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In private letters, Harvard and Trump administration escalate duel

White House pressured Harvard with aggressive settlement demands and alleged mischaracterizations, framing it as a liberal incubator violating white and Jewish civil rights.
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1 hour ago

What to know about the militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto targeted Islamic State-affiliated militants, marking a major escalation amid Nigeria's widespread armed-group violence and coordination with Nigerian forces.
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15 hours ago

Sources: U-M targeting Utes legend Wittingham

Kyle Whittingham has emerged as Michigan's leading candidate for head coach, with his candidacy set to be presented to top officials and a deal possible.
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California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms

A strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada. Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned.
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The Poynter stories readers talked about - and we couldn't stop thinking about - in 2025 - Poynter

Press freedom faced intensified federal government pressure in 2025, amid journalism's financial struggles, notable successes, myth reexaminations, and evolving newsroom practices.
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See Santa Claus' get pulled over for speeding

The Fulton County Ohio Sheriff's Office posted bodycam video of a deputy making the traffic stop that started with the driver warning he has a concealed carry weapon permit. Mrs. Claus appeared to be in the passenger seat beside Kris Kringle. Santa has a CCW? the officer laughs. Times are rough! Police indicated on Facebook that the driver who also had a parking permit for people with disabilities hanging from his rearview mirror got off with a warning.
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1 hour ago

TikTok star Tea Tyme, accused of running down pedestrian on livestream, arrested

Tynesha McCarty-Wroten (Tea Tyme) was arrested on felony charges after livestreaming a Nov. 3 crash that killed 59-year-old pedestrian Darren Lucas in Zion, Illinois.
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NPB's Hanshin Tigers Sign Carson Ragsdale

Carson Ragsdale signed a one-year contract with the Hanshin Tigers of NPB after being non-tendered by the Braves, seeking stability and a starting opportunity.
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3 hours ago

Big Hawaii island approved for small name change

The state's largest island's official name changed from 'Island of Hawaii' to 'Hawaii' to match other islands' naming conventions.
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$1.8 billion Christmas jackpot comes to Arkansas with winning Powerball ticket | Fortune

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Powerball's Christmas Eve drawing dangles a $1.82 billion Christmas miracle

The Powerball jackpot drawing produced numbers 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and Powerball 19, with jackpot status pending and an estimated cash value of $781.3 million.
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23 hours ago

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

A Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot (cash option $834.9 million), ending a 46-draw rollover and creating the second-largest U.S. lottery prize.
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$1.8 billion Christmas jackpot comes to Arkansas with winning Powerball ticket | Fortune

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Powerball's Christmas Eve drawing dangles a $1.82 billion Christmas miracle

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5 hours ago

Want a stronger body this year? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

Resistance training builds muscle, improves health and longevity, and is accessible to nearly everyone with minimal equipment and time.
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12 hours ago

President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria

U.S. launched a strike in northwest Nigeria targeting ISIS fighters accused of killing Christians, following recent strikes in Syria and escalating tensions with Nigeria.
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5 hours ago

As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families

Millions of middle-class Americans with ACA plans face sharply higher premiums in 2026 after enhanced subsidies expired, forcing difficult coverage decisions.
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Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time

Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III by executive order will not immediately change federal criminal laws or legalize interstate commerce; formal rulemaking or Congress is required.
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Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike

U.S. immunization covers more diseases than Denmark due to larger, more diverse population and different health systems, so direct adoption of Denmark’s schedule is inappropriate.
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5 hours ago

Why do airline computer systems fail? What the industry can learn from meltdowns

Airline IT systems are fragile and interconnected; failures in critical systems can cascade rapidly, causing widespread flight cancellations and major passenger disruption.
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7 hours ago

Brown shooting suspect: gruelling academic climate may have taken mental toll, say ex-classmates

Valente was described as brilliant and competitive, but willing to help his colleagues out. He finished top of his class, with an average grade of 19 out of 20, an unusually high score for Tecnico. Loureiro, who was said to be an excellent student but more easygoing than Valente, finished with an average grade of 16 out of 20. Classmates say that, at the time, the two men appeared socially well adjusted.
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13 hours ago

The economy is growing. That doesn't mean companies are hiring more.

