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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open. Big Lots said it will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which specializes in distressed companies. Gordon Brothers will then transfer Big Lots’ stores to other retailers. Variety Wholesalers, which owns more than 400 U.S. discount stores, plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and operate them under the Big Lots brand. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection in September, saying inflation and high interest rates had cut back on consumer demand for its furniture and other products. Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the market NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower as Wall Street ends a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%. The “Magnificent 7” stocks weighed on the market, led by declines in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft. Even with the loss, the S&P 500 had a modest gain for the week and is still headed for its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.62%. 10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — As the calendar changes to 2025, you might be thinking about how to approach your relationship with money in the new year. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated. If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle. Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14th, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. The department has taken such action in the past. But once those measures run out the government risks defaulting on its debt unless lawmakers and the president agree to lift the limit on the U.S. government’s ability to borrow. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger. So says a new poll from NORC at the University of Chicago. It finds that about 8 in 10 Americans say that the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson. Still, some see suspect Luigi Mangione as a heroic figure. About 7 in 10 adults say coverage denials or health insurance profits also bear at least “a moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s death. Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot has soared above $1 billion, and that’s still a big deal. After three months without anyone winning the top prize, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The high number has evoked headlines and likely lured more people to convenience stores with dreams of private spacewalks above the Earth. Jonathan Cohen is the author of the book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.” He says he expects jackpots to continue to grow in size. Larger payouts attract more media attention, increase ticket sales and bring in new players.

Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy weekIndia, Kuwait elevate ties to strategic partnership India and Kuwait on Sunday (December 22, 2024) elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In their discussions, the two leaders focused on boosting ties in areas of information technology, pharmaceuticals, fintech, infrastructure and security. Mohali building collapse: Body of man found, death toll climbs to two The death toll in the Mohali building collapse climbed to two on Sunday (December 22, 2024) with the body of a man recovered from under the rubble, officials said. The multi-storey building collapsed on Saturday (December 21) evening in Sohana village of Punjab’s Mohali district, with at least five people trapped in its rubble. Modi Govt’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (December 22, 2024) hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government’s “systematic conspiracy” to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission. India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: EAM Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday (December 21, 2024) India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without being intimidated to “conform”. In a video message for a function in Mumbai, he said when India is etched more deeply in global consciousness, its repercussions are truly profound. Ancient stepwell unearthed in Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district A stepwell, approximately 125 to 150 years old and covering an area of 400 square metres, was unearthed during excavation in the Laxman Ganj area of Chandausi here, an official said. Excavation at the site began on Saturday (December 21, 2024), said Krishna Kumar Sonkar, the Executive Officer of Chandausi Nagar Palika. Pegasus spyware case verdict in U.S.: Will Supreme Court conduct further inquiry, asks Surjewala Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala on Sunday (December 22, 2024) claimed that the Pegasus spyware case verdict in the U.S. proved how 300 WhatsApp numbers of Indians were targeted and asked if the Supreme Court would now conduct a further inquiry in view of the judgment. Tripura remained backward during Left rule, BJP brought development: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (December 22, 2024) hit out at Left parties for turning Tripura into a “backward” State during their 35-year rule and said it could witness progress only after the BJP assumed power in 2018. Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital in northern Gaza ordered to evacuate Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians , eight of them at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, medics said, as the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a hospital in the north. Palestinian medics said eight people, including children, were killed in the Musa Bin Nusayr School that sheltered displaced families in Gaza City. China calls Taiwan a ‘red line’, criticises new U.S. military aid to island The Chinese government protested Sunday (December 22, 2024) the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire”. U.S. President Joe Biden authorised Saturday (December 21, 2024) the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and military education and training for Taiwan. Two Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ’friendly fire’ incident: U.S. military Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday (December 22, 2024) over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S. military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Published - December 22, 2024 05:43 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

