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There's been some easing on the block on swimming in Canberra lakes and rivers but the bacteria may yet stay for a couple of weeks, so a full-freedom dive in wherever will take a while. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The unpleasant cause of the problem is delicately described by scientists as "faecal indicator bacteria" - or poo, as it's normally politely described. Indelicate words are also available. But whose poo is a mystery. When rain falls heavily, excrement from animals and humans ends up in ACT lakes and rivers, and that's what's happened this time. The non-human animals include cows, kangaroos and wombats, both wild animals and stock. All that the scientists know is that there is a high level of faecal matter in Lake Burley Griffin and in waterways like the Murrumbidgee and Molonglo rivers and lakes Tuggeranong and Ginninderra. And where there's faecal matter, there's a risk of swimmers swallowing bacteria which would make them ill. "Generally, after a big rain you are going to have poo in the waterways so we adopt a safety-first approach," Ralph Ogden, the ACT Healthy Waterways manager, said. There are two sewage treatment plants which might impact ACT waterways, one in Fyshwick and the other in Queanbeyan, but there are no indications that overflows from them are responsible for the current pollution. The contamination is spread across waterways in the ACT, even those not downstream of overflows from the treatment plants, and that indicates that the poo comes from animals. What about algae? The current contamination is nothing to do with the usual unloved green-blue algae which plagues the lakes in Canberra. The algae is caused by the interaction between mostly phosphorus in the water and warmth through sunlight. Some of that phosphorus occurs naturally in leaves and grass but much also comes from fertilisers. The ACT government (which is not responsible for Lake Burley Griffin) has two strategies: it wants to create wetlands which act as filters to cleanse storm water - but it is also urging householders to consider what drains from their property. "The water that drains from our houses ends up in the waterways, sometimes within one or two hours." Most people use little or not much fertiliser in their gardens, he reckoned, but some overuse it. He urged those bigger users to "join your neighbours" in cutting back on fertiliser. ACT Healthy Waterways manager Ralph Ogden. Picture by Keegan Carroll "The message is, 'Join the majority of Canberrans who use little or no fertiliser'. We encourage the use of compost if you need to nourish your garden," Dr Ogden said. But it's not just fertiliser There is naturally occurring phosphorus in grass and leaves, and the ACT government is very keen that people don't sweep those grass and leaves off their driveways into the street, and so into drains and quickly into lakes, rivers and swimming spots. If they do sweep the leaves away, the natural phosphorus gets released into the water system - and, with a bit of warmth, turns into the ghastly green algae that disfigures, particularly Lake Tuggeranong and Lake Burley Griffin. "Leaf and grass litter is the main culprit. We need to keep that out of our driveways and roadside drains because it releases large amounts of nutrients that stimulate algal growth." The government is also looking at the effect of street sweeping, mowing verges and the use of fertiliser. But it wants citizens to be more involved, too. "We really want residents to think of themselves as waterway managers," Dr Ogden said. 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I forked out £28 on ASOS heels for my Xmas girls’ night out – I thought they were cute but I looked like Mrs DOUBTFIREWith a new year right around the corner, (Tax-Free Savings Account) investors will have yet another opportunity to make another $7,000 contribution in January. Indeed, it’s just north of a month away, so if your 2024 and 2023 contributions are still sitting around in cash, perhaps it’s time to start a list of stocks you’d be willing to buy before the new year. Indeed, there are plenty of great Canadian stocks to watch as the TSX Index looks to have its moment in the sun after yet another year of trailing the S&P 500. Though only time will tell, some folks out there view the value-conscious TSX 60 as potentially a better bet. Indeed, some sort of growth-to-value rotation may be enough to tilt the tables ever so slightly in the Canadian stock market’s favour. In any case, I still think TFSA should find the right balance of domestic, international, and U.S. stocks so that they’re properly diversified across geographies. In this piece, we’ll look at two Canadian stock picks that may be worth pouncing on in the coming weeks and months. Bank of Nova Scotia ( ) is quickly becoming one of my preferred picks in Canada’s banking scene, and it’s not just because of its modest valuation or newfound momentum that’s helped propel the stock more than 21% in the past three months. Indeed, if you lost patience with the name, you may just have to pay a higher price ($78 and change per share right here) to punch your ticket back into Canada’s best internationally focused bank. The good news? Shares are still cheap (13.78 times trailing price-to-earnings (P/E)) and bountiful (5.41% dividend yield). More recently, the bank got a vote of confidence from analysts over its earnings growth trajectory