• Coinbase CEO Confirms Arrest Tied to Crypto Ransom Case
  
  Coinbase Global Inc. announced that a former customer service agent in India has been arrested in connection with a major security breach.
• Carney Pledges $2.5B for Ukraine to Rebuild
  
  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Saturday that Canada will provide 2.5 billion in new economic assistance to Ukraine underscoring Ottawas continued support as Kyiv confronts ongoing Russian attacks and begins planning for long-term reconstruction.
• Calls Grow to Investigate Walz Amid Minnesota Fraud Allegations
  
  Calls to hold Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz accountable are growing after what independent journalist Nick Shirley says is evidence of massive fraud uncovered this week.
• Trump: Upcoming Midterms Will Be 'About Pricing'
  
  The 2026 midterm elections will be "about pricing" according to President Donald Trump who said that his administration is restoring the nations economy after the condition in which former President Joe Biden left it.
• Trump Hails Year 1 Economic Progress on Trade, GDP, 'No Inflation'
  
  President Donald Trump hailed all aspects of his economic agenda as Year 1 of his second administration comes to a close praising "great wealth" "unprecedented national security" reduction in trade deficits and "no inflation."
• Calif. Drops Lawsuit Seeking to Reinstate Federal Funds for Bullet Train
  
  California this week dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal governments withdrawal of 4 billion for the states long-delayed high-speed rail project.
• YouGov Poll: Health, Money Top New Year's Resolutions
  
  About 3 in 10 U.S. adults plan to make a New Years resolution or set a goal for 2026 according to a new YouGov poll with exercise and personal well-being topping the list as Americans head into the new year.
• Billionaires Eye Exit as California Weighs Wealth Tax
  
  Some billionaires are contemplating leaving California by the end of the year as lawmakers discuss placing a one-time 5% wealth tax on the November 2026 ballot The New York Times reports.
• GOP Strategist to Newsmax: Trump's Economy Critics Discredited
  
  Republican strategist John Jordan told Newsmax on Friday that critics who predicted economic disaster under President Donald Trump have been "fairly completely" discredited citing market performance and economic data that have contradicted dire forecasts.
• AI Might Affect Social Security Funding
  
  Artificial intelligence could pose new challenges for Social Security as economists warn that AI-driven job losses may reduce payroll tax revenue and strain the programs finances.
• Wall Street Lingers Near Record Highs; Precious Metals Rise
  
  Major U.S. stock indexes oscillated around record peaks Friday in muted post-Christmas trading while expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and safe haven appeal pushed precious metals prices to all-time highs.
• More Thrifting and Fewer Returns This Holiday
  
  The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place like every year another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didnt fit or didnt hit quite right.
• Trump Allies See Opportunity in Russia; Investors See Risk
  
  President Donald Trumps inner circle sees big business potential in Moscow but seasoned U.S. investors say doing business in Vladimir Putins Russia is still dangerous.
• AARP Members Eligible for Facebook Lawsuit Payout
  
  AARP members - and some nonmembers - could soon see money coming their way under a proposed 12.5 million settlement tied to allegations that the organization improperly shared video-viewing data with Facebook the New York Post reports.
• Trade Truce Faces Tests Amid Uneasy US-China Relations
  
  U.S. relations with China could face renewed strain in the coming year as lawmakers from both parties warn that a recent pause in economic tensions may prove temporary.
• Risk Grows as Crypto, Private Credit Go Mainstream
  
  U.S. investors may soon have access to a greater array of products tied to asset classes like private credit and crypto as the Trump administration and SEC push to open markets a change that some investment advisors say puts too much onus on individuals to protect...
• S&P 500 Eyes 7,000 in Push for Strong 2025 Finish
  
  Investors are looking for the U.S. stock market to end 2025 on a high note next week with equities at record peaks and nearing further bullish milestones to close out another strong year.
• Instagram Urged Focus on Teens Despite Harm Lawsuits
  
  Even as Meta Platforms faced sweeping lawsuits from state attorneys general accusing the company of harming children Instagrams top executive urged employees to keep one priority above all else recruiting more teenagers.
• Push for Lower Beef Prices Hits Cattle Ranchers
  
  Gary Vetter was 10 years old when he started feeding cattle at his familys farm.Fifty-five years later after surviving bouts of extreme weather changing consumer tastes and global trade disruptions the Westside Iowa farmer faces an unexpected risk from the man he...
• Weight-Loss Pills Could Spur Food Product Overhauls
  
  Packaged food makers and fast-food restaurants may be forced to overhaul more of their products next year as newly approved appetite-suppressing GLP-1 pills become available in January analysts say.
• N.Y. to Require Mental Health Warnings on Social Media
  
  Social media platforms with infinite scrolling auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users mental health under a new law New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday.
• Malliotakis: Tax Cuts to Boost Refunds, Help Families
  
  Rep. Nicole Malliotakis R-N.Y. told Newsmax on Friday that she is "very proud" of the tax package passed with President Donald Trump earlier this year calling it the "largest tax cut in American history" and saying it will benefit working Americans and middle-class families.
• US Airlines Cancel 1,000 Flights Due to Winter Storms
  
  Airlines in the United States have canceled or delayed thousands of flights during peak holiday travel on Friday due to severe winter storm warnings according to flight tracking website FlightAware.A total of 1097 flights were canceled and 3608 delayed as of 1200...
• Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year's Goals
  
  As millions prepare to set New Years resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit" new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time.
• Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Forge Real-World Connections
  
  Like many retirement communities The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures.

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