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Ashley Christensen will close beloved Raleigh restaurant early next year - Raleigh News & Observer

A Southern-style fried chicken restaurant in downtown Raleigh will close in 2026 after 14 years. James Beard winner Ashley Christen announced the closing.

8 tips for getting the lowest mortgage rates in 2026 - Yahoo Finance

There are strategies for getting the lowest mortgage rates possible, such as choosing a shorter term. Learn how to get the lowest rates in the 2026 market.

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts back-to-back losses: Live updates - CNBC

Stocks slipped on Monday as investors sold their tech holdings heading into the end of 2025.

More than 2.8K lbs. of ground beef recalled over E. coli concerns - NewsNation

The recalled beef was sold in stores across six states.

Study reveals just how much AI slop is on YouTube - Mashable

A new study shows just how much AI slop has infiltrated YouTube.

SoftBank to Buy Data Center Firm DigitalBridge for $3 Billion - Bloomberg.com

SoftBank Group Corp. agreed to buy private equity firm DigitalBridge Group Inc. for about $3 billion in cash, part of the Japanese conglomerate’s push to invest in data centers and other digital infrastructure fueling the artificial intelligence boom.

Jim Cramer Names His Favorite Dividend Stocks - Yahoo Finance

Jim Cramer has built a strong reputation in the industry. He’s the Mad Money host who carefully picks growth stocks that have the potential to survive market...

12 New Year’s Eve bites to keep the party going - The Washington Post

Ring in the new year with these appetizers, including grape skewers, stuffed dates and pigs in a blanket.

Kittanning's Cadet Restaurant to close its doors after 73 years in business - CBS News

Tom Lee’s BitMine Eyes $1 Million-Per-Day Ethereum Yield: What Needs to Line Up for MAVAN to Deliver - Yahoo Finance

Tom Lee’s BitMine targets $1 million per day in Ethereum staking via MAVAN, but execution, yields, and ETH prices must align.

China drafts world’s strictest rules to end AI-encouraged suicide, violence - Ars Technica

China wants a human to intervene and notify guardians if suicide is ever mentioned.

Markets Brief: A Solid Year for Bonds and 60/40 Portfolios - Morningstar

Plus: The outlook for the US dollar and the next big catalyst for the markets.

Bankruptcy success rate for student loan borrowers jumps to 87%, study finds - CNBC

The success rate for student loan borrowers in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87%, a study finds. But many people still don't pursue the option.

Coastal-inspired Houston restaurant will shutter after 3 years in Montrose - CultureMap Houston

A Montrose restaurant devoted to fresh and healthy fare will soon serve its final meal. Graffiti Raw will close on December 31.

When will mortgage rates go down? Rates have hardly budged in the past 2 months. - Yahoo Finance

Mortgage rates have been stagnant for weeks, but will they drop in 2026? Learn about when mortgage rates will go down and whether you should wait for lower...

Alphabet (GOOG) Reported Strong Results Despite AI Disruption - Yahoo Finance

Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its “Artisan Value Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be...

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 hits fresh record: Live updates - CNBC

Stock futures were little changed Sunday night after the S&P 500 scaled to fresh record levels, with traders set to wrap up a strong 2025.

Costco offers a rare membership deal you need to grab now - thestreet.com

A limited-time promotion makes joining Costco more tempting than ever.

Las Vegas' struggling tourism industry posts another troubling stat - SFGATE

The busiest week of the year wasn’t enough to save airport passenger numbers, as Las Vegas posted yet another decline in air traffic.

What to know now about changes to your 2025 taxes - KSL.com

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law in July, created several new tax provisions and made changes to others that are in effect for this year. So it's worth having the rundown of some of the key ones before preparing your 2025 tax return.