Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX
A new rocket from Mr. Bezos’ company Blue Origin and a satellite system from Amazon could heat up competition with SpaceX, owned by Mr. Musk.
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The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.CBS News - 2h -
How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
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Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?
Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.The New York Times - 3h -
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 - 4h -
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, fined again for publicly ripping refs, now up to $135K in fines this season
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IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.NBC News - 4h -
How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents
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Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025
Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.Inc. - 5h -
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families
The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.MarketWatch - 7h -
Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down
Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.The New York Times - 8h -
Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025
It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.Inc. - 8h -
JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn
The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible
Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.CNBC - 8h -
Bronny James getting called up by Lakers for Monday's game vs. Pistons
Bronny is averaging 13.4 points per game for the Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
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 - 10h -
Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says
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Trump addresses Elon Musk's influence in Phoenix speech
President-elect Trump spoke in Phoenix on Sunday. In the speech, Trump addressed criticism about tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence on his inner circle, and hinted at a potential meeting soon ...NBC News - 1d -
GOP congressman says it feels like Elon Musk is 'our prime minister'
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Sunday compared tech mogul Elon Musk to a “prime minister,” praising Musk for speaking out against an early version of a stopgap funding bill last week.NBC News - 1d -
Trump laughs off the idea that Elon Musk is usurping him after billionaire's role in budget fight
President-elect Donald Trump dismissed any suggestion that he’s being usurped by his high-profile billionaire ally Elon Musk during a speech at AmericaFest.NBC News - 1d -
Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.
The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk Expresses Support for Far-Right Party in Germany’s Election
It was not the first online intervention by Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and adviser to Donald Trump, on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe.The New York Times - 2d -
Congress clears government shutdown patch following Trump, Musk disruptions
Last-minute objections from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk prompted lawmakers to drop hundreds of pages of policy from the bill.Politico - 2d -
WATCH: Dwayne Johnson wakes up to his toenails painted -- then finds the culprit
Johnson posted a video to his Instagram of him waking up to his toenails being painted. Turns out, the person -- or elf -- who did it was caught red-handed.ABC News - 3d -
Fire evacuations, floods and possible snow: Australia’s wild weather in the lead-up to Christmas
Residents near Grampians fire urged to evacuate, while BoM forecasts possible snow in alpine regions Monday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia is being ...The Guardian - 3d -
House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos
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PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Measure, Sped Up in November
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index climbed 2.4 percent from a year earlier, though the report’s details were more subdued than expected.The New York Times - 3d -
Musk vows to fund ‘moderate’ Democratic primary challengers
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Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills
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How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Financial Goals for Success
Don’t give up on resolving to do better, psychologists and personal finance experts say. The key is to reframe the way you think about it.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump says he gave permission to Elon Musk to trash GOP-proposed spending bill on X
Trump's statement opposing the bill came out several hours after Musk's posts.ABC News - 4d -
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter ...The New York Times - 5d -
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Coreweave, Klarna may break IPO slump in 2025 — but OpenAI, SpaceX will wait it out
Initial public offerings may pick up the pace after a three-year slowdown, but economic headwinds and ample money to stay private could dampen the revival.MarketWatch - 7h -
DeVonta Smith owns up to rare drop that cost Eagles in loss to Commanders: 'I gotta make the damn play'
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College basketball rankings: Duke continues to rise in Coaches Poll, undefeated Oklahoma moves up
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The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify
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Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
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Eagles' Kenny Pickett comes up just short in relief of injured Jalen Hurts: 'I think he settled in well'
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Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - 10h
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