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- Associated Press
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle
Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said. Meek, 16, was hurt on Dec. 19 while on a street in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham. The Vestavia Hills Police Department, which is investigating Meek's death, has not issued any public statements.
- Reuters
Last-minute shopping boosts holiday sales above prior forecast, Mastercard says
(Reuters) -Holiday shoppers opened their wallets at the last minute in search of good deals on online platforms, making significant purchases in apparel, electronics and jewelry, in a sign that household finances remain healthy. Spending during the holiday shopping period of Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 rose 3.8% over 2023, said a Mastercard SpendingPulse report, compared to a previously forecast rise of 3.2% and topping the 3.1% increase during the same period last year. Heading into the holiday season, many U.S. retailers described their consumers as "selective," "cautious" and "conservative," and making "needs-based" purchases.
- Associated Press
Middle East latest: Wave of Israeli strikes hit Yemen's main airport and key infrastructure
Houthi rebels in Yemen say Israeli airstrikes on Thursday targeted the rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida. The Israeli military said it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The strikes on Thursday follow several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel, and last week, Israeli jets bombed Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Best Boxing Day deals in Canada — 90+ sales from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and more | LIVE UPDATES
Shop the year's best Boxing Day sales on Apple, Yeti, lululemon, Coach Outlet, Ninja and more.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Amazon Canada's epic Boxing Day deals are here — 75+ of the best sales on Apple, Dyson, Yeti and more | LIVE UPDATES
It's Dec. 26 — here are all the best Amazon Canada Boxing Day sales you definitely won't want to miss.
- Sky video
'Russian air defence system' downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane in deadly crash - Reuters
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, according to four Reuters sources.
- Evening Standard
Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'talented' daughter, 20, who died suddenly after heart stopped
‘Talented’ Poppy Eagle, 20, died suddenly from a heart condition
- The Canadian Press
Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed. Police said the incident was related to a family dispute.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best post-Christmas Amazon deals: Score Apple AirTags for a record low and more
Pick up where Santa left off and snag big savings on brands like Solo Stove, Beats, iRobot and KitchenAid.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
After Christmas sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
Did Santa forget to put something under your tree? Scoop up savings on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- Insider Monkey
Meta Platforms Inc (META): Rosenblatt Highlights AI-Driven Growth and Rising Margins for 2025
We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News You Can’t Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) stands against the other AI stocks you can’t miss. According to a Department of Energy-backed study, U.S. data center power demand could nearly triple in the next […]
- Reuters
New US jobless claims slip, but people are remaining unemployed for longer
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 219,000 for the week ended Dec. 21, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Meanwhile, those who have lost work are finding it harder to find a new job and are remaining on benefits rolls for a longer stretch and pushing up the ranks of those collecting unemployment benefits for more than the first week.
- Investor's Business Daily
Uber Stock Lower After Taiwan Regulators Block $950 Million Foodpanda Deal
Uber stock was lower after regulators in Taiwan blocked its plan to acquire a competitor in the market for $950 million.
- Business Insider
Facebook Marketplace needs to stop showing me results that would make me cross a body of water
Mark Zuckerberg: Please fix Facebook Marketplace's map function! If I'm in Brooklyn, I'm sure as heck not going to New Jersey to buy a used couch.
- Investor's Business Daily
Magnificent Seven Stocks: Nvidia Falls From Key Level; Tesla Slides
Dubbed the Magnificent Seven stocks, Apple, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Tesla lived up to their name in 2023 with big gains. And all of them boasted solid year-to-date gains in the final weeks of 2024.
- GuruFocus.com
AI Agents to Drive 2025 Boom: Microsoft and Nvidia Lead the Next Big Tech Revolution
AI agents set to dominate 2025, driving growth for tech giants like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google with transformative tools
- Yahoo Finance
Apple stock touches intraday high after nod of confidence from Wall Street
Apple stock hit an all-time intraday high Thursday after a nod of confidence in its continued upswing from Wall Street.
- The Canadian Press
4 die on Christmas Day in New Hampshire home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
WAKEFIELD, N.H. (AP) — Four people died in a New Hampshire home on Christmas Day due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today
Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours
- Reuters
US FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc products
Asbestos, a known human carcinogen, can be injurious to consumers if found in talc-containing cosmetic products as there is no established "safe level" threshold for exposure to the substance. If finalized, the rule can help protect consumers from harmful exposure to asbestos, leading to fewer illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers, the health regulator said. Johnson & Johnson is facing lawsuits from more than 62,000 claimants, who have alleged that the company's baby powder and other talc products were contaminated with asbestos and caused ovarian and other cancers.