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President-elect Donald Trump’s wide-ranging interview with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker that aired Sunday touched on just about every major policy he has proposed for his second term, including imposing new tariffs, tackling inflation and mass deportations. “They deleted and destroyed all evidence of — that they found.”In the interview, Welker pointed out that Democrats deny this. According to Thompson, those agencies, and another House committee, continue to have access to the files and information the Republicans have argued was deleted, since the House committee didn’t archive them pending White House and DHS review. Tariffs, jobs and inflationTrump misconstrued the potential economic realities of tariffs, the taxes charged to importers on goods coming into the U.S. from abroad. In the interview, Trump said he’d be open to eliminating childhood vaccines “if they’re dangerous for the children.”“When you look at what’s going on with disease and sickness in our country, something’s wrong,” Trump said.

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☆ Trump’s FBI pick co-hosted a show for a conspiracy-filled, far-right media organization
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brandy-Zadrozny-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Brandy Zadrozny | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

Such were the weekly topics on “Kash’s Corner,” the eponymous online show hosted by President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI. The show, available only to Epoch Times subscribers, could receive fresh scrutiny as Patel faces Senate confirmation hearings. The details of Patel’s contract with The Epoch Times aren’t known. Jekielek and The Epoch Times did not respond to requests for comment. “What, is the FBI going to come around and say, ‘Now, oh, we were just spending government dollars to help safeguard a nation’?

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At least 1,572 defendants have been charged and more than 1,251 have been convicted or pleaded guilty in the attack. Those transcripts remain with the agency, White House and a separate House committee continue to have access. “Honestly, they should go to jail,” Trump said about the committee members, insisting he would not direct his appointees to arrest them. Trump’s view on DOJ, FBIThe interview offers an in-depth look at Trump’s thoughts on the Justice Department and FBI. “I’m not looking to go back into the past,” Trump said when asked whether he would go after outgoing President Joe Biden.

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In an interview with Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also said he’ll work to extend the tax cuts passed in his first term. Trump said he would fulfill a campaign promise to levy tariffs on imports from America’s biggest trading partners. “Well, I don’t know that you’ll see it at all,” Trump said, adding that health care experts are studying possible alternatives. Foreign policyLater Friday after the interview, Trump flew to Paris for a ceremony marking the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which had been devastated by a fire. On another foreign policy front, Trump expressed doubt that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will be able to remain in power.

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☆ Syrian rebels advance into Damascus, claiming they seized control of the capital
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Ammar Cheikh Omar | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Carol-Lee-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Rebel fighters claimed they captured the Syrian capital of Damascus early Sunday as government forces loyal to the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, were routed in a mater of days. The rebels' claim would open a new chapter in the 13-year-long civil war that has ravaged the ancient land. The Syrian government has detained thousands at the military prison on the outskirts of Damascus, according to Reuters. HTS rebels claimed Saturday that they had captured the city, a day after also claiming to have seized the city of Daraa. A 2020 ceasefire left Assad in control of 70% of Syria, but some 6.8 million Syrians have fled the country.

Persons: Bashar al, Assad, Hassan Abdul, Ghani, “, ” Hassan Abdul, Deir, ”, Charles Lister Organizations: NBC, Command, Reuters, Russian, U.S, Hamas, Syrian, Human Rights, Al, United Nations, Middle East Institute Locations: Damascus, mater, Free Syria, Russia, Iran, Iranian, Homs, Daraa, The U.S, Syria, Aleppo, Hama, “, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Raqqa, Al Qaeda, United States, Europe, Portugal, Poland, Washington

☆ Bashar al-Assad: The brutal leader whose family ruled Syria with an iron fist for more than 50 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The United States, Jordan, Turkey and the European Union at the war’s start all called for Assad to step down. Testament to the horror of that regime were scenes of jubilant celebration as rebel forces took control of Syrian cities. Bashar al-Assad, center, is seen during the closing session of the ruling Baath party congress in Damascus, Syria, on June 20, 2000. Bashar al-Assad was then thrust into the national spotlight and studied military science, later becoming a colonel in the Syrian army. They then turned to outright condemnation of the regime after he met the 2011 pro-democracy groundswell with brutal force.

