Gen Z is investing in their retirement, but anxiety— not prudent financial planning — is often the motivator.The big picture: Young workers have started their careers facing an unwelcoming job market, a student loan debt crisis, rising housing costs, and threats to Social Security. They're also task…

For President Xi Jinping, what began as a challenging year is ending on a note of triumph.

One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.

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Peace deal nearly finalised 'that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody', says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.

“To go from a 10% across-the-board to 15% for the broad base of countries — not a huge impact,” Moynihan said.

Emergency services say ‘intense fire’ spread throughout semi-detached property in Hamstreet near AshfordA child has died and a second has been taken to hospital after a house fire in Kent, emergency services have said.The blaze occurred in White Admiral Way in the village of Hamstreet, near Ashford,…

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Is this the foldable iPhone rumored to be released in 2026? YouTuber Jon Prosser says it is.

Hammonton police responded to a report of a midair crash that engulfed one helicopter in flames on Sunday morningOne person is dead and another has been left critically injured after two helicopters crashed in a southern New Jersey town.Police in Hammonton, New Jersey, responded to a report of an av…

President Donald Trump speaks on meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing peace agreement involving the European Union. (Source: Bloomberg)

President Trump projected optimism going into his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling reporters he expects to make progress after weeks of intensified talks aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year war with Russia. Standing next to Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residenc…

OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.

Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for $29.97 (reg. $229).

Oil ticked higher on prospects for improved Chinese demand, and as commodities staged a strong end-of-year rally.

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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, tells CBS News, "I know I saved lots, but I feel sorry still for the lost."

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U.S. stock futures were little changed on Sunday as investors look to end the year on a high note.

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti looked poised to secure another term on Sunday after his Self-Determination party won a snap parliamentary election by a wide margin, preliminary results showed, ending months of political deadlock in the Balkan country.

Silver climbed to a record, pushing beyond $80 an ounce for the first time to extend a historic end-of-year rally.

An unusual partnership between an environmentalist and a Republican megadonor began with a fight on Twitter. It ended up in the creation of a $1 billion state fund to expand Texas park land.

Imagiyo AI Image Generator drops to $34.97, offering AI image creation at a lower price.

Avatar: Fire and Ash is now up to $760.4 million at the global box office as the Disney sci-fi sequel heads towards one billion dollars from theaters.

Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.

During a press conference, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said they are close to a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Timothée Chalamet is officially the king of the Christmas box office. It’s the third consecutive holiday season where the A-list star has dominated at the box office, a reign that began with 2023’s family-friendly musical “Wonka” and continued with 2024’s Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” This …

Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok.

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Also in today’s newsletter: Japanese births set to hit record low in 2025 and China’s industrial profits plunge

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who has recently been feuding with President Trump, on Sunday slammed the president for two meetings with world leaders. “[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky today. [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu tomorrow. Can we just do America?” Greene said in…

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Snowy holiday season in the upper midwest and north-east comes as a cold front is expected to hit the southA powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone that is expected to impact much of the US with a mixture of sno…

One person is dead and another is fighting for life after two helicopters collided in midair in southern New Jersey.

Exeter 24-10 LeicesterChiefs move to within a point of leaders NorthamptonThere is still a long way to go but Exeter would have settled for their current position back in the summer. Second place in the Prem table heading into 2026 with momentum building nicely is a very different story from last se…

Charlie Garcia responds to readers about the opportunities and obstacles for investors in quantum computing.

One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision

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Apple isn't ready to pay a several billion-dollar fine to UK App Store users and is filing an appeal over a major antitrust lawsuit. As first reported by The Guardian, Apple has requested to appeal to the UK's Court of Appeal, which would escalate the case beyond the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT…

Ubisoft has shut down Rainbow Six Siege's servers and is in the process of rolling back the fallout of a widespread breach that left various players with billions of in-game credits, ultra-rare skins of weapons, and banned accounts. As of Sunday afternoon, the status page on Rainbow Six Siege's webs…

One person was killed and another was left critically injured after two helicopters crashed in southern New Jersey on Sunday, officials said.

Mega funding rounds create ‘fortress balance sheets’ as investors advise top groups to brace for tougher markets

Let's hope there's no lasting damage to the in-game economy.

President Trump on Sunday applauded a new ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand while also taking a swing at the United Nations (UN). “I am pleased to announce that the breakout fighting between Thailand and Cambodia will stop momentarily, and they will go back to living in PEACE, as per our recen…

Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.

Nick Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 against Aryna Sabalenka in an intriguing Dubai contest with celebrity interruptionsNick Kyrgios won the latest Battle of the Sexes against Aryna Sabalenka in a contest that veered between intriguing sporting exhibition and outright circus.It was a more even match than many …

WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.

The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.

