Just the Right Amount of Edge How Marseille Became 2024s Ontrend City

Biggest financial stories of 2024 and what to expect this year

From the stock market to inflation, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on some of the big financial stories of 2024 and what to expect in 2025.

CBS News - 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

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Politico - Jan. 2

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.

CNBC - Jan. 2

China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024

Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop

It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired - Jan. 2

House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

BBC News - Jan. 2

El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides

El Salvador closed 2024 with a record low 114 homicides, continuing notable security gains under a second full year of a state of emergency that has given the government extraordinary powers and ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

The source of 2024’s returns

Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Russia just lost one of its weirdest wartime income streams

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

Movie ticket sales are taking a bit of a hit in 2024

ABC News - Jan. 1

Packers CB Jaire Alexander has surgery on right knee, will likely miss remainder of 2024 season

Alexander tore the PCL in his right knee during Week 8. The Packers hope he could return if they make it to the Super Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Devils Edge Out Kings in Low-Scoring Standalone Matchup on New Year's Day

The New Jersey Devils are tied with the Minnesota Wild for the best road goals against average at 2.47

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

‘Walkable’ New York City Became Deadlier for Pedestrians in 2024

The city said overall traffic deaths were down compared with 2023, and the number was still far lower than it was before the city adopted its Vision Zero safety program.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of carnage

Revellers had been celebrating the new year when a driver ploughed his pick-up truck into a large crowd.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024

Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Nvidia invested $1bn in AI deals in 2024

Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are powering

Financial Times - Jan. 1

The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

‘Bizarrely, I enjoyed bungee jumping!’ How Ed Davey became the Tom Cruise of British politics

The Liberal Democrat leader’s summer of stunts ended in the party’s biggest electoral success ever – and managed to push social care up the agenda. His next project? Mastering TikTok. There he was, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows

Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English Channel

Financial Times - Jan. 1

‘Just by existing, he’s extended this war’: Timothy Snyder on Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Historian and bestselling author of On Tyranny worries over Trump’s return to power – and the influence of Elon Musk. Timothy Snyder was not surprised to be asked to help rebuild a Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The biggest political winners and losers of 2024

A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Seven clubs, 11 players: who makes this Premier League team of 2024?

WhoScored selects its XI of the year based on its ratings among players who made at least 20 appearances. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . The busiest goalkeeper in the division in 2024. Flekken ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year

A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Nomad Coupons: 80% Off | January 2024

Save up to 80% on accessories like phone cases, wallets, and more this January.

Wired - Jan. 1

Target Promo Codes and Coupons: $50 Off | January 2024

Enjoy $50 off your next order with this Target coupon code, and save with the latest deals and coupons this January.

Wired - Jan. 1

Football transfer rumours: Ronaldo on the move? City in for Zubimendi?

Today’s rumours are driving you to the door. Paracetamol. Check. Water. Check. Rumour Mill? Check! Welcome to 2025, eerily similar to the end of 2024, save for a new calendar on the kitchen wall ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Women behind the lens: six of the most striking images from 2024

Our favourite photographs from around the world taken by women and capturing moments of contemplation, celebration and imagination Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 1