Surgeon general calls for label on alcohol to warn of cancer risk
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption is to blame for nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade.
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Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
Thomas has agreed to follow updated requirements on reporting trips and gifts, including clearer guidelines on hospitality from friends, the U.S. Judicial Conference wrote.
UPDATE: Notre Dame handles ‘tough moments’ to oust Georgia in Sugar Bowl
In a game delayed because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, the University of Notre Dame produced a memorable performance to advance into the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Average rate on 30-year U.S. mortgages hits highest mark since July
Interest rates have been climbing since the Federal Reserve signaled last month that it expects to cut its benchmark rate just twice this year, down from the four cuts it forecast in September.
Corporate earnings growth faces uncertainty amid inflation worries, policy shift impact
Wall Street’s 2025 forecast for more than 12% profit growth relies largely on current conditions continuing to prevail.
Unemployment claims fall to 211,000, lowest level since March
Economists called the drops “encouraging,” but cautioned that seasonal adjustments around the holidays can throw off the numbers.
FBI now says driver responsible for deadly New Orleans rampage acted alone
Fifteen people were killed in the attack. That number includes the 14 victims killed plus the assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by Islamic State
The FBI said it did not believe only one person was involved and it was looking into whether the New Orleans attack was connected to a deadly explosion outside a Las Vegas hotel owned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024 after the Hollywood strikes of 2023 delayed productions and releases and led to a depleted calendar for exhibitors and moviegoers. But they were better than expected.
UPDATE: Football playoff game between Notre Dame, Georgia postponed after deadly truck attack
The casualties occurred when a driver rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 30.
Wall Street indexes lose ground on final day of huge year
U.S. markets’ stellar run this year has been driven by a growing economy, solid consumer spending and a strong jobs market.
Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban
A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to help them grow their business.
Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in ‘major’ cyber incident
The revelation comes as U.S. officials are continuing to grapple with the fallout of a massive Chinese cyber-espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon.
Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss
Changes almost certainly will be part of the long-term solution now that the franchise playoff drought has reached four years.
In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
Just over two years after the debut of ChatGPT, the world is getting a little savvier about what artificial intelligence technology can do for us and what it’s not so great at.
Value-seekers drove 2024’s retail trends and dead ends
Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices.
Most adults planning to spend New Year’s Eve at home, poll finds
According to the survey, a majority of U.S. adults say they intend to make a New Year’s resolution of some type, and millennials and Gen Z are especially likely to be on board.
Colts fall 45-33 to Giants, eliminated from playoff race
New York came into the game with the NFL’s worst offense and was on a franchise-record 10-game losing streak.
FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to reassure consumers about the safety of makeup, baby powder and other personal care products.