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Yahoo SportsSeahawks vs. Bears score, live updates: Seattle needs a win to keep playoff hopes alive in final Thursday Night Football game of the year
Seattle suffered a heartbreaking loss to Minnesota in Week 16 that dealt a blow to the team's playoff chances.
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Rutgers ran a fake Eagles tush push to perfection against Kansas State during the Rate Bowl
Rutgers decided to pull a fast one during Thursday night's Rate Bowl at Chase Field, and it worked to perfection. While looking to run the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push at the 1-yard line against Kansas State, quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis instead handed the ball off…
- France 24
Over 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique prison amid post-election violence
More than 6,000 prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion, during which at least 33 inmates were killed. The chaos erupted amid violent protests and riots triggered by the confirmation of the ruling Frelimo party’s victory in October's elections. At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence
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Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading
Asian stocks wobbled on Friday while the dollar was steady, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows in thin year-end trading as investors looked ahead to 2025, when the Federal Reserve is expected to be measured in its interest rate cuts. The Bank of Japan on the other hand could raise rates in the near-term, with the summary of opinions at the bank's December meeting released on Friday keeping alive the chance of a January hike. The BOJ had chosen to stand pat in its December meeting.
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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.
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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.
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Japan's cabinet approves record $730 billion budget for next fiscal year
Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the fiscal year starting in April, while limiting new bond issuance to the lowest in 17 years on the back of record tax revenue. But record tax revenue is likely to help reduce new bond issuance to 28.6 trillion yen, the lowest since 2008. A key opposition party is demanding a more aggressive lifting of the income tax threshold in effective tax cuts, potentially hurting tax revenue.
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What the papers say – December 27
Here are the biggest stories leading Friday’s front pages.
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Fantasy Game Changers: Players to trust in Packers vs. Vikings | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports’ Fantasy Football Live crew looks ahead to Sunday’s matchup between Green Bay and Minnesota - and how Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones and Jordan Addison could impact fantasy managers.
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Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday. BYD and contractor Jinjiang Group have agreed to assist and house the 163 workers in hotels until a deal to end their contracts is reached, Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office said in a statement issued after meeting representatives from both firms. A deal could clear BYD and Jinjiang from an investigation by labor prosecutors, but they could still face scrutiny from labor inspectors and from federal prosecutors, who have requested the sharing of the evidence so that "measures can be adopted in the criminal sphere", the statement said.
- The Canadian Press
Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously
NEW YORK (AP) — An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled Thursday.
- The Independent
Trump targets Greenland and Panama as international students urged back to campus before inauguration: Live
Danish defense minister says country will spend $1.5 billion to ensire ‘stronger presence’ in Arctic
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Steve Smith's 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test
Steve Smith’s stylish century, his 34th, powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch Friday on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series. Australia resumed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 311-6 and reached 454-7 at lunch, thanks to a 112-run stand between Smith (139 not out) and tailender Pat Cummins (49).
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CHP ramps up DUI enforcement during holiday season
Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.
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Developer of controversial Belmar Park apartment project sues City of Lakewood
The developer of a controversial apartment complex near Belmar Park is suing the City of Lakewood following the passage of a citizen-led ordinance.
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Is Now The Time To Put Tex Cycle Technology (M) Berhad (KLSE:TEXCYCL) On Your Watchlist?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
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At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket
Like it or not, LeBron James and the NBA are going to have to make room for the NFL no matter what day of the week Christmas Day falls. Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history while the NBA had its best holiday numbers in five years according to Nielsen. The NFL and Nielsen said 65 million U.S. viewers tuned in for at least one minute of one of the two NFL games.
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QB Room: Vikings keeping Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy together in 2025 is gaining momentum
There is an acceptance that Minnesota can keep Darnold and McCarthy together beyond this season. I think that’s an expectation if the Vikings have a strong showing in the playoffs.
- Business Insider
'What a difference a year makes': Stocks in this sector are set to surge in 2025 after a disappointing year, Citi says
Citi analysts forecast 19% earnings growth for the healthcare sector in 2025 amid improving fundamentals and a boom in weight loss drugs.
- People
Gleb Savchenko Says ‘I Don’t Need Anything Else’ Outside Daughter Olivia and Brooks Nader
The 'Dancing with the Stars' pro and 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue' cover model sparked dating rumors during the latest season of the dancing reality competition