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Collecting Social Security? These 2026 changes could affect your money
Roughly 75 million Americans will receive a 2.8% boost to their income in 2026, thanks to the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment for…
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Why silver prices surged, then dropped overnight
In a record weird year for the economy, the price of silver is the latest thing to behave strangely. The price of the second fiddle…
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SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4 billion
SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4 billion, the companies said on…
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Wall Street cools after tech rally as 2025 comes to an end
Wall Street’s main indexes kicked off the final week of the year on a softer note on Monday, as heavyweight technology stocks retreated…
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World Darts Championship 2026: Stephen Bunting says 13-year-old son receiving online abuse
Stephen Bunting said he has been left "hurt" after his son was the victim of online abuse. World number four Bunting, 40, was knocked out…
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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's…
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These common beliefs are holding leaders back
Below, Muriel Wilkins shares five key insights from her new book, Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your…
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How to manage your life’s transition into 2026, according to these 5 experts
It’s that time — December’s waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished…
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Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in fatal Nigeria car crash
Makuochi Okafor,BBC Africa, Lagosand Ian Aikman British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria, which…
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U.S. pledges $2 billion in aid as Trump administration warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’
The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues…
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Writing the DNA of robotics
We’re at a rare inflection point. Robots are moving from research labs and factory floors into everyday life. Right now, they’re being…
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Can Zohran Mamdani deliver on NYC campaign promises? Experts weigh in
Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it? Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic…
Culture
Manchester United sign Germany international Lea Schuller
Manchester United have signed Germany international Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old, who is contracted until June 2029,…
Business
The new ROI: Return on inclusion
For years, accessibility was treated as a compliance exercise, something required rather than desired. Yet in today’s consumer landscape,…
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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French screen siren turned activist, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal…
Culture
Mother and two children die in Boxing Day house fire in Stroud
Bea Swallow,West of England, Steve Knibbs,Gloucestershireand Beth Cruse,West of England A mother and her two children have died in a blaze…
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A winter storm system with heavy snow and ‘dangerous wind chills’ is sweeping the U.S.
A potent winter storm threatened blizzard-like conditions, treacherous travel and power outages in parts of the Upper Midwest as other…
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Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
A rising number of end-of-life patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS…
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These five ingenious materials from 2025 could make buildings greener
Construction materials are responsible for nearly one-third of global carbon dioxide emissions. And as global demand for construction…
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Why 2026 will be the year companies finally start to take worker well-being seriously
Throughout 2025, we’ve watched companies treat employees with a stunning disregard: rolling layoffs (with thousands let go at a time),…
Culture
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'actively looking' at signings in January transfer window
Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners spent…
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Why Revathi Advaithi of Flex is Modern CEO of the Year
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain rose by 90% between 2021 and 2024, according to analysis by the RAC motoring…
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This is what to do if you experience professional ghosting
A little while ago, I’d submitted my article to a well-respected publication that I’d done a lot of research for. I was beyond excited and…