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Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles ESPNNFL Playoff Bracket 2025-26: Standings, Scenarios After Broncos vs. Chiefs Bleacher ReportNFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 17 of the 2025 season NFL.comNFL playoff picture: Broncos move closer to AFC West title and keep pace for No. 1 seed; Lions eliminated and Packers clinch Yahoo Sports
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Kimmel slams Trump in U.K. Christmas message: "Tyranny is booming" AxiosJimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming' in US in ‘alternative' UK Christmas message The HillKimmel Christmas message to U.K. viewers to hail great year "from a fascism perspective" AxiosKimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming' in America The New York Times
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US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump BBCTrump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria CNNU.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians The New York TimesTrump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians Fox News
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Galaxy Z TriFold suffers horrific defeat in durability test; there's just more to break 9to5GoogleWhy Samsung doesn't want to sell many Galaxy Z TriFolds The Korea HeraldGalaxy Z TriFold vs. Huawei Mate XT: One Is the Most Versatile Phone I've Ever Used CNETOuch: Galaxy Z TriFold Becomes First Samsung Phone To Fail A Bend Test WccftechI've Been Using The Samsung Trifol
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Prescott leads Cowboys past skidding Commanders as Lions eliminated with loss The GuardianCowboys-Commanders on Christmas Day: What We Learned from Dallas' 30-23 win NFL.comQuick facts, numbers from the Commanders' Week 17 loss to Cowboys Yahoo SportsNFL Christmas winners, losers: Packers rejoice, Snoop Dogg slays, Netflix wins USA TodayStargazing: Cowboys who shined vs. Commanders
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Coast Guard Tracks Down a Runaway Oil Tanker Linked to Iran and Venezuela The Wall Street JournalTrump Discovers Maduro's Achilles' Heel The AtlanticTrump's Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs The New York TimesWhite House orders military to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela oil Reuters
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Leather prices are expected to continue rising in 2026 as Trump's tariffs crimple a global supply-chain while domestic manufacturing and cattle herds are down.
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Justin Jefferson Breaks Randy Moss' NFL Record for Yards Through 6 Seasons Vikings.comJustin Jefferson Breaks Randy Moss Record, How Vikings WR Made NFL History vs. Lions Bleacher ReportVikings' Justin Jefferson got ‘back into Jets mode' with 85-yard performance against Giants Star TribuneVikings' Justin Jefferson: Production lacking again CBS Sports
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Detroit Lions fight for playoff lives in Christmas visit to Vikings Detroit Free PressPackers clinch spot in NFC playoffs following Lions' loss to Vikings; Detroit eliminated NFL.comThey're in: Packers clinch playoff berth Green Bay Packers - packers.comLions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability Yahoo Sports
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Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Who Scrutinizes Online Hate The New York TimesBritish campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat The GuardianJudge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist ReutersEU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship AP News
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Jingle bills: Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve BBCPowerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas YahooWinning Powerball numbers last night, Dec. 24: Anyone win? Powerball winner in Arkansas IndyStar$1 million-winning Powerball ticket sold in Indiana WTHR
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Which states tax Social Security benefits? Check out our map and see what you may pay in 2026. Business Insider18 Small Towns With No Taxes on 401(k), IRA, and Social Security Income to Consider InvestopediaThese 9 states tax Social Security benefits. Here's what to know. USA TodayPresident Donald Trump Made Changes to Social Security in 2025, but They Fell Short of What He Promised Nasdaq1 Social Security Change That Could Take Money Out of Your
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Live Score and Stats - December 25, 2025 Gametracker CBS SportsSpurs continue dominance over OKC with 3rd win ESPNWhat we learned from NBA's Christmas games: Spurs have become Thunder's kryptonite The New York TimesDe'Aaron Fox leads the way as Spurs once again topple Thunder Yahoo SportsSpurs look like a title contender after crashing the party among West's elite CBS Sports
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Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video) SpaceHolidays in Space: 25 Years of Space Station Celebrations NASA (.gov)"Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to" Federal News NetworkCelebrating holidays in space and a new telescope aims to bring a fresh perspective of ou
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Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company's self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.
