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10 Things to Watch About the Club Wednesday, Dec. 31 1. It’s the last trading session of 2025 and stock prices are low. The S&P 500 index fell slightly before closing as benchmark indexes headed for a fourth straight loss. Still, the S&P 500 index is up about 17% this year, on track for its third consecutive year of double-digit annual gains. U.S. public markets will be closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. 2. Meanwhile, the US dollar has had its worst year since 2017. The US dollar has been pressured by concerns about President Donald Trump’s tariffs and…
Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders and right-wing Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed on virtually nothing. But this year, they found common ground as leading skeptics of the artificial intelligence industry’s data center boom. The juxtaposition of the numbers from two countries to the left indicates a political reckoning over the AI industry’s impact on power prices, grid stability, and labor markets. If opposition parties reach a broad bipartisan agreement, plans to develop the industry could be delayed. I-VT’s Sanders called for a nationwide moratorium on data center construction. “Frankly, I think we need to slow this process down,” Sanders told…
People protesting against Iran’s deteriorating economic situation took to the streets in several provinces of the country on Sunday, with some demonstrations resulting in deadly clashes with police. At least two people were killed when dozens of protesters clashed with police on Thursday morning in Loudegan province in southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, the state-run Fars news agency said. It remains unclear whether the casualties were among law enforcement officials or protesters. Fars news agency reported that some protesters were armed and fired at police, although it provided no evidence to support the claim. Unverified videos circulating on social media showed protesters…
I constantly come across situations where I bite off more than I can chew. Apply to something that sounds interesting, like a theater audition, a local reading, or line dancing. When the day comes, I find myself standing outside the door with a knot in my stomach. Sometimes you can overcome that fear and have a wonderful experience. Sometimes they don’t. I’m obsessed with these moments because I believe how we respond to them shapes our lives. When I look back at the choices that have had the biggest impact on my life, they almost always have moments like this.…
Which sports stars will shine in 2026?We have compiled a list of the young talents who could light up the next 12 months, including stars of the oche and the cricket field, as well as the NFL quarterback everybody is talking about and England’s potential No 10 at the World Cup… Luke Littler Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Luke Littler has taken darts to a whole new level since bursting on the scene By the time Littler turns 19 on January 21, he could – depending on how the remainder of the World Darts Championship…
Swedish author, journalist, and speaker Andreas Ekström has long been concerned about the impact of technology on human life. In his 2022 book, The Tyranny of Convenience, Ekström explores the price society pays for the convenience of technology and asks whether it was right to sacrifice privacy for smart devices.Ekström believes that AI will penetrate almost every corner of our daily lives and change our lives “in almost every way imaginable,” he says.He pointed to three specific ways we can see this change unfolding.3 ways AI is changing the human experience1. Helps reduce the burden and automate routine tasks at…
A package of pasta imported from Italy is seen at a supermarket in Houston, Texas, on November 12, 2025.Ronaldo Shemit | AFP | Getty ImagesItaly’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that the United States has significantly lowered proposed tariffs on several Italian pasta manufacturers following a reassessment of U.S. activities.In October, the United States announced that it would impose an additional 92% tariff on 13 Italian pasta companies from January 2026 on top of the usual 15% on most EU imports, accusing two companies in particular, La Morisana and Garofalo, of selling pasta at unfairly low prices.The U.S. collected an additional…
edinburgh, scotland — As “Auld Lang Syne” circles the world every New Year’s Eve, with men and women of all ages singing along in unison, Edinburgh’s Poet Laureate Michael Pedersen says the song’s enduring power lies not only in its tradition, but in its mysterious power to bring people together. Pedersen, an award-winning Scottish poet and author who is currently writer-in-residence at the University of Edinburgh and the city’s Poet Laureate Makar, told CNN that the song’s customary performance late at night on December 31 was never formalized, but simply felt right. “For generations, this song has been sung because…
Every game is LIVE on New Year’s Day!Once again, all EFL matches will be streamed live on Sky Sports+ on New Year’s Day. Blackburn vs Wrexham will kick off 2026 in style with a 12.30pm kick-off, followed by 34 live Championship, League One and League Two games from 3pm. You can follow every goal with our soccer special on Sky Sports News. You can watch all the highlights of every match right after full-time on the Sky Sports app. We finish at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United take on Leicester City in a 5.30pm kick-off. Use Chrome Browser for a…
On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Busan, South Korea. Evelyn HochsteinReuterWhen Mao Zedong declared in 1949 that China had “risen up,” it marked the end of national humiliation. In 2025, without mass movements, banners, or fanfare, China will get back on its feet economically and show the world that it will not be bullied into President Trump’s new US-China trade war.The U.S. government turned to tariffs and tightened access to advanced technology…