United States
- Holiday shopping turnout jumps to 202.9 million people during Thanksgiving weekend, NRF says - Shoppers said they were motivated by sales and promotions, such as limited-time offers, according to the trade group's annual survey.
- Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids - The billionaire CEO of Dell Technologies told CNBC he first heard of the idea of seeding accounts from hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner.
- How MAGA senator’s new bill could directly impact Melania and Barron Trump - Bernie Moreno’s radical plan would force anyone with dual citizenship to choose between the two countries
- AI stock rally may be driven by fear of missing out, but strategists say hold tight - The European Central Bank on Wednesday warned of high valuations and increased concentration of global stocks.
- TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026 - As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.
- To Avoid Pharma Tariffs, U.K. Agrees to Trump’s Demand to Pay More for Drugs - President Trump has complained that wealthy countries like Britain pay too little for drugs, leading America to bear much of the burden of the costs of medicines.
- Appeals court disqualifies Trump's N.J. prosecutor pick Alina Habba, rejecting DOJ challenge - The ruling affirming Habba's disqualification came one week after another Trump-picked prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was deemed invalidly appointed.
- Ukraine peace talks shift to Moscow — the big unknown is whether Putin will play ball - U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow on Monday and is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- European markets start December in negative territory, as defense sells off - European stocks started the last trading month of the year in negative territory.
- America’s Backyard Isn’t as Quiet as It Looks - Latin Americans have proved surprisingly acquiescent to U.S. aggression — but that won’t last forever.