going into the new year. Going into 2025, I view BNS stock as a relative value play that could be next in line to hit new highs. As such, TFSA investors shouldn’t sleep on the name if they’ve been meaning to put some cash to work on stocks. Nutrien Things have not been going all too well for shares of ( ) so far this year, with the name down around 15% year to date. Indeed, the fertilizer market may not be ready for any sort of timely recovery in the near term. That said, if you’re a truly long-term investor, I think the 4.7% dividend yield is worth collecting while the stock’s trading at multi-year lows. Sure, Nutrien is facing pressure on a number of fronts (think its lending unit and lower agricultural commodity prices). However, the dividend is on some pretty sound footing, and if you seek a deeper-value option, perhaps it’s time to start doing a little bit of buying. While I’d caution against bottom-fishing in a name that still has a lot of negative momentum behind it, I do think building a partial position over the coming year makes a lot of sense if cheap dividends and a lower correlation to the rest of the market are what you seek.Stephenson puts up 21 as CSU Bakersfield knocks off Northeastern 68-60
By Elizabeth Ayoola, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Kids are often pretty good at being consumers. If you’re a parent with a small business, you have the opportunity to show your kids firsthand what it means to be a producer. Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 30 this year, may be a great time to do just that. Small Business Saturday was established by American Express in 2010 and encourages consumers to patronize their local stores as a way to keep dollars circulating within their community. Here are three reasons you should consider getting your kids involved in Small Business Saturday, according to two mompreneurs. Ronne Brown is the owner of HERLISTIC, a plant-derived beauty and feminine care brand in Washington, D.C. She’s been participating in Small Business Saturday since she established her business in 2020. The entrepreneur gets her kids (ages 24, 18 and 12), plus her bonus daughter, 10, to help out on Small Business Saturday and beyond. Brown’s kids help with customer service, shipping and fulfillment tasks. That could include counting inventory, quality control or packaging boxes. Other times, help looks like Brown’s 12-year-old daughter keeping her up-to-date with TikTok trends and influencers in the beauty field. “I just want them to understand the price and the value of a dollar and what it actually costs to make it,” Brown says. The mompreneur also hopes her kids learn the benefits of commitment and hard work. “What I want to show them is that you have to work hard every day. And there are gonna be moments where you’re gonna be tired, you’re gonna be exhausted, and you’re not gonna want to do things, and you’re going to have to push through,” she says. Hiring your kids to do legitimate work during Small Business Saturday provides a chance for them to learn pillars needed for a strong financial foundation: earning money , saving money and investing. That said, before hiring kids, it’s critical to understand the child labor laws for your state in addition to the IRS’ rules around hiring kids. Brown says she pays all of her children, including her 24-year-old son who is on payroll. Additionally, she teaches them about investing in the stock market. “I want them to understand the importance of making money, but also investing the money that they’re making,” she says. “Because when I pay them, I always ask them, ‘so what are you gonna do to double this money?’” If you hire your minor kids, they could get a headstart on investing by putting some of their income into a custodial Roth IRA , which requires earned income to open. You could also open them a custodial brokerage account. Another perk of your kids earning income by working for you is that they may be exempt from paying federal income taxes if they earn less than the standard deduction . In 2024, that threshold is $14,600. Having your kids add helping hands, whether it be doing administrative tasks or helping customers, can ensure you keep up with a potential increase in sales. A 2024 NerdWallet holiday spending report found that 16% of 2024 holiday shoppers plan to shop on Small Business Saturday this year. Lisset Tresvant, owner of Glow Esthetics Spa in Hollywood, Florida, has been participating in Small Business Saturday since the genesis of her business in 2019. “I do tend to sell more because people are usually more inclined to purchase because of the sales, and it gives them a reason to support us,” she says. To help with the demand, Tresvant’s daughter, 12, and son, 9, fill her skincare products, add labels and help prep items for shipping. Tresvant says she decided to let her kids get involved in her business so they have a better understanding of what she does. Looking beyond Small Business Saturday, hiring your child can also help with succession planning , which is about planning for your departure from your business. Tresvant hopes to pass hers down to her kids one day. “They understand that I’m building this legacy just for not myself, but for them as well,” says Tresvant. More From NerdWallet Elizabeth Ayoola writes for NerdWallet. Email: eayoola@nerdwallet.com. The article 3 Reasons to Involve Your Kids in Small Business Saturday originally appeared on NerdWallet .
Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirlingChristmas decor over the last few years has followed a more minimalist style, with pared-back designs and muted color palettes proving most popular. But this year, outdated Christmas decor is making a comeback, and it's all about embracing color and nostalgia. It's fair to say we've all recovered from the Instagram Christmas aesthetic that was void of any personality or character – and this year's Christmas decor ideas prove it. From oversized bows and mismatched designs to the return of more traditional color palettes, these are the outdated Christmas decor trends making a comeback this year – and designers just can't get enough. Nothing stays outdated for long. This year's revived trends hail from the '90s and beyond, bringing back the nostalgic looks of a classic childhood Christmas. From tinsel to kitschy decor, there's plenty here to bring back all those holiday memories. 1. Kitschy holiday decorations Nostalgia is the buzzword of Christmas 2024, with revived trends of decades past becoming favorable once again. And kitschy decor is back in full force, with color and mismatched designs proving incredibly popular. 'We're noticing a resurgence of kitschy holiday decorations – but this time, they’re being used in a more intentional and stylish way. Think oversized red bows, jingling bells, mismatched stockings, and even the ever-polarizing Elf on the Shelf. These nostalgic touches are making their way back into homes, and we’re absolutely here for it,' says Kailee Blalock, co-founder at House of Hive Design Co . 'The beauty of this trend is its flexibility. Introduce these elements in ways that feel natural to your space. Maybe it’s a big red bow on your entryway wreath, vintage bells hung on your tree, or simply a mix of stockings that tell the story of your family. Let your home’s unique character shine through with thoughtful, nostalgic touches!' This set of six clip on bows features different colors for an eclectic holiday design. A tarnished brass bell garland looks so festive paired with red and green decor. These stockings epitomize a classic Christmas – and they can be personalized! 2. Icicles and teardrop ornaments A lot of the outdated Christmas decor making a comeback this year revolves around the tree – and glass hanging ornaments in particular are having a moment this year. '2024 seems to be the year of the retro Christmas revival, and I'm so here for it,' says Charlotte Olby , H&G's style and trends editor, who's bringing in several revived trends to her Christmas decor this year. 'Pining for a dose of '90s festive nostalgia, I'm looking to bring back icicles on my tree this year and will be adding glass teardrop ornaments,' she explains. Elegant and smooth, these icicle ornaments are an utterly chic addition to your decor. This swirled glass design is a beautiful, textured take on classic teardrop ornaments. For something a bit different, these twisted icicles are an unexpected way to bring in the trend. 3. Generational heirlooms For so long, decor trends focused on the new and shiny, and those sentimental pieces inherited from earlier generations were left in boxes rather than used in holiday displays. But this year, heirloom decor is front and center of our homes. 'As our generation starts to inherit cherished decorations from grandparents and parents, we’re seeing a shift toward incorporating these heirlooms. They may not be perfectly "on-trend," but they carry sentimental value that makes a house feel like home during the holidays,' says Kailee. 'There’s something refreshing about breaking away from the pressure of maintaining a picture-perfect, ultra-curated aesthetic. Mixing in meaningful, fun, and nostalgic elements adds personality and heart to your holiday décor. It’s not about being tacky; it’s about embracing what feels authentically Christmassy to you,' she explains. 4. Colorful Christmas tree lights While the more neutral decorators among us probably won't be on board with this revived trend, anyone who loves a maximalist Christmas will be no stranger to it. Colorful Christmas lights are back in a big way – especially multi-colored string lights. Cool white lights have had their day, replaced by a warmer glow, or in this year's case, bright and colorful ones. And though they might be proving popular as tree lights, they can also be introduced to garlands on Christmas fireplaces and stair banisters, or even draped along your bookshelves. 5. Tinsel Perhaps a controversial Christmas decoration, tinsel has been out of style for quite some time now, considered tacky and dated. But this year, it's being used in a more considered way, and it's catching the attention of homeowners and designers alike, 'As well as icicles, I'm adding (shock horror) kitsch, slightly tacky lametta tinsel to drape over the branches of my tree to give it a magical, frosted effect. It's certainly not going to be a minimalist Christmas at my house,' says Charlotte. Instead of randomly covering your tree in tinsel, opt for a more considered approach. Bundles carefully draped in half over the end of branches give that layered, draped look that adds a touch of sparkle to your decor. These premium icicle tinsel strands are the perfect festive color and arrive in time for Christmas. Whether you want to add subtle hints of nostalgic decor with glass icicle ornaments or go all in with mismatched stockings and lametta tinsel, these more elevated take on outdated Christmas decor are a welcome change to holiday trends.An esteemed restaurant in Wales is scrambling to get back on its feet after Storm Darragh ripped its kitchen roof off. The Lobster Pot in Porth Swtan (Church Bay) was forced to close over the weekend and now faces uncertainty about reopening before Christmas. This renowned seafood spot, with a heritage dating back to the 1940s, endured considerable damage from the storm and has been left without phone and internet connections. Although power has restored the team is busy cleaning up and preparing for business as soon as they can repair the damage. The Lobster Pot was taken on by head chef Adam Griffith and