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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Sarah Kempa. #NewYorkerCartoons
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Sarah Kempa. #NewYorkerCartoons
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When it comes to Chicago and crime, perception isn’t always reality.
Chicago violence continued to plummet in 2025 despite high-profile crimes
Despite some headline-grabbing mayhem, Chicago’s gun violence fell to levels not seen in a decade in 2025, with a homicide total roughly half what it was just four years ago.
trib.al
December 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
When it comes to Chicago and crime, perception isn’t always reality.
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Asia-Pacific markets set fo trade flat in year-end trade
Asia-Pacific markets set fo trade flat in year-end trade
Asia-Pacific markets were poised for modest gains on the holiday-shortened and final trading day of the year.
cnb.cx
December 31, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Asia-Pacific markets set fo trade flat in year-end trade
December 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The political divide in Washington could send ripples through the market in the new year
The political divide in Washington could send ripples through the market in the new year
Stocks are riding high as 2025 wraps up, but friction in Washington could threaten performance in the new year.
cnb.cx
December 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The political divide in Washington could send ripples through the market in the new year
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On this, the scientists agree: Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” is an iconic piece of art. Its mesmerizing whirls and swirls capture the imagination.
But do the flowing brushstrokes evoke the real physical phenomenon of turbulence?
But do the flowing brushstrokes evoke the real physical phenomenon of turbulence?
Feuding physicists and the bitter battle over the swirls in ‘The Starry Night’
A team of scientists sparked a heated debate over whether Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night depicts turbulence, a complex physical phenomenon.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
On this, the scientists agree: Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” is an iconic piece of art. Its mesmerizing whirls and swirls capture the imagination.
But do the flowing brushstrokes evoke the real physical phenomenon of turbulence?
But do the flowing brushstrokes evoke the real physical phenomenon of turbulence?
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The podcaster, who endorsed Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election, has criticized the president a number of times over the last year.
Joe Rogan’s Criticism Of Trump—From Reiner Post To Venezuela—Grows After Crucial 2024 Support
The podcaster, who endorsed Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election, has criticized the president a number of times over the last year.
www.forbes.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The podcaster, who endorsed Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election, has criticized the president a number of times over the last year.
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Accounting groups expect fewer audit inspections as part of SEC overhaul
Firms argue US regulators have become too focused on finding minor infractions
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December 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Tourists look past Guyana. It's ready to change their minds. The world's fastest-growing economy is using its oil wealth to develop its ecotourism options.
Guyana Is Turning an Oil Windfall Into Tourism Gold
Flush with new oil revenue, Guyana is investing heavily in tourism — and inviting visitors into one of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.
bloom.bg
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tourists look past Guyana. It's ready to change their minds. The world's fastest-growing economy is using its oil wealth to develop its ecotourism options.
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Glassdoor compared mentions of “fatigue” across the Glassdoor Community from Jan. 1 to Nov. 18, 2025, to mentions from all of 2024 and saw a 41% spike.
Here's why workers are feeling more burnout.
Here's why workers are feeling more burnout.
Glassdoor's word of the year defined the worker experience in 2025: The workforce is 'running on empty'
Glassdoor says worker fatigue in 2025 owed to factors like politics, economic uncertainty, AI disruption and job search burnout.
cnb.cx
December 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Glassdoor compared mentions of “fatigue” across the Glassdoor Community from Jan. 1 to Nov. 18, 2025, to mentions from all of 2024 and saw a 41% spike.
Here's why workers are feeling more burnout.
Here's why workers are feeling more burnout.
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Commentary: Chicago’s huge debt and substandard credit rating may seem to be marginal issues amid the high-drama budget battle between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council. In fact, they’re among the biggest problems.
David Greising: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s billion-dollar borrowing plan is risky business
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s borrowing plans, which will have both immediate and yearslong ramifications, have not gotten enough focus.
trib.al
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Commentary: Chicago’s huge debt and substandard credit rating may seem to be marginal issues amid the high-drama budget battle between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council. In fact, they’re among the biggest problems.
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Brendan Loper. #NewYorkerCartoons
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Brendan Loper. #NewYorkerCartoons
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Four Republicans broke with their party to support what’s known as a discharge petition.
Republicans Side With House Democrats To Force Vote On Extending Obamacare Subsidies
Four Republicans broke with their party to support what’s known as a discharge petition.
www.forbes.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Four Republicans broke with their party to support what’s known as a discharge petition.
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Changes to US government flood insurance have resulted in many lower-income homeowners dropping their coverage, new research finds.
Poorer Americans Dropped Federal Flood Insurance When Rates Rose
Higher prices more accurately reflect risk but prompted an exodus of low-income policyholders, a new study finds.
bloom.bg
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Changes to US government flood insurance have resulted in many lower-income homeowners dropping their coverage, new research finds.
December 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Investment in China slowed drastically in November, propelling the country closer toward its first annual decline in more than three decades.
China Approaches First Investment Decline in 3 Decades
A broad measure of investment fell more than 10 percent in November, continuing a recent reversal and signaling the depth of China’s property crisis.
nyti.ms
December 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Investment in China slowed drastically in November, propelling the country closer toward its first annual decline in more than three decades.
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For years, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has fended off rivals who’ve portrayed him as a “trust fund baby” by presenting himself as an advocate for the working class.
Now, he is using that strategy for what could be his most ambitious political endeavor yet.
Now, he is using that strategy for what could be his most ambitious political endeavor yet.
Do Democrats need their own billionaire? JB Pritzker is betting on it.
The Illinois governor has tapped his wealth to climb the political ladder, moving toward a White House run while presenting himself as a champion for everyday people.
wapo.st
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For years, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has fended off rivals who’ve portrayed him as a “trust fund baby” by presenting himself as an advocate for the working class.
Now, he is using that strategy for what could be his most ambitious political endeavor yet.
Now, he is using that strategy for what could be his most ambitious political endeavor yet.
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Bank of England set to cut rates to 3.75% as economic data eases inflation concerns on.ft.com/45b0xGH
Bank of England set to cut rates to 3.75% as economic data eases inflation concerns
Vote expected to pass by narrow majority and to hang heavily on the views of Bank governor Andrew Bailey
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December 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Bank of England set to cut rates to 3.75% as economic data eases inflation concerns on.ft.com/45b0xGH
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Why Only 46% Of Employers Plan To Expand Skills-Based Hiring In 2026
Why Only 46% Of Employers Plan To Expand Skills-Based Hiring In 2026
New findings reveal why skills-based hiring is growing more slowly than expected and how employers are balancing degrees, certificates and real-world experience.
www.forbes.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Why Only 46% Of Employers Plan To Expand Skills-Based Hiring In 2026
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Illinois Democrats had been awaiting the outcome of the Indiana vote, warning that the state was ready to redraw its own boundaries to try to squeeze out at least one additional Democratic U.S. House district if Indiana Republicans approved the new map.
Illinois Democrats applaud as GOP-led Indiana Senate rebuffs President Trump’s push for new redistricting map
Illinois Democrats had been awaiting the outcome of the Indiana vote, warning Illinois was ready to respond. For now, it appears Illinois will stand down in that effort.
trib.al
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Illinois Democrats had been awaiting the outcome of the Indiana vote, warning that the state was ready to redraw its own boundaries to try to squeeze out at least one additional Democratic U.S. House district if Indiana Republicans approved the new map.
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Dan Misdea. #NewYorkerCartoons
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Dan Misdea. #NewYorkerCartoons