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Tesla's China sales hit record high in 2024, bucking global decline
BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla said on Friday its China sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000 cars in 2024, a strong performance in a competitive market in a year when its annual global deliveries fell for the first time. Tesla's sales in the world's largest auto market also increased 12.8% in December from a month earlier to a record high of 83,000 units, according to Tesla China. In 2024, Tesla delivered 36.7% of its cars to customers in China, its secon
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Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.
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South Korea begins lifting Jeju Air wreckage after fatal crash
South Korean investigators said Friday they expected to find more human remains as they began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air jet that crashed on landing last weekend killing all but two of the 181 passengers and crew aboard.Using large yellow cranes, investigators began lifting sections of the plane's scorched fuselage Friday, including what appeared to be an engine and the tail section.
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Singapore watchdog urges probe into SingPost executive firings
Singapore Post’s sudden dismissal of three senior executives, and their strong denials of the company’s allegations against them, calls for an independent inquiry, according to Singapore’s investor watchdog.
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The world’s most punctual airlines for 2024
Aviation analytics firm Cirium has compiled its annual ranking of the airlines and airports with the best on-time records.
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Investigators arrive at South Korean president’s residence to carry out arrest warrant
The suspended president has remained defiant, vowing to “fight to the end” for the country.
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ISIS no longer rules a territory. But its recruits still pose a global threat
It’s many years since ISIS, also known as Islamic State, held sway over much of Syria and northern Iraq a time when it spawned affiliates throughout Africa and Asia and organized a series of deadly terror attacks in European cities.
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New Orleans attack: FBI believes suspect acted alone in ‘act of terrorism’
Investigators had initially suggested others may have been involved in New Year’s Day attack that killed 14 people
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‘They picked the wrong vehicle’: Musk defends Cybertruck after Trump hotel explosion
Tesla boss denounces ‘evil knuckleheads’ after vehicle blown up outside of president-elect’s luxury resort and claims its design prevented deadlier consequences and greater destruction
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Where the deadly South Korean airline crash investigation is heading
Moments before the crash of Jeju Air flight 2216, a passenger aboard texted a friend that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft had struck a bird.
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SportThe Guardian
Reds bedevilled: Manchester United’s miserable 2024, month-by-month
Erik ten Hag salvaged a sorry season with FA Cup glory but his replacement Ruben Amorim has so far overseen a decline in league results
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PoliticsThe Independent
A bromance for the ages: The timeline of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s tumultuous relationship
Though the tech billionaire has quickly risen to the (self-titled) position of ‘first buddy,’ the relationship between two of the world’s most powerful men has not always been roses writes Mike Bedigan
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Blake Lively Sues ‘It Ends With Us’ Co-Star and Director Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment
Lively formally filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his film studio and public relations team after previously filing a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department.
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Singapore growth beats estimates as PM Wong flags global risks
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the country’s economy performed better than expected in 2024, building a strong foundation for the city state to confront a more complex international environment next year.
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FairPrice doubles discount for SG60 to help lower-income families: Singapore live news
FairPrice gives 6% discount to CHAS cardholders for SG60. PM Lawrence Wong is among the world's richest leaders. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
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Heat suspend Jimmy Butler 7 games after contentious news conference, say they will listen to trade offers
The Jimmy Butler situation isn't getting much better in Miami.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
Rolex retail prices jump in 2025 as used prices continue to tumble
You could be paying more for a new Rolex watch at an authorized dealer — if you can find one in stock, Meanwhile, used Rolex prices fell across the globe, continuing a trend that began in 2022.
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Anthony Edwards airs frustrations over getting double-teamed: 'I don't know what to do, honestly'
Edwards is shooting 39.3% over the past two weeks.
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Lakers coach JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley's rant against him: 'Literally don't care'
The NBA's newest feud between Charles Barkley and JJ Redick appears to be a bit one-sided.
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Victor Wembanyama at the 100-game mark: Is Wemby already a top-10 player in the NBA?
Our staff puts the Spurs star's early career into perspective and explores his ultimate ceiling.
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Trump eases up on China
Trump now opposes the TikTok ban he once tried to enact and is softening on China in other ways.
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Browns' Myles Garrett prefers to 'mess up' Ravens' division title hopes over winning NFL sack crown
Garrett is tied with the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson with 14 sacks this season.
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Vera star Brenda Blethyn 'couldn't talk' after final scene as beloved detective
The actor was 'quite emotional' after filming her final scene as DCI Vera Stanhope, and reflected on the experience in ITV documentary Vera, Farewell Pet.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
How retirement savings will change in 2025
Saving for retirement will get a boost in 2025 thanks to higher contribution limits and the phase-in of provisions stemming from the Secure 2.0 Act.
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Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss
A sideline interference penalty cost Georgia 15 yards, earning Parker Jones instant infamy.
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Pound, gold and oil prices in focus: commodity and currency check, 3 January
Pound trades at its lowest point since April 2024 on the back of weaker economic data.
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Gas prices: Manitoba cities hit with double-digit increases
However, cheaper fuel could be on the cards in 2025, if analysts are correct in their oil market forecasts.
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PoliticsYahoo Finance
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker after a new promise to work with Musk's 'DOGE'
Mike Johnson was able to keep his spot atop the US House Friday while seeming to offer minimal binding concessions to hard-right Republicans who had threatened his path to reelection.
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VideoMike Johnson's reelection was 'pure power politics at play': Expert
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) retains his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives after a tight vote amongst Republican lawmakers. Johnson went into Friday's vote still challenged by uncertainties despite support from President-elect Donald Trump. To talk more about Johnson's reelection as House Speaker, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner sits down with Josh Lipton and Josh Schafer on Market Domination, describing House Republicans as currently maintaining an "uneasy

