Two important events this week could determine the future of Fed rate policy

Markets have become less convinced that the Federal Reserve is ready to press the button on interest rate cuts. U.S. News

El Niño’s ‘sweet tooth’ means indulgent treats could soon be even more expensive

Futures contracts on orange juice, cocoa, coffee and sugar have soared in part because of extreme weather and supply concerns related to El Niño. U.S. News

Xfinity hack could impact 36 million customers

Xfinity concluded on Dec. 6 that usernames and passwords for some customers were stolen along with names, contact information and other user data. ABC News: Top Stories

Joe Rogan: ‘There’s No Way You Could Make ‘South Park’ Today’

Trey Parker and Matt Stone think it’s only a matter of time before their signature creation gets canceled. The Colorado duo debuted “South Park” in 1997, and the Comedy Central series has spent more than two decades mocking the most controversial issues in culture, including: Scientology Trans athletes Woke 101 The Prophet Muhammad Climate Change The show is still going strong,...

How Meta could benefit from the OpenAI shakeup

Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, who had the luxury of watching the OpenAI boardroom drama from the sidelines, could end up indirectly benefiting the most. U.S. News

Box Office Pro: ‘The Marvels’ Could Be Disney’s Next Bomb

“Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” showcased the enduring strength of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And then the film’s second weekend sales poured cold water all over that narrative. The third film in the “Ant Man” saga collapsed 69 percent, en route to a disappointing $ 214 million stateside haul. That could be the very best case scenario for the next MCU release. ...

In Yellow bankruptcy, pension fund, governments and other unsecured creditors could come up short

Once the bankrupt trucking company satisfies three big debts totaling about $ 1.2 billion, the remaining unsecured creditors will face real challenges being made whole. This includes the pension fund for union workers: Its claim probably will be “in the billions.” Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

From the Top: If Nashville execs could audit a class, here’s what they’d choose

Nashville execs have their finger on the pulse of the local business community. The Business Journal is bringing that expertise to you in a monthly series featuring the perspective of some of Music City’s most influential leaders. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

For healthy older people, aspirin could cause more bleeding.

A new analysis of older people who have never had a heart attack or stroke suggests limited protective power of daily low-dose aspirin, and worrisome side effects. NYT > Health

30 Instant Messaging Apps Your Business Could Use

Discover 30 of the best instant messaging apps that can improve communication and collaboration within your team. From popular tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams to lesser-known options, this article will provide you with a comprehensive list of IM apps your business could use. What is an instant messaging app? An instant messaging app is a software application that allows users to send and receive...

Wind turbine troubles have sent one stock tumbling. There are fears it could be a much wider issue

“We have to acknowledge that … the pace of change in that machinery has put us into slightly uncharted territory,” one analyst said. International: Top News And Analysis

China-Taiwan tensions could grip 2024 election as Musk, Buffett and Dalio sound alarms

Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio and others have weighed in on the fraying U.S.-China relations and rising tensions over a possible invasion of Taiwan. International: Top News And Analysis