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☆ Manchester City sinks further into crisis with defeat to Juventus in the Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Manchester City’s ongoing crisis shows no sign of ending after Pep Guardiola’s side was beaten 2-0 away at Juventus in the Champions League. This is City’s worst run of form since 2006 and one the like Guardiola has never faced in his managerial career. I know it’s difficult in the Champions League, but we played really good. In the Champions League, City’s final two matches of the new 36-team group stage format are away to Paris Saint-Germain and at home to Club Brugge. Barça edges thriller in DortmundBarcelona picked up its fifth straight win in the Champions League with a thrilling 3-2 victory away at Borussia Dortmund.

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☆ Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Gina Park | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. ET Friday, according to Robert Lunsford, fireball report coordinator for the American Meteor Society. The American Meteor Society estimates that the Geminids will produce up to 15 visible meteors per hour. But there is a 90% chance that every meteor you see on Friday night and Saturday morning belongs to the Geminid shower, Lunsford said. The next and final major annual meteor shower of 2024 will be the Ursids, which are set to peak in the early morning hours of December 22, according to EarthSky.

Persons: CNN —, Robert Lunsford, Bill Cooke, Lunsford, ” Lunsford, ” Cooke, “, CNN’s Ashley Strickland Organizations: CNN, American Meteor Society, Planetary Society

☆ Satellite images show Iran's drone carriers are nowhere near the US as New Jersey faces a mystery drone problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Newly captured satellite imagery shows that Iran's drone carriers are off its southern coast, thousands of miles away from the eastern United States. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar TechnologiesIran's drone ships aren't anywhere near the US. AdvertisementWhite House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the US has "no evidence" that the reported drone sightings are a national security or public safety threat. Iranian drone carriersIran has turned several container ships into militarized drone carriers in recent years. The military's drone problemThe reported New Jersey incidents are not a new phenomenon.

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☆ Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Want to Save You Money on Credit Cards
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Sky-high credit-card interest rates are not popular. "He said, you know what, credit-card interest rates, which in some cases right now are 20, 25%, should not be higher than 10%. The average credit-card interest rate for new card offers is 24.43%, according to LendingTree — up about 10 percentage points from a decade ago. "Obviously, the interest rates have to respond to changing market conditions, and we've definitely seen that happen. A rate cap isn't the only solution to America's ballooning credit-card-debt problem and just how expensive it is to carry debt.

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☆ US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-11 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | Katie Bo Lillis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The SDF’s top commander in Syria, General Mazloum Abdi, told CNN on Wednesday that the SDF has had to begin relocating ISIS detainees because the prisons have been threatened. The fighting has also forced the SDF to halt its anti-ISIS operations, Abdi told Sky News on Wednesday. “At the moment, joint operations against ISIS are halted, this is not a decision, but a military reality,” he said. ISIS is now stronger in the Syrian desert.”Abdi said that previously, ISIS was hiding, but their activities have now “increased” in areas under SDF control. Austin told reporters in Japan on Wednesday that the US will continue to work with the SDF going forward.

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☆ 32-year-old American expat in Denmark, one of the world's happiest countries: How we keep merry and bright during long, cold winters
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-11 | by ( Chloé Skye Weiser | In Chloe-Skye | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Courtesy of Chloé Skye WeiserWinter is a great excuse to visit nearby towns for a change of scenery. Courtesy of Chloé Skye WeiserCreating and keeping rituals helps cultivate a feeling of coziness. Vinterbadning, or winterbathing, is a tradition where Danes alternate dips in cold water with stints in the sauna. I first learned about it on Archipelago, a podcast hosted by James Clasper, a fellow expat in Denmark. Courtesy of Chloé Skye Weiser

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☆ NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles: Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-11 | by ( Michael Ozanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles: Here's what you need to knowCNBC's Michael Ozanian reports on private equity getting involved in the NFL and the sky-high evaluations the sales are coming with.

Persons: Michael Ozanian Organizations: Philadelphia Eagles, NFL

☆ The 3 most expensive ZIP codes in every U.S. state—see how yours compares
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-11 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The priciest ZIP codes in the U.S. are coastal, wealthy enclaves or luxury vacation destinations where homes typically cost more than $4 million, according to a recent RealtyHop report. The median price for the most expensive ZIP code in each state, calculated across all states, is $1.55 million, according to the study. To compile the rankings, RealtyHop looked at median listing prices for all types of homes in all ZIP codes in the U.S. between Jan. 1, 2024, and Oct. 15, 2024. Any listings with invalid ZIP codes or single-building ZIP codes were excluded from the study. RealtyHop then ranked the three priciest ZIP codes in each state and district.

Persons: Stephen Curry, RealtyHop Organizations: Stanford University, Silicon Valley, NBA, Miami Beach, Hamptons Locations: U.S, Atherton , California, California, Aspen , Colorado, , Montana, Mississippi, Madison

☆ The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren’t going down. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Jessica Dickler | Jessica Dickler Is A Personal Finance Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

It follows that credit card rates spiked along with the Fed’s string of 11 rate hikes starting in March 2022. But when the Fed started slashing interest rates in September, with an initial cut of half a percentage point, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%. For some retail credit cards, interest rates are still rising. The average retail card rate increased by more than a full percentage point over the past year, according to Bankrate. McBride advises consumers against signing up for a store credit card with a high rate during the peak shopping season.

