Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth, NASA says

2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.

Source: CBS News

Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy

The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.

Source: New York Times

More traders turn bullish in first quarter even as market shows signs of fatigue, Schwab survey says

The bulls continue to outnumber the bears among traders 51% to 34%, even though two-thirds of respondents said the market is overvalued, per Schwab's survey.

Source: CNBC

Syria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia

Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited.

Source: New York Times

Eli Lilly is selling higher-dose vials of Zepbound at a lower price to boost weight loss drug access

Eli Lilly is offering higher-dose vials through its direct-to-consumer website, LillyDirect, which started offering lower doses in vials in August.

Source: CNBC

South Korea's Yoon unapologetic for martial law decision

Facing South Korea's Constitutional Court, Yoon Suk Yeol said his decision was needed to protect the country. This was the final day of hearings that could formally remove Yoon from …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Tell us your story about car insurance premiums

Car insurance premiums have been soaring. NPR wants to hear about what you've experienced in your premium costs, and why.

Source: NPR

Apple shareholders reject outside proposal to end DEI programs

The rejection signals that investors still see value in Apple's diversity programs.

Source: CNBC

Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive

NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles

Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England …

Source: The Guardian

White House official pushes to axe Canada from Five Eyes intelligence group

Peter Navarro wants to increase pressure on country that Donald Trump has threatened to annex

Source: Financial Times

The Apple AirTag just hit its lowest price ever at just $17 each

Right now, grab a four-pack of Apple AirTags for only $68 to help the iPhone user in your life monitor their keys, wallet, luggage, and more.

Source: ZDNet

More than 20 staffers quit Musk’s DOGE, refusing to ‘dismantle critical public services’

At least 21 tech employees quit Elon Musk's DOGE in a joint resignation letter on Tuesday, refusing to use their expertise to “dismantle critical public services". The employees warned that …

Source: France 24