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☆ Gold prices edge higher with focus on Fed's policy decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision, with the U.S. central bank anticipated to implement a third rate cut this year and provide insights into its plans for 2025. Spot gold nudged 0.1% higher to $2,648.43 per ounce by 0237 GMT. U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in November, adding to warmer inflation readings in recent months and suggesting that the central bank could pause rate reduction in January. On the policy front, the Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Riksbank and Norges Bank are expected to deliver their policy verdicts later this week. Chile's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on Tuesday, extending an easing cycle that began last year.

Persons: Matt Simpson Organizations: Federal, U.S, Fed, City Index, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Norges Bank Locations: Riksbank

☆ What officials are doing – and suggesting – to learn more about the possible drone sightings
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —As a flurry of possible drone sightings have triggered local politicians to press federal officials for more information, lawmakers have proposed a variety of different methods for dealing with drones. And the US government is sending drone detection and tracking systems to two military facilities in New Jersey, sources told CNN Monday. States deploy drone detection technologyA number of states where possible drones have been reported have announced that they’re deploying drone detection systems. New York and Connecticut have also announced they’re using drone detection systems. Law enforcement officials would need a warrant to interfere with the radio signals of a drone, according to Michelle L.D.

Persons: John Kirby, “, Kirby, ”, Donald Trump’s, Josh Shapiro, Chuck Schumer, he’s, ” Schumer, Vijay Kumar, Kumar, Matt McCrann, ” McCrann, Jonathan Rupprecht, Michelle L.D, Hanlon, Kathy Hochul, Mark Green of, Schumer, ” Rupprecht, Rupprecht Organizations: CNN, White, House, Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station, Federal Aviation Administration, of Homeland Security, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Air, Space, University of Mississippi School of Law, Electronic Communications, New York Gov, federal, UAS Authority Security, Republican Rep, FAA, Department of Homeland Security, USC Locations: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Bedminster, New York, Connecticut, Mark Green of Tennessee

☆ The Dow is in danger of doing something it hasn’t since 1978
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

But the recent market slump has been mild, with the Dow losing just 3% over the prior eight trading days. That’s the dominant theme for this market: AI and technology.”UnitedHealthcare Group accounts for a significant chunk of the recent losses on the Dow. The Dow’s current eight-day losing streak is its longest since 2018 and it comes ahead of Wednesday’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. Despite the recent losses, the blue chips are up by 16% so far this year. There hasn’t been a losing streak of 10 days or more since an 11-day slump in 1974, according to FactSet data.

Persons: Jimmy Carter, That’s, ”, Keith Lerner, Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare, Donald Trump, Dow, Lerner, hasn’t Organizations: New, New York CNN, Dow Jones, Dow, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Advisory, UnitedHealthcare, Federal Reserve Locations: New York, Trump

☆ We're locking in a nearly 200% in a surging tech stock and taking a difficult loss in a rival
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 650 shares of Broadcom, decreasing its weighting to about 4.50% from 5.15%. After the sale, the Trust will own 300 shares of AMD, decreasing its weighting to about 1% from 2.35%. What was even more eye-popping was the fact that Tan thinks Broadcom has two new custom chip customers in the pipeline. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade.

Persons: Jim Cramer's, Hock Tan, Tan, OpenAI, Matt Murphy, it's, Lisa Su, Jim Cramer, Jim Organizations: Broadcom, AMD, Google, Apple, Marvell, Nvidia, CNBC

☆ Half of the economic activity around the holidays is still to be done, says NRF CEO Matt Shay
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHalf of the economic activity around the holidays is still to be done, says NRF CEO Matt ShayMatt Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what's in store from 'Super Saturday', the story out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and much more.

Persons: Matt Shay Matt Shay Organizations: National Retail Federation

☆ KFile: Pete Hegseth spread baseless conspiracy theories that January 6 attack was carried out by leftist groups
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Andrew Kaczynski | Winter Hawk | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, justified the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack and spread baseless conspiracy theories claiming the initial break-in was a false flag operation carried out by leftist groups disguised as Trump supporters. Hegseth alleged that he had seen evidence firsthand that Antifa members disguised themselves as Trump supporters at the riot. His statements echo widely debunked conspiracy theories propagated by some in conservative circles after the Capitol attack. As previously reported by CNN, the conspiracy about Antifa and the Capitol was promoted by a large roster of right-wing people and entities. Pete Hegseth pushed false flag claims about January 6 riot and justified Capitol violence Hegseth justified the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack and spread baseless conspiracy theories about the initial break-in on a podcast.