Persons: ”, Greg McBride, ” McBride, Matt Schulz, LendingTree’s, ” Schulz, McBride, Cardholders Organizations: Federal, Fed, CNBC, Consumer Financial, Federal Reserve Bank of New Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ 13 'Wicked' filming secrets, including the memorable moment that Ariana Grande ad-libbed
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, it was a massive undertaking with a reported $160 million budget. Here are some of the behind-the-scenes details and filming secrets from the making of "Wicked," part one. AdvertisementCynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked." Ariana Grande didn't remember saying 'RIGHT!' AdvertisementKristin Chenoweth got Ariana Grande matching Glinda jackets.

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☆ Now that Syria is free of its dictator, the rebels’ biggest challenge is to learn how to govern
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Mostafa Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The sound of celebratory gunfire filled the streets of Damascus in the hours following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. At least 28 people were killed by that celebratory gunfire, the Syrian health minister told Al-Arabiya news channel. People shoot in the air as they celebrate the fall of the Syrian government in Damascus, Syria on Sunday. After the capture of Damascus, the rebels instructed Assad’s Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to continue his duties alongside his cabinet until a transitional team is assigned. ‘Anyone is better than Assad’Residents of Damascus told CNN they were happy Assad is gone but remained concerned over the Islamist ideology followed by the rebels.

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☆ Oracle stock is down after earnings miss and elevated cloud expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Oracle's stock fell nearly 8% after missing earnings estimates and issuing weaker guidance. Oracle's cloud services, driven by AI demand, grew 12% in the last quarter, making up 77% of revenue. Oracle's stock surged 80% this year, boosting its market value to over $500 billion. Oracle said it expects revenue growth between 7% and 9% for the current quarter. AdvertisementOn Monday, the company also announced a deal with Meta to use Oracle's AI cloud infrastructure to develop the social media giant's Llama AI models.

Persons: Brent Thill, Safra Catz Organizations: Oracle, Nvidia, Jefferies, Google, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Meta

These sects have coexisted in this region for hundreds of years, and no one has the right to eliminate them,” Jolani told CNN. For now, his leadership of HTS remains defined by military success, with the group growing into a formidable force against the Assad regime and its powerful backers, including Russia and Iran. Still, the question remains: Can HTS can evolve from a militant insurgency into a legitimate governing authority in post-Assad Syria? While the future of HTS and Syria remains uncertain, Jolani is steadfast. The rebel leader said Sunday there would be “no turning back” after toppling the Assad regime.

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☆ I lived in Florida for a decade. The downsides just kept adding up, and now I'm back in the Midwest.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Debra Pamplin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'd often have to cut spending in other parts of my life just to cover my monthly high insurance costs. Laura Sliva Collier/Getty ImagesWith sunlight beaming down most of the year, it's clear why Florida is known as the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity kept me from fully enjoying all the beautiful outdoor activities and attractions throughout Florida. AdvertisementMosquitoes were a huge nuisance to me at nightI also struggled to deal with mosquitoes when I lived in the Sunshine State. Although the pesky insects can be found in every state, Florida has more than most and over 80 species of them.

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☆ The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"One of the unintended consequences of trying to impose limits on fees is that it often leads to higher rates," said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. Card issuers are mitigating their exposure against borrowers who may fall behind on payments or default, he said. watch now"It doesn't surprise me that card issuers would try and get out in front of these changes," said Matt Schulz, LendingTree's chief credit analyst. "Rates are not going up on an existing balance," McBride said. However, credit card delinquency rates are already "elevated," with 8.8% of balances transitioning to delinquency over the last year, and the share of borrowers with revolving balances rising as more people rack up new debt over the holidays.

Persons: Grace Cary, Greg McBride, McBride, Matt Schulz, LendingTree's, Schulz Organizations: Consumer Financial, Federal Reserve Bank of New Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ Russia fired 4 times as many drones and missiles at Ukraine in the past 3 months as it did a year earlier: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles this fall, per The Wall Street Journal. AdvertisementRussia fired four times as many drones and missiles at Ukraine in the past three months compared to the same time a year ago, according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal. Using data from the Ukrainian Air Force Command, the report said that Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles in the war during September, October, and November. However, Russia has used a variety of tactics to overcome Ukrainian air defenses, including hitting Ukraine with a variety of drones and missiles at the same time. On Sunday, the Ukrainian air force said it shot down 28 out of 74 drones launched by Russia in a night attack targeting Ukraine.

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☆ Ron Insana: Never mind the runaway rally. It’s time to take some chips off the table
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Ron Insana | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Financial markets – the stock market and bitcoin – have had a spectacular run of late. The S & P 500 is up more than 27% in 2024, while the Nasdaq Composite has soared 31%. .SPX YTD mountain S & P 500 in 2024 Still, the forward price-earnings ratio on the S & P 500 is about 23-times 2025 profits, while the trailing PE ratio is 28. Similarly, U.S. stock market capitalization accounts for roughly 60% of the value of the world's equity market values, depending on whose measure you use. I would also never recommend dumping all your bitcoin, having been wrong about its price since its inception.

