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Holiday travel forecast: When to fly, drive this Christmas and New Year's - ABC News

Monetary policy statement (with Q&A) - European Central Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency.

Deepening our collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy - OpenAI

OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Energy sign memorandum of understanding to accelerate science with AI.

Introducing GPT-5.2-Codex - OpenAI

The most advanced agentic coding model for professional software engineering and defensive cybersecurity.

Rep Your Hogwarts House in Rocket League’s Frosty Fest 2025! - Rocket League ®

In Rocket League’s Frosty Fest 2025, you’ll be placed in one of the four Harry Potter Hogwarts houses for the Hogwarts House Rivalry!

Law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set to merge in record $3.6bn deal - Financial Times

Combination that would deliver 3,000-lawyer behemoth is latest transatlantic merger

FERC Directs Nation’s Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

Item E-1, Docket Nos. EL25-49-000, et al. | Presentation | Fact Sheet

Delayed inflation data shows price pressures easing, in boost to Trump - Politico

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said last week that the central bank would look at this latest report with a “skeptical eye" because of possible distortions.

Top Semiconductor Stocks for 2026 -- Nvidia and Broadcom Lead Chip Picks - Yahoo Finance

Nvidia and Broadcom Lead Morgan Stanley's 2026 Chip Picks

New Software: Elevating Your Experience - Rivian Stories

We’re wrapping up the year with a software update that elevates your overall driving experience, expands Rivian’s assisted driving capabilities and delivers on top requests from our customers.

American Airlines sets the stage for summer with 15 new routes - American Airlines Newsroom

While the holiday season is underway, American Airlines is looking ahead to next summer with 15 new routes for those looking to gift the perfect trip next year. American’s network already provides more one-stop connections than any other airline. Now, travele…

Wisconsin DOJ settles consumer complaint with Menards - WPR

Menards will pay $750,000 to the State of Wisconsin as part of a multistate consumer protection settlement, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wednesday.

How Do Rooftop Solar and EVs Affect Electricity Costs for Everyone Else? Here’s a New Estimate - Inside Climate News

Researchers calculated whether solar contributes to an increase in costs for non-adopting consumers, and, if so, by how much.

Treasury Yields Slip on November Inflation Data - The Wall Street Journal

Alaska Airlines bolsters service from Anchorage and Portland with seven new routes, including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities - Alaska Airlines

Our new flights begin as early as this March, with most beginning in mid-June.

CHIPOTLE UNVEILS ITS FIRST-EVER HIGH PROTEIN MENU FEATURING A NEW SNACK-READY HIGH PROTEIN CUP - Chipotle

Chipotle will debut its High Protein Menu on Tuesday, December 23, with items ranging from 15 to 81 grams of protein per item The menu offers entrees like the Double High Protein Bowl and High...

Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links - BBC

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

Instacart shares plunge 11% on report that FTC is probing company over AI pricing tool - CNBC

The FTC sent a civil investigative demand to Instacart, Reuters reported, citing unnamed people.

BP p.l.c. Announces Leadership Transition | News and insights | Home - BP Global

BP p.l.c. announces that the bp Board has appointed Meg O’Neill as bp’s next chief executive officer effective 1 April 2026.

Federal government terminates $285 million contract for Durham-based CHIPS manufacturing institute - WRAL

The federal government has terminated a $285 million CHIPS Act contract with Durham-based SMART USA Institute.