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New ship, new year: SpaceX to deploy model Starlink satellites on next Starship launch
SpaceX is significantly upping the ante of its Starship test flight program, with the next rocket launch expected to demonstrate payload deployment for the first time. The payload in question will be 10 Starlink “simulators” that will be similar in size and weight to the next-gen satellites SpaceX plans to use Starship to deploy in space. The operational version of these satellites, called V3, will likely be the first real payloads Starship flies.
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Sugar Bowl Overreaction: Notre Dame returns to glory | College Football Enquirer
Following the Sugar Bowl, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde wrap up their thoughts on the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal round. They discuss the significant win for Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl over Georgia, and what it means for the historic football program.
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Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen
Can Cleveland win it all this year?
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Cloudflare's VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores
More than half a dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare's widely used 1.1.1.1, have been pulled from India's Apple App Store and Google Play Store following intervention from government authorities, TechCrunch has learned. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued removal orders for the apps, according to a document reviewed by TechCrunch and a disclosure made by Google to Lumen, Harvard University's database that tracks government takedown requests globally. In a communication to one of the af
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'No more jiggle when I laugh': These high-waisted undies are nearly 40% off
Over 47,000 shoppers rave about these comfy, wedgie-proof panties: 'They don't pinch, they don't dig, they don't scratch.'
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VideoAI: Why investors need to expand beyond Nvidia
The artificial intelligence (AI) trade is expanding beyond semiconductors and into infrastructure, data centers, software, inference capabilities, and more. Global X assistant vice president and research analyst Tejas Dessai joins Market Domination to discuss the evolving AI landscape. "Over the past couple of years, I think Big Tech has had significant evidence of success when it comes to artificial intelligence," he tells Yahoo Finance. Dessai notes that clear investment value continues to dri

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Social-media mavens say these pants are everything — and they're down to $20
I wouldn't mind living in these magical loungers — they're soft, wrinkle-resistant and ridiculously flattering.
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Minimum wage just went up in these 21 states
Workers across 21 states welcomed the new year by seeing their hourly minimum wages rise.
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StyleYahoo Canada Style
Best, worst and truly bizarre Golden Globes red carpet moments
Revisit some of the most memorable red carpet moments ahead of the 2025 Golden Globes.
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TechnologyEngadget
Microsoft is spending $80 billion on data centers this year
Microsoft is spending a lot of money on AI data centers, most of which will go towards projects in the US.
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CFP quarterfinal reactions: Georgia GONE after spectacular Notre Dame special teams showing | College Football Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Notre Dame’s dominant 23-10 victory vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
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This time- and money-saving breakfast sandwich maker is on rare sale for $23
McMuffin who? With this quick-working gizmo, you'll be able to customize the morning meal of your dreams.
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Mike Vrabel to the Jets? plus Baker Mayfield among Pro Bowl SNUBS & Eagles sitting Saquon vs. Giants | Inside Coverage
In this episode ofInside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab dive deep into the latest coaching rumors and news across the NFL.
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Fantasy Football: These ended up being the best draft picks of 2024
Kate Magdziuk identifies the best picks in Rounds 1-10 of 2024 fantasy football drafts.
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VideoMan Sentenced to Life in Prison for One-Punch Murder of Pub Patron
A man who punched another man outside a pub in Swansea, Wales, in 2024, resulting in the man’s death, was sentenced to life in jail, South Wales Police said in a statement on January 3.Christopher Cooper, 39, from Swansea’s Maritime Quarter, punched Kelvin Evans, 64, once in the head outside The Station Hotel on Gorseinon High Street on May 26, 2024, police said.“The victim was immediately rendered unconscious and was taken to hospital, but his condition deteriorated, and he later passed away on

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VideoKamala Harris Comforts Senator's Son Who Tells Her 'I'm Sorry You Didn't Win'
Vice President Kamala Harris comforted a senator’s son on Friday, January 3, after he told her he was “sorry” she didn’t win the election.The Vice President was swearing in Ruben Gallego as Arizona’s junior senator when his son Michael told Harris “I’m sorry you didn’t win.”Harris then comforted the boy, giving him a hug.“Oh, you know what, sweetheart … don’t you worry about it. There’s still so much work to do. We’re not defeated,” she tells him. Credit: CSPAN via Storyful

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I danced my weight off from a size 20 to size 6
Four years ago, she could barely walk up the stairs, now she's an Instagram dance sensation. Here Lara Besbrode shares her amazing transformation.
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VideoSouth Koreans March in Seoul as Impeached President Averts Arrest
Supporters and opponents of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered in Seoul on January 3, as the country’s anti-corruption agency suspended an attempt to arrest him after an hours-long standoff with presidential security.Footage filmed by X user @pdirectaction shows crowds marching in central Seoul, chanting and holding flags.“The snowfall is getting heavier, but everyone is staying … and raising their voices for the arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol,” @pdirectaction wrote on X.Yoon faces a crimin

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VideoOne thing Boeing needs to improve in 2025
Nearly one year after a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight, Boeing (BA) has highlighted some of the efforts it has made to improve safety. Many of these are being executed by new CEO Kelly Ortberg, who took the helm of the aerospace giant in August. Bloomberg Intelligence senior aerospace defense and airlines industry analyst George Ferguson says there is one thing that Ortberg needs to do now: improve deliveries. "Boeing needs to be very focused on safety and engineering culture qu

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Tesla's 'day job' still matters even if its 2025 story is about something more: Morning Brief
Tesla stock fell 6% Monday after its quarterly deliveries disappointed investors — and showed a year-over-year decline. A reminder that the company's job of selling cars still matters.
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