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Biden to decide on Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel
President Biden has just over a week to decide how he wants to move forward on Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on that ...CBS News - 37m -
In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan
American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand.The New York Times - 1h -
What is gold's relationship to the U.S. dollar?
The dollar doesn't have an official relationship with gold, but it's one of many factors influencing the price.CBS News - 1h -
Fears over defence industry skills as UK waits for new Typhoon orders
Workers at BAE Systems’ Lancashire factory assembling the fighter jet are worried about their futureFinancial Times - 12h -
China's industrial profits extend decline to a fourth straight month, dropping 7.3% in November
China's industrial profits extended their decline to a fourth straight month, dropping 7.3% in November from a year earlier.CNBC - 14h -
Famine Warning for Northern Gaza Draws U.S. Rebuke and Raises Questions
The dispute highlights the difficulties with data collection in Gaza that have hampered humanitarian efforts since the war began.The New York Times - 1d -
Inside the Plan to Halt U.S.-Bound Migrants at the Treacherous Darién Gap
The U.S. “border is actually here,” Panama’s president says, describing the jungle route many migrants take on their way to America.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Severe weather slams South, parts of western U.S.
Across southeast Texas, there were multiple sightings of tornadoes Thursday. In Dallas, storms brought flash flooding. Meanwhile, a powerful atmospheric river hammered California, Oregon and ...CBS News - 3h -
Political leaders and industry titans pay tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh’s passing triggered an outpouring of tributes from Indian political figures, world leaders and industry titans.CNBC - 12h -
Who Are the Houthis and Why Is the U.S. and Israel Attacking Them?
The Iranian-backed militia has launched attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and against Israel.The New York Times - 14h -
Virginia toy library offers an eco-friendly solution to a common problem
The Toy Nest in Falls Church, Virginia, is a toy library that works on a membership program. The moms who buy-in say it allows them to cut down on toy waste, while saving money and adding variety. ...CBS News - 16h -
Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down
Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.The New York Times - 1d -
Fishermen warn industry at risk of being 'crushed'
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said EU deals and offshore wind expansion could put hundreds of jobs at risk.BBC News - 1d -
Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President?
Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.The New York Times - 1d -
Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?
Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?The New York Times - 1d -
The toy industry is bracing for the impact of Trump's promised tariffs
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.CBS News - 1d -
The impact of tariffs on the U.S. toy industry
If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, it could have major repercussions for the U.S. toy industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 1d -
Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown
If the Covid era marked a boom time for digital health companies, 2024 was the reckoning.NBC News - 2d -
Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.BBC News - 2d -
How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.The New York Times - 2d -
Russia Sentences a U.S. Citizen, Eugene Spector, to 15 Years for Espionage
Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years.The New York Times - 2d -
Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy Shifts as U.S. Realigns Ties in Asia
Despite Pakistan’s rejection of U.S. assertions, experts say long-range weapons would be in step with Islamabad’s shifting national security concerns as India and the U.S. draw closer.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.CBS News - 3d -
American Airlines Briefly Grounds All U.S. Flights on Busy Christmas Eve
An unspecified technical issue prompted the carrier to stop flights on Tuesday morning, one of the most active travel days of the year.Inc. - 3d -
Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown
It's been nearly five years since the coronavirus broke out in the U.S., but digital health companies are still reeling.CNBC - 3d -
Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.CBS News - 3d -
U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan
The U.K. government is calling on manufacturers for their views on how to end the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form
With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...The Guardian - 3d -
Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
MicroStrategy mania exposes rare faultline in ETF industry
Sharp deviations have appeared in expected returns of two leveraged funds amid surge in betsFinancial Times - 3d -
Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand U.S. judiciary
The JUDGES Act would have increased the number of trial court judges in 25 federal district courts in 13 states in six waves every two years through 2035.NBC News - 3d -
National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.The New York Times - 3d -
Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.
Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While
The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.Inc. - 3d -
Trump's 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada's recovering auto industry
There's growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an existential threat to the country's recovering automotive industry.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders
The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.Inc. - 3d -
Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.
Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...CBS News - 4d -
Lego is reinventing its iconic brick sets and keeping the toy industry afloat
The toy industry is headed for its second consecutive annual sales decline, but it’s got one thing propping it up: colorful, interlocking plastic bricks.NBC News - 4d -
US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry
The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...The Hill - 4d
