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The Indian rupee remained in a narrow range on Monday as positive cues from improving global risk appetite dampened as strong interbank dollar auctions. Wong Yu Liang | Moment | Getty ImagesIn addition to the lack of progress on the US-India trade agreement, the continued outflow of foreign capital is weighing on the economy. Rupees It has been Asia’s worst-performing currency this year.Nomura and S&P Global Market Intelligence predict that the rupee in the world’s fifth-largest economy could fall to as low as $92 against the dollar by the end of March, with any appreciation in the rupee largely dependent…

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. In 2025, OpenAI has battled the perception that it was ceding ground in the AI race to Chinese rivals like DeepSeek, all while the company has tried to shore up its relationship with Washington, pursued ambitious data center projects, and laid the groundwork for one of the largest funding rounds in history. Most recently though,…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on November 19, 2025 in New York City. Stocks opened mixed as Nvidia’s earnings report and other third-quarter numbers were released. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesU.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors geared up for a holiday-shortened week that included a number of major bond auctions.of 10 year treasury The yield on benchmark U.S. government borrowing rose less than 1 basis point to 4.157%. yield of 2 years treasury Notes rose more than 1 basis…

File photo: Instacart shopper Loralyn Gegat delivers to a customer’s home in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on April 7, 2020.David L. Ryan | Boston Globe | Getty Imagesinstacart announced on Monday that it would stop using artificial intelligence pricing tests on its grocery delivery platform after the practice came under scrutiny in a wide-ranging investigation and condemned by lawmakers. The company said in a blog post that retailers will no longer be able to use its Eversight technology to conduct price experiments on its platform, effective immediately. “We understand that in testing with a small number of retail partners, the results of…

The Holy Land’s most senior Catholic cleric presided over a Christmas Mass in Gaza on Sunday against a backdrop of apocalyptic destruction and displacement, calling on Palestinians to “not just survive” but to “rebuild their lives” in Gaza. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, visited the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City on his fourth visit to the Palestinian enclave since Israel began military operations in Palestine. This is the first since a deadly Israeli attack in the parish in July. “We, like many others across most of Gaza, are in a very precarious situation,” Pizzaballa…

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has taken stock of controversial moments in the weekend’s game, including the decision not to award Newcastle a penalty for Trevor Chalobah’s challenge on Anthony Gordon.Should Newcastle have been awarded a penalty against Chelsea?Incident: Chelsea came from two points down against Newcastle on Saturday to draw 2-2. However, the decision was controversial as at 2-1 Newcastle believed they should have been penalized for a foul by Trevor Chalobah on Anthony Gordon. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Free to watch: Premier League highlights between Newcastle and Chelsea Newcastle manager Eddie Howe…

Ulta is expanding its Wellness Shop to include more health-focused brands and increase shelf space for those products.Melissa Repko | CNBCSanta might bring you some supplements this year.Along with typical holiday wishlist items like clothing, perfume, and gadgets, the wellness category is poised to gain traction this shopping season and beyond, especially as retailers are trending toward it. ulta beauty and target Long before you start making New Year’s resolutions, free up some space on your shelves.Beauty is always a top-performing holiday category. According to market research group Circana, November and December combined accounted for about 25% of annual spending…

A massive sinkhole has occurred in a canal in Shropshire, England, leaving two boats stuck in deep mud and emergency services have declared a “major accident”. Images released by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service show two canal boats trapped in the approximately 50 x 50 meter (approximately 164 sq ft) sinkhole, with a third boat tipped into the sinkhole. A canal boat is a long vessel designed to navigate Britain’s narrow canal system. Historically, boats were used to transport cargo, but have since evolved into floating homes and are also used for recreational purposes. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said…

10 consecutive wins. 10 consecutive wins at Villa Park. It’s been 10 years since Leicester achieved the impossible. Will Aston Villa’s title race really take place?”We feel we can win every game,” Morgan Rodgers said after beating Manchester United, once seen as Villa’s bogey team. Despite a period of uncertainty, they have won five and drawn one of their last six games. A win could therefore be a memorable result for Villa and a season to remember. However, this feels like a crucial moment for Unai Emery’s team. They are in great form, but the next two games could decide…

If I remember correctly, it was Christmas Eve 1992 when I learned there was no Santa Claus.I was a 10-year-old elementary school student in Austin, Texas, and even though I had already debunked the existence of the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, I didn’t seem ready to give up my youth and clung to Santa for as long as I could.I cried when I found my parents trying to deliver a gift that supposedly came from the North Pole.More than 30 years later, many Americans feel similarly duped this holiday season by another man in red: MAGA Red, to…