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A “Recruitment” sign is posted in the window of a restaurant in Manhattan, New York City on December 16, 2025.Spencer Pratt | Getty Images The US employment report for November is of interest to everyone. Those who believe in the weakness of the economy will highlight the higher-than-expected unemployment rate and the drop in employment numbers in October. Supporters of a strong economy, on the other hand, will focus on November’s better-than-expected job growth and point out, as CNBC’s Jeff Cox pointed out, that the rise in unemployment is primarily due to an increase in the labor force.Traders largely kept…

The United States just concluded two days of talks with Ukrainian and European negotiators in Berlin, followed by further talks among European leaders, all of which ended with positive signals about a future peace deal. The talks focused on Ukraine’s security to deter future Russian aggression, an issue that remains a major sticking point in negotiations with Russia despite positive remarks. Another major hurdle is the future of Ukraine’s Donbas region, with Russia demanding Kiev cede control as a condition of the deal. World leaders touted “significant progress” Monday night. Germany said the chances of reaching a deal anytime soon…

HashKey Group logo displayed on smartphone and PC screens.Pablo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesHashkey shares fell 2.5% on Wednesday when they listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after the cryptocurrency exchange raised $206 million in an initial public offering amid a crypto downturn. Hashkey, Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, raised about HK$1.6 billion after pricing its IPO at HK$6.68 per share, near the upper end of the market price range of HK$5.95 to HK$6.95. The stock price closed at HK$6.51.Mainland China has imposed a total ban on cryptocurrencies starting in 2021, but Hong…

Waymo co-CEOs (LR): Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri DolgovwaymoSelf-driving car company Waymo is in talks to raise $15 billion in funding in the new year.Robotaxi company plans to raise billions of dollars from alphabetThe company’s parent company and other outside investors value the deal at $110 billion, according to people familiar with the discussions.The latest funding discussions demonstrate Waymo’s position as the collective leader in the U.S. robotaxi market. The company is spending heavily to expand its fleet and continue expanding into more regions. Waymo currently operates robotaxis and has plans to launch or begin testing vehicles in 26 markets in…

As Australian authorities try to trace back the Bondi Beach gunmen who killed 15 people on Sunday and uncover their motives, one key focus has emerged. They traveled to the Philippines last month, just before the attack. Father-son duo Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram traveled to the southern part of the archipelago, which has endured a painful history of Islamic extremism, officials said. They stayed in this country for nearly a month. Two weeks after their departure, they carried out a massacre on the famous Sydney Beach, targeting Jewish celebrants, making it Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades. A handmade…

There was a time when New Year’s Eve required sequins, super high heels, and a tolerance for the cold that most of us already didn’t have. Staying quiet has become a more sophisticated option, especially when paired with pajamas that feel like they’ve been carefully chosen rather than mixed and matched. Today’s best New Year’s Eve pajamas blur the line between sleepwear and eveningwear. Rich fabrics like satin, velvet, and silk blends add effortless drama, while elegant cuts provide structure for comfortable wear. Whether it’s a bold print or a monochrome set with subtle sparkles, these pieces feel purposeful enough…

The New York Knicks ended more than a half-century of NBA trophy drought with their victory over the San Antonio Spurs.Published December 17, 2025December 17, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareOG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended a 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Finals on Tuesday.Forward Anunoby made five 3-pointers and point guard Jalen Brunson scored 25 points as New York won its first silver medal since the 1973 NBA Finals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of…

Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 88 Pat Friarmus runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the 2025 NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Acresure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 15, 2025.Lauren Lee Barcho | Getty Imagesrobin hood is enhancing the capabilities of its fastest-growing product, prediction markets, by offering users the ability to place essential parlay bets on multiple NFL games, putting it in direct competition with traditional sportsbooks.Starting Tuesday, users will be able to trade preset combinations of outcomes, totals and spreads for individual NFL games, and starting in early 2026, users will be able to create custom…

Narmon Bowongkitwanchai | Moment | Getty ImagesShares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits soared about 700% in its market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday after the company raised nearly $600 million in an initial public offering.The stock price at the time of IPO was 104.66 yuan, but it rose to more than 835 yuan at the time of debut, marking a 697% increase.Similar to Moore Threads, which had a strong debut earlier in the month, MetaX develops graphics processing units for artificial intelligence applications, entering a field that is booming due to increased adoption of AI services.MetaX is part of…

And while appearing on DWTS certainly helped her break onto Broadway, what Whitney most treasures about her time on the show were the relationships she formed. “You can develop real friendships and real connections with these people,” Whitney said in an Instagram video on Nov. 20 about her experience. “I learn so much about myself and the people who constantly lift me up, and I challenge myself. I feel so loved.” Although she didn’t take home the mirror ball trophy, the mother of three always had her eyes on the prize. In fact, she admitted during Season 3 of SLOMW…