Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair - AP News

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates. Hassett’…

The best photos from San Francisco's SantaCon 2025 - SFGATE

Santa-suited partyers once again filled downtown San Francisco Saturday, as the yearly tradition that is Santacon kicked off at noon in Union Square.

Investors seek protection from risk of AI debt bust - Financial Times

Trading in insurance-like products that protect against tech company defaults is booming

Making sense of the risky Netflix-Warner Bros. deal - TechCrunch

Netflix's $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants.

A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state - CBS News

The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.

The taboo against holiday layoffs is fading. - Axios

The stigma of layoffs during the holiday season has faded.

Los Angeles viral video: Mom and daughter find stranger in trunk of Waymo at MacArthur Park - ABC7 Los Angeles

A video that's gotten thousands of views on social media shows the moment a woman discovered a stranger in the back of a Waymo car.

ServiceNow in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in potential $7 billion deal, Bloomberg reports - CNBC

Software company ServiceNow is in advanced discussions to acquire Armis, a cybersecurity startup last valued at $6.1 billion.

Oregon factory jobs fall to lowest point in a dozen years - OregonLive.com

The industry's decline accelerated as the year went on.

Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance - CBS News

When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.

Alphabet Poised for Another Paper Gain as SpaceX Valuation Jumps - Bloomberg.com

Alphabet Inc. is set to book another sizable paper gain after SpaceX completes a tender offer that effectively values the closely held company at about $800 billion.

What are the prospects for laid-off workers? - CBS News

In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.

What a top food safety expert won’t order for dinner - The Washington Post

He’s litigated foodborne illnesses cases for decades. But even experts like him struggle to handle the risks.

Powerball results for 12/13/25; Did anyone win the $1.05 billion jackpot? - MLive.com

The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was in September. There have been 42 consecutive drawings without a winner.

A big Powerball winner sold at a Florida Publix among Saturday’s lottery wins - Miami Herald

With Florida Lotto, Fantasy 5, Cash4Life and $1 billion Powerball jackpots to be won, lucky tickets came from a Clearwater Publix and a Tallahassee Chevron.

The 51 best last-minute gifts that’ll arrive right in time for the holidays - CNN

Shop your final gifts before the holidays arrive with these last-minute picks from Amazon, Sephora, REI and more of our favorite retailers.

ChatGPT and a Murder-Suicide - The Wall Street Journal

United Airlines 803 to Tokyo flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure on Boeing 777-200 during takeoff: FAA - ABC7 Los Angeles

The plane returned to the airport after losing power in one engine, according to United Airlines.

Amazon recall: Update as toxic warning issued for items sold nationwide - AL.com

Several children’s items including costumes and walkers were recalled for the potential dangers they pose.

Some student loan borrowers pay 'more than necessary,' advisor says. What to know about relief programs - CNBC

Many federal student loan borrowers surveyed said they don't know about income-driven repayment plans or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

‘Game recognises game’: How Jensen Huang won over Donald Trump - Financial Times

Nvidia chief scores huge victory with the decision to allow AI chip exports to China

Thousands of carveouts and caveats are weakening Trump's emergency tariffs - Politico

At least $1.7 trillion of imports are now excluded, either because they are duty-free or subject to another tariff.

‘Completely Deactivate Wi-Fi’—Cyber Agency Warns iPhone And Android Users - Forbes

Users now warned to turn off Wi-Fi when not connected to a trusted network. Every time.

North Carolina player wins $2 million, but no winners in Powerball jackpot of now-$1.1 billion - WRAL

(CNN) -- The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night's drawing.

How Warner Bros Discovery’s David Zaslav defied Hollywood — again - Financial Times

The Netflix-Paramount bidding war puts the much-criticised CEO in line for a bumper payday

Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised - BBC

Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

The Week That Was, The Week Ahead: Macro & Markets, Dec. 14 - TipRanks

Markets End the Week Lower as AI Stocks Slide and Gold Hits a Record U.S. stocks ended the week lower as investors pulled back from mega-cap technology names after ...

Hedge funds pile into commodities in search of fresh source of returns - Financial Times

Funds such as Balyasny, Jain Global and Qube are expanding operations to allow them to trade underlying markets

California-based energy company planning underground nuclear reactor in Utah - KSL.com

California-based energy company Deep Fission in September announced Utah, Texas and Kansas as the first three planned sites for testing of its small modular pressurized water reactors.

Exclusive | OpenAI Ends ‘Vesting Cliff’ for New Employees in Compensation-Policy Change - The Wall Street Journal

Nvidia's AI Dominance Is Still Building. Could the Stock Go Even Higher? - The Motley Fool

Another gain of almost 1,500% is unlikely, and this could change how shareholders view the stock.

Cybertruck owner attempts to trade vehicle after facing relentless harassment: 'My wife and kids don't deserve this' - Yahoo

"That ignorant mentality might have someone throw a rock at the truck next time if we don’t stick out and tell these freaks to stop."

Jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $40 million to 2 cancer patients who used talcum powders - AP News

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $40 million to two women who claim Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal the verdict. This is part of an ongoing legal battle over the alleged link between talc in Johnson's B…

Why this vegan environmentalist thinks meat is the future - The Washington Post

A new book argues that people will never give up meat — and that plant-based and lab-grown meat will be the “next agricultural revolution.”

Juventus owners reject $1.2BN takeover offer from crypto giant - ESPN

Juventus' owners publicly rejected a buyout offer from a cryptocurrency firm on Saturday -- ensuring that the most successful club in Serie A history will remain controlled by the Agnelli family.

Popular Chain Eatery Set to Close all 736 Locations for 24 Hours - Yahoo

The company is shutting its doors for one day.

Activist Starboard reveals 5% stake in Clearwater as tech company reviews its options - CNBC

Starboard is urging Clearwater Analytics to run a robust sales process if it has received in-bound interest from potential buyers.

Whataburger to close 2 stores in north Georgia next week - WSB-TV

In total, Whataburger is set to close 37 restaurants as it restructures.

OpenAI isn't too big to fail. It's bigger. - Axios

OpenAI's central place in the AI economy is enough to make people nervous.

Wall Street Skips Tech and Goes Old School for Growth in 2026 - Yahoo Finance

Wall Street strategists at firms including Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley are advising clients to buy less popular pockets of the market, placing...

Where are all the Canadians going? - BBC

In recent years, one in four visitors to the US has been Canadian. But with so many boycotting US holidays, here's where they're heading instead.

Fed faces 2026 upheaval as economy shifts, Powell exits - thestreet.com

Inflation strains, weak jobs, and a new Fed chair reshape the 2026 outlook.

Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024, FTC estimates — more are losing at least $100,000 - CNBC

From 2020 to 2024, the 60-plus age group's reported losses have jumped 300% to $2.4 billion from $600 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Air travelers say this airline's lounges are the worst. SFO has 4. - SFGATE

Travelers reveal in a J.D. Power poll which premium airport lounge they like best — and least. You can find them both at SFO.

Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country - WIRED

A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, will extreme weather threaten the reactor’s safety?

YouTube TV offering subscribers generous gift this holiday season: Here’s what we know - PennLive.com

YouTube TV subscribers, a post-Christmas gift is headed your way.

We tested AI shopping chatbots. This is what we found. - Star Tribune

As Target and Walmart signed OpenAI agreements and touted new ways of holiday shopping, we decided to see how well they worked.

Questions of accuracy arise as Washington Post uses AI to create personalized podcasts - NPR

The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.