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German Christmas market attack suspect remanded in custody
Police vans and ambulances stand next to the annual Christmas market in the city center following a possible terror incident on December 20, 2024 in Magdeburg, Germany. Craig Stennett | Getty Images News | Getty Images Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor accused of killing four women and a nine-year-old boy by driving into a Christmas market […]
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Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom
Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with “The Apprentice,” is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition […]
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Suspect in Germany auto attack that killed 5, injured 200 self-identified as Islamophobic and anti-immigrationist
Emergency personnel work at a Christmas market after a car drove into a group of people, according to local media, in Magdeburg, Germany, December 20, 2024. Axel Schmidt | Reuters The suspect in the German car-ramming attack that killed five and injured more than 200 on Friday has been identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described member of […]
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I spent $34,563.38 to travel the world for 18 months and tracked every cent: My budget breakdown
In 2022, I quit my job to fulfill my longtime dream of traveling the world full-time for a year and a half. My journey through 12 countries in Asia and six in South America cost exactly $34,563.38. I stayed meticulous about one thing from beginning to end: I tracked every penny I spent, from a […]
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This cruise line is offering an unlimited pass for $120,000 — and you can pay in bitcoin: Here’s what to know
The demand for cruises continues to rise, and Virgin Voyages has found a unique way to get travelers to choose them. In December, the adults-only cruise line launched an unlimited cruise pass for 2025 sailings with a base fare of $120,000. With this pass, travelers can hop onto any ship, at anytime, from anywhere — […]
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3 ways to lower stress this holiday season: ‘Sometimes less celebration means more joy,’ happiness expert says
The holidays are typically a time for celebration and mirth, but for many people, they’re also incredibly stressful. And if your level of anxiety is rising this December, you’re not alone. Nearly half, 41% of U.S. adults say their stress increases this time of year, according to the American Psychological Association. “I think there’s solace […]
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Self-made billionaire: 3 holiday gifts I’m giving loved ones this year—2 of them cost only $13 each
What’s on Richard Branson’s shopping list this holiday season? The billionaire Virgin Group co-founder says there are a few items his friends and family can expect to receive from him — and that he recommends to CNBC Make It’s readers as well. Because Branson is a consummate salesman, it should come as little surprise that […]
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What tariffs mean for car prices: ‘There’s no such thing as a 100% American vehicle,’ auto expert says
Professionalstudioimages | E+ | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has been vocal about potentially raising tariffs on imported goods, which experts say could bump up car prices. Trump has talked about implementing an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imported goods, as well as adding tariffs of 25% on all products from Mexico and Canada. On […]
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AI breakthroughs are speeding up the development of humanoid robots, but investors are still skeptical
Investors on the hunt for real-world applications of artificial intelligence may want to consider humanoid robots, which some analysts predict could begin replacing human workers at scale by the end of the decade. “Breakthroughs in generative AI are bringing 3D perception, control, skill planning and intelligence to robots,” Rev Lebaredian, Nvidia’s vice president of omniverse […]
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4 ways I treat myself during the holidays—they all cost $0
I’ll admit it: I buy $7 oat milk cappuccinos and chocolate croissants before I run errands on Saturdays. When my friends indulge themselves in yoga classes and an afternoon of shopping, they call it “a Meg Day.” December Meg is different. Like the vast majority of Americans, I can’t avoid feeling stressed around the holidays. […]
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