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☆ I started dieting at 9 after a mean comment from a boy. A non-surgical procedure finally helped me lose over 100 pounds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A 60-minute outpatient procedure helped her lose over 100 pounds because it curbed her appetite. It's all because I've lost 109 pounds in weight after a non-surgical procedure to lessen the size of my stomach. It was triggered by an unkind comment from a boy while I was rollerblading up and down a hill. In my 20s, I lost 60 pounds but regained it within months with an extra 20 pounds on top. I went from a size 18 to a size 0 and had to buy a new wardrobe.

Persons: Nicole Velez, I've, rollerblade Organizations: Delta, Sky, FDA, Business Locations: Florida, Tampa

How Netflix Made Magic Look Real in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ The series, which will be released this week, adapts the novel for the screen for the first time. The author always refused, insisting that his novel, in which the real and fantastical converge, could never be rendered onscreen. Built by Netflix from the ground up for the first-ever screen adaptation of the novel, the town has real birds nesting in its trees and dogs wandering its narrow streets. To recreate Macondo, Netflix also relied on museums, documents, researchers and historians. Because of the care brought to that effort, the details accumulate to make Macondo seem real, said Enríquez, the production designer.

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☆ Golden Globes nominees 2025: “Emilia Pérez” leads motion picture nominations
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —The nominees for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards included some former child superstars, along with some surprises. Actors Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the 2025 slate of nominees which was led by the musical “Emilia Pérez” with 10 nominations. The 2025 Golden Globes will take place on January 5 and air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. TELEVISIONBest performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedyJeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in "The Bear." and Mrs. Smith”“Shōgun”“Slow Horses”“Squid Game”Best television series – musical or comedy“Abbott Elementary”“The Bear”“The Gentlemen”“Hacks”“Nobody Wants This”“Only Murders in the Building”Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for televisionJodie Foster, Kali Reis in "True Detective Night Country."

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McLaren won the Formula 1 constructors’ championship on Sunday for the first time in more than a quarter century, securing it in the final race of the season by keeping chief rival Ferrari at bay. It won with a decisive lights-to-flag victory by Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi, landing the storied British team its first championship since 1998, when former McLaren driver Mika Häkkinen won one of his two driver’s championships. Heading into the season finale, Ferrari's two drivers needed to outscore McLaren’s two drivers by at least 21 points. The Italian team hasn’t won a championship since 2008. The end of the 2024 season also marks a changing-of-the-guard moment for F1, with a slew of younger drivers rising and some older drivers stepping aside.

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☆ It’s one of America’s biggest party cities. So why is New Orleans banning shiny balloons and confetti?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Artemis Moshtaghian | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The city council passed an ordinance last month banning the release of Mylar balloons and all those coated in metal or other “conductive material.” It doesn’t prohibit buying the balloons. Over the summer, a wayward cluster of metallic balloons triggered a widespread power outage in Orleans Parish after coming into contact with a power line. People gathered for a vigil in honor of Breonna Taylor release balloons in her memory on June 6, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. “We simply cannot afford to have power outages and hurt ourselves unnecessarily,” Giarrusso told city council in a meeting last month. The city council passed an ordinance in July that included a ban on confetti cannons and confetti at parades.

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☆ What we know about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group that led the offensive to oust Syria's leader
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rebel forces led by the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham swept through Syria, seizing Damascus. AdvertisementBashar Assad's 24-year rule came to an end on Sunday as rebels swept into Damascus, the Syrian capital. Jolani later returned to Syria, his homeland, where he fought with Jabhat Al-Nusra — an Al Qaeda offshoot formed in 2012 — and other rebel groups against Assad's forces. Jolani severed his ties with Al Qaeda in 2016 and formed a new group, which eventually became HTS in 2017. "Old-school Al Qaeda or the Islamic State would never have done that."

Persons: Bashar Assad's, Assad, Hayat Tahrir, Sham, Abu Mohammed al, Jolani, Jabhat Al, Nusra, Al, Al Qaeda, Aron Lund, Jonathan Panikoff Organizations: United Nations, PBS, Salvation Government, Al, Century International, Swedish Defense Research Agency, Sky News, Security Initiative Locations: Syria, Damascus, Here's, Moscow, Aleppo, Hama, Homs, Turkey, Lebanon, Syrian, Iraq, Al Qaeda, United States, Idlib Province, Idlib, Salvation, East

Mr. Zelensky said afterward that it had been a “productive meeting” and he thanked Mr. Trump for his determination and Mr. Macron for organizing the encounter. Both Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelensky were slated to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, but it remained uncertain until the last moment whether they would meet. Mr. Macron greeted Mr. Trump at the Élysée Palace at 4:45 p.m. local time. Mr. Zelensky said he had met with Karl Nehammer, the Chancellor of Austria, and Salome Zourabichvili, the president of Georgia. In an interview with Sky News last week, Mr. Zelensky said he wanted to work with Mr. Trump “directly” and was open to his proposals.

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