US economy shows strong GDP growth driven by AI investment and consumer spending while hiring lags, producing a "jobless boom" and higher unemployment.
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In Belgium, a group of volunteers makes drones for Ukraine in special workshops

Belgian hobbyists build and assemble drones in volunteer workshops and send them to Ukrainian soldiers, creating meaningful contributions to the frontline.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

We asked people what wearing a cross means to them

The cross remains a central, versatile symbol worn for religious belief, cultural identity, family memory, political signaling, and fashion in contemporary America.
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How Berkeley started the modern sanctuary movement

El Salvador was a year into a civil war that pitted the paramilitary death squads, funded in part by the U.S. government, against Marxist-Leninist guerilla forces and the civilians who supported them. Since the United States did not recognize the Salvadoran civil war, and its role in it, those who fled to the U.S. were not granted refugee status and were instead considered economic migrants.
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FBI investigating missing lawyers who disappeared from fishing boat

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of two lawyers who vanished from a running fishing boat about 70 miles off Southwest Florida's coast.
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DOJ says it discovered another million Epstein documents and may need a 'few more weeks' to release them | Fortune

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DOJ says it discovered another million Epstein documents and may need a 'few more weeks' to release them | Fortune

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ICE Agents Shoot Undocumented Man They Allege Tried To Run Them Over

ICE agents shot an undocumented driver in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after he allegedly drove a van toward officers; both occupants were hospitalized and will recover.
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23 hours ago

In Prison, Holding Handwritten Cards Is a Rare Joy. Illinois Is Taking It Away.

Illinois will require all personal mail at Menard Correctional Center to be scanned, affecting inmates' privacy and their emotional links to family.
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California farming mogul in bitter divorce proceedings arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife | Fortune

Michael Abatti, a prominent Imperial Valley farmer, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti, in Pinetop, Arizona.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The US military is weird about hands in pockets, and the rules are all over the place

The rules and the strictness with which they are upheld vary among the different service branches. The Marine Corps and Army are among the toughest enforcers. For some senior leaders, the restriction on putting hands in pockets is about discipline, uniformity, and maintaining a professional appearance - looking sharp, so to speak. But for service members, the rule can feel impractical and has spawned numerous Reddit threads devoted to the matter.
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1 day ago

Telluride resort owner rips into ski patrol union after strikes shuts down slopes on Christmas | Fortune

Telluride Ski Resort will close temporarily after ski patrols vote to strike over failed contract talks demanding substantial wage increases.
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1 day ago

Hawaii caps rally with last-minute TD to stun Cal

HONOLULU -- Backup quarterback Drew Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 victory over California in a thrilling Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night. Weaver entered the game after Micah Alejado took a hard hit on the previous play. With the Rainbow Warriors (9-4) in range for a tying field goal, coach Timmy Chang took a shot at the end zone, and Cenacle got between two defensive backs and made the contested catch.
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Man fatally shot by Brentwood police on Christmas Eve during attempted traffic stop arrest

A Brentwood police officer shot and killed a man on Christmas Eve after the suspect attempted to grab a weapon during a traffic stop, police said. Officers had pulled over the man's vehicle near Balfour Road and Foothill Drive around 10:55 p.m. after suspecting him of driving under the influence, authorities said.
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1 day ago

'Christmas Lawyer' uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations

Morris' extensive Christmas celebrations began in 2014, when hundreds of families showed up to his house to celebrate Christmas and raise money for children with cancer, according to Fox News. When he moved to the family's "dream house" just outside the city of Hayden in Kootenai County, Idaho, the following year, he called the president of the HOA to tell him about his planned display for the following Christmas, according to Fox News.
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15 hours ago

