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A CNBC holiday tradition: 13 anonymous media predictions for the new year
on December 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Big deals dominate this year's media and entertainment predictions from 13 anonymous executives.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S.
on December 20, 2024 at 10:47 pm
The agency's decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
What a government shutdown could mean for air travel
on December 20, 2024 at 9:06 pm
A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.
Party City to close all of its stores, report says
on December 20, 2024 at 7:51 pm
Party City on Friday announced it will close all of its stores and has initiated corporate layoffs effective immediately, according to a CNN report.
CFPB sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle payment fraud
on December 20, 2024 at 7:37 pm
Zelle, a peer-to-peer payments network run by bank-owned fintech firm Early Warning Services, allows for instant payments to other consumers and businesses.
Starbucks baristas strike in three U.S. cities during pre-Christmas rush
on December 20, 2024 at 7:16 pm
Starbucks baristas are striking in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle.
Netflix secures U.S. rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031
on December 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Netflix said Women's World Cup coverage will include commentary and entertainment, as well as Netflix original documentaries in the lead-up to the tournament.

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Denise J Lewis Leads the Future of UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
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Scott Peterson arrest months after Laci disappeared Christmas Eve may have been strategic: former homicide cop
Ted Williams explained why law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, as in the case of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson.
Violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua terrorizing Americans in at least 19 states
Tren de Aragua has a presence in at least 19 states as of December, which is up from 16 in November, indicating the gang's expansion within the United States.
Louisiana prisons routinely hold inmates past their release date, Justice Department argues
Louisiana's prisons often hold inmates long after they were supposed to be released following the completion of their sentences, the DOJ says.
Drone mishap during Orlando holiday aerial show sends child to hospital
A 7-year-old child was struck by a drone that malfunctioned and crashed with several other drones during an aerial show in Orlando, Florida on Saturday night.
Hochul slammed for saying she's made subways safer on same day woman burned alive on train
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was called out after she praised how safe the New York City subway system has purportedly become, just hours after a woman was burned alive on a train.