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After losing bid for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term as Minnesota governor

After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.

CBS News - Dec. 6

World Bank reaches $100bn funding target but faces Trump challenge

US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next year

Financial Times - Dec. 6

FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win

Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Syrian rebels close in on third major city in two weeks as thousands flee

Thousands left the Syrian city of Homs after insurgents took Hama in their rapid assault on government forces and pushed further south.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory

Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equities

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Women's health research needs funding boost, report says

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Women's health research needs funding boost, report says Roughly 9 percent of the National Institutes of ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Chicago Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson after NHL-worst start in his third season

ABC News - Dec. 5

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help you ride a year-end rally

Bitcoin, small-caps, gold in focus, and the stock market looks for holiday cheer.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Harris's next role should be raising funds for a Black reparations bank

While Democrats tend to promote broad-based economic policies that “lift all boats,” the Black community needs targeted programs to make up for lost ground.

The Hill - Dec. 5

We are entering 'third nuclear age' fueled by Russia and China, British admiral says

Adm. Tony Radakin, chief of the defense staff in the United Kingdom, said the world was entering a complex "third nuclear age."

NBC News - Dec. 5

What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing

As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund

Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House return

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Nvidia tangos with an activist hedge fund: An excerpt from Tae Kim's new book on the tech giant

Starboard Value's Jeff Smith knows his firm sold its Nvidia stake way too soon, Tae Kim writes in "The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant."

CNBC - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

World’s biggest hedge fund flags the ‘holy grail’ that may shield investors if U.S. stock rally crumbles

Karen Karniol-Tambour, co-chief investment officer at Bridgewater Associates, says valuations are much higher for U.S. stocks than they were when the bull run began.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

World entering third nuclear age with few guardrails, UK military chief says

Radakin warns ‘dangerous’ new era involves proliferating and disruptive technologies

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Congressional Democrats call on Biden to disburse remaining IRA climate funds before leaving office

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called on President Biden in a letter Wednesday to ensure climate-related Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks

The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money

ABC News - Dec. 4

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hiccups in ETFs tracking MicroStrategy occurring as bull market fuels trading boom in single-stock funds

Single stock ETFs are seeing high trading volumes, and some are showing signs of stress.

CNBC - Dec. 4

New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks

The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money

ABC News - Dec. 4

Norway Oil Fund Divests of Israel's Bezeq Over Services to West Bank Settlements

Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund said it decided to exclude Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq from the fund over concerns the company could be contributing to human-rights ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation

Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trent Dilfer returning for third season at UAB: AD explains decision to retain coach despite 7-17 record

Dilfer's tenure across two seasons has been largely underwhelming, but he will get another crack at it in 2025

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Orange Co. SOE defends controversial taxpayer-funded scholarship by linking it to voter access

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Former NFL QB Trent Dilfer to return for a third season as UAB's coach

The Blazers have won seven games over Dilfer's first two seasons.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund loses one of first partners to emeritus role

Brian Singerman said on Tuesday that he's stepping down as a general partner of Founders Fund after 13 years.

CNBC - Dec. 3

How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump

The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Woods says US Ryder Cup team should be paid if funds are donated to charity

Deal close to pay each US player $400k for 2025 event ‘What’s wrong with divvying it out to amazing charities?’ Tiger Woods believes American players should all be paid millions to play in the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Third base not exactly flush with options if Phillies do trade Bohm

With little at third base in free agency after Alex Bregman, who would even be the Phillies' options if they trade Alec Bohm this offseason? Here are some candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data

Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a year

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election

Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swings

Financial Times - Dec. 3

California special session to 'safeguard' state from Trump kicks off with proposed $25 million legal fund

Gov. Gavin Newsom's special legislative session to safeguard California from potential "federal overreach" from the incoming Trump administration begins Monday.

CNBC - Dec. 3