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The US Congress has approved successive borrowing limit increases that have led to the country accruing $36 trillion in debt

Congress Votes To Extend Government Funding Until March 14, 2025

The vote came after missing a midnight deadline to continue funding agencies heading into the holidays.

Germans Outraged as Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right Political Party Ahead of Election: 'Undignified and Highly Problematic'
House Approves Spending Bill Hours Before Government Shutdown, Scraps Trump's Debt Ceiling Raise
US President Biden Authorizes $571 Million In Military Aid To Taiwan

Party City Will Shut Down All Stores Immediately, CEO Declares In Shock Announcement
Party City's CEO announced the chain will be closing all of its store immediately in a shocking announcement on Friday.
JPMorgan Chase, BofA And Wells Fargo Sued For 'Festering' Fraud On Zelle
Federal regulators said the nation's largest banks failed to put safeguards in place for consumers, creating a "gold mine for fraudsters."
Saudi Man Arrested After Deadly Car Attack On German Christmas Market
German police arrested a Saudi Arabian man after a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market Friday in which an SUV barrelled through a crowd of revellers at high speed, leaving a trail of bloody carnage.
Indonesians Embrace Return Of Plundered Treasure From The Dutch
In the mid-19th century, Dutch colonial officials climbing an Indonesian volcano spotted an ancient statue meant to serve as protection against misfortune, looted it, and took it to the Netherlands.
November Inflation Report Comes In Better Than Expected At 2.4%
The inflation numbers came in lighter than expected which is encouraging to investors.
Big Lots Announces 'Going Out Of Business' Sales Amid Bankruptcy Woes: 'Difficult Decision'
Discount retailer Big Lots says it is planning to start liquidating hundreds of locations nationwide after a sale to Nexus Capital Management fell through.
Holiday Packages Likely Delayed As Amazon Workers Walk Out In Hubs Across 4 States: 'Blame Amazon's Insatiable Greed'
Amazon delivery drivers have gone on strike at seven facilities across four states just days before Christmas, potentially disrupting holiday deliveries.
Michelin-Starred Restaurant Unveils Luxury 'Water Menu' Featuring $95 Bottle Of Melted Canadian Iceberg
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington D.C. has unveiled a luxury "water menu" that features a $95 bottle of melted water from a Canadian iceberg.

Dallas Malls To Start Delivering Purchases By Drone

A drone company is partnering with DoorDash to bring delivery services to local malls.

Economy in Focus

Breaking The 401(k) Millionaire Mold: Americans In Their 30s And 40s Are Reaching Wealth Milestones
Fidelity's latest data reveals more individuals are reaching '401(k) millionaire' status, with millennials showing early promise.
This Is The Biggest Financial Move Americans Want To Make In 2025
US Meatpacking Industry Faces Crisis As Trump's Deportation Plans Threaten Workforce

War in Ukraine

Russian Missile Barrage On Kyiv Kills One, Damages Diplomatic Missions
Russian missiles targeted Kyiv at sunrise on Friday, killing at least one person and damaging six diplomatic missions and a university in the centre of the Ukrainian capital.
Ambushes And Nostalgia On Banks Of Frontline Ukraine River
Lyubov Voronova still remembers a time before the war when the Oskil river flowing by her east Ukraine home was an idyll where families would swim, picnic and make memories.
Putin To Hold Yearly Presser In Third Winter Of Ukraine Offensive
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold his annual end-of-year press conference Thursday, almost three years into his Ukraine offensive and two days after a Kyiv-orchestrated killing of a general on the streets of Moscow.
Economic Woes Mount For Russia's War Machine
Stubborn inflation, exorbitant borrowing costs, bankruptcy risks and a growth slowdown: the Russian economy is facing a slew of negative headlines, as the costs of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions mount.

Vanar Chain Brings Shelby American To Web3, Revolutionizing Automotive Legacy Through Blockchain Tech

Vanar Chain is ushering in legendary automobile brand Shelby American into the Web3 space, allowing Shelby fans to interact with the brand in an all-new immersive and decentralized environment.

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