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U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Talks Stall. Moscow Reportedly Sets Terms For Europe

Russia and Ukraine held U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi without reaching a ceasefire but a prisoner swap was agreed.

Zelensky And Erdogan Discuss Holding Peace Talks Between Ukraine, Russia And The U.S. In Turkey
Zelenskyy Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Amidst New Attempts By Washington To Resolve Ukraine War
European Freezers Keep Being Attacked By Hackers. Experts Believe Russia Is Behind.

Iran Claims Attack On US Military Radar In Bahrain. Revolutionary Guard Warns Of More Strikes
The announcement comes as Trump says Gulf allies have urged him to avoid further military escalation, even as the U.S. maintains its blockade of Iranian ports.
Van Hollen Will Challenge Chuck Schumer For Senate Majority Leader, Deepening Rifts In The Democratic Party
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen announced on Thursday that he is challenging Chuck Schumer for leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The contest has already exposed divisions between the party's progressive and centrist wings.
Nvidia's Rivals Are Cashing In On Jensen Huang's Exit. AMD Shares Have Jumped 30% This Week
Analysts say Huang's relationships with major suppliers helped Nvidia secure manufacturing capacity that competitors have struggled to obtain.
Republicans Are More Pessimistic About The Economic Future After The Midterms. Democrats' Optimism Is Growing.
A Morning Consult survey of about 5,000 adults found the sharpest partisan divide in expectations for business conditions and personal finances.
Oil Prices Fall 32% From Peak As Supply Recovers Despite Iran War
Gulf exports have recovered to nearly three-quarters of prewar levels, but diesel shortages and depleted onshore inventories remain major concerns.
Iran Says Two Supertankers Carrying 4 Million Barrels Were Disabled. Shipping Attacks Continue In Strait Of Hormuz.
Maritime authorities had recorded 134 confirmed incidents and 25 seafarer deaths as of Wednesday, as commercial shipping continued through the Strait of Hormuz despite the risks.

'I Would Pick Marco Rubio.' Florida State Senator Discusses Direction Of GOP Post-Midterms: Exclusive

Florida State Senator Ana María Rodríguez praised Marco Rubio as a potential 2028 Republican presidential nominee while urging the party to reconsider its immigration strategy and appeal to Latino voters.

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Economy in Focus

The States Leading Household Debt Increases As U.S. Total Tops $19 Trillion
Hawaii households added an average of $2,216 in debt during the third quarter, compared with $648 in Mississippi, the smallest increase nationwide.
- A Fed Governor Called The Latest Inflation Data 'Borderline Disturbing.' A Half-Point Hike Is Now Firmly On The Table.
- Nearly Half Of Americans Say They've Sold Something Or Expect To Do It To Help Pay For The Holidays
Americans Voted For Trump To Fix The Economy In 2024. Now 44% Say They're Financially Worse Off.
Democrats regained control of Congress as exit polls showed widespread financial dissatisfaction, with only 18% of voters reporting an improvement in their finances since 2024.
- Trump Concedes Iran Played a Role in GOP Midterm Defeat, But Doesn't Regret it: 'I Did The Right Thing'
- Musk's Midterm Bet Did Not Pay Off. His Companies' Stocks Are Plunging.

Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000. Strategy Faces New Pressure After MSCI Exclusion

Michael Saylor's company faces potential selling by index-tracking funds, with billions in additional outflows possible if other benchmark providers follow MSCI.

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From Primary School Teacher to Business Founder: How Brooke Triplett Built She Sells

Brooke Triplett went from teaching in a primary school classroom to helping thousands of women leave their 9-5 jobs behind to launch careers in high-ticket sales.

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America's Next 50 Days Will Be Our Worst or Best in Decades
Sol Erdman promotes a 39-reform political agenda, citing polling and conversations with congressional staffers while arguing Democrats must embrace it to overcome partisan obstruction and looming crises.
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Why Australia's Housing Crisis Demands a Different Approach to Building Homes
Rising construction costs are eroding apartments' affordability advantage in Australia, while developers explore factory-built mini homes and secondary dwellings to reduce construction, financing, and delivery costs.