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What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?

In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Nomura CEO to take pay cut after ex-staffer charged with attempted murder

Nomura’s CEO Kentaro Okuda offered his “deepest apologies” in the wake of the incident that saw one of the bank’s former employees charged with attempted murder, robbery, and arson of an inhabited ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer

Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts

Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequences

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The Broncos paid Russell Wilson $39 million to leave — now he's QB for a Super Bowl contender

When the Pittsburgh Steelers made the midseason decision to switch starting quarterbacks, the move wasn’t exactly celebrated.

NBC News - Dec. 3

‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike

Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Sky Ferreira on writing for 'Babygirl' and leaving label jail: 'She wants something good? How horrible!'

The singer's new "Leash" plays over the closing credits of "Babygirl." In an interview with The Times, she talks about making music and her fight with her longtime record label.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years

The star will appear in My Master Builder in London's West End next year.

BBC News - Dec. 3

2025 Pro Bowl: Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lead fan voting; Saquon Barkley takes third spot

Here's a complete look at who is leading the voting so far

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?

Inspired by the movement for women’s rights in Iran, Elahe Esmaili returns to her hometown to start her own resistance.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

'It hurt I had to leave' - Van Nistelrooy reveals Man Utd pain

New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals his pain at leaving Manchester United but vows to stamp his authority on the Foxes.

BBC News - Dec. 2

Pressley: Biden 'must act' on clemency before leaving office

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) is renewing calls for President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of Americans serving time in federal institutions following his bombshell pardon of his son, ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

President Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Weeks Before Trump Takes Office

The pardon comes weeks before President Biden leaves office and transfers power to President-elect Donald J. Trump, who spent years attacking Hunter Biden over his legal and personal issues.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Dillon Gabriel, an extra year in his pocket, takes aim at Case Keenum's career passing record: 'Is he mad?'

Count Keenum as a fan of Gabriel, and of the times he's lived through

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Brad Keselowski takes 'natural next step' with RFK Racing expansion for 2025

The NASCAR Cup Series’ return to the race track sits exactly two months away, when the season-opening Clash exhibition marks the unofficial kickoff of the 2025 campaign. For RFK Racing team ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

49ers star Christian McCaffrey leaves blowout loss to Bills early with PCL injury

Kyle Shanahan called the injury "potentially" season-ending after their loss to the Bills on Sunday night.