Day: December 20, 2025
Epstein files: A number of documents, including Trump photo, reportedly removed from DOJ release site
A photo showing President Donald Trump’s face that was included in the release of the investigative files on notorious sex predator Jeffrey Epstein — and more than a dozen other files — appears to have been removed from the Department of Justice’s website. The photo, released on Friday along with a slew of other files, […]
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U.S. seizes vessel off Venezuelan coast: Reuters
Government supporters participate in a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to blockade sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela December 17, 2025. Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Reuters The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three U.S. officials told Reuters on […]
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Italy’s Telecom Italia wins $1.2 billion court payout, eyes savings share conversion
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Telecom Italia (TIM) said Italy’s highest court had ruled in its favor in a long-running concession fee case, confirming the group is owed just over 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) to end a dispute that has dragged on for over two decades. In a statement on Saturday, the former […]
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I’ve studied happiness for 15 years: If you do these 9 things every day, you’re more ’emotionally resilient’ than most
It’s important to build resilience, but how do we actually do it? I’ve spent 15 years researching happiness, and I’ve interviewed thousands of people about what makes it possible for them to thrive. I’ve learned that resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s not even about bouncing back, a concept that often does more harm […]
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Roomba’s bankruptcy may wreck a lot more than one robot vacuum maker
Medianews Group/boston Herald Via Getty Images | Medianews Group | Getty Images Los Angeles resident Ruth Horne, 76, enticed by a bargain, bought what she thought was a Roomba to vacuum her house, but the experience ended in frustration. “It kept getting stuck somewhere and would then just go around in circles,” Horne said. She […]
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Parenting expert shares her No. 1 priority for raising emotionally intelligent kids: ‘Stop focusing on their behavior’
Most parents know the frustration of dealing with a child’s unexpected public tantrum. But parents are often too quick to call out their child’s negative behavior — chastising them for that unnecessary meltdown or even telling them to “cheer up” when they seem sad — while ignoring the underlying emotions behind those actions, according to […]
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S&P 500 coasts to a third year of superior returns. Three key questions for Wall Street entering 2026
When it comes to projecting a year ahead for stocks, all the probabilities and most of the incentives rest with the bulls. The S & P 500 has been positive in three-quarters of all calendar years since 1958, when the index was created in its modern form. The market has gained at least 20% in […]
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Bank of America says Nvidia and these stocks are its top picks for 2026
Bank of America named a host of stocks it says are too hot to ignore as 2026 approaches. The Wall Street investment bank says companies like Nvidia are its best ideas with more room to run. Other buy-rated names screened by CNBC Pro include: UBS, Estee Lauder, Bruker and Ametek. Bruker The life sciences biotech […]
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Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks
Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands with century-old […]
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How Build-A-Bear went from a penny stock to a retail winner
Build-A-Bear Workshop wasn’t always a retail winner. The toy store, known for its interactive experience of building and accessorizing stuffed animals, has gone through a significant turnaround since CEO Sharon Price John took the helm of the company over a decade ago. “When I first came in 2013, that assessment of the brand was strong,” […]
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