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Norovirus cases are surging around the US and 40% above highs for this time of year
Recent data from the CDC show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 ...
Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
Belgium’s ban on e-cigarettes will go into effect on Jan. 1. Read More
Azerbaijan says Russia shot at plane before crash—and demands Moscow admit it
Aliyev’s unusually forthright accusation of his country’s traditional ally came a day after he spoke by phone to Russian President ...
Syrian elections may not be held for 4 years, says de facto leader
Ahmed al-Sharaa outlines longer than expected transition after fall of Assad regime
Charles Dolan, media pioneer who founded HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98
Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks ...
German politicians attack Musk article praising far-right AfD
Lawmakers from Social Democrats and Greens criticise media group Axel Springer over publication of opinion piece
Let us abandon our ‘fat, relentless egos’ in 2025
If we focus more on what’s going on around us, we may end up feeling better about things
What does Trump’s foreign policy chief Marco Rubio stand for?
A world of turmoil awaits the Floridan if the US Senate confirms him as the next secretary of state
Where RFK Jr. got all his money and how he gained power in Trump’s circle
Forbes last year estimated that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s net worth was about $15 million. Read More
Falling demand leaves Mexico with a 500mn-litre tequila lake
The post-pandemic US thirst for the spirit has faded, leaving the country distilling more than is being sold
Most restaurants don’t make it. Here’s how Jean-Georges restaurants have survived the test of time—and even a pandemic
Legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten also tells young hopefuls that if they can’t handle 14-hour days, the chef life is ‘not ...
Welcome to ‘Trumpenomics 2.0:’ What Donald Trump’s 2025 return means for markets, from AI rally to tariff risks
JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America share policy and inflation outlook for 2025. Read More
How Pret’s CEO went from a $3 an hour McDonalds worker at 16 years old to earning $5 million last year
Pano Christou worked his way up the corporate ladder, landing the top job after two decades and 10 promotions at ...
Poland pledges to seal off border with Belarus
Completing frontier wall will bring EU nation ‘as close to 100% security as possible’, says deputy migration minister
If Dry January is too much for you, try its more lenient cousin—Damp January
The potential health benefits of “Damp January.” Read More
‘Never take health tips from a centenarian,’ say experts—this is what you should do to live longer
Longevity comes down to a multitude of factors—including luck and genetics. Read More
Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea, killing at least 85
The crash took place at around 9 a.m. Seoul time and marks the first fatal accident for low-cost carrier Jeju ...
South Korean plane crash kills at least 80
Rescue efforts under way after Jeju Air flight with 181 people on board skidded off runway
Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector
Private capital and pension fund money flowing into single-family rental homes as demand soars
French stock market on track for worst showing since Eurozone crisis
Politics and luxury goods weigh on benchmark Cac 40 index
Year in a word: Fascism
The right-wing ideology is no longer confined to the dark underbelly of history
Have England’s winemakers lost their sparkle?
Wine estates are struggling to attract buyers while dealing with a poor 2024 harvest
Nvidia bets on robotics to drive future growth
US chipmaker looks to new industries amid rising competition in core AI business
Beijing seeks to curb ‘shakedown’ detentions of Chinese executives
Senior figures at more than 80 listed companies were held by local authorities in 2024, FT analysis finds
AT&T says its network is now clear after Salt Typhoon hack
The hackers attempted to gain information about foreign intelligence, AT&T said Saturday in a statement. Read More
Trump backs immigration visas for skilled workers after MAGA followers turn on Elon Musk over H-1Bs
“I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. ...
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open after filing for bankruptcy
Variety Wholesalers Inc. plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and operate them under the Big Lots ...
Banks want in on Tether’s billions in stablecoin profits
Tether is on track to close the year with more than $10 billion in net profits, according to CEO Paolo ...
De Beers is sitting on a $2 billion pile of diamonds as demand slumps — ‘It’s been a bad year’
The diamond giant’s $2 billion in inventory is the most since the 2008 financial crash, according to the Financial Times. ...
Google CEO urges employees to move faster and ‘stay scrappy’ ahead of pivotal year in AI, report says
“In 2025, we need to be relentlessly focused on unlocking the benefits of this technology and solve real user problems.” ...