his sibling Ceri, the restaurant manager, in 2021. The loss of their kitchen roof has compounded what has already been a challenging year due to personal adversity, further jeopardised by the missed opportunity for crucial income just before Christmas . For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter READ MORE: This stunning farmhouse comes with a massive bonus READ MORE: The 10 Cardiff restaurants most booked in 2024 Ceri said: "We think the roof went in the early hours of Saturday morning. We had no idea it had happened until we arrived at lunchtime to start the afternoon food prep for that evening. We pulled up to find the roof in the garden." Ceri continued: "That evening we were almost fully booked, so we had to ring around all our customers to tell them what had happened. As well as the kitchen roof and its skylight, we lost a skylight in the disabled toilet - it's been a big clean-up job." Although insurance evaluators have confirmed that the building, property of the neighbouring Lobster Pot seafood suppliers, is safe for staff, Adam and Ceri still await a definitive schedule for the insurance process and the necessary repairs, reports North Wales Live . "We're still hoping the restaurant could reopen by the weekend," Ceri said. "But we just don't know and so, for now, we've blocked off all bookings until Christmas. In the meantime, we're all doing what we can, even catching up on jobs we'd normally struggle to do, like repainting." The team has received significant backing online, with Ceri noting: "We've had some lovely messages on social media, along with private messages from people pledging to book as soon as they can to show their support." The Lobster Pot in Church Bay was started almost 80 years ago by John and Frieda Wilson. They came to Anglesey to convert a holiday cottage into a guesthouse that would eventually become one of the region’s best-known restaurants. For 75 years, the Wilson family presided over the restaurant, with Adam stepping in to collaborate with a previous owner before he took the helm three years prior. Locals adore its seafood offerings, especially the lobster, which is sourced from a local supplier, ensuring exceptional freshness. Amidst challenges faced this year, Ceri is eyeing a positive future. She said: "We're doing our best to reopen as soon as we can. We're currently working on some special promotions to welcome people back. As long as the building is safe, we hope to be welcoming diners back as soon as possible, even if there is scaffolding around part of the building. Keep checking our social media for updates."
Google is ramping up its push into smart glasses and augmented reality headgear, taking on rivals Apple and Meta with help from its sophisticated Gemini artificial intelligence. The internet titan on Thursday unveiled an Android XR operating system created in a collaboration with Samsung, which will use it in a device being built in what is called internally "Project Moohan," according to Google. The software is designed to power augmented and virtual reality experiences enhanced with artificial intelligence, XR vice president Shahram Izadi said in a blog post. "With headsets, you can effortlessly switch between being fully immersed in a virtual environment and staying present in the real world," Izadi said. "You can fill the space around you with apps and content, and with Gemini, our AI assistant, you can even have conversations about what you're seeing or control your device." Google this week announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as the world's tech giants race to take the lead in the fast-developing technology. CEO Sundar Pichai said the new model would mark what the company calls "a new agentic era" in AI development, with AI models designed to understand and make decisions about the world around you. Android XR infused with Gemini promises to put digital assistants into eyewear, tapping into what users are seeing and hearing. An AI "agent," the latest Silicon Valley trend, is a digital helper that is supposed to sense surroundings, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals. "Gemini can understand your intent, helping you plan, research topics and guide you through tasks," Izadi said. "Android XR will first launch on headsets that transform how you watch, work and explore." The Android XR release was a preview for developers so they can start building games and other apps for headgear, ideally fun or useful enough to get people to buy the hardware. This is not Google's first foray into smart eyewear. Its first offering, Google Glass, debuted in 2013 only to be treated as an unflattering tech status symbol and met with privacy concerns due to camera capabilities. The market has evolved since then, with Meta investing heavily in a Quest virtual reality headgear line priced for mainstream adoption and Apple hitting the market with pricey Vision Pro "spacial reality" gear. Google plans to soon begin testing prototype Android XR-powered glasses with a small group of users. Google will also adapt popular apps such as YouTube, Photos, Maps, and Google TV for immersive experiences using Android XR, according to Izadi. Gemini AI in glasses will enable tasks like directions and language translations, he added. "It's all within your line of sight, or directly in your ear," Izadi said. gc/dwZoe Ball's son praises her for waking up at a 'crazy time' after BBC Radio 2 announcementJets still struggling to secure wins and stop blowing late leads in another playoff-less season
De'Vondre Campbell's mid-game quitting overshadowed the 49ers' offensive woesWASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It's been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It's not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it's possible, it's a bad idea. Here's a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn't always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn't until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it's less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn't clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he'd use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action." He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade," Nowrasteh said. "He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens." Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1 billion in US software maker Mavenir, sources say
