...

ABC News - Dec. 4