What My First Holiday in America Taught Me About Belonging

The first holiday after immigrating often feels quiet and lonely; belonging must be rebuilt while holding tradition and embracing new culture eases integration.
fromPuck Prose
1 day ago

A Hockey fan's Letter to the ECHL

How did we get here, ECHL? Why are you going on strike, and more importantly, why should we care? Now I am a hockey fanatic, a level 5 hockey fan on the seven levels of hockey fans scale, dare I say a sicko at times. I follow the AHL and host an AHL podcast; my team, the Hershey Bears, is affiliated with the South Carolina Stingrays.
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22 hours ago

WATCH: Shocking Christmas Eve ATM Heist Attempt Absolutely Wrecks 7-Eleven in Texas

Two suspects used a stolen SUV to drag an ATM out of a White Settlement 7-Eleven, causing massive damage before abandoning the machine.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years as consumer spending surges

US GDP grew at an annualised 4.3 per cent in Q3 2025, driven mainly by strong consumer spending while investment softened.
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1 day ago

Hawaii travelers, don't sleep on Kauai

Hawaii is one of the most visited destinations in the world, with nearly 10 million tourists each year, and the winter (along with summer) ranks among the best time to vacation here in large part because you can trade gloomy overcast days for near-constant sunshine. While Hawaii has four tourist-friendly islands, Kauai is the most underrated. At 552 square miles, it's also the smallest.
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Santas Struggle To Find Work As Retail Hiring Falls

Santa impersonator job demand has fallen sharply since 2022, with postings down 35% and fewer bookings as malls decline and online shopping rises.
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2 days ago

When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts

Package theft of vital prescription medication can endanger patients with seizure disorders and can be difficult and costly to replace.
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2 days ago

In the snow, these salamanders get supercool

Blue-spotted salamanders can remain active while supercooled with body temperatures below the freezing point of body fluids.
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2 days ago

Greetings from Jaffa, Israel, where a salon is a welcoming space for Palestinians and Jews

Salon Jaffa provides a rare, everyday space where Palestinian and Jewish women gather safely to share stories, gossip, and brief respite amid wider tensions.
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2 days ago

Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states

Federal judge blocked Trump's reallocation of DHS and FEMA grants, preventing over $233 million in cuts to states labeled as noncooperative with federal immigration enforcement.
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2 days ago

U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

U.S. bars five European activists and officials accused of pressuring American tech firms to censor U.S. speech under a new visa policy.
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2 days ago

After the flames, a New York church returns to Christmas and to itself

Middle Collegiate Church, founded in 1628 and rebuilt after a 2020 fire, will hold its first in-person Christmas Eve service since restoration.
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2 days ago

35 years after ADA, people with disabilities still find hotels unaccommodating

Eileen Schoch traveled to her mother's funeral in Asheville, N.C. and found the hotel room the one she'd called about in advance wasn't accessible as promised. Schoch, who uses a wheelchair after two strokes, couldn't use the room's toilet without assistance from her husband or daughter. The grab bars were in the wrong place. She couldn't get into the shower because it had a door too narrow for her wheelchair. She got sponge baths for three days.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

2025 in visual storytelling

Washington Post design and graphics teams produced 300+ visual stories in 2025 covering business, technology, AI, TikTok subcultures, tariffs and tax analyses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I was there: Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph was the ultimate moment

Rory McIlroy won the Masters on 14 April, becoming the sixth man to complete golf's career Grand Slam by winning all four majors.
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16 hours ago

T.R. Sullivan: A Retrospective On The Frank Robinson-Milt Pappas Trade

The 1965 trade sending Frank Robinson to the Orioles for Milt Pappas (plus Jack Baldschun and Dick Simpson) became one of baseball's most lopsided trades.
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NY Islanders commemorate Santa Brawl with Coliseum Classic merchandise at UBS Arena

