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BBCFilm director David Lynch dies at 78, family says
The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is famous for the film Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks.
- Yahoo Sports
Divisional round weekend preview: Players and prop bets to watch | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
It's divisional round weekend in the NFL and there's so many juicy matchups to sink our teeth into. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski preview each of the four games to determine the players and, most importantly, the prop bets you need to keep an eye on. To end the show, Harmon and Pianowski "Prop it up" with their four favorite prop bets of the weekend.
- Associated Press
North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term
North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled new measures on Thursday that extend state protections for certain health care providers and patients' reproductive health data just a few days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Democratic governors — such as New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's recent decision to stockpile abortion medication within the state — are taking renewed action to curb possible anti-abortion measures under Trump's administration.
- Reuters
Wall Street dips after rally as earnings, data eyed
U.S. stocks were modestly lower on Thursday, swaying between slight gains and declines after a jump in the prior session, as investors eyed the most recent corporate earnings and gauged economic data to determine the path of Federal Reserve rate cuts. A benign reading on inflation calmed fears about a renewal in price pressures and strong bank earnings helped the three major U.S. indexes notch their biggest one-day percentage gain since Nov. 6 on Wednesday. Economic data on Thursday indicated consumer spending remains strong, while the labor market is also on solid footing, given the Fed's cushion to keep a slow pace in cutting interest rates this year.
- Associated Press
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died just days before his 79th birthday. The cause of death and location was not immediately available, but Lynch had been public about his emphysema. Last summer, Lynch had revealed to Sight and Sound that he was diagnosed with emphysema and would not be leaving his home because of fears of contracting the coronavirus or “even a cold.”
- Insider Monkey
Is Citizens Financial Group (CFG) Among the Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025?
We recently published a list of 10 Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) stands against other best bank stocks to buy in 2025. 2024 was a stellar year for banking giants in the United States. According to […]
- Reuters
Military spending doesn't help long-term growth, Italy's central bank chief says
Military spending and arms production do not help long-term economic growth, Italy's central bank governor Fabio Panetta said on Thursday, as NATO countries debate whether to increase defence expenditure. At a speech delivered to a Catholic organisation in Bologna, Panetta cited data showing that conflicts in the world have been increasing over the last 15 years and in 2023 reached the highest number since World War Two.
- CBC
Sask. woman expected to plead guilty to dangerous driving causing death, lawyer says
The attorney for Brittany Barry, 33, said she will plead guilty for her role in a fatal crash near Dundurn, Sask., in October 2024. Barry collided head-on with an SUV, killing two occupants: Laura Hannah, 53, and Jamie Hannah, 20.
- Insider Monkey
Is U.S. Bancorp (USB) Among the Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025?
We recently published a list of 10 Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) stands against other best bank stocks to buy in 2025. 2024 was a stellar year for banking giants in the United States. According to a report […]
- The Canadian Press
Homan downs Einarson 6-2 to remain undefeated at Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters
GUELPH, Ont. — Rachel Homan remained undefeated at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters with a 6-2 win over Kerri Einarson on Thursday.
- Reuters
Los Angeles evacuees told stay away from home at least another week
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Los Angeles officials told evacuees from the wildfires on Thursday to stay away from their homes at least another week as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighborhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid the ruins. Landslides further endangered the devastated hillsides, where leveled structures no longer hold earth in place and water from fire hoses and broken pipes has saturated the ground, adding more stress and heartache to people suffering the worst natural disaster in Los Angeles history. But the National Weather Service warned that the respite of ocean breezes and cloud cover will be short, as hazardous fire weather was forecast to return on Sunday.
- Simply Wall St.
Is There An Opportunity With Corporate Travel Management Limited's (ASX:CTD) 42% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Corporate Travel Management's estimated fair value is AU$24.15 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
- Business Insider
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, claiming $400 million in damages
Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against "It Ends with Us" costar Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds, claiming defamation and extortion.
- Investor's Business Daily
TSM Stock Jumps As Chip Foundry Tops Q4 Estimates On AI Chip Sales
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing beat analyst estimates for the fourth quarter, thanks to strong sales of AI chips. TSM stock surged.
- The Canadian Press
Lions host Commanders on Saturday night as NFC's top-seeded team for 1st time in franchise history
Washington (13-5) at Detroit (15-2)
- People
The Iconic “Home Alone” House Has Officially Sold Over Asking for $5.5 Million — See Inside!
The famous Illinois home featured in the 1990 Christmas classic first hit the market for $5.25 million in May 2024
- Associated Press
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US
An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” was extradited Thursday from France to the United States. Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, arrived in the U.S. and was being flown to Pennsylvania, a U.S. Marshals Service spokesman said. Cleary had been detained in April in Metz, France, after a three-year search.
- PA Media: Video
Tory-Reform merger to beat Labour ruled out by Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has rejected a suggestion the Tories could merge with Reform UK to beat Labour in the next election. The Conservative leader also criticised the actions of Tory-led governments she served in, including leaving the EU without a “proper” plan, as she made her first major speech of 2025.
- CoinDesk
Solana, XRP Jump as Trump Reportedly Mulls 'America-First' Strategic Crypto Reserve, but Experts Suggest Otherwise
Two crypto market observers raised concerns to CoinDesk over the idea of expanding a potential national strategic reserve to altcoins.