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World Bank lifts China growth forecast but calls for deeper reforms
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidenceFinancial Times - 1h -
A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion
Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.The New York Times - 2h -
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 uncertainFinancial Times - 2h -
Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find
A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident.The New York Times - 2h -
Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.BBC News - 12h -
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.CBS News - 13h -
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 2040ABC News - 13h -
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 - 14h -
On the Menu For 2025: Fast Growth in the Food Business
From possible deportations to higher tariffs, here’s how these Inc. 5000 food companies are preparing for the year ahead.Inc. - 15h -
Nosferatu’s Resurrection Was a Long Time Coming
There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.”Wired - 19h -
Review: In 'A Complete Unknown,' a cryptic Bob Dylan comes into view, gifted and callous
Led by Timothée Chalamet and a superb cast that includes Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning, director James Mangold's film captures the cruel side of Bob Dylan.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Judge Finds Israel’s NSO Group Liable for Hacking in WhatsApp Lawsuit
The Meta messaging app was breached by the spyware maker, which was accused of putting Pegasus monitoring software on users’ mobile devices.Inc. - 1d -
WATCH: Family unexpectedly finds a ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree
What they thought was the perfect Christmas tree in the woods turned out to look a little bit different when they got it home.ABC News - 1d -
'Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year
After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.CNBC - 1d -
For Leonie Benesch, not finding the words on 'September 5' was the right call
Leonie Benesch grew up in Germany without a TV and first saw footage — some of it re-created — from the Munich Summer Olympic attacks in 1972 while filming 'September 5.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents
Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.The New York Times - 2d -
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 2040ABC News - 14h -
Inside the unconventional growth of Victor Wembanyama's game
Wembanyama doesn't want to be limited by conventional wisdom, so he's letting it fly from deep this season.ESPN - 15h -
‘You learn to live with the pain’: 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami, Australian couple remember son Paul
Joe and Evanna Giardina treasure memories of the affectionate 16-year-old they dubbed the ‘love machine’, who died in the 2004 disaster. At first, there seemed nothing to be afraid of. Joe ...The Guardian - 17h -
Squeezed by high prices, a growing number of Americans find shelter in long-term motels
Melissa Krajewski used to come home from her job as a home health aide to the sounds of children pattering around the family’s three-bedroom apartment.NBC News - 20h -
Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion
No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.NBC 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 -
The coming global interest-rate collapse will force the Fed to cut four times in 2025
Economic pain worldwide will trigger capital flight to U.S. Treasurys, driving down those yields, investment manager Louis Navellier says. The Fed will follow.MarketWatch - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Key findings from the House ethics committee’s Matt Gaetz report
Committee found ‘substantial evidence’ for allegations including that Gaetz regularly paid for sex. The House ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman who ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down
Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.MarketWatch - 1d -
Germany’s own ‘magnificent seven’ help Dax defy bleak growth outlook
Software provider SAP responsible for two-fifths of all Frankfurt gains in year of political tumultFinancial Times - 2d -
Matt Gaetz ethics report finds evidence he paid for sex with minor
House report finds he made payments totalling tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs on at least 20 occasions. A House ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz , the former Florida ...The Guardian - 2d -
Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida
Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.The New York Times - 2d -
Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating
Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.The New York Times - 2d -
TSA shocked to find 82 fireworks and 3 knives in a woman's bag at LAX
Security at Los Angeles International Airport stopped a traveler from taking "a surprising number of prohibited items" on a Philadelphia-bound flight, including dozens of fireworks and multiple ...NBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Apple to see strong Christmas iPhone sales that launch a ‘renaissance of growth’
Apple’s stock heads for another record as Wedbush sees strong holiday sales of new iPhones being the launching pad for a “renaissance of growth.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Clayton comes through sudden-death leg against Mansell at PDC worlds
No 7 seed taken the distance in epic Ally Pally contest Ratajski, Gilding and Rock also reach third round Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to edge past Mickey Mansell and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Eagles' Kenny Pickett comes up just short in relief of injured Jalen Hurts: 'I think he settled in well'
Eagles' players went to bat for Kenny Pickett after the lossCBS Sports - 2d -
Gaetz Ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ of statutory rape, drug use
The House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) paid a 17-year-old high school student for sex when he was 35, used illicit drugs like cocaine and ...The Hill - 2d -
King's Christmas message to come from ornate former hospital chapel
This year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.BBC News - 2d