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☆ Firearms expert rates gun technique in movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Ian Phillips | David Ibekwe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Firearms expert Patrick McNamara rates gun technique in movies. He explains how to handle different types of machine guns in "Rambo: First Blood Part II," starring Sylvester Stallone; and "Pulp Fiction," starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Willis. He describes shooting range exercises in "S.W.A.T.," starring Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jeremy Renner; and "Lethal Weapon," starring Danny Glover and Mel Gibson. He walks us through different sniper positions in "Mad Max: Fury Road," starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and Nicholas Hoult. Patrick McNamara served for 22 years in Army special operations forces.

Persons: Patrick McNamara, McNamara, John Wick, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Samuel L, Jackson, Bruce Willis, James Bond's, Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Ana de Armas, Ryan Reynolds, Matt Damon, Clive Owen, Colin Farrell, Jeremy Renner, Danny Glover, Mel Gibson, Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, del, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Max, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Tom Cruise's, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Patrick Organizations: Fury, Army Locations: S.W.A.T, del Toro

☆ Trump relishes wielding power without responsibility
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“In this term, everybody wants to be my friend,” the president-elect said at his Mar-a-Lago resort Monday, relishing the outpouring of deference from foreign leaders, CEOs and Republican powerbrokers as he readies his second term. Since winning last month’s election, Trump has been far more visible than Joe Biden, and it would be easy to mistake him for the sitting president. Trump never looked quite as at ease or cheerful when he was saddled with the cares of the presidency. Trump’s unique chanceTrump is experiencing a chance that only one president in history — Grover Cleveland — has known: to start his second term from scratch. It seems unlikely, as the president-elect speculated in his freewheeling news conference in Florida, that “my personality changed or something.”Such turmoil is unlikely to erode the rock-solid loyalty of Trump’s political base.

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☆ Jim Cramer addresses Nvidia's recent 14% decline and what he's doing with the stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

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Persons: Jim Cramer, Dow, Jimmy Carter, Jim, Peter Navarro, Donald Trump, Navarro, Matt Murphy, Stocks, Forman, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Dow, Nasdaq, Texas, Broadcom, Devices, Marvell, AMD, Nvidia, Pfizer, Brown, Cisco Systems, Dell, Arista Networks Locations: New York, U.S

☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Eagles, Bills the new 1-2, plus team MVPs
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

The Week 16 NFL Power Rankings will give it to them by recognizing a team MVP for all 32 clubs. Meanwhile, Jacobs is third in the league in rushing (1,147 yards along with 12 touchdowns) and is the tone-setter for this team. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4)Last week: 7Sunday: Lost to Philadelphia Eagles 27-13MVP: Outside linebacker T.J. WattWatt left Sunday’s game after turning his ankle. On top of that, he’s averaging 53 rushing yards per game, the most among quarterbacks. Bijan Robinson already has surpassed last season’s totals in carries and rushing yards.

Persons: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Brown, Jalen, Barkley, Eric Dickerson’s, Josh Allen's, Allen, Lamar Jackson’s, Joe Burrow’s, Jared Goff It’s, Goff, Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love, he’s, Jacobs, Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold, Jefferson, Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Andy Reid, ”, Patrick Mahomes, T.J, Watt Watt, Watt, Vincent Carchietta, Jackson, Bo Nix Denver’s, Nix, Quarterback Jayden Daniels Denver’s Nix, Daniels, He’s, Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Evans, MIKE EVANS, eason, ince, arn, eno, assing, asser, ating,, s., enver, ames, hough, ike, ake, enver B, amara, ards., aguars, rian T homas J r., rian C, Q, rown, esmond R idder), ike D itka, ards), J acksonville, iants’ Organizations: NFL, Beat Pittsburgh Steelers, Eagles, Steelers, Washington, Packers, Beat Detroit Lions, Buffalo, Rams, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, EPA, Chicago Bears, Lions, Chiefs, Beat Seattle Seahawks, New, New Orleans Saints, Beat Chicago Bears, Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Beat Cleveland Browns, Sunday’s, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh, Sunday, Baltimore Ravens, Ravens, Beat New York Giants, Beat Indianapolis, Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Beat New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay, Dallas Cowboys, ams, eads, ards, ust, ashington, yle, itts Locations: Buffalo, Green Bay, New Orleans, Tampa, ards

☆ 2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Week 15 saw the number of teams that have qualified for the playoffs increase to seven, while two more were cut out of contention. Seven teams across the two conferences have clinched a playoff spot after Week 15. The Colts’ defeat also meant that the 9-5 Houston Texans will make the playoffs as AFC South winners. The NFC is the more fluid of the two conferences, with nine teams still officially in playoff contention. Week 15 saw the Bears and Carolina Panthers as the only teams to be eliminated from postseason contention in the NFC.

