Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels

Growing speculation that plane was brought down by Russian air defenses

There was growing speculation that an Azerbaijani airliner was shot down by Russian air defense system. Russia had initially said it believed the plane hit a flock of birds, but a U.S. official ...

NBC News - 58m

A record number of holiday travelers will be on the move, AAA predicts

The post-holiday rush is underway, whether it's traveling home from the holidays or off to a vacation. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports, and then Clint Henderson, managing editor for ...

CBS News - 1h

No ‘price tag’ for mass deportations, says incoming border czar

“What price do you put on national security? I don't think it has a price tag,” Homan said.

The Hill - 3h

Oil prices slide as traders await fresh supply data

Crude oil prices fell on Thursday as investors awaited fresh data on production and reserves out of the U.S.

MarketWatch - 4h

36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help

The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.

CNBC - 4h

6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique

Mozambique’s police chief has said that at least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a high-security prison in the capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, as widespread post-election riots and ...

ABC News - 7h

How the Stock Market Defied Expectations in 2024, by the Numbers

The stock market had a surprisingly good year.

Inc. - 8h

UK Help to Grow SME productivity scheme hits 10,000 users

Milestone helps survival of scale-up programme for next 12 months but longer-term future is uncertain

Financial Times - 20h

As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note

The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.

Inc. - 1d

Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers

There have been more than 30,000 cases of whooping cough reported in the U.S. this year.

The Hill - 9h

How tariffs could be a blessing in disguise for American companies

The silver lining of tariff increases is that they will force companies to assess (and reassess) their efficiency and productivity.

The Hill - 10h

Embiid: Win over C's shows Sixers' 'high ceiling'

Philadelphia's Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned around the 76ers' season and renewed their championship aspirations.

ESPN - 11h

Shrinking waistlines and growing profits: the weight-loss drug boom

Drugs such as Wegovy amd Mounjaro are an attractive prospect for online businesses and traditional pharmacies as well as the firms that make them. It is a trend rooted in profit-making. Adverts ...

The Guardian - 18h

Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013

Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in rest of country

Financial Times - 1d

Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040

ABC News - 1d

Online sports betting’s growing wave of rage, harassment and criminality

The coming policy clash that no one sees coming is where the burgeoning sports gambling world will undoubtedly cross paths with the Homeland Security world.

The Hill - 1d

Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040

ABC News - 1d

Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

BBC News - 1d

Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times in 2024, the fewest wins in a single year since the game began.

The Hill - 2d

Oil prices rise in pre-holiday bounce

Oil futures ended higher in thin holiday trading conditions Tuesday, with support tied in part to lingering geopolitical worries around Russia and the Middle East, though upside remains capped by ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Weather and airport delays disrupt American Christmas travel

While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.

BBC News - 2d

American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.

BBC News - 2d

How to find the most affordable car insurance

Auto insurance costs are rising, but drivers can still find affordable car insurance with the help of these tips.

CBS News - 2d

Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions

Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...

CBS News - 2d

American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted by FAA

The FAA has lifted a nationwide ground stop that impacted all American Airlines flights across the country with American saying it was due to a “technical issue.” NBC’s Adrienne Broaddus reports ...

NBC News - 2d

Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.

The economy and your own spending should drive what you take out of your retirement investments, new research says.

MarketWatch - 2d

The Iraola effect: how Bournemouth make a high-intensity gameplan work

The Cherries are flying high after a five-game unbeaten run built on their ability to hunt possession all over the pitch. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . A little over a year ago, Bournemouth ...

The Guardian - 2d

‘It cost €1bn and it’s a dog shelter’: red faces as Italy’s Albania migrant centres lie empty

With Giorgia Meloni’s plan in tatters, one centre is housing stray dogs adopted by bored Italian guards. When Italy opened migrant centres in Albania in October the plan was clear: 3,000 people a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Part of Santa Cruz Wharf in California Collapses in High Surf

Three people were rescued from the wharf. The powerful surf also fatally trapped a man under debris on a beach in Santa Cruz, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 2d

US chiefs are leaving the corner office in record numbers

Soaring stock markets have allowed company leaders to cash out rather than deal with turmoil in 2025

Financial Times - 2d

Tourism squeezed in Argentina as peso strengthens

High prices in dollars deter foreigners and fuel Argentine holidays to Brazil

Financial Times - 2d

Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds

Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - 3d

Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds

A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.

CBS News - 3d

Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts

India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.

BBC News - 3d

Oil prices begin the week on a down note

Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

CNBC - 3d

The presidential solution to taming the growing federal debt

The federal debt is growing rapidly due to Congress' incentives to spend, but the president's impoundment power could provide a natural counterbalance to this by allowing the president to trim ...

The Hill - 3d

Iran is the low hanging fruit of the anti-American axis

President-elect Trump faces a full plate of challenges early on in his administration to avert armed conflicts in the Middle East, Europe's East, and East Asia, and will need to rely on ...

The Hill - 3d

Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season

More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.

CBS News - 3d

Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels

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