There are certain moments in New York Islanders history that never really fade. They just wait for the right time to be remembered again. Tuesday night at UBS Arena, the Islanders leaned all the way into one of the most infamous, chaotic, and unintentionally perfect moments the franchise has ever produced by selling shirts commemorating the legendary Santa Brawl of 2003.
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1 day ago

UCSF tells workers at Ward 86, site of fatal stabbing, to stop talking

UCSF instructed Ward 86 staff not to discuss the Dec. 4 fatal stabbing without UC counsel present, citing a preservation notice and potential litigation.
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1 day ago

Pennsylvania nursing home rocked by deadly explosion on Christmas Eve | Fortune

A thunderous explosion at a Bristol Township nursing home collapsed part of the building, killed at least two people, and left others trapped during ongoing rescue operations.
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2 days ago

There's no one here that is God, correct?' Pleasanton man, charged with murdering mom, becomes his own lawyer

Anyone charged with a crime is constitutionally entitled to do so, though judges typically and often without success try to convince defendants that it's a terrible idea. With his pro per status affirmed last July, Tilley's first big challenge was a Dec. 1 preliminary hearing, a pretrial hearing where prosecutors must reach the low legal threshold of probable cause in order to convince a judge to advance the case.
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Woman extradited from UK to US to face charges of murdering her two children

Kimberlee Singler was extradited from the UK to the US to face first-degree murder charges in the deaths of two of her children.
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1 day ago
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'Never seen such heroism': Christmas Eve bravery on display as rescuers rush into burning nursing home that rocked Pa. city for miles around | Fortune

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'Never seen such heroism': Christmas Eve bravery on display as rescuers rush into burning nursing home that rocked Pa. city for miles around | Fortune

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2 days ago

SEC Files Charges Over $14 Million Crypto Scam Using Fake AI-Themed Investment Tips

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against multiple companies for their alleged involvement in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that swindled more than $14 million from retail investors. The complaint charged crypto asset trading platforms Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co., Ltd., and Cirkor Inc., as well as investment clubs AI Wealth Inc., Lane Wealth Inc., AI Investment Education Foundation (AIIEF) Ltd., and Zenith Asset Tech Foundation, in connection with the operation.
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1 day ago

Bankruptcy lawyers allege Bay Area real estate firm transferred millions of dollars to co-founder's mother-in-law

Unsecured creditors subpoena the 83-year-old mother-in-law of LeFever, alleging over $2.4 million in transfers amid mediation in the LeFever Mattson bankruptcy.
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1 day ago

Person missing in Texas plane crash confirmed dead, bringing death toll to 6, Mexican Navy says

A plane on a medical support mission crashed near the Galveston Causeway; six people died, two survived, and one missing person was found dead.
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2 days ago

10 towns remain defiant of MBTA Communities Act as year-end deadline looms

"It seems inequitable at best that these mostly Worcester area communities are given relief while smaller communities on the North Shore are held to a much higher, more burdensome, and frankly baseless standard," he told Boston.com in a written statement.
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Fact Brief: Is San Jose's Christmas in the Park managed by a nonprofit organization? - San Jose Spotlight

A nonprofit, award-winning local newsroom pursues fearless, accountability-driven journalism to uplift marginalized voices, ignite civic engagement, and strengthen democracy.
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2 days ago

Body found in remote area of Utah ID'd as Melodee Buzzard

"particularly shocking,"
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Gov. Newsom announces $50,000 reward payout in 1982 murder of 14-year-old Bay Area girl

California will pay $50,000 to three people whose information led to Marvin Markle's 1982 conviction for murdering 14-year-old De Anna Lynn Johnson.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

TikToker who allegedly hit and killed man while livestreaming is arrested

A social media creator livestreaming while driving allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian and now faces felony reckless homicide and aggravated communications-device charges.
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1 day ago

Meet the millennial father of six who rebuilt his life through the trades-and questions America's obsession with college | Fortune