Persons: Bashar al, Assad, Assad’s, SANA, Hafez al, Bassel, Hafez, Asma al, Barack Obama, ” Assad, ”, Syria's, Mohammed al, Ban, Washington, Syria wouldn’t Organizations: CNN, ISIS, European Union, Baath Party, Muslim, Hezbollah, Getty, UN, United Nations Locations: Syria, United States, Jordan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Homs, Damascus, Soviet, Hama –, London, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Assad, Hama, AFP, States, Western, US

☆ 2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Stewart Mandel | Matt Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

College football entered a new era Sunday with the unveiling of the first 12-team Playoff bracket. The 12 participants are, in order of seeding: Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana, SMU and Clemson. In 2012, leaders of the BCS approved the College Football Playoff, which launched in 2014 as a four-team postseason knockout tournament. GO DEEPER How exactly will College Football Playoff home games work? GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Who are the national championship favorites?

Persons: ”, Cotton, Warde Manuel, It’s, Richard Clark, “, Rose, Peach Jan, Atlanta Quarterfinals Rose Jan, Jan, Orleans Quarterfinals Orange Jan, Cotton Jan, Big, Will, They’ll, they’ll, it’s, Clark, Tony Pettiti, Dan Goldfarb Organizations: College, Penn State, Notre Dame, SMU, Clemson, BCS, College Football, ACC, Arizona State, SEC, Boise State, Bama, Tigers, ABC, ESPN, Texas, Ohio State, CFP, Football Playoff, NFL, Oregon, CFP Bowl, Atlanta Quarterfinals, Orleans Quarterfinals Orange, Rose Bowl, Georgia, Broncos, Sun Devils, Peach, Rose, Mercedes, Benz, Big Locations: Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State , Texas, Notre Dame , Ohio State , Tennessee , Indiana, Michigan, Arizona, Boise, Texas, That’s Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio State - Tennessee, Indiana, Sugar, Orange, Glendale, Ariz, Pasadena, Calif, Orleans, Miami, Fla, Arlington , Texas, Pasadena , Calif, New Orleans, Atlanta, L.A

☆ I was pregnant and stressed about being a single mom. Then, a friend changed my perspective, and we ended up co-parenting together.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A conversation with another pregnant single mom on a beach in Costa Rica changed her thinking. Before moving to Costa Rica in 2021, I was based in Los Angeles. I decided to take a quick trip to Costa Rica and ended up movingA friend of mine was already living in Costa Rica at the time. AdvertisementWhen we were in Costa Rica together, it was the first time we were single at the same time. We went to buy comfortable mattresses together, shopped for health insurance in Costa Rica, and even spent Mother's Day together.

Persons: Monique Doughty, Helen, I'd, they'd, I'm Organizations: BMW, Puerto Viejo Locations: Costa Rica, Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills, Punta, Puerto, Puerto Viejo de, Philly

☆ McDonald's fired Pharrell Williams 3 times—and then he created its famous jingle 'I'm loving it'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Before becoming a decades-long stable in hip-hop, R&B and pop music, Pharrell Williams was fired from three separate McDonald's loctions. That didn't stop the fast-food chain from calling on him when they needed a catchy jingle for their commercials. Williams, a 13-time Grammy winner, has stated that his shortcomings as a McDonald's employee were mostly due to the fact that he wasn't interested in the job. "I was lazy for a reason, because I wasn't inspired," Williams told the Hollywood Reporter in September. "But when I got inspired, I'm now a workaholic, man."

Persons: Pharrell Williams, Williams, I've, Chad Hugo, Justin Timberlake, Timberlake, I'm Organizations: Hollywood Reporter

☆ A FIRE blogger who built a 7-figure net worth shares 3 books that changed his money mindset
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Financial independence writer Andre Nader built a seven-figure net worth before age 40. The former Meta employee shares his top money-related books, including 'The Simple Path to Wealth.' AdvertisementAt 37, Andre Nader has enough in savings that he doesn't expect to ever have to work a 9-to-5 again. The financial independence blogger and coach shared three books that changed his money mindset and helped him build wealth. Nader didn't always keep things simple: He said he lost a good chunk of money trading options in his early 20s.

