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Popcorn Is Taxed at Three Rates in India. A Nation Says This Is Why We're a Mess.

Critics say government’s efforts to simplify system and cut red tape are going in reverse; ‘popcorn is popcorn’

The Wall Street Journal - 2h

We're booking hard-won profits in 2 stocks and adding to another position on a pullback

We will make a trio of trades shortly after Tuesday's opening bell.

CNBC - 18h

The Chicago Bears Nailed a Big Decision, and It’s Hard to Believe

No one knows what the future holds after the hire of Ben Johnson, but it’s a lot more promising now, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Here are the 4 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Donald Trump returns to the White House, and Abbott Laboratories is set to report quarterly earnings.

CNBC - 1d

'We're taking it back': Trump promises action on Panama Canal

Speaking during his inaugural address, President Trump vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," return Alaska's Denali to "Mount McKinley" and retake control of the Panama Canal.

NBC News - 1d

What we're hearing: Arsenal's striker search, Liverpool to let Núñez go?

The January transfer window is open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?

ESPN - 1d

We're buying more of an underappreciated stock and downgrading another that has broken out

The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to more than 2%.

CNBC - 4d

In Panama, we're a laughing stock because of Trump

Donald Trump's threats to take back the Panama Canal have been met with laughter and mockery by Panamanians, who view him as a buffoon, while also taking his threats seriously due to America's ...

The Hill - 5d

Apple slides on disappointing iPhone data in China. Here's why we're not panicking

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 5d

Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...

The Guardian - 5d

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 19

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Ayesha Curry on new book imprint "Sweet July Books"

Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, who died aged 32.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Here are the 8 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Inflation data and bank earnings will take center stage.

CNBC - Jan. 12

The books members of Congress are reading

Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

We're buying more of this retail stock that's showing positive sales momentum

The company is having a nice fourth quarter, according to a note published by Truist on Friday.

CNBC - Jan. 10

The Conductor Daniel Harding Moonlights as a Pilot for Air France

Daniel Harding scaled the heights of classical music. Then he set out to conquer the skies.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Man fails in claim to recover £600m Bitcoin hard drive from tip

James Howells tried to sue a council for access to the site or get £495m in compensation.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Setting boundaries at work can be tricky

ABC News - Jan. 9

Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'

The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

Andy Harris steers hard-line Freedom Caucus into the Trump era

House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) has taken the famously confrontational group in a slightly more agreeable direction as it prepares for a Trump-controlled Washington, where the goal ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

We're buying more of a newer stock that is wisely pushing into a fast-growing market

We first added the company to our portfolio in October.

CNBC - Jan. 8

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 12

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

We're locking in roughly 100% gains on a stock that has fallen out of favor

The stock has been downgraded by three analysts this week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Trump: 'We're going to try to have a policy where no windmills are being built'

President-elect Trump signaled Tuesday that he would oppose all new wind energy production in his second term in remarks to reporters. “We're going to try and have a policy where no windmills are ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool, Man United, Olmo latest

The January transfer window is now open but what are our reporters hearing about potential deals?

ESPN - Jan. 6

Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Monologue Had Hard Punchlines and Impressions

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Here are the 5 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Nvidia's Jensen Huang will be at CES, and investors will get a fresh batch of labor market data.

CNBC - Jan. 5

What we're hearing about the coaching vacancies

A team-by-team look at the various hot spots for change.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office.

BBC News - Jan. 3

We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain

The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

The 16 TV shows we're excited for in 2025

Whether it's returning series like "The White Lotus, "Severance" and "The Last of Us," or new shows like "Watson" and "Long Story Short," there will be plenty of TV to watch in 2025.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

We don't really know how many homes we're building

Even holiday caravans have been known to skew England’s housebuilding data

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Why it’s hard to be a friend of America

Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approach