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street closes out a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, and is on track for a loss for the week after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 81 points, or 0.2% to 43,833 as of 12:56 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq fell 0.3% and is hovering around its record. Broadcom surged 20.2% after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company's big gain helped cushion the market's broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 14.3% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank's 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed's policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.39% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower.
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Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong HONG KONG (AP) — A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras. An An, the male panda, was presented with an ice slab that had “Merry Christmas” written on it with sweet potato and carrots while Ke Ke, his female companion, got a snowman garnished with slices of carrot and apple in a special press event Monday before visitors streamed to the park. China sent the pair to Hong Kong in late September in a bid to boost tourism in the city. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney World NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. While Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are facing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, an alternate animated telecast will have the teams playing in the Magic Kingdom, with some Disney characters participating. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. 'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2 The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk. The show returns for its second season on Dec. 26 and is already nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama. It's rare for TV shows made in Korea to have more than one season but Lee describes Hwang as “a genius.” A third and final season has already filmed. Netflix is also invested in expanding its “Squid Game” universe with a reality competition series and an English-language version in development. In the ruins of a bombed-out church in Lebanon, there's now a tiny Christmas tree DARDGHAYA, Lebanon (AP) — A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones in the ruins of a Catholic church in southern Lebanon that was hit by an Israeli airstrike during the war with Hezbollah. It's a small and modest tree. There are no lights because the war destroyed power lines. The ground is too uneven to set up the Nativity scene. The priest says his blood pressure went up and he lost his balance when he saw the church's destruction. Now he leads Mass in an underground room that serves as a temporary worship space. He tells the community it “is more like the cave where Jesus was born.” Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90 The Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, says the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” has died. The aquarium says Burt died over the weekend and was at least 90 years old. A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters long. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile, before being saved by Dundee. Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music. In Mesa, Arizona, 14 homeowners have been going all-out on holiday lights for 30 years, and those buying homes in the neighborhood often find the attics full of décor left behind by previous owners. In Santa Clarita, California, residents began coordinating their holiday lights to bring some joy to their community after an earthquake. And in Edmond, Oklahoma, those looking to the western sky will easily spot the Miranda family’s elaborate display featuring images and music from the movie “Wicked.” Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village CATALAO, Brazil (AP) — Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos do Papai Noel, a Brazilian charity that has been taking gifts to children in the Amazon rainforest for the past 26 years. More than 600 children from different villages gathered in Catalao to receive presents from Santa, who dressed in his traditional nightcap, white gloves and red suit, while enduring the stifling jungle heat. NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before NEW YORK (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is about to make the closest approach to the sun. The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun. On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface. That's nearly seven times closer to the sun than previous spacecraft. Scientists won’t hear from Parker until a few days after the flyby. It’ll continue circling the sun at this distance until at least September. Scientists hope to better understand what drives the solar wind and why the corona is so much hotter than the sun's surface. 174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracks WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) — Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders. The evacuation happened Saturday on a gondola lift at Winter Park Resort. A spokesperson says the lift stopped automatically when a crack was detected in a structural piece of the lift. Passengers were lowered down by ropes over the course of about five hours. No injuries were reported during the rescues, which came at the start of the busy holiday season. 'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office NEW YORK (AP) — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office. The results came just ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. 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