People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized

Reddy's first Test ton gives India hope in Australia

Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a superb first Test century to keep India in the fourth Test - but Australia remain in a strong position at the end of day three.

BBC News - 2h

Across the west, the centre right is collapsing – and with it, any notion of what is ‘too extreme’ | Owen Jones

So-called moderates are mimicking populist demagogues, with potentially disastrous consequences. It was once known as the “centre right”, and this was the year it definitively perished. It never ...

The Guardian - 17h

The Wirecutter Show: Kitchen Gear That Lasts a Lifetime (or Extremely Close)

Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime — but not every pot, pan or knife is made to last.

The New York Times - 21h

Ad revenue should stabilize for media companies in 2025 — if they have sports

Live sports and events are key to garnering ad revenue for media companies in 2025.

CNBC - 21h

Wealth of US private capital chiefs boosted by $56bn

Inclusion in S&P 500 index and growth in operations drove share prices at Blackstone, KKR and Apollo to record highs

Financial Times - 21h

Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Should Involve Your Interpersonal Relationships

Experts share how shifting from self-focused goals to thinking about others can have a positive impact on the year ahead.

The New York Times - 1d

Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?

Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.

The New York Times - 1d

Climate change led to 41 extra days of extreme heat this year on average: Analysis

Climate change led to nearly six extra weeks of dangerous heat worldwide over the past year, according to a new study from Climate Central and World Weather Attribution. The report, released ...

The Hill - 16h

Trump again suggests US should own and control Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump is again floating his interest in U.S. ownership of Greenland.

ABC News - 21h

National Trust warns UK's most precious heritage at risk from extreme weather

A blurring of the distinctions between seasons is also a challenge for insects and their predators.

BBC News - 1d

Should you bundle auto and home insurance?

Bundling auto and home insurance can pay off — but that's not always the case, experts say.

CBS News - 1d

Trump likes the Office of Congressional Ethics; House Republicans should too

Common Cause is urging Congress to preserve the Office of Congressional Ethics, an independent watchdog that has investigated nearly the same number of Republicans and Democrats since its inception ...

The Hill - 1d

Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

The New York Times - 1d

The National Mall, Central Park and More Venues the N.H.L. Should Use

The league’s Winter Classic showcase should move beyond outdoor stadiums and into popular landmarks, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Loss of Antarctic Sea Ice Giving Rise to More Frequent Storms

Yahoo News - 1d

How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise

Many of us have a game franchise that, despite liking everything we hear about it, we have never actually played any of the games. I have a few, but one notable blind spot in my gaming resume was ...

GameSpot - 2d

Looking for Private Equity (or a Merger) in 2025? Here’s What You Should Know

Trump’s deregulatory push, interest rate cuts, and the PE ‘bullwhip effect’ are expected to influence M&A in 2025.

Inc. - 2d

Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health.

Wired - 3d

The rock houses of England's last cave people

Over centuries, caves in Kinver, Staffordshire, are turned into rock houses by families.

BBC News - 3d

China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth

Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisis

Financial Times - 3d

UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister

Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft power

Financial Times - 3d

Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia’s south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages

Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 3d

Where is Santa right now? These people know

The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.

BBC News - 3d

The Juan Soto wealth effect: Soaring athlete salaries attract wealth management firms

Skyrocketing salaries for top athletes and lucrative deals for college players have touched off a new gold rush among wealth management firms.

NBC News - 3d

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 - 3d

How to shop a humidifier — plus how often you should clean it

Find the best humidifiers to relieve allergies and dry skin. Shop humidifiers from brands like Honeywell, Levoit, Vicks and more.

NBC News - 3d

‘We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding

While some residents take to building houses in trees, officials recognise need for national response to climate disasters. Every summer, Dongting Hu, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, swells ...

The Guardian - 3d