Fed cuts rate but future easing uncertain - BBC
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
Asian Stocks to Rise as Fed’s Rate Cut Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
The equity rally spurred by a US interest-rate cut and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s sanguine economic outlook unraveled after Oracle Corp. reignited concerns about the vast spending tied to artificial intelligence.
Trump admin reveals new militarized zone plan for California-Mexico border - Axios
Some 760 acres of public land in San Diego and Imperial counties is being transferred to the Navy to support border security, plan says.
Hundreds in quarantine as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates - The Washington Post
A state epidemiologist said the spike in cases came in the wake of Thanksgiving travel and a lack of vaccinations. At least 16 cases were traced to a church.
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries - BBC
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
Washington state braces for dangerous flooding as thousands could face evacuation orders - CBS News
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency, estimating that as many as 100,000 residents may soon face evacuation orders.
Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela - NPR
Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is unusual and marks the Trump administration's latest push to increase pressure on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism.
NASA Confirms It Has Lost Contact With Mars Orbiter MAVEN - ScienceAlert
NASA has officially lost contact with a spacecraft that has been orbiting Mars since 2014.
Mystery Of “Stolen” Sean Combs Footage In Netflix & 50 Cent’s ‘Reckoning’ Docuseries Explained, Sorta - Deadline
How did 50 Cent & Netflx's Sean Combs: The Reckoning really obtain the behind the scenes footage of Diddy scheming with his lawyers on the eve of his Sept 2024 arrest? A partial explanation as delivered tonight
Coca-Cola names new CEO Henrique Braun to succeed James Quincey - AJC.com
Coca-Cola Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will become chief executive on March 31.
Jennifer Shah, formerly of ‘Real Housewives,’ released from prison early - The Washington Post
The former Real Housewife of Salt Lake City pleaded guilty in 2023 to taking part in a telemarketing scheme.
How the Rule 5 Draft impacted 10 clubs' Top 30 Prospects lists - MLB.com
Call them the lucky 13. Thirteen players \-\- 12 right-handed pitchers and one catcher -- received their best chances yet to crack a Major League roster upon their selections in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. All 13 were Rule 5-eligible because of the length …
Hilary Swank apologizes for lashing out at mom taking terminally ill sons on Make-A-Wish trip - Yahoo
Swank allegedly accused a mom taking her two terminally ill sons on a trip to Disneyland of snapping her picture at the airport without permission.
Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas - BBC
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
Idahoan dies of rabies, then transmits it in donated-kidney transplant, CDC says - Idaho Statesman
An Idaho man scratched by a skunk died of rabies and transmitted the virus through a donated kidney to a Michigan recipient, triggering a CDC and state probe.
Anti-abortion group warns against forcing vote to expand Obamacare subsidies - Politico
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America will "score" Republicans who back a bipartisan health care bill without abortion restrictions.
Thailand and Cambodia: Why can't they end their border conflict? - BBC
Between the neighbours is a gulf of mistrust that has proven near impossible to bridge.
Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband Charlie's assassination: "You're sick" - CBS News
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
Cam Newton reacts to Colts' signing of Philip Rivers: 'It's almost like a slap to my face' - Yahoo Sports
Panthers great Cam Newton had quite the reaction to the Colts' signing of 44-year-old Philip Rivers.