A formerly homeless father rebuilt a handyman and HVAC business to a six-figure year through trades work, faith, mentorship, and advocating hands-on training.
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2 days ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument

Lawyers ask the appeals court to reverse Sean 'Diddy' Combs' conviction or order his immediate release, arguing the judge improperly considered acquitted charges at sentencing.
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2 days ago

Star edge Stewart returning to Gamecocks for '26

Dylan Stewart will return to South Carolina for his true junior season in 2026, strengthening the Gamecocks' pass rush and roster continuity.
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2 days ago

SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie pleas for help finding missing sister last seen in Southern California

My sister has been missing and we are worried that she isn't safe, Fowlie, also known for his work on The Other Two and A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, captioned the post. Her married name is Downer but she may go by Christina Fowlie. Please share this so that if anyone has seen her, they can give any information to the police.
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'Probably will be a Netflix documentary': Inside the twists and turns of Penn State's 58-day coaching search

Penn State hired Matt Campbell after a 58-day coaching search that prioritized finding the right fit despite significant delays and complications.
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1 day ago

S&P 500 reaches a record high as 'Santa Claus rally' kicks off

The S&P 500 reached a record intraday high as investors priced in potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid mixed economic data and thin holiday trading.
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US punishes China's chip 'dominance' with 0% tariffs

The Notice is the result of an investigation into China's semiconductor industry that the Biden administration commenced in December 2024, and which focused on "foundational semiconductors (also known as legacy or mature node semiconductors), including to the extent that they are incorporated as components into downstream products for critical industries like defense, automotive, medical devices, aerospace, telecommunications, and power generation and the electrical grid."
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2 days ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Exhibit Caution in Holiday-Shortened Session

Markets paused in a holiday-shortened session as tech gains lift Nasdaq; labor data, Fed outlook, Intel–Nvidia developments, and a gold rally guide investor focus.
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1 day ago

Markets hover near record levels as Wall Street prepares to close early for Christmas holiday

U.S. markets traded near records with light holiday volumes as investors expect the Fed to pause rate hikes amid mixed economic signals and easing jobless claims.
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2 days ago

Sopranos' actor indicted for attempted murder in road rage shooting

A New Jersey actor whose credits include HBO's hit The Sopranos, as well as the films J. Edgar and The Prestige, has been indicted on charges related to a road rage incident, during which he shot a woman in the face near Stockton University, police said. Ernest Heinz is facing 31 counts in connection with the violent rampage, including first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, NJ Advance Media reported.
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2 days ago

Hit-and-run crash kills cyclist in Fall River, DA says

A 34-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Fall River on Sunday, the local prosecutor said. Fall River police received a call for a bicyclist who had been hit by a vehicle just after 5 p.m. on Dec. 21, the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said in a press release. Officers found Jordyn Lyttle, a Fall River resident, seriously injured near 214 Stafford Rd.
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1 day ago

2 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Watertown

Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Bigelow Avenue in Watertown; an investigation by local and state police is ongoing.
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1 day ago

Man charged with wrecking car containing 4-year-old son, killing woman, while speeding drunk through Hayward

A drunk driver reached 88 mph on Hayward Boulevard, killing a 20-year-old woman and seriously injuring his young son and another passenger.
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2 days ago

Brooks Koepka quits LIV Golf after three years but PGA Tour return uncertain

Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf—stepping away after 2025 to prioritize family, becoming the first player to defect from LIV.
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The K-shaped economy is carrying a ticking time bomb into 2026 | Fortune

The GDP number arrived just before Christmas, wrapped like good news. The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, blowing past economists' expectations and delivering the kind of headline that signals strength heading into the new year. Consumers went on an unusually strong spending tear while corporations cinched $166 billion in capital gains. President Donald Trump and his team wasted no time celebrating, taking a victory lap
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2 days ago

Even some Santas are feeling the labor market pinch

Demand for hired Santas has declined since 2022 while prospective Santas and recruitment efforts have increased, partly offsetting earlier shortages.
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