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Army vet Ed Bambas, 88, will receive $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire
The son of Army veteran Ed Bambas said his father will finally be able to retire and enjoy life after his heartbreaking story raised nearly $1.5 million — a...
Florida official fired for cashing employee’s $20K lottery ticket — 3 years after police chief wife resigned in disgrace
A Florida official was fired for allegedly cashing in his employee’s $20,000 winning lottery ticket — three years after his wife resigned as police chief for trying to use...
Family travel made easy: celebrate the holidays with the care and comfort of Hyatt 
Traveling with family can feel like a small expedition: coordinating schedules, packing bags, managing meal times and simply trying to keep everyone comfortable and entertained. But what if your...
Roblox hit with sexploitation lawsuit after online user allegedly attempted to kidnap 5-year-old
A traumatized mother is suing Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform has created a breeding ground for child predators after her young son was groomed and nearly kidnapped by...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Sounds Alarm on A.I. Firms’ ‘YOLO’ Spending
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Dario...
“Nigerian Modernism” Reframes the Story of Modern African Art
Bruce Onobrakpeya, The Last Supper, 1981. Photo © Tate (Matt Greenwood) Tate Modern’s “Nigerian Modernism” aims to disrupt the way we think of art history—not only in Africa but...
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Doesn’t Mind Being Called an ‘Arrogant Prick’
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images...
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Raises a Key Question on Regulating Prediction Markets
Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman interviews Jay Clayton at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 2, 2025. Semafor/Kevin Dale Jay Clayton, the former chair of the...
In Abu Dhabi, RM Sotheby’s and McLaren Are Putting a Trio of Unraced Competition Cars on the Block
McLaren Racing’s collaboration with Sotheby’s introduces a trio of unique, as-yet-unveiled competition cars at this year’s Collectors’ Week sale. Courtesy Sotheby's RM Formula 1 fans take note. As part...
How Subscriptions and Flexible Ownership Models Are Rewriting the EV Adoption Curve
Subscriptions, long-term rentals and adaptable ownership structures are helping pragmatic, cost-conscious drivers shift to electric. Unsplash+ While electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise globally, the broader auto market...
A $30.2 Million Fabergé Egg Commissioned by the Last Czar of Russia Sets a New Auction Record
Only 50 Imperial Easter Eggs were ever completed by Fabergé, with most now in museums. Courtesy Christie's On December 2, Christie’s set a new world auction record for Fabergé—the...
Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving game draws record-shattering 57 million viewers
The Kansas City-Dallas connection flexed its muscles on Thanksgiving, The Cowboys’ 31-28 victory over the Chiefs garnered a record-breaking figure in the ratings, with CBS announcing that a whopping...