Persons: Who’s, Matt Slocum, Kyusung Gong, Caleb Williams, David Berding, there’s, Matt Eberflus, – Organizations: CNN, NFL, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Chiefs, AFC, Buffalo, Kansas City, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Colts, Houston Texans, AFC South, NFC, Eagles, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota, Vikings, Chicago Bears, Lions, Packers, Who’s, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, New, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Bucs, Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, AFC North, The Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Bears, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Washington, New York Giants Locations: Kansas, Detroit, Philadelphia, Minnesota, New Orleans, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago

Fourteen Democratic senators will introduce an amendment Monday evening to remove language from Congress’ massive defense spending bill that seeks to ban coverage of gender-affirming care for transgender children of servicemembers, the office of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., told NBC News. I trust our servicemembers and their doctors to make the best healthcare decisions for their kids, not politicians,” Baldwin said in a statement. In a statement following the House vote last week, Johnson said the legislation prioritizes “military lethality, not radical woke ideology. A draft of a media release shared with NBC News — and scheduled to be made public Monday evening — from Baldwin’s office said that if the transgender health care provision survives, it could affect 6,000 to 7,000 children of U.S. servicemembers. The amendment to remove the trans health provision from the defense bill will be co-sponsored by Democratic Sens.

Persons: servicemembers, Sen, Tammy Baldwin, Baldwin —, “, ” Baldwin, Mike Johnson, Johnson, Joe Biden, ’, Sarah McBride, Kamala Harris ’, Democratic Sens, Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, Brian Schatz, Mazie, Jeff Merkley, Cory Booker, Andy Kim of, Dick Durbin of, Patty Murray, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith of, Sheldon Whitehouse, Chris Murphy of Organizations: Democratic, NBC News, Defense Department, senior, servicemembers, Modern Military Association of America, Williams Institute, Republicans, Massachusetts, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Chris Murphy of Connecticut Locations: D, Washington, Hawaii, Oregon, Andy Kim of New Jersey, Maryland, Tina Smith of Minnesota, Rhode Island

Laundry detergent — it can make or break your load of laundry. To help you perfect your laundry game, we asked experts exactly how much detergent you should use depending on the load you’re doing. SKIP AHEAD How much laundry detergent should you use? | Highly rated laundry detergents to considerHow much laundry detergent should you use? For this story, she interviewed experts on how much laundry detergent you should be using.

Persons: it’s, ”, Alex Varela, Matt O’Connor, ” It’s, Varela, Bethany Heitman, TikTok Organizations: Dallas, “, NBC, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Dallas , Texas, Austin , Texas

☆ Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy goes one-on-one with Jim CramerMarvell Technology Chairman and CEO Matt Murphy joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, partnering with AWS, record stock moves, and more.

Persons: Matt Murphy, Jim Cramer Marvell, Jim Cramer Organizations: Marvell, Jim Cramer Marvell Technology

☆ Meet the Press – December 15, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +53 min

SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM:Yeah, I'm in a good place with Pete, unless something I don't know about comes out. Unless somebody is willing to come forward, I think he's going to get through. If he's, if he’s called to do something, he's going to do it, all the way. So I – I think he's going to have a hard time doing this. He was very clear, “no,” when I asked him should President-elect Trump, his administration, jail the January 6th committee members.

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“I’m telling you, I was not afraid,” the pastor told NBC News Wednesday. Its rise is particularly vexing for Syria’s religious minorities, who were often pitted against each other during the ironfisted rule of Assad and the years of civil war. “Maybe there will be a civil war. Khatab Shawi told NBC News he might go and fight in Gaza. One of the young militiamen insisted that Syria’s minorities had nothing to fear under the new regime.

