Stock futures were relatively unchanged on Wednesday after the broad market S&amp;P 500 notched a record close.
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Major U.S. indexes climbed for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, led by names in the tech sector.

CNBC

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close: Live updates - CNBC

BP has struck a $6bn (£4.4bn) deal to sell a majority stake in its motor oil division Castrol to a US investment firm.
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BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

BBC News

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol in $6bn deal - BBC

Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy - CNN

The price of silver could continue to shift in 2026, expert say, with a few different factors playing a role.
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Like gold, silver experienced a powerful upswing in 2025, one … [+4902 chars]

Experts expect silver prices to shift further in 2026 as demand and inflation further impact precious metal prices.

CBS News

What is the silver price forecast for 2026? - CBS News

But the robust numbers mask the extent to which the wealthy are driving growth. And while business leaders from Manhattan to South Florida are bullish on the outlook Its the Roaring 20s here in Palm … [+5423 chars]

The robust GDP numbers reported this week mask the extent to which wealthy Americans are driving growth.

Politico

It’s boom times for Trump’s economy. Especially if you’re rich. - Politico

U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly lower on Wednesday as investors positioned for a shortened trading day ahead of the holidays. 
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The 10-year benchmark yields edged lower at the start of a shorter trading day.

10-year Treasury yield lower as investors mull rates path following strong GDP data - CNBC

A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize, which comes after months without a jackpot winner.
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A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize.

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner - NPR

One of Chinas most popular short-video and streaming platforms was flooded with porn and violent content earlier this week, sparking outrage and bafflement in a nation where the internet is tightly c… [+4178 chars]

One of China’s most popular short-video and streaming platforms was flooded with porn and violent content earlier this week, sparking outrage and bafflement in a nation where the internet is tightly controlled.

China’s TikTok rival flooded with porn and violent video in cyberattack - CNN

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In the president’s second term the rich have got richer and the poor are getting poorer

Financial Times

‘The gap is widening’: inside Donald Trump’s K-shaped economy - Financial Times

A postmortem from Waymo on Tuesday is offering at least some clarity about what the hell happened to its poor, benighted San Francisco operation after much of the power across the city went out on Sa… [+4868 chars]

It sounds like human remote drivers are still off the table.

Gizmodo.com

Waymo Released a Revealing Postmortem on Its San Francisco Blackout Meltdown - Gizmodo

LOS ANGELES -- Christina Chavarria had already prepared almost 200 tamales, but she was back at Amapola Market in Southern California early Tuesday morning for more masa. 
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During the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year’s, tens of thousands of people will flock to Amapola Market in the Los Angeles area to buy freshly produced masa for making tamales, a cherished holiday tradition for Latin American families

ABC News

Families wait in line for hours to buy masa for Christmas tamales at beloved LA grocer - ABC News

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Christmas is a time when families get together if they can - and, until this year, the Murdochs were no different. With members of the media dynasty spread across the globe, f… [+12667 chars]

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out - BBC

Raw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 people across 22 states: CDC - ABC News

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Justice Department Reaches Proposed Consent Decree with LivCor, One of America’s Largest Landlords, to Resolve Information Sharing and Algorithmic Coordination Claims - Department of Justice (.gov)

As if donning an itchy red suit and entertaining kids all day weren't a tough enough gig, the nation's professional Santa Clauses face another cheer-sapping challenge this holiday season: getting a j… [+1532 chars]

Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.

Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days - CBS News

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices.
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This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season - ABC News

If you're thinking about doing some shopping on Christmas Day, keep in mind that the options of where you can go will be limited. Many retailers and grocery stores, including Aldi, Walmart and Costco… [+1987 chars]

Check this list before heading out on Dec. 25.

KABC-TV

What's open on Christmas Day 2025? And what's closed? Here's what to know about pharmacies, grocery stores, and more - ABC7 Los Angeles

UTICA, N.Y. -- Market 32 and Price Chopper have announced a voluntary recall of certain frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination.
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Market 32 and Price Chopper have announced a voluntary recall of certain frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination.

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