Yellen: US will hit debt ceiling in mid- or late-January

Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts

Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.

CNBC - 1h

Biden expected to block $15bn takeover of US Steel

President set to kill Nippon Steel’s bid in one of his final acts in office

Financial Times - 2h

Management fee change could badly hit investment trust revenues

Greencoat UK Wind’s charge shake-up could be copied by other trusts

Financial Times - 5h

Two dead after plane hits factory roof near LA

Police say that 18 people were also injured during the incident in Fullerton, California.

BBC News - 5h

Rangers condemn incident in which Engels hit by coin

Rangers condemn "in the strongest possible terms" an incident in which Celtic's Arne Engels was struck by a coin during Thursday's Old Firm game.

BBC News - 11h

China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs

China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."

CBS News - 12h

U.S. dollar index hits more than two-year high as markets brace for Trump return

Optimism around the U.S. economy was in focus as markets reopened following disrupted trade over Christmas and the New Year's holiday.

CNBC - 14h

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.

The New York Times - 14h

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a 'really dark place' after suspension for hit on Lawrence

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a “really dark place” and wondered if he’d ever play football again in the days after he was suspended for three games for his hit on ...

ABC News - 19h

Puerto Rico swears in new governor days after major blackout hit island

Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island prepared for a normally ebullient ceremony overshadowed by widespread anger over a blackout that hit the U.S. ...

ABC News - 20h

How will 'A Complete Unknown' stack up against Timothée Chalamet's biggest hits?

Timothée Chalamet already has one big box-office hit under his belt for this year — 'Dune: Part Two.' How will 'A Complete Unknown' compare?

Los Angeles Times - 23h

How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits

Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.

Los Angeles Times - 23h

The battered bond market starts 2025 facing some difficult issues about debt

Investors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including one under-the-radar worry about short term notes coming due.

CNBC - 1d

What we're watching: GOP leaders face debt-limit fight

Politico - 3d

3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January

Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.

CBS News - 12h

Ex-Red Wings Goalie Hits Big Rough Patch

This former goalie for the Detroit Red Wings is not having a great year.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Here's a list of ISIS-inspired attacks in the US

The Pulse nightclub shooting in 2017 is the largest attack believe to be inspired by ISIS.

The Hill - 13h

China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs

China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."

CBS News - 15h

Ukraine says its unusual missile-armed sea drones have scored hits on multiple Russian helicopters in the Black Sea

Yahoo News - 16h

GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach

Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...

The Hill - 17h

Man dies after car hit pedestrians on Christmas Day

A man who was hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London's West End on Christmas Day has died.

BBC News - 17h

Bengals become first team in NFL history hit with this brutal scheduling quirk after being flexed in Week 18

The NFL hit the Bengals with a brutal scheduling quirk that no other team has ever had to deal with

CBS Sports - 17h

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - 18h

Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone

An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.

BBC News - 18h

Kenya's celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change

Yahoo News - 19h

Wholesale gas price hits highest level in 14 months after Russian supplies stop

Transit agreement with Ukraine expires as storage supply levels in Europe fall at fastest rate since 2021. Business live – latest updates The wholesale price of gas has risen to its highest ...

The Guardian - 19h

Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC

Cruise ships saw the highest number of stomach bug illnesses since 2012 with 16 outbreaks that impacted 1,894 passengers.

The Hill - 22h

Glenn Maxwell’s mid-air boundary juggle hailed as ‘greatest catch’ in BBL

Veteran leaps metres into outfield to catch ball in one hand before throwing it back into field of play. A stunning Glenn Maxwell catch in the outfield, an almost impossible take in mid-air on the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year's Day

A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.

BBC News - 1d

Leeds and Burnley held at home while Windass hits Wednesday wonder goal

Blackburn and Stoke battle to hard-fought points on road Plymouth claim 2-2 draw in first game since Rooney exit Danny Batth’s last-minute equaliser clinched Blackburn a 1-1 draw at Elland ...

The Guardian - 1d

The next gold rush is above us, not below us

The choice before us is clear: we can continue with business as usual and watch other nations take the lead in space, or we can unleash American enterprise to drive the next great economic expansion.

The Hill - 1d

5 things that will shape US politics in 2025

The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...

The Hill - 1d

Cops shot, possible explosive devices found after truck hits crowd in New Orleans, officials say

At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS News' Michael George and Kati Weis have more.

CBS News - 1d

‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel

Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.

The New York Times - 2d

Unlawful border crossings hit lowest level of Biden admin in November

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced a new low for border level crossings during the month of November ahead of President Biden’s exit from the White House. Statistics released by the ...

The Hill - 2d

Yellen: US will hit debt ceiling in mid- or late-January

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