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Which FSA Dollars to Use or Lose Before Year’s End
Here’s what to know about FSA spending before the year ends.Inc. - 12h -
Ten Years Later, a Political Exile Returns to a Syria in Transition
In 2014, Sawsan Abou Zainedin left Syria during a civil war, while Bashar al-Assad was in power. Now, with rebel militants in control, Ms. Abou Zainedin is working on the country’s delicate ...The New York Times - 1d -
Luis Díaz returns to Spurs hoping for luck to change and drought to end
Colombian famously denied a goal at Tottenham in 2023 by the officials as league leaders look to strengthen position. Luis Díaz rarely needs a reminder that relying on others can be a futile ...The Guardian - 7h -
Year-end holiday travel rush kicks off
The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...CBS News - 2d -
Amid Year-End Spending Surge, Shoppers Favor ‘Experience’ Buying
Evidence suggests that traditional gift purchase volumes may be lower than expected, but spending on collective experiences, parties, and decorations is far higher.Inc. - 2d -
G.M. Led in China for Years. Here’s How It Ended Up 16th in Sales.
General Motors has gone from market leader to also-ran in the world’s largest car market, stymied by its own missteps and Chinese policies that favored its local rivals.The New York Times - 3d -
Increased November Retail Sales Fuel Hopes for Year-End Spending Boom
Better than expected business at U.S. stores raise hopes of even stronger holiday season buying results—ahead of a potential pullback after Trump’s tariffs are applied in 2025.Inc. - 3d -
Mauritius wants to rethink a deal with the UK over remote islands housing a key US base
The British government says it still plans to hand over a contested Indian Ocean archipelago, which is home to a strategically important military base, to MauritiusABC News - 3d -
Chagos deal remains on track, says UK minister
The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.BBC News - 3d -
Starmer deal over Chagos Islands in turmoil after Mauritius reopens talks
UK officials say London will refuse to hand over more money as issue flares into major disputeFinancial Times - 3d -
New Mauritian PM sends fresh Chagos proposals to UK
Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.BBC News - 4d -
House task force releases sweeping end-of-year report on AI
The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released its sweeping end-of-year report Tuesday, laying out a roadmap for Congress as it crafts policy surrounding the advancing technology. ...The Hill - 4d -
8-year investigation ends in Baylor Title IX saga
Baylor University continued to have problems with delays in its response to sexual harassment complaints and improperly handled some cases against athletes since the peak of its scandal in 2016, ...ESPN - 4d -
NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?
Our insiders answer the biggest questions as we close in on 2025 and look at the season's first halfESPN - 4d -
Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.Politico - 5d -
Britain’s chancellor hailed this IPO to turn around the ailing 223-year-old stock market — and it’s flopped in debut
Groupe Canal+ shares fell in London, even as Havas and Louis Hachette shares surgedMarketWatch - 5d -
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
Congress is scrambling to roll out a government funding bill to avert a shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as lawmakers sprint to wrap up business for the year — and 118th Congress. Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 5d -
Bengals' Jordan Battle blows fumble return for TD in win over Titans, loses ball right before crossing into end zone
Jordan Battle needed just one more step to reach the end zone.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ delivers a bittersweet buzz as tourists push up prices
Success of Ghanaian president’s call to members of diaspora to visit country adding to inflation, say locals. Since September, Effia Afful and her friends have been calling Accra establishments to ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
USWNT stays at No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings
The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.ESPN - Dec. 13 -
Oil prices end lower as IEA sees global market ‘comfortably supplied’ next year
Oil prices ended a bit lower on Thursday, putting an end to a three-session streak of gains, after the International Energy Agency lowered its global oil-demand growth estimate for this year and ...MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Aaron Pierre ends his big year on a high note with 'Mufasa'
Aaron Pierre is closing out his big year on a literal high noteABC News - Dec. 11 -
Leaseholders dispute £200,000 maintenance bill
Residents at Park View Court in Kenton say RMG Management has not maintained their flats properly.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" ends after 2-year run
After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in the Bahamas with his 9th victory
Scottie Scheffler ended his biggest year with another victoryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Scottie Scheffler ends dominant year with Hero World Challenge success
World No 1 surges to six-shot victory in the Bahamas Tom Kim second as Scheffler earns ninth win of 2024 Another Scottie Scheffler procession. The world No 1’s year ended in fitting fashion, ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Frost returns as UCF head coach on 5-year deal
UCF is bringing back one of the most successful coaches in program history, agreeing with Scott Frost on a five-year contract through the 2029 season.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Stocks and crypto could rally through year-end, but watch for this last wild card
Lower interest rates, declining inflation and higher corporate profits could power stocks’ rally through the year-end. However, investors should pay close attention to the November consumer price ...MarketWatch - Dec. 8 -
The 7 days that ended 50 years of Assad rule — in maps
How a lightning rebel advance toppled a family dynasty in a weekFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival | Jack Snape
A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics. In a place known by some as Pivot City, the Matildas finally turned a corner. ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action
More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the jobYahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help you ride a year-end rally
Bitcoin, small-caps, gold in focus, and the stock market looks for holiday cheer.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package
Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Sovereign investment dispute resolution is broken
(for everyone except the lawyers, naturally)Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on reuniting for "The Return" after nearly 30 years
Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in "The Return," a retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey." Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. ...CBS News - Dec. 3