Persons: Bashar al, Rafaat Abul Nasser’s Lady, “, Paul, ”, Nasser, Rafaat Abul Nasser, Matt Bradley, Al, ” Mohammad al, Bashir, Ahmad al, Abu Mohammad al, Assad, Ammar Shahbander, ” Shahbander, Jolani, Khatab Shawi, Abdulwahed Organizations: NBC, Hayat, Islamic, della, U.S . State Department, United Nations Commission, “, NBC News Locations: DAMASCUS, Syria, Damascus Church, Damascus, Al Qaeda, Islamic State, United States, Europe, Idlib, Syria’s, Lebanon, Aleppo, Gaza, Netherlands, Nasser’s

☆ Owen Wilson joined Travis Scott on stage at Rolling Loud, but it’s not as weird as you think
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Owen Wilson proved this weekend that he is the hype man we all need. The “Wedding Crashers” actor made an unexpected appearance during rapper Travis Scott’s rain-soaked set at Rolling Loud on Saturday, according to video footage from the Miami music festival. Wilson came on stage during Scott’s 2023 track “FE!N” and riled the crowd up when he exclaimed, “I’m feining for more!” to help kick off performing the song. While the Rolling Loud stage isn’t where you’d typically expect to find a comedic actor such as Wilson making a cameo, the appearance may not be quite as random as it seems. According to Deadline, the actor’s appearance during Scott’s set on Saturday was for a scene in the film.

Persons: CNN — Owen Wilson, Travis Scott’s, Wilson, “, Scott’s, Scott, Wilson’s, ” Scott, Luke Wilson, Matt, Jeremy Garelick Organizations: CNN, Nation Productions Locations: Miami

☆ Packers roll Seahawks after Josh Jacobs’ dominant first quarter: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

By Matt Schneidman, Michael-Shawn Dugar and Mark PuleoBefore Sunday night’s game was even 10 minutes old, Josh Jacobs had already left his stamp. The Green Bay Packers rode their star running back heavily on their first two drives, getting the ball in Jacobs’ hands 11 times. 👏 🎥 @NFL pic.twitter.com/DjTAPvRPmr — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 16, 2024Love orchestrated the Packers offense efficiently en route to his fourth straight game without an interception. Packers feast on Seahawks passersEntering Week 15, the Seahawks ranked 28th in the NFL in pressure rate allowed and 21st in sack rate allowed, according to TruMedia. — Matt Schneidman, Packers beat writerAdvertisementLove, Jacobs and Doubs provide the cookingAfter scoring a touchdown on their first two drives, the Packers went eight consecutive drives without another one.

Persons: Matt Schneidman, Michael, Shawn Dugar, Mark Puleo, Josh Jacobs, Jacobs ’, Jacobs, Jordan Love Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Seahawks, Seattle, Green Bay Locations: Doubs, Romeo

☆ Trump dares Republicans to challenge his playbook on RFK Jr., Gabbard and Patel
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

There was, however, no sighting of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to run the Health and Human Services Department. Will Trump deploy the Hegseth playbook on Gabbard, Patel and Kennedy? Outgoing Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned Friday that anyone seeking Senate confirmation should avoid “appearance of association with” efforts to discredit proven medical cures. President Trump ran on disrupting permanent Washington and having people who are going to view things differently,” he added. Graham, meanwhile, signaled support for Patel, despite the former Capitol Hill staffer’s past vows to purge the FBI and to go after Trump’s political opponents and journalists.

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☆ NFL Week 15 top storylines: Bills-Lions, Steelers-Eagles are potential Super Bowl previews
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Mike Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

And, of course, there’s always the Kansas City Chiefs, who enter NFL Week 15 looking to continue their march toward what they hope ends with a third straight Lombardi Trophy. With a win Sunday and a loss by Indianapolis (at Denver), the Texans can clinch the AFC South for the second straight year. ET, Sunday)GO DEEPER NFL Week 15 playoff scenarios: How 4 teams can clinch playoff berths2. Wilson has averaged 254 passing yards a game, but last week threw for only 158 yards without Pickens. Or will a Steelers defense that has limited opposing quarterbacks to a 79.2 rating (second lowest in the NFL) extend their frustrations?

Persons: Long, there’s, Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, Sam Navarro, Jonnu Smith, Tagovailoa, DeMeco Ryans, Ryans, Jim Caldwell, Jim Harbaugh, Matt LaFleur, Sean McVay, Mike Tomlin, Mike Tomlin’s, Quarterback Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Wilson, Pickens, Saquon Barkley, Jalen, Brown, Brown hasn’t, Nick Sirianni, Jared Goff, Josh Allen, Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Allen, Quarterback Baker Mayfield, Kim Klement Neitzel, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Tom Brady, Jim Harbaugh’s, Josh Jacobs, Jeff Hanisch, Geno Smith, Jordan Love, Jacobs, Alex Slitz Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, AFC, Cleveland Browns, Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers, Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Dolphins, Miami Dolphins, Houston, New York Jets, Miami, Jets, Texans ’, Texans, Indianapolis, AFC South, Eagles Keystone, Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Tomlin’s Steelers, Eagles, Detroit Lions, Ford Field, Lions, Buffalo, Rams, Bucs, NFC, Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buccaneers, Tampa Bay, Falcons, Baltimore, Kansas City, The Chargers, AFC West neighbor Denver, Packers, Seahawks, Seattle Seahawks, Raiders, Green, Green Bay, Washington, New, New Orleans Saints Locations: Kansas City, Cleveland, Miami, Tagovailoa, Denver, Baltimore, Detroit, Kansas, Atlanta, Arizona, New Orleans