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Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China AP NewsJapan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check ReutersJapan's Takaichi to Unveil Record ¥122 Trillion Budget for FY26 Bloomberg.comJapan's super-long bonds rise after news on issuance cut CNBC
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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 26, #929 CNETConnections: Sports Edition hints for Dec. 25, 2025, puzzle No. 458 The New York TimesConnections hints, clues and answers on Thursday, December 25 2025 USA TodayNYT Connections today - my hints and answers for December 26 (#929) TechRadarNYT ‘Connections' Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, December 25
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Many Americans can take advantage of President Trump's deduction on auto loan interest, but the tax break will provide only modest savings.
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While the central bank is more likely to hold rates than not, it's not a given, according to economists.
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What assistance is available for employers that want to help their workers learn English? Can any employer run a credit check on potential employees? SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions each week for USA Today.
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Congress is on a bit of a roll these days. Despite deep political divisions within the country, they've managed to send several major bills to the president's desk so far this year addressing semiconductor manufacturing, veterans' benefits, gun safety, climate change, and more. And they might not be done yet. Lawmakers in Washington are currently considering two separate bills that would make substantial changes to how Americans save for and are taxed in retirement. And one of the major areas of focus in these bills is reforming RMDs (i.e., required minimum distributions).
The SECURE Act, which was enacted in 2019, extended the age at which you must start taking RMDs from 70½ to 72. That was a big boost for seniors, who can now keep money in their tax-free retirement accounts longer. But that wasn't enough help for retirees in the eyes of many lawmakers. So, as soon as the ink was dry on the SECURE Act, a few key members of Congress began planning additional legislation to help more people save for retirement and hold on to their money longer in retirement.
Those efforts resulted in two bills that are now before Congress: the SECURE Act 2.0 and the EARN Act. The SECURE Act 2.0 was passed by the House of Representatives in March with a 414 to 5 vote. The EARN Act was introduced in the Senate in September. Both bills would make significant changes to RMDs, but there are differences in the two bills' RMD provisions.
SEE MORE The Basics of Required Minimum Distributions: 12 Things You Must Know About RMDs
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There's no way to sugarcoat this: Small and midsize businesses should be scared to death about the consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act. Unless they provide goods and services to the green energy industry, the law's unforeseen consequences could increase their operating expenses in two ways. Here's what to expect — and how to prepare.
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The Inflation Reduction Act is essentially a climate change law with some health care benefits. While the new legislation doesn't include any direct tax increases on small and midsize businesses, some of its provisions have the potential to raise costs for these companies significantly.
First Reason Why Cost of Business Could Be Going Up
For one, your chances of being audited may be going up. The new bill substantially expands the Internal Revenue Service's budget: More than half of the $80 billion increase in the IRS budget over 10 years will be used to beef up enforcement through new technology and new hires. That means more audits for companies that are the least able to financially manage them. I worry for businesses that gross $5 million or less since they usually don't have excess funds to pay a lawyer $50,000 to fight the IRS if their matter proceeds to court.
In a letter to the Senate, the agency's commissioner said, "These resources are absolutely not about increasing audit scrutiny on small businesses or middle-income Americans." Even so, with the hire of new auditors, it's likely that people with little or
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While the fall equinox is still a few weeks away, the unofficial end of summer - also known as Labor Day - is upon us. That means a three-day weekend for investors and traders. The stock market is closed for 2022's Labor Day, which falls on Monday, Sept. 5, this year.
For those that may be interested, the bond market is closed for the holiday, too.
Unlike some market holidays, however, there are no early hours ahead of Labor Day. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq Stock Market and bond market all have regular trading hours on Friday, Sept. 2.
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Also note that a thin earnings calendar typically accompanies the Labor Day holiday.
As a reminder: Labor Day is a longstanding holiday in the U.S. that celebrates the American worker. The holiday was first adopted by Oregon in 1887, and seven years later, was made a national holiday across the U.S.
Dozens of other countries have a similar celebration called International Workers' Day that falls on the first day in May.
The following is a schedule of all stock market and bond market holidays for 2022. Note that regular trading hours for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Stock Market are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern on weekdays. The stock markets close at 1 p.m. on early closure days; bond markets close early at 2 p.m.
2022 Market Holidays
DateHoliday
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Bond Markets*
Monday, Jan. 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Closed
Closed
Closed
Monday, Feb. 21
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 The best women lawyers from across the continent gathered at The Savoy in London last night to celebrate Euromoney Legal Media Group's ninth annual Europe Women in Business Law Awards.
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China stocks hurt by U.S. tariffs affect a narrow sliver of the population. But a crisis of confidence could easily infect a bubbly property market.
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