Persons: Andre Nader, Meta —, Uber, Nader, he'll, Collins JL Collins, Collins, Nader didn't, Bill Perkins Nader, Bill Perkins, Perkins, Andre Nader Nader, he's, Jack Bogle, Jack Bogle's, It's, I'm Organizations: Meta, FAANG FIRE, FIRE, Vanguard's, Market, Fidelity, Vanguard, Disney Locations: San Francisco

☆ 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.

Persons: JP Morell, Breonna Taylor, Brett Carlsen, Joseph Giarrusso, “, ” Giarrusso, ”, Desiree Ontiveros, “ There’s, ” Ontiveros, Steven Branscombe, Nebraska’s, ” Luke McDermott Organizations: CNN, Water Board, New, ”, City Council, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, University of Nebraska, The, of Students, KLKN, National Oceanic, Debris Locations: Orleans, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Louisville , Kentucky, Lincoln , Nebraska

☆ Top Wall Street analysts tout these energy stocks for attractive dividends
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Tipranks.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Moreover, the appeal of dividend stocks increases as interest rates decline, as is currently the case. Following the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors pick attractive dividend stocks, given that these experts conduct an in-depth analysis of a company's financials to assess its ability to pay — and increase — dividends. Here are three dividend-paying stocks, highlighted by Wall Street's top pros as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance. ChevronWe start this week with oil and gas producer Chevron (CVX). It returned $7.7 billion to shareholders in the third quarter, including $4.7 billion in share buybacks and $2.9 billion in dividends.

Persons: Wall, Goldman Sachs, Neil Mehta, Mehta, TipRanks Organizations: Wall, Chevron, CVX, Chevron Stock Locations: Kazakhstan, Gulf, Mexico, TipRanks

☆ The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Bob Woods | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

That's certainly the case with the super-popular weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. A recent CNBC investigation explored the murky international world of counterfeit weight-loss drugs. "Our advertising policies also prohibit the advertising of weight-loss products, including weight-loss injections and fat-burning pills." "The social media platforms are the new street corners for drug dealers, and they move from place to place," Galvin said. "We urge consumers to be vigilant and to utilize tips tools from the FDA's BeSafeRx campaign to help them safely buy drugs online."

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☆ College Football Playoff bracket revealed: Oregon No. 1 overall, SMU gets in over Alabama
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Ralph D. Russo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

The first 12-team College Football Playoff will include SMU but not Alabama. Their losses were to ranked teams. GO DEEPER In defense of the College Football Playoff's funky seeding formatUnbeaten Oregon of the Big Ten will be the No. AdvertisementAfter conference championship games were played Friday and Saturday, the only drama that remained for selection Sunday was between Alabama and SMU. Alabama (9-3) touted its strength of schedule that included three victories against teams the committee ranked, including SEC champion Georgia.

Persons: Warde Manuel, “, ”, Rhett Lashlee, Nick Saban’s, ” Manuel, Kalen, Isaiah Vazquez Organizations: Football, SMU, Crimson Tide, Alabama, College Football, SEC, Georgia, West, Boise State, Arizona State, Clemson, ACC, Longhorns, Tigers, Peach, Penn State, Fiesta, Notre Dame, Irish, Ohio State, Oregon, Rose, Orange, Cotton, Mercedes, Benz, Mustangs, NCAA, Saturday, ” SMU, ESPN, Tide, Vanderbilt, SMU didn’t, BYU, Bama, Miami, Florida State, CFP, Penn State , Ohio Locations: Alabama, Oregon, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Atlanta, Vanderbilt and Oklahoma, Penn State ,, Penn State , Ohio State

☆ Trump previews immigration actions and Jan. 6 pardons in first TV interview since election
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Aaron Pellish | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And yes, we’re going to do something about that,” Trump said in his “Meet the Press” interview, which was taped on Friday and aired in full on Sunday. “We’re gonna have to get it changed, or maybe I would go back to the people, but we have to end it. We’re the only country that has it,” he said, explaining that he had wanted to do that during his first term. I’m not going to instruct her to do it,” he said. Throughout the interview, Trump at times struck a more temperate tone toward his political opponents and appeared to prioritize uniting the country over exacting vengeance.

