European stocks set for positive open as global markets push higher
European stocks are expected to open in positive territory on Wednesday as global markets move higher. <
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Russia ready for war with Europe, Putin says, before Ukraine peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to journalists during his press conference at the VTB Investment Forum ‘Russia Calling!’, on December 2, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Putin visited an annual forum, hosted by the VTB Group, prior his talk with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Peace talks held…
Doctor to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry ketamine
LOS ANGELES — A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death is set to be the first of five people sentenced in the case on Wednesday. Perry’s family and possibly others affected by his death will have a chance to make a statement…
Cameron Boozer Scores 29 to help Duke Stave off Florida’s Comeback Effort
Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left, and No. 4 Duke held on to beat No. 15 Florida 67-66 on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The slim sophomore was sitting at 0 for 7 from behind the arc when Florida’s Boogie Fland hit a 3 with 34.6 seconds left for a…
Three economic flashpoints for 2026
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story China is closing out 2025 with far more confidence on the world stage than at the start of the year. It was the first major…
Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON — On Friday afternoon, the Kennedy Center, best known for its theater, opera and ballet, will be the unlikely center of the sports world when the matchups for next year’s World Cup are announced there. By Sunday, in a quick pivot, the venue will assume its more traditional role as the host of the…
4 Takeaways From the Fifth CFP Rankings Release of 2025
The muddled middle of these rankings might make mincemeat of a middling argument. At the end of a rather dizzying question-and-answer game on the College Football Playoff ranking show Tuesday night, CFP chairman and Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek was asked, less succinctly, will the selection committee change its top-25 rankings after this weekend’s slate…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart to Co-Host Star-Studded Event
There will be plenty of glitz and glamor on Friday when the eyes of the soccer world turn to Washington, D.C., for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. Supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum and actor-comedian Kevin Hart will co-host the draw from the Kennedy Center, alongside actor-producer Danny Ramirez. Coverage of the event that…
Travel Tuesday Tips & Credit Cards To Help Save Money All Year
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Travel Tuesday can be a great time to book your summer vacation and save a chunk of money. But how do you know you’re actually getting an advertised 30% or 50% off a flight, hotel or car rental? Prices change frequently and…
U.S. pauses all immigration applications 19 non-European countries
Travelers from Latin America and the Caribbean arrive at Miami International Airport. Carl Juste | Miami Herald | Getty Images The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. The pause…