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An investing trend that's grown rapidly in recent years may be making the stock market riskier and more volatile
Passive investing has skyrocketed in popularity for its safe returns, but in the process, it's made active investing more risky, Apollo's chief economist says.
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Scouted: The Best Gifts for Stubborn Giftees Who Swear They “Don’t Want Anything”
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Whether it’s your father-in-law who insists he just wants “quality time” with the family—and who also seems to already have literally everything imaginable—or a new coworker you suspect might be gifting you with something but insists they’re not going to anyway, we’ve all experienced the pain and agony of trying to find gifts for people who don’t want anything. Sure, you can honor th
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VideoSun Blasts Big X1-Class Solar Flare
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an X1.1-class solar flare in multiple wavelengths. See time-lapse footage of the blast that caused "a strong shortwave radio blackout over South America," according to Spaceweather.com. Credit: NASA/SDO/Helioviewer | Edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta Music: Jupiter Aurora by David Celeste / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
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"How much does it cost?": Musk jokes about buying MSNBC from Comcast
The Trump-supporting billionaire joked about buying the liberal-leaning cable network on social media
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Former ‘Next Top Model’ Contestant Accuses Kanye West of Choking and Gagging Her
A new lawsuit filed by model Jennifer An alleges that Kanye West strangled and gagged her during a music video shoot in 2010 as he declared, “This is f--king art. I am like Picasso.” An, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, says in the suit filed Friday that the assault occurred on set at New York City’s Chelsea Hotel to film a video for “In for the Kill,” by the synth-pop duo La Roux, according to Page Six and other outlets. West, who is featured on the song’s official remix, showed
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A judge compared OpenAI to a video game company in its court battle with The New York Times
The Times sued OpenAI in December, arguing that the company used its articles without permission to train ChatGPT.
3 min read - BusinessThe Daily Beast
Bluesky Overtakes Threads as Liberals Flee MAGA Trolls on X
Social media start-up Bluesky is exploding as academics, journalist, and left-leaning politicians abandon Elon Musk’s X in search of bluer skies. Now, the platform has surpassed Meta’s Threads in user numbers, yet Threads still leads in app usage. According to data from Similarweb, app and website usage of Bluesky in the United States rose more than 500 percent following President-elect Donald Trump’s election win, raking in 3.5 million daily users. The platform still only has around 21.5 millio
2 min read - USINSIDER
A Florida man pretending to be Elon Musk scammed an elderly woman out of over $250,000
Police in Florida arrested a man on grand theft charges for a fake Elon Musk Facebook scam that duped an elderly woman out of $250,000.
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Study shows that California has a new favorite fast food chain, and it’s not In-N-Out Burger
The criss-crossed palm trees in front of each In-N-Out Burger is among California’s most iconic sights, as the fast food chain has become the initial stop for many first-time travelers to the state. While the chain is one of the recognizable posts of the Golden State, it’s no longer the favorite fast food spot for […]
1 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Top Dem Rips ‘Trump Apologist’ Pam Bondi After AG Nomination
Democratic Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has torn into President-elect Donald Trump’s new attorney general nominee for being a “lackey.” “This is someone who is clearly a Trump apologist, a Trump lackey,” said Wasserman Schultz told Jake Tapper on Friday during CNN’s The Lead. “That’s what he wants as AG.” Admitting to a small degree of relief at Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from Trump’s “chaos cabinet,” a Wasserman Schultz said at least Bondi “does have the requisite experience,” as the Suns
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New development in Long Beach for low-income, formerly homeless seniors breaks ground
The City of Long Beach has broken ground on a new development that will serve low-income and formerly homeless local senior citizens. Construction of 300 Alamitos – an affordable housing project in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood – officially began on Friday morning in a groundbreaking ceremony hosted by Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and other […]
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
'Gladiator II' director compares Denzel Washington's character to Trump: 'A clever gangster'
Director Ridley Scott compared Denzel Washington's character in "Gladiator II" to President-elect Trump during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
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More PwC partners take early retirement amid consulting slowdown
Dozens of UK partners at PwC will reportedly take early retirement in December, ending a year of big change for the firm.
