Chinas Legislature Passes A Law Raising the Retirement Age Which Is Now among the Lowest for Major Economies
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US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffsABC News - 6d -
A Key Part of Biden’s Climate Law Was Built to Survive Trump. Now, the Test.
A lucrative tax credit for renewable energy could be hard to kill because it applies to a technologies favored by Republicans, not just wind and solar.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Quits sink to lowest level since the height of the pandemic
The number of people quitting their jobs fell in November to the lowest level since the height of the pandemic as the number of job openings popped to its highest level since May — both signs of a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation
AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
No one is above the law — except Trump
By artifice, luck, disinformation and extraordinary political success, Trump has shown that the only verdict that counts is in the court of public opinion.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies
In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Game Pass Dumps These Six Games Very Soon
It's time to go As it does at least one per month, Microsoft is dumping more games from the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2025. The first set of removals for the month have now been ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Which teams most needs to win the Carabao Cup?
Semifinalists Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham want glory for various reasons.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Judge largely blocks Tennessee's porn site age verification law as other states enforce theirs
A Tennessee law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of its visitors was largely blocked in court before taking effect Jan. 1ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Ulta Names Steelman CEO, Kimbell to Retire
Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
$10,000 long-term CDs vs. short-term CDs: Which is better to open now?
Both CD accounts have unique benefits, but only one can result in a significant return. Here's what to consider now.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
China's economy is causing a hangover for spirits giants
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Bulls to retire Rose's No. 1 jersey next season
The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey to the rafters next season, the team announced.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
‘The Trump Effect’ in the age of terrorism
Have those in charge of our defense against terrorism taken their eyes off the ball to engage in petty, self-destructive and potentially illegal partisan politics?The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate
From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Briton among dead in New Orleans vehicle attack
The family of London man Edward Pettifer mourn a "wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend".BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Rose on Bulls jersey retirement: 'Would love that'
Derrick Rose said he'd like to see his No. 1 Chicago Bulls jersey hanging from the rafters at the United Center someday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe
Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.Wired - Jan. 3 -
Stellantis Brands' Production in Italy Falls to Lowest Level Since 1956
Yahoo News - Jan. 3 -
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Britons have ‘lowest appetite’ for stock market investing in the G7
UK savers trail US and several European nationsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
NFL hot seat index: which coaching jobs will open on Black Monday?
There are already three openings – the Jets, the Saints and the Bears – and Black Monday will probably see at least four new vacancies. Whose seats are the toastiest?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Liverpool vs. Man United is a rivalry for the ages but looks like a mismatch now
Liverpool vsABC News - Jan. 2 -
Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’
Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
The number of people filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell to the lowest level since last April as the job market showed signs of strength within a broader cooling off in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most workers enjoy unusual job securityABC News - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat
The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
49ers QB Purdy passes Mahomes for rare NFL passing crown
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made NFL history in San Francisco's loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday and passed Patrick Mahomes in the process.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
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 - Dec. 31