☆ 2024 NFL Week 15: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season sees four games between teams currently in the playoff positions, with all four taking place on Sunday. Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions – 4:25 p.m. The 22-year-old has 1,016 rushing yards and 312 receiving yards as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground and two through the air. He is third in the league in rushing yards and has 11 rushing touchdowns this season. ETPittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles – 4:25 p.m.

Persons: Josh Allen, Allen, Harry, Ben Johnson, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Gibbs, Steven King, Johnson, Dan Campbell, Campbell, ” Johnson, they’re, Campbell’s, Aidan Hutchinson, Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Marcus Davenport, Russell Wilson quarterbacking, Mike Tomlin’s, George Pickens, Wilson, AJ Brown, Jalen, Saquon Barkley, Philly, Barkley, Adrian Peterson, Emilee Chinn, Alex Highsmith, Nick Sirianni, ”, “, Lumen, Josh Jacobs, Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love, Jacobs, Nic Antaya, Ryan Grubb, Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Smith, Njigba, Metcalf . Smith Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Ford, Lions, agonizingly, Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, Buffalo, NFL, Super, Motor, NFC, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Steelers, AFC North, Eagles, Carolina Panthers, AFC, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks –, Football, NFC West, Seattle Seahawks, Packers, Lumen Field, Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, . Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, . Houston Texans –, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington, New, New Orleans Saints –, . New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals, . Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, . Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers Locations: Motor City, Michigan, Montgomery, Detroit, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Jordan, New Orleans

☆ XRP is the biggest winner of the Trump trade but investors are split on how far its rally can run
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Since the election, the cryptocurrency has surged 370%, while bitcoin has climbed 46% and the broader crypto market, as measured by the CoinDesk 20 index, has gained 93%. During that rally, XRP surpassed Solana to become the third largest cryptocurrency by market value. "The asset that's been at the front of the Peloton taking the regulatory headwinds has been XRP," Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, told CNBC. But today the crypto market "is looking for ways to express optimism about the new administration," no matter what practical difficulties XRP faces, Thorn said. 'Divisive' asset Hougan described XRP as a "fairly divisive" asset in the market, but defended its resilience and ability to "sustain community interest" through crypto's boom and bust cycles.

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☆ Inside the big shake-up at Stellantis, as the embattled Jeep maker looks to boost morale and win back dealers' favor
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Dealers and employees are encouraged by early moves made by the interim executive committee. The mood inside Stellantis's North American division has changed dramatically since former CEO Carlos Tavares unexpectedly stepped down on December 1. Executive shufflesLongtime Dodge and Ram executive Tim Kuniskis, who retired earlier this year, returned to the company on Monday. AdvertisementBy the end of the second week without Tavares, Stellantis shares had risen about 12% in his absence. Kevin Farrish, a Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealer in Virginia who serves as dealer body president, said the group is looking forward to working with the new "powerhouse team" Elkann's executive committee has built.

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An incoming West Virginia state lawmaker was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to kill other state lawmakers. "The West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Capitol Police take all threats against government process seriously," Goldie Jr. said. "Any person making these threats used to intimidate, disrupt, or coerce the members of our West Virginia legislature or other governmental bodies will not be tolerated." The complaint named a handful of Republican state lawmakers, including Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates Roger Hanshaw, as targets. West Virginia Republican Party chairman Matt Herridge in a statement criticized de Soto's actions and said the party supports his expulsion.

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Ernst's allies are not worried about a potential primary challenge, noting that she remains popular among Republicans in the state and that she boasts strong conservative credentials. Still, Vander Plaats said, the future Senate vote on Hegseth’s becoming defense secretary could be fuel for a primary challenge against Ernst. Let’s attack a U.S. senator for not doing what we demand her to do right now at this exact second,” former Polk County GOP Chair Will Rogers said. Retzlaff, the Jones County GOP chair, said the Ernst primary rumor mill is already spinning, with "two or three names" circulating. “Does it rise to the level of a primary challenge that would cost tens of millions of dollars, Republicans fighting Republicans?

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