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King Charles' health is not that good as it is being hoped for, and there are are a lot of differences within the Royal Family as of now, that need to be fixed so that the King can spend some good and memorable days with his near and dear ones. This aim has been realized by Kate Middleton , who is reportedly on a mission to bring the Royal Family back together, including all the estranged members like Prince Harry. ET Year-end Special Reads Take That: The gamechanger weapon's India acquired in 2024 10 big-bang policy moves Modi government made in 2024 How governments tried to rein in the social media beast Is Kate Middleton bringing Prince Harry 'home'? For Middleton, time is of the essence as she understands just how critical King Charles' age and cancer battle is. Even her own illness battle made Middleton realize how important and precious life is, and needs to be spent with family. 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EmmaRaducanu surprises by wearing a shirt honouring Rafael Nadal during herpreseason training, while Nick Kyrgios is already in Brisbane, with the firstimages of his training emerging. All this and more in a new Daily Dose ofSocial Media. Meanwhile, Goran Ivanisevic , former Novak Djokovic coach, has joined Elena Rybakina inDubai as they prepare for the new season. On the other hand, Eugenie Bouchard shared on social media the incident that landed her in the hospital after apickleball training session. Raducanupays tribute to Nadal during preseason training EmmaRaducanu turned heads on social media by paying homage to Rafael Nadal with aspecial shirt during her latest training session. The 2021 US Open champion ispreparing for the upcoming season, aiming to regain her best form afterclimbing from outside the top 300 to finish the year ranked No. 54. The formerworld No. 10 shared several recent preseason photos from London, including onefeaturing a Nike shirt with the phrase "It only takes everything."The shirt was designed to honour Rafael Nadal during his farewell tournament atlast year’s Davis Cup Finals. At just 22years old, Raducanu seems poised to take another leap forward on the Tour. TheBritish No. 2 impressed at the Billie Jean King Cup, securing three consecutivewins. She continues to work hard to overcome injuries, recently addingconditioning coach Yutaka Nakamura to her team for 2025. Rafa or retired Rafa, Rafa fans continue to be Rafa fans.. Emma Raducanu rocking the Rafael Nadal tee. We’re on the same boat Emma. We missed him too a lot!. @RafaelNadal #eurosport ig pic.twitter.com/RoEBFR8kFN Bouchardinjured in pickleball training incident, hospitalised with eye injury EugenieBouchard found herself in an unusual predicament after being hospitalisedfollowing a pickleball training session. The former Wimbledon runner-up haspartly shifted her focus to competing in the PPA Tour for pickleball, where shehas achieved notable results. The sport, a hybrid of tennis played in a smallerarea with a plastic ball, unfortunately led to an injury when a ball struck herin the face during practice. “I got hitin the eye with a pickleball during training today,” she posted. “It was ashank off my partner’s paddle straight into the eye. Went to urgent care andhave a scratched cornea. The things we do for this sport! Will be healed in amatter of days.” The formerworld No. 5 shared two photos alongside her update: a selfie showing hervisibly injured left eye and another with a patch after receiving medical care.For now, Bouchard plans to continue balancing her careers in both tennis andpickleball, attending events in both sports as her schedule allows. “Jugglingboth tennis and pickleball is no easy feat, and Bouchard is carefully planningher schedule to manage the dual commitment. She's striving to maintain asensible calendar but remains uncertain about how long she can sustain thebalance,” she commented a few weeks ago. Got hit in the eye with a pickleball during training today. It was a shank off my partner’s paddle straight into the eye ‍ Went to urgent care and have a scratched cornea. The things we do for this sport! Will be healed in a matter of days pic.twitter.com/65FpPJtmb0 Viral videofeatures Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi among the ‘most athletic couples’ A TikTok bythe Broadcast Boys has gone viral, delivering its verdict on the four mostathletic couples, featuring several tennis stars in the rankings. Among them isthe legendary duo of Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi . Both former world No. 1s intheir respective tours and holders of a combined 30 Grand Slam titles, Graf andAgassi have been married since 2001 and share two children, Jaden and Jaz. Alsoincluded in the ranking was Danish former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki andher husband, David Lee , an NBA All-Star who played 12 seasons in the league,making his mark with teams like the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors , and Boston Celtics . Married in 2019, Wozniacki and Lee are parents to two children,Olivia Lee-Wozniacki and James Lee-Wozniacki. Una publicación compartida de Broadcast Boys (@broadcastboyshoh) GoranIvanisevic joins Elena Rybakina 's team ahead of 2025 Season GoranIvanisevic appeared in a social media video, seemingly coaching his newprotégé, Elena Rybakina, although the 2022 Wimbledon champion herself was notvisible in the footage. Recently, Sam Sumyk, coach of French player ArthurCazaux, mentioned