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VideoRinged Chariklo Asteroid Occult Star Via James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope captured asteroid 10199 Chariklo occult the star Gaia DR3 6873519665992128512. It was the "first asteroid found to have a ring system," according to NASA. Credit: Space.com | NASA, ESA, CSA, Nicolás Morales (IAA/CSIC) | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: The Flight by Red Dictionary / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
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Trump's pick for Treasury secretary shows there's a limit to Elon Musk's influence
Trump ally Elon Musk publicly threw his weight behind Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary. Trump went with Scott Bessent instead.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
"The whole thing is nuts": Rogan worries Biden's Ukraine moves could start "World War III"
The podcaster warned Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles could trigger "World War III"
2 min read - CelebritySalon
"She guided him in his activism": Film shows how Lauren Bacall made Humphrey Bogart a Democrat
Stephen Bogart discusses the doc "Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes," his famous parents, director John Huston and more
10 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
John Bolton Slams Trump Cabinet Pick Seb Gorka as a ‘Con Man’
Never one to mince words, President-elect Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton blasted his decision to re-appoint firebrand political commentator Seb Gorka as a senior director for counterterrorism. Speaking with CNN’s The Source host Kaitlan Collins on Friday night, Bolton–who has become a fierce Trump critic after a brief stint in his first administration–called Gorka a “con-man” with minimal qualifications. “I wouldn’t have him in any U.S. government,” Bolton said. “I d
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Cher came back from owing $270,000 in back taxes, only to wind up broke again. 6 points about money from her new memoir.
Cher discusses how growing up impoverished shaped her habits, her struggles with overspending, and the risks of not understanding finances in her book.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
VideoOTD In Space - November 23: Blue Origin Sticks 1st Rocket Landing
On November 23, 2015, a Blue Origin rocket made a historic landing. Before this time, all rockets were single-use only — even SpaceX's rockets. Blue Origin changed the concept forever. After launching the New Shepard capsule safely into space, the rocket started heading back to Earth. It flew towards a landing pad, fired its engines to slow down, and touched down softly on the ground. This was the first vertical landing in history. The milestone meant that rockets could be reused for multiple mi
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Ric Grenell under consideration to be Trump's point man on Ukraine: report
Former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell is reportedly under consideration by President-elect Trump to be special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a 'culture change' after security failures
After a series of cybersecurity challenges this year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a culture change.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Joe Rogan Accuses Biden of Wanting to Spark ‘World War III’
Joe Rogan suggested that President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are looking to incite “World War III” as Biden makes his way out of office. . A slew of U.S.-supplied missiles were fired deep into Russian territory after Biden recently lifted his ban on Ukraine using them to target Russia. The change of policy came after Russia deployed North Korean troops to the battle-fraught Kursk region—a move Biden’s administration viewed as a significant escalation of war that demand
2 min read - WorldSalon
"We will crush you": Graham threatens allies with sanctions over Netanyahu arrest warrant
The GOP senator wants consequences for countries that help enforce arrest warrants against the Gaza war architects
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies starting in 2025
Trump's cabinet picks so far include Matt Gaetz, Elon Musk, and Pete Hegseth. See who else he's tapped in 2024 to be part of his administration.
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Scientists study ‘very rare’ frozen remains of 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub
Scientists studied a three-week-old saber-toothed cub dating back 35,000 that had been left almost perfectly intact, thanks to its frozen condition.
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The stock market could be a key check on Trump's agenda in his 2nd term
Trump's policies are top of mind for investors heading into 2025, with tariffs and an immigration crackdown seens as potential headwinds for the economy.
4 min read - USFox News
Bill Maher clashes with Neil deGrasse Tyson for refusing to admit men's sports advantage over women
HBO's Bill Maher sparred with liberal astrophysicist Neil Degrass Tyson over his refusal to acknowledge men have a physical advantage over women in sports.
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VideoChina Successfully Tests Earth-Moon Communications With New Satellites Pic, Says CCTV
According to China Central Television, the Tiandu-1, Tiandu-2 and Queqiao-2 satellites have successfully tested communications from moon orbit to Earth. Credit: Space.com | Footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta
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Trump might be able to get Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting. A real peace is harder.
A peace deal could be fragile unless Ukraine gets security guanrantees.
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California infant death linked to listeria outbreak in ‘ready-to-eat’ meals
A listeria outbreak in some ready-to-eat meals is linked to several illnesses in California, and the death of an infant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In total, 11 people have been ill from the outbreak, including seven in California. The lone death, also in California, was from an infant. It wasn’t […]
1 min read - LifestyleSalon
I asked ChatGPT to plan my Thanksgiving menu. Here's how it did
The artificial intelligence chatbot had thoughts on everything from sides to decor
3 min read - USFox News
After backlash, MSNBC changes headline for online piece claiming, ‘Laken Riley's killer never stood a chance’
MSNBC appeared to change its headline on a story about Jose Ibarra's case, which originally ready, "Laken Riley's killer never stood a chance."
