Trump Says Tariffs Have Made US 'Rich, Strong, Powerful And Safe:' 'We Have All The Cards'
Trump claims tariffs enriched US, boosted military, prevented wars, improved education, and gained global respect. read more
Benzinga 
Gen Z Surges Ahead As Vanguard Warns Baby Boomers Face $9,000 Annual Retirement Shortfall In America's New Savings Divide
Gen Z and millennials are more retirement-ready than baby boomers, thanks to better plan features. Access to DC plans doubles success rates. read more
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Carry '99% Of All Earth Payload' Once Starship Flies Daily
Elon Musk says SpaceX will handle nearly all of Earth's orbital payloads in the coming years as Starship development continues. read more
UBS Economist Says Governments May Turn To Private Wealth To Finance Public Spending
Governments are turning to private wealth to address financial challenges, with potential strategies including tax-free bonds. read more
Bill Gates Shares His Top 5 Winter Book Picks To Rethink Life, Work, Future
Bill Gates shares his top 5 book picks for the holiday season, covering topics such as aging, climate change, innovation and communication. read more
Americans Are Now Doubting Whether A Four-Year College Degree Is Worth The Cost: Report
Nearly two-thirds of voters say a 4-year college degree isn't worth the cost due to lack of job skills and high tuition. read more
Mark Cuban Warns AI Race Could Mirror Search-Engine Boom — With Only One Winner
Mark Cuban believes that the current AI competition will end with a single dominant player, similar to the 1990s search-engine boom. read more
'They're Hiring You For Your Personality Traits,' Says Coursera CEO Greg Hart As AI Replaces 40% Of Entry-Level Tasks Across Major Firms
AI adoption driving job loss concerns, but Coursera CEO advises young workers to augment degrees with micro-credentials to stay competitive. read more
Pete Hegseth Denies Ordering 'Kill Everybody' Strikes As Senate Launches Investigation Into Controversial Caribbean Military Operations
Pete Hegseth denies reports of ordering killings on Caribbean boats, as lawmakers investigate legality of strikes targeting narco-terrorists. read more
Pete Hegseth Denies Ordering 'Kill Everybody' Strikes As Senate Launches Investigation Into Controversial Caribbean Military Operations
Pete Hegseth denies reports of ordering killings on Caribbean boats, as lawmakers investigate legality of strikes targeting narco-terrorists. read more
UN Chief Warns AI, Tech Advances Risk Making Chemical Weapons Easier To Deploy
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that rapid advances in science and technology could make chemical weapons easier to acquire. read more
UN Chief Warns AI, Tech Advances Risk Making Chemical Weapons Easier To Deploy
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that rapid advances in science and technology could make chemical weapons easier to acquire. read more
China services activity hits three-year low while factory slump persists
Data from national statistics agency indicates persistent weak demand in economy
Financial Times 
Ukrainian Naval Drones Cripple Two Russian Oil Tankers In Black Sea, Disrupt Moscow's Shadow‑Fleet Operations
Ukrainian naval drones struck 2 sanctioned tankers in Black Sea, critically damaging both and crippling a key Russian oil‑transport route. read more
Trump Admin Boasts Affordability Wins As Egg Prices Plunge 86%, Housing Costs Fall Nearly 14%, Despite Rising Grocery Inflation
The Donald Trump administration focuses on affordability for Americans, claiming success in lowering food and housing costs. read more
Trump's Approval Rating Hits Lowest Since Returning To Office, With Support Falling Among Republicans, Independents
Trump's approval rating hits new low as Republican and independent support drops. Economy, immigration, and budget handling are major concerns. read more