that Ivanisevic had been training with Rybakina in Dubai forthe past few days. Rybakinahas surprised many by adding former Novak Djokovic coach Goran Ivanisevic toher team, marking his debut as a coach on the WTA Tour. This partnership seemspromising, as Rybakina has already proven herself a Grand Slam champion butneeds to rebuild her confidence ahead of the 2025 season. This year,despite a strong start with impressive results, injuries and alleged issueswith her previous coach affected her performance. Nonetheless, the Kazakh starqualified for the WTA Finals, finished the year ranked World No. 6, and securedthree titles. (No Elena Rybakina on this video lol) Goran Ivanisevic today at Dubai for a event At least peoples will be reassured. racketsacademy pic.twitter.com/CUX4ZSUXTE Kyrgios preparesfor return after two-year hiatus NickKyrgios is already training in Brisbane as he gears up for his return to theTour. The Australian has played only one match in the past two seasons, back inmid-2023, and although there were rumours of a potential retirement, he returnswith high ambitions, making his Tour debut at the upcoming BrisbaneInternational. The formerWimbledon runner-up appears to have overcome a severe knee injury and aims toquickly regain his competitive rhythm. Kyrgios entered Brisbane using aprotected ranking, and it will be the only preparatory tournament he playsbefore heading to Melbourne to prepare for the Australian Open . InBrisbane, he will share the draw with players like Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune,and Grigor Dimitrov. Kyrgios has also confirmed that he will not onlyparticipate in the singles draw at the Aussie Open but will reunite withThanasi Kokkinakis in doubles, with whom he won the title back in 2022. 2025 loading @NickKyrgios #BrisbaneTennis pic.twitter.com/AwMl4cxU90 This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.USB Dongle Market Outlook and Future Projections for 2030

We are pleased to announce the inaugural open community conference for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory, to be held at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, from July 28‐31, 2025. This milestone event will bring together scientists, engineers, industry and community stakeholders to propel the development of HWO, a mission expected to usher in a new era of astrophysics discovery and address one of humanity’s oldest questions “Are we alone?” The Habitable Worlds Observatory is NASA Astrophysics’ next flagship mission, and builds on the heritage of the Hubble, Webb, and Roman Space Telescopes. It will deploy advanced ultraviolet, optical, and infrared technologies to identify potentially habitable worlds and analyze their atmospheres for signs of life. This same technology will empower astronomers to address fundamental, persistent questions in cosmology, galaxy evolution, the origins of elements, and our Solar System’s place in the universe. HWO has made significant progress in the past year, with NASA establishing a dedicated Technology Maturation Project Office at Goddard Space Flight Center, working in close collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ames Research Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center. This initiative advances critical technologies and science cases, and fosters collaboration across government, academia, and industry. Results of HWO working groups will be showcased together with contributions from the global astronomy and engineering communities. AstrobiologyThe Secret Transformation of TSM: Beyond Gaming? Discover Their Pre-Market Move

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . NEW YORK (AP) — If anybody knows Deion Sanders’ mind, it might be Travis Hunter. And the two-way Colorado star says Coach Prime is indeed staying put with the Buffaloes. “I got a lot of insight. He ain’t going nowhere. He’s going to be right where he’s at right now,” Hunter said Friday in Manhattan, where he’s a heavy favorite to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. In his second season at the school, Sanders coached No. 20 Colorado to a 9-3 record this year and its first bowl bid since 2020. Hunter, Sanders and the Buffaloes will face No. 17 BYU (10-2) in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28. Sanders’ success and popularity in Boulder has led to speculation the flashy and outspoken former NFL star might seek or accept a coaching job elsewhere this offseason. Sanders, however, has dismissed such talk himself. Hunter followed Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering string of individual accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. The junior wide receiver and cornerback plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft and is expected to be a top-five pick — perhaps even No. 1 overall. But he backed up assertions from Sanders and his son, star Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, that both will play in the Alamo Bowl rather than skip the game to prepare for the draft and prevent any possible injury. RELATED COVERAGE UNLV hires former Florida and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen as its new football coach No. 19 Army and Navy have combined for 19 victories, their most ever entering their annual matchup Ohio St AD Ross Bjork is ‘absolutely’ confident that coach Ryan Day will return next year “It’s definitely important because, you know, I started this thing with Coach Prime and Shedeur and most of the coaches on the coaching staff, so I want to finish it off right,” Hunter said. “I didn’t give them a full season my first year (because of injury), so I’m going to go ahead and end this thing off right. It’s going to be our last game together, so I’m going to go out there and dominate and show the loyalty that I have for him. “Definitely looking forward to it. I’m just excited to go out there and play football one more time before the offseason.” ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football