2 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
A Real Housewife Lighting a Cigarette Broke Bravo Fans’ Brains
Everything you need to know about Wicked. The reality TV scene fans are going crazy over. An all-time great podcast story. An unbelievable vocal performance. That high-pitched squeal you heard Tuesday night was Bravo fans shrieking in unison at a now-iconic scene in the season premiere of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Dorit Kemsley lighting up a cigarette on camera.
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When I returned to work after my mother's death, I worried my grief would affect my performance. My coworkers rescued me.
I worried I wouldn't meet my sales quotas because I was so focused on mourning my mother. But my coworkers shared their stories of grief to help.
3 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
‘Christmas in the Spotlight’: Lifetime’s Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Rom-Com Is Actually Good
There’s nothing that pop-culture obsessives love more than when two famous people start dating. How did they meet? What do they talk about? Are they truly in love? Is it all for show? When they break up, who will write the chart-topping ballad? (That last is reserved only for a specific type of person, but we’ll get there.) Because we’ll never know for sure until the tell-all memoirs start coming out, we write fan fiction in our heads about their lives, speculating about every public sighting an
4 min read - CelebrityFox News
Jay Leno ‘feeling good’ despite suffering bruised face from fall
The former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno provided a health update after he was spotted in Los Angeles with half of his face bruised from a traumatic fall.
4 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'Wicked' sing-alongs fuel renewed debate on movie etiquette: '9/10 movie but 1/10 audience'
After making $19.2 million in advance screenings, the movie is reportedly heading for a domestic debut of $120 million.
2 min read - TechnologyBusiness Insider
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said in the future AI could be a child's best friend, shaping their identity and worldview.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Pickup truck smashes into Tesla Cybertruck on Orange County freeway off-ramp
A pickup truck slammed into a Tesla Cybertruck which then collided with two other cars on a freeway off-ramp in Orange County on Friday night. According to preliminary information, the crash was reported on the southbound 5 Freeway Beach Boulevard exit in Buena Park; timestamped vehicle surveillance footage showing the moment of impact indicates that […]
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
MSNBC contributor trashes network, shreds 'Morning Joe' colleagues over Trump meeting: 'This is not working'
MSNBC contributor Jennifer Rubin ratcheted up her attacks towards colleagues Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski as well as the network itself on her podcast.
6 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I chose not to have kids. I need to make a bigger effort to stay friends with those who did.
An ex made me realize I didn't want to have kids. Now that I'm child-free by choice, it's made friendships with moms harder to navigate.
4 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Bill Maher’s ‘Rosa Parks’ Gag Draws Groans From Audience
Bill Maher took aim at an MSNBC segment in which a chief psychiatric resident at Yale University said it was OK to snub MAGA-voting family members during the holidays. “Ooo, how pure,” said Maher on Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. “It’s like, not letting certain people sit next to you on the bus,” he added, as a picture of civil rights activist Rosa Parks appeared beside him on the screen. The gag drew a groan from the audience followed by a patter of laughter as Maher then looked
1 min read - USSalon
"Stockings hung like Arnold Palmer": Maher urges liberals to not let Trump ruin holidays
The "Real Time" host railed against cutting off Republican family members and compared Trump voters to Rosa Parks
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
Jason Aldean's wife blames 'wokeness' for Billboard 100 greatest country artists of all time list snub
Brittany Aldean, wife to country music artist Jason Aldean, blamed "wokeness" for Billboard Magazine's snub in their top 100 country artists list.
4 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
A complete timeline of Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef, from its origins to Kendrick's surprise new album 'GNX'
Kendrick Lamar takes another victory lap over his beef with Drake with his surprise new album "GNX."
31 min read - OpinionThe Daily Beast
Opinion: Donald Trump Escapes Hush Money Sentencing Date—for Now
Shan Wu is a former federal prosecutor who served as counsel to Attorney General Janet Reno. Mark Twain is famously credited as saying “the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” in response to a reporter’s query about being ill. While the accuracy of the quote is questioned, the spirit of it applies well to reporting and reaction about Judge Juan Merchan’s order vacating the November 26 sentencing date for President-Elect Trump. Trump was scheduled to be sentenced for his 34 felony convic
5 min read - WorldFox News
Philippine vice president makes public assassination threat against country's president
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said she has contracted a hired killer to assassinate her country's president in a bizarre public threat made amid worsening political divisions.
4 min read - USMiami Herald
Mom accidentally shoots teen daughter during a dispute at a Miami McDonald’s, police say
The incident began as a misunderstanding when a Lyft arrived to pick up other customers.
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Cheap Black Friday deals cost to your privacy
As Black Friday approaches, you should know that retailers often sell consumers' personal information and purchase histories to third parties.
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