Nuggets hold off Raptors for 113-104 victory
December 21, 2023
The Toronto Raptors' best effort came too late and was too little.
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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin offers harsh advice after George Pickens drama: ‘Keep your damn mouth shut’
December 21, 2023
George Pickens has made some questionable decisions on the field in recent weeks, so his own head coach appeared to give him some harsh advice.
U.S. swaps Maduro ally for ‘Fat Leonard’ in Venezuela prisoner exchange
December 21, 2023
Venezuela for years has sought the release of Alex Saab, an ally of President Nicolas Maduro, from the United States, as he awaited a money launder trial.
Florida man claims to be ‘Captain America’ with top secret info to get onto Air Force base, DOJ says
December 21, 2023
A Florida man allegedly told Air Force security personnel that he was "Captain America" while trying to get onto the military installation.
New Jersey 13-car pileup leads to injuries, jackknifed tractor trailer leaking fuel
December 21, 2023
New Jersey police and emergency crews responded to a 13-car pileup on Tuesday. A driver at the scene said it was due to black ice on the highway.
JESSE WATTERS: Democrats are setting Trump up for the greatest comeback in political history
December 21, 2023
Fox News host Jesse Watters sounds off on the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifying former President Trump from appearing on the state's ballots in 2024 under the 14th Amendment on "Jesse Watters Primetime.".
The world’s most dangerous — and safest — countries for travel in 2024
December 21, 2023
Here are the countries that pose the maximum risk for travelers in 2024 — and also the ones that are the safest
NCAA sends formal notice to Michigan explaining recruiting violation allegations: report
December 21, 2023
According to ESPN, the NCAA sent Michigan a notice of allegation stemming from possible 2020 recruiting violations. As a result, the school imposed three-game ban on Jim Harbaugh.
Detroit cop charged with manslaughter in death of 71-year-old man he punched
December 21, 2023
Former Detroit police officer Juwan Marquise-Alexander Brown is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 71-old-man whom he allegedly punched to the ground during an altercation.
Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn kiss during romantic Aspen getaway after 40 years together
December 21, 2023
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn shared a kiss on a sidewalk while on a shopping trip during a romantic getaway in Aspen, Colorado.
Chargers promote ‘Dicker the Kicker’ for Pro Bowl with hilarious demand: ‘Don’t be a d—’
December 21, 2023
Cameron Dicker has been putting up one of the best seasons among kickers this season, so the Chargers are trying to get him to the Pro Bowl.
Harvard’s plagiarism ‘dilemma’ shows how DEI demands ‘lower standards,’ Wall Street Journal columnist argues
December 21, 2023
Harvard is facing the consequences of lowered standards through its commitment to DEI by standing behind President Claudine Gay, a WSJ opinion piece argues.
LAURA INGRAHAM: Democrats are trying to bar the frontrunner from the 2024 presidential race
December 21, 2023
Fox News host Laura Ingraham argues the White House should insist courts don't interfere with the Republican Party's ability to to pick its own nominee.
DC smash-and-grab crew steals $250K worth of items from Chanel store, discharge fire extinguisher, police say
December 21, 2023
A group of retail thieves stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Washington D.C. Chanel store during a smash-and-grab robbery, police said.
Colorado kicking Trump off ballot shows Democrats wake up every morning acting like it’s January 6: Conway
December 21, 2023
After former President Donald Trump was banned from the Colorado ballot by the state's Supreme Court, the panel on "Outnumbered" reacted.
Airbnb admits misleading Australian customers by charging in U.S. dollars instead of local currency
December 21, 2023
Federal Court Justice ordered Airbnb to pay a AU$15 million fine within 30 days for breaching Australian consumer law, plus AU$400,000 in prosecution costs.
Kirk Cousins says he texted Aaron Rodgers to start ‘Achilles Anonymous’ group
December 21, 2023
Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers are both rehabbing Achilles injuries, so the Vikings quarterback had an idea to make the process easier.
Alabama mayor resigns, pleads guilty to using inmates, city employees for private labor
December 21, 2023
Mayor Kenneth Nail of Hanceville, Alabama, has resigned and pleaded guilty to charges alleging he used city employees and inmates for private labor.
