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‘Trump Accounts’ start soon: How to get $1,000 for your child - Syracuse.com

The investment accounts were part of President Trump's big bill signed into law.

How a tiny Johnston County town became a focal point of national security - WRAL

Benson, a Johnston County town of less than 5,000 people, will soon be home to a $918 million plant that could create 1,000 jobs. How a town known for a mule festival could become a key hub for a staple of modern technology.

Should You Buy a House in 2026? Here's What's Ahead - Investopedia

The housing market in 2026 will be shaped by several key trends, including a modest dip in mortgage rates, increasing interest in ARM loans and new-home construction, and regional market differences.

Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't) - NPR

We reported on all sorts of products and practices promising to make you healthy last year. Here are the ones that stood up to science, and those that were mostly hype.

How A Wall Street Analyst Started A $4 Billion Obesity Drug Company - Forbes

Brian Lian founded publicly traded Viking Therapeutics to focus on metabolic diseases. With obesity drugs in development and the GLP-1 space booming, it’s now a prime M&A target for giants jostling for their share of a potential $100 billion market.

Massive San Antonio H-E-B nears opening after long wait - MySA

The H-E-B on Culebra and Highway 211 will open on January 7 in the booming San Antonio area featuring a barbecue restaurant with True Texas BBQ.

In Today’s Climate, Even a $3 Million Chip Deal Can Trigger U.S. Security Pushback - TipRanks

President Donald Trump has blocked a $3 million deal tied to U.S. chip assets, citing security concerns linked to China. The decision affects photonic company HieFo...

US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better - CNN

Heading into 2025, US stock valuations were already relatively expensive compared to the rest of the world, creating an incentive for investors to look for returns in different markets.

CES 2026 news: Live updates on TVs, smart glasses, phones, and more we've seen so far - ZDNET

The world's biggest technology trade show is just a weekend away, but we're already seeing several companies make their pitch for 2026.

Is This a Rare Buying Opportunity for Amazon Stock? - The Motley Fool

Amazon stock might be the biggest bargain of the new year.

Twitter and Pinterest founders launch app as antidote to social media - Financial Times

Biz Stone and Evan Sharp raise new funds for ‘Tangle’ as they assess the ‘devastation’ caused by online excess

US to extend productivity lead on back of AI boom, say economists - Financial Times

FT survey shows America’s dominance in areas such as technology is not expected to reverse soon

Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, January 3, 2026 - USA Today

Who will win Powerball's first drawing of the year with a jackpot worth $64 million?

Ground delay issued at LAX due to staffing issues, according to FAA - ABC7 Los Angeles

A ground delay at LAX caused major issues for flights on Saturday evening. According to the FAA, it was issued due to staffing issues.

Someone made a huge profit predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened - Axios

The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.

A group of about 20 US investors is already planning a trip to Venezuela in March - Business Insider

Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider he is preparing a group of 15-20 investors to travel to Venezuela in March.

Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela - The Wall Street Journal

Woody Harrelson Just Shared a Creamy 4-Ingredient Soup, and We Have the Recipe - EatingWell

Woody Harrelson shared an easy soup that’s quick to prep, and it’s entirely plant-based. Here’s how to make his Creamy Potato Leek Soup.

Dear Annie: Casual friendship becomes laborious when woman suffers medical issues - OregonLive.com

Her friend has even offered her money to continue driving her to doctors, but she wants out.

Total monthly number of StackOverflow questions over time - Hacker News