The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.

Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.

Take a page from the playbook of Reagan and Treasury Secretary James Baker, who managed to douse the ‘prairie fire’ of protectionism.

Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were moving “very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, though both leaders acknowledged that major sticking points, including territory and security guarantees, remain unresolved.

Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.

The global nylon 66 industry has undergone a dramatic reversal over the past few years. Not long ago, producers were struggling with a shortage of upstream materials, particularly adiponitrile and hexamethylenediamine. By the end of 202,5, the sector is facing the opposite problem. A surge of new ca…

Global launch activity is set to surge over the next week, with 13 missions scheduled…
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Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.

Today saw the final matches of the second round of group stage games. In group E, Equatorial Guinea lost to Sudan after an own goal by the National Thunder's Saul Coco. Algeria meanwhile got their ticket to the knockout stages thanks to a converted penalty in the first half. In group F, Gabon and Mo…

Arif Kurniawan’s fortunes and influence have risen with those of the Southeast Asian nation’s fast-expanding metals industry.

The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.

City second after six straight Premier League wins‘We have to improve but this mindset is better’Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have regained the energy that eluded them last season and lifted the “fog” that clouded a disappointing campaign. City finished without a major trophy for the first…

US President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress on the faltering Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, with talks also set to cover Israel’s security concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran.

SpaceX is rapidly advancing the assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19 at its Starbase facility,…
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Silver rose for a sixth session, building on a 10% gain on Friday that was its biggest one-day jump since 2008.

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Indonesia is set to phase out a key money-market benchmark this week, concluding a years-long transition to align with global standards.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that negotiators from his country and the U.S. made significant progress on his 20-point peace proposal during a meeting at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. "We discussed all the aspects of the peace framework … [the] 20-point peace plan [is] 90 p…

Asian stocks were poised for a muted open as trading winds down toward year-end and after US shares closed little changed after a choppy session on Friday.

Blizzard warnings were posted in the western part of the state. Whiteout conditions reduced visibility on the roads as numerous crashes were reported.

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“My mombys life isnt really over. Just over there — in my kids and in this joy I’m able to experience because of her,” actress writes

Sudan get first AFCON win since 2012 despite having to prepare during conflict at home

Our grim fascination with the doomed ship shows no sign of abating – so here’s a four-parter which makes it feel like you’re onboard. A truly intense watchApril 2026 will mark 114 years since the night that the RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg, but our grim fascination with the disaster shows no…

Plus, Bing Crosby’s Ultimate Christmas breaks the record for the biggest streaming week ever for a holiday album.

Kash Patel claims $250m scheme that stole Covid aid is ‘tip of iceberg’ and alleges state’s Somalia population is to blameThe FBI has deployed additional personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota to “dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs”, director Kash Patel said …

Forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing NHS trusts to better plan staffing and bed spaceHospitals in England are using articificial intelligence to help cut waiting times in emergency departments this winter.The A&E forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allow…

Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.

During a press conference, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said they are close to a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin details the next steps the leaders plan to take.

A handful of states are teeing up some of the most highly anticipated primaries of next year, offering clues about the direction for both parties as all eyes turn toward the midterms. Democrats are bracing for competitive Senate primaries in Texas, Michigan and Maine, some of which have become prox…

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Thousands of people are expected to travel to the city for three days of celebrations.

After arguably the greatest year in the club's history, Crystal Palace will begin 2026 out of form and surrounded by an air of uncertainty.

Amazon has a listing on its site to pre-order Wicked: For Good on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

Two helicopters collided and crash landed in Hammonton, killing one of the pilots.

Bills v Eagles coming up in penultimate week Drop Graham a line with your thoughtsPanthers 0-0 Seahawks 12:51, 1st quarterAfter a Carolina punt they almost pick off Sam Darnold on their first play then the QB throws one in the dirt. On 3 & 10 the crowd get loud but Darnold hits his favourite target …

Plus, a record seven holiday albums decorate the top 10.

US President Donald Trump is “delusional” if he thinks that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is serious about wanting to end the war in Ukraine any time soon, Melinda Haring, a senior analyst at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, told FRANCE 24.

Indian companies of all stripes — from insurers to jewelers and e-commerce platforms — rushed to sell shares to the public in 2025, making it a record year for listings. Foreign and domestic investors alike piled in, with bankers working overtime to get deals across the line.

Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address.

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China is banning Tesla-style door handles as U.S. regulators look into safety issues too.

The FAA described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport.

It was another year of high-conviction bets — and fast reversals.

Gerstner’s nine-year tenure as chairman and CEO of the company known as “Big Blue” is often used as a case study in corporate leadership.

Before hitting the endgame, 'Stranger Things' had to tie off some threads and help the Hawkins gang get their heads in the game.