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☆ How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Hadas Gold | Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Elon Musk has long been known for his competitive spirit — and for his list of rivals. That could come in the form of starting or dropping government investigations, creating or weakening regulations, and awarding government contracts to the benefit of Musk’s companies. OpenAI called Musk’s claims “incoherent” and “frivolous.” And Musk dropped the suit after OpenAI published several of Musk’s emails from OpenAI’s early days. Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE effort has an expiration date in 2026, but some who know Musk wonder if his relationship with Trump will sour sooner than that. But until then, Musk said the best way for him to be lobbied is on X, his social media platform.

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☆ The US military struck 75 ISIS targets in Syria as Assad's government fell
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US military struck ISIS targets in Syria on Sunday as rebel groups toppled the government. President Joe Biden said US forces would remain in Syria to fight ISIS. AdvertisementThe US military said it carried out dozens of precision strikes against ISIS targets in central Syria on Sunday. AdvertisementUS Central Command, which oversees Middle East operations, said it struck ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding in central Syria amid the chaos. President Joe Biden, in a press briefing on Sunday, acknowledged that the US conducted airstrikes "targeting ISIS camps and ISIS operatives" inside Syria.

Persons: Bashar Assad, Joe Biden, Syria's, Assad, Centcom, Michael Erik Kurilla, Al, Biden Organizations: ISIS, Longtime, Command, Air Force, Anadolu, Getty Images Hayat Locations: Syria, Damascus, Moscow, Russian, Syria's, Homs, Al Qaeda, Aleppo, Hama, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, United States

One week ago, they held the 49ers to 10 points, and the 49ers put up 38 on a pretty good Bears defense Sunday. Nguyen: The Bills defense isn’t a suffocating unit but they do enough to complement Josh Allen most weeks. Penix is completely unknown to the world outside the Falcons; their coaches and players have a better feel for his readiness. The only way Penix should be promoted is if Falcons players believe he gives them a better chance to win. If he finds a fit with strong ownership, solid coaching, offensive playmakers and blockers, and a stout defense, Rodgers can make an impact somewhere.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen, Dan Pompei, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jones, we’ve, Mahomes, Josh Allen, Nguyen, Matthew Stafford, blitzing Stafford, Raheem Morris, Michael Penix Jr, Cousins can’t, he’s, hasn’t, Penix, I’m, Cousins, it’s, Justin Jefferson, Ernest Jones, Geno Smith, They’ve, football’s, they’re, Bryce Young, Xavier Legette, Chuba Hubbard, Dave Canales, Rodgers, Will Levis doesn’t, Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, J.J, McCarthy, Harry Organizations: Panthers, Jets, Athletic NFL, Bills, Chiefs, Rams, Buffalo, 49ers, Bears, NFL, Sunday, Falcons, NFC, Raiders, Giants, Lions, Eagles, Seahawks, Vikings, Packers, disrespected Vikings, The Seahawks, Bucs, Carolina Panthers, Bad, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, New, New Orleans Saints Locations: L.A, Baltimore, Penix, Minnesota, takeaways , Minnesota, Seattle, Carolina, New Orleans, Green

☆ Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third-straight winning week: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 2, 2024. U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their third straight winning week, ahead of key inflation data due out this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 11 points, or 0.02%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.02%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures was flat. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh records Friday, rising 0.96% and 3.34% for the week, respectively.

Persons: Dow, Wharton, Jeremy Siegel, CNBC's, Dow Jones Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial, Reserve Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ Taylor Swift will bring spectacular Eras Tour run to a close in Vancouver
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Taylor Swift will take her final bow on her Eras Tour stage on Sunday in Vancouver, British Columbia, marking the end of a significant chapter in modern music history. Swift announced the Eras Tour after the 2022 release of her 10th album “Midnights.” It’s her first tour since 2018’s Reputation Stadium Tour. With a fully-loaded 44-song setlist as her guide, Swift used the Eras Tour to travel through time, performing songs from each album released during her 18-year career. During the tour’s run, Swift released three albums – “The Tortured Poets Department” and two re-recorded “Taylor’s Version” releases. On Saturday, Swift acknowledged to end of the Eras Tour, telling her Vancouver audience this tour is “the most fun, joyful, exciting, intense, powerful, wonderful tour I’ve ever done,” according to footage posted online.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, Singer Gracie Abrams, Swift, ” It’s, clamoring, Department ”, Prince William, Emma Stone, Travis Kelce, “ Taylor Swift, it’s, Elton John, “ I’ve, “ Organizations: CNN, Ticketmaster, Live, Department, Kansas City Chiefs, Wembley, AMC Locations: Vancouver , British Columbia, Canadian, Glendale , Arizona, United States, Canada, Vancouver

See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowWhat Are Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates? See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates will affect your monthly and long-term payments. Current 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 6.20%, according to Zillow data. Current 15-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 15-year mortgage rates are around 5.60%, according to Zillow data. But now that inflation has decelerated and the Fed has started cutting rates, mortgage rates have trended down compared to where they were a year ago.

