Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety - AP News

Navigating holiday parties can be tough for introverts and people who are shy or have social anxiety. Many of them find mingling at parties draining or a source of uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers …

Jobless claims surge after Thanksgiving, but low layoffs is still the norm in the labor market - MarketWatch

Holiday exaggerates rise in unemployment filings

What To Expect From Rivian's 'Autonomy & AI Day' - Investor's Business Daily

Rivian will discuss and share information about its autonomous driving platform along with the "hardware and software roadmap" during Thursday's event.

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2025 - Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $52.8 billion in September, down $6.4 billion from $59.3 billion in August, revised.

First look: JetBlue unveils first-ever airport lounge at New York JFK - The Points Guy

JetBlue’s club at New York John F. Kennedy's terminal 5 won’t just be a new outpost. It launches the carrier's new lounge network.

Welcome Home: JetBlue to Open its First Lounge, ‘BlueHouse™,’ at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport - JetBlue Airways Corporation - Investor Relations

Designed to feel like a home away from home, BlueHouse introduces an entirely new airport experience for JetBlue’s most loyal customers. JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced that BlueHouse , the airline’s first-ever airport lounge, will officially open its …

Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in N.J. as jackpot jumps to $1 billion - NJ.com

There was also a $50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in the Garden State.

AI and Quantum Stocks to Watch Now after the White House’s $320 Million Genesis Plan - TipRanks

The U.S. Department of Energy has committed more than $320 million to fund the first phase of the White House’s Genesis Mission. The goal is to improve scientific w...

Elon Musk admits DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he should have 'worked on my companies' instead - Fortune

Almost wistfully, Musk added, “They wouldn't have been burning the cars" — a reference to consumer protests against Tesla.

Bids for Warner Bros. Discovery face uncertain Trump approval process, some experts say - ABC News

Powerball® jackpot rises to $1 billion for Saturday drawing - Powerball

For the second time this year, Powerball is giving players the chance to win an estimated $1 BILLION jackpot.

The exclusive WhatsApp chats where family offices vet deals, plan meetups and sell dinosaur bones - CNBC

The rich — they're just like us. Family offices rely on WhatsApp for everything from deal sourcing to selling collectibles.

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say - AP News

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. Using Treasury Department numbers on reven…

‘We have not seen this rosy picture’: ADP’s chief economist warns the real economy is pretty different from Wall Street’s bullish outlook - Fortune

Nela Richardson of ADP says the micro data for 2026 shows a tough job market—particularly for Gen Z entrants.

Time magazine to name its person of the year for 2025 - AP News

The “Architects of AI” were named Time magazine’s person of the year for 2025. The magazine on Thursday cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back. AI was a leading contender for the top slot, …

ChatGPT spurred a 56-year-old man to kill his mother, lawsuit says - The Washington Post

A new lawsuit against OpenAI alleges that ChatGPT encouraged a man’s delusional thinking, leading him to kill his 83-year-old mother and take his own life.