Boeing wins key clearance from China’s aviation regulator on 737 Max deliveries, report says
December 21, 2023
Boeing has won a key clearance from China's aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, on the deliveries of the 737 Max aircraft to China, trade publication The Air Current said on Wednesday
Chair of powerful House committee pushes Shein about data protections, China relationship
December 21, 2023
The House Energy and Commerce Committee wants Shein to share more information on its relationship with China and its data protections ahead of its U.S. IPO.
Dow closes more than 470 points lower Wednesday to snap 9-day win streak: Live updates
December 21, 2023
Investors cashed in some profits following the market's recent hot streak.
Here’s how to create a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds for 2024, according to the pros
December 21, 2023
Speaking to CNBC Pro Talks, three experts discussed their market outlooks and investment strategies for 2024.
Citi upgraded a global stock after its move to cut its Russian stake — and gives it 27% upside
December 21, 2023
The move to weaken links with Russia will also help the company improve its earnings outlook, according to Citi.
Warner Bros. Discovery merger talks with Paramount Global may draw out NBCUniversal
December 21, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery's merger talks with Paramount Global may bring NBCUniversal to the table.
Citigroup to close global distressed-debt business as part of CEO Jane Fraser’s overhaul
December 21, 2023
Citigroup is exiting businesses with poor returns to bolster the bank's odds of hitting Fraser's performance targets.
BlackBerry Loss Widens Despite Higher Revenue
December 21, 2023
The cybersecurity company posted a quarterly loss of $21 million, or 5 cents a share, compared with a loss of $4 million, or 1 cent a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.6% to $175 million.
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global in early merger talks
December 21, 2023
Paramount Global's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, is reportedly eager for a deal partner.
Apple fails in bid to delay Apple Watch sales ban
December 21, 2023
Apple has lost a bid to delay an impending Apple Watch ban, according to an International Trade Commission filing.
Big M&A and Bob Iger’s future: 13 media executives make their anonymous 2024 predictions
December 21, 2023
It's the third annual anonymous media predictions list: 13 media, sports and entertainment executives make their best 2024 industry-shaking predictions.
Over a half-billion dollars in railroad freight stuck at Texas border crossings amid migrant battle
December 21, 2023
Union Pacific, BNSF say the battle over migrants at U.S.-Mexico border key crossings is holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in freight.
Big yields can invite risk. How to find the right dividend fund for your portfolio
December 21, 2023
Don't fixate too much on rich yields as you shop for dividend funds.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to step down at the end of the year
December 21, 2023
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will step down from his role as head of the video game company on Dec. 29.
With Aquaman sequel’s release, one DC movie era ends and another begins
December 21, 2023
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" opens this weekend, and it's expected to gross less than its surprise-hit predecessor.
Tesla hiring Nordic policy expert as ‘WWE-like standoff’ with unions intensifies
December 21, 2023
Tesla is hiring a Nordic public policy expert as the U.S. electric vehicle giant's bitter dispute with labor unions across the region shows no sign of reaching a resolution.
Is the U.S. in a ‘silent depression?’ Economists weigh in on the viral TikTok theory
December 20, 2023
TikTok’s viral “silent depression” trend aims to explain why Americans feel bad about their own financial standing, even when the country is in good shape.
Barely a drop of safe water to drink in Gaza, UN aid agency warns
December 20, 2023
As the UN Security Council was slated to meet for a third consecutive day on Wednesday in a new push for consensus to pause the fighting in Gaza, the head of the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF warned that without safe water, “many more children” will soon d...
COVID-19: WHO designates JN.1 ‘variant of interest’ amid sharp rise in global spread
December 20, 2023
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is continuously monitoring the global spread of JN.1, a COVID-19 variant of interest, adding that current vaccines continue to offer protection against severe disease and death from this and other vari...
INTERVIEW: Destruction, displacement, and grief. Senior UNRWA official reflects on ‘unprecedented’ conflict in Gaza
December 20, 2023
The scale of the conflict in Gaza is having an “unprecedented” effect on UNRWA, with staff operating under fierce bombardments, whilst grieving for colleagues killed in the fighting. Juliette Touma, Director of Communications at UNRWA, tells UN News th...