Persons: we'll, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Organizations: Federal Reserve, of Labor Statistics, Mortgage Research, Zillow, Fed, Mortgage, Association, ARM, . Government Locations: U.S, Chevron, Government

☆ I launched a startup after pivoting my career in my 40s. Here's what I've learned about securing investment from big names like Uber.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She shared how they raised $11 million in grants and investment from prominent investors like Uber. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Tiya Gordon, 45, the founder of electric charging startup It's Electric. Although my career was in design, I pivoted and cofounded a climate tech startup called It's Electric in 2022. We had to prove that a simple solution could be effective. Our work on this pilot was so successful that EDC launched a brand new program based on our pilot.

Persons: Tiya Gordon, Gordon, Uber, Gabrielle Wesley, We're, we've, We'd, we're, It's Organizations: It's, New Yorker, Mars, America, Hyundai, EV, New, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Brooklyn Army, EDC, Nordic, Failup Ventures Locations: Brooklyn, New, Mars Wrigley, Sharpie, We're, London, New York City

☆ NFL Week 14 top storylines: Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota; another Chiefs AFC West crown?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Mike Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five of the most compelling storylines for Week 14 of the NFL season. He told reporters that he and his team aim to “get back up off the mat and get going” this week. GO DEEPER Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are sayingBeating the Vikings represents a tall task for Atlanta. The Browns won despite going 1 of 10 on third down and turning the ball over three times. The Chiefs (11-1) have dominated the AFC West, winning the division for eight straight seasons.

Persons: Kirk Cousins ’, Cousins, “, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Jameis Winston, Ken Blaze, Nick Chubb, Mike Tomlin’s, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Derwin James Jr, Joey Bosa, Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater, 49ers ’, Matt Eberflus, Thomas Brown, Shane Waldron, Caleb Williams, Brown, Williams, Ryan, Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason, Kyle Shanahan’s, Shanahan, Todd Kirkland Organizations: NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Lions, NFC South, NFC, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, U.S . Bank, Falcons, Pro Bowl, Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Browns, Steelers, Cleveland Browns, AFC, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Steeler, Bengals, Cleveland, Denver Broncos, NFC West, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Cardinals, Seahawks, Seattle, Arizona, Chiefs, AFC West, Chargers, Kansas City, Atlanta, Ravens, LA, Bears, 49ers, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Niners, Buffalo, Getty Locations: Minnesota, Atlanta . Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cleveland, An Arizona, Los Angeles

☆ 6 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to professional perfumers
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Gia Yetikyel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Business Insider spoke to two perfume experts about the most popular scents this winter. Gourmand — anything that smells like food — will still be in for the winter. Frankincense creates a cozy atmosphere and can have a nostalgic vibe. AdvertisementAlthough fall and winter have some overlapping qualities, the seasonal shift can impact what scents people are reaching for as falling leaves turn to snow. Business Insider spoke with two professional perfumers about the best fragrances to wear this winter.

☆ 5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

If fewer homes are built in a supply-constrained market, prices might grow much higher, said Channel. A stable rental market will also give renters more strength to negotiate with landlords. For instance: Austin, Texas was the "epicenter of multi-family construction," she said, meaning a lot of new supply was added into the city's rental market, bringing rental costs down. In contrast, supply-constrained metropolitan areas like Seattle, Washington, D.C., and New York City, are experiencing high rent growth of 5% annually. Mortgage rates declined this fall in anticipation of the first interest rate cut since March 2020.

Persons: Fairweather, Selma Hepp, Donald Trump, Jacob Channel, Redfin's Fairweather, Hepp, CoreLogic, Donald Trump's, Jessica Lautz, CoreLogic's Organizations: D.C, National Association of Realtors, CNBC Locations: U.S, Austin , Texas, Seattle , Washington, New York City, Florida , California, Texas

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