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Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong, Mastercard says
Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if there was a good deal, Mastercard SpendingPulse said.MarketWatch - 2d -
As Roy Cooper’s Term Ends in North Carolina, He’s Cagey About His Future
In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president.The New York Times - 2d -
Bolton on UN reform: Stefanik has 'her work cut out for her'
John Bolton, President-elect Trump's former national security adviser, said Trump's pick for ambassador to the United Nations, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), will have “her work cut out for her” ...The Hill - 2d -
A Look into Next Year…
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Finland Seizes Russia-Linked Tanker After Undersea Baltic Cables Are Cut
Finnish leaders are calling for more NATO protection against alleged sabotage of critical infrastructure by Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Roy, Cruz named most active X posters in Congress: Report
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were named the most active posters on the social platform X this year among all lawmakers in Congress, according to a recent report. The Dec. 17 ...The Hill - 2d -
Nikki Haley rips Ramaswamy: 'Nothing wrong' with American culture
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley slammed her onetime GOP presidential primary opponent Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday for arguing American culture is to blame for a lack of U.S.-born ...The Hill - 2d -
Plane Crash Investigators Look at Russian Antiaircraft Systems
Also, Israel bombed an airport and ports in Yemen. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 2d -
Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut
Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure.The New York Times - 2d -
Finland seizes ship carrying Russian oil after undersea cable cut
Finland on Thursday seized a ship carrying oil for Russia in relation to the recent cutting of an undersea cable connecting electricity to Estonia as concern mounts over ships disrupting power and ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk, Ramaswamy defend Silicon Valley's foreign-born hires
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chairs of President-elect Trump’s new “Department of Government Efficiency,” are defending the tech industry’s reliance on foreign-born engineers as the incoming ...The Hill - 2d -
Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle
Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year off Banbridge takes King George prize back to Ireland The delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten ...The Guardian - 2d -
Chiefs look forward to bye, rest with AFC clinched
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs have never needed a playoff bye quite like they do this season.ESPN - 2d -
Turkey cuts rates for first time in 22 months with jumbo reduction
Central bank slashes borrowing costs by 250bp as consumer demand slowsFinancial Times - 3d -
Banbridge wins King George VI Chase while Constitution Hill takes Christmas Hurdle – as it happened
Banbridge overhauled Il Est Francais to claim a dramatic victory in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. 1 Leader In The Park 5-1 2 Asta La Pasta 15-8 fav 3 El Rio 11-1. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Oscars 2025: Will directors continue to look across the globe?
The academy's directors branch may be the most adventurous group of Oscar voters. Who will they nominate at the Oscars this year?Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Trump, GOP zero in on Liz Cheney as potential target
President-elect Trump’s fixation on former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is escalating as he suggests she should be prosecuted for her work on the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee. In the wake of a ...The Hill - 3d -
Israel investigation says army actions had 'influence' on killing of six hostages by Hamas
It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.BBC News - 4d -
The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother
The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...The Guardian - 4d -
Berlin cries Kulturkrise as cuts hit arts scene
One of Europe’s most vibrant cultural capitals is reeling over plans to slash subsidiesFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 4d -
The Evening: Signs of Trouble for Trump’s Spending Cuts
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 4d -
Lions cut LB David Long
The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee
Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before he takes ...NBC News - 4d -
GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members
Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...The Hill - 4d -
Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.MarketWatch - 4d -
Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts
Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.The Hill - 4d -
Trump won last week's spending battle on points
Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...The Hill - 4d -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.CNBC - 5d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 5d -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 5d -
From vaccines to votes: Russian ad agency influences Europeans
AdNow was implicated in misinformation campaigns in France, Germany and RomaniaFinancial Times - 5d -
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Gavin & Stacey finale
BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final episode and speaks to the whole cast.BBC News - 5d -
New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled
On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third ...ESPN - 5d -
Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...CBS News - 5d -
From Hail Marys to grand slams, college basketball to the WNBA, 2024 was a year of change and triumph in sports
If you took a nap this year, there’s a decent chance the sports world changed while you were asleep.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Liverpool fly towards Boxing Day with Premier League title theirs to lose; Man City, Man United keep strugging
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, don't miss all the Boxing Day EFL action on CBS Sports Golazo NetworkCBS Sports - 5d -
Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles
Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.CNBC - 5d -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - 6d
