On Christmas Day 2024, Netflix set a streaming record with over 64 million viewers in the US for two exclusive NFL matchups. The Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans game peaked at over 27 million viewers during Beyoncé's halftime performance.

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Home prices increased in most major U.S. cities in 2024, despite high mortgage rates. Anaheim, California, experienced the highest growth at 12.5%. This trend is driven by buyers seeking more affordable options in areas near major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and its surrounding areas.

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US stock futures are lower, but the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are still tracking for weekly gains. The market is technically oversold, and oil, US Treasury yields, and bitcoin are higher, while gold and the US dollar index are pulling back.

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OpenAI plans to become a public benefit corporation in 2025 to facilitate commercial operations and raise more capital. The company states that the significant investments in AI development by major companies highlight the financial resources needed to achieve its mission.

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Individuals have until Dec. 31 to make tax-saving moves, such as increasing 401(k) contributions, donating to charity, and selling losing investments to offset gains. These steps can benefit anyone, regardless of income level.

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Rigetti Computing and other quantum computing stocks rose in premarket trading, with shares of Rigetti increasing 27%, D-Wave Quantum's stock jumping 5%, and Quantum Computing shares adding almost 8%. KULR Technology Group also saw a significant increase after buying 217.18 bitcoin worth $21 million.

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US stock markets have gained this week, with the S&P 500 up 1.8%, the Dow Jones up 1.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 2.3%, despite a holiday-shortened trading period.

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The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.607%, slightly above the 4.6% level it had not breached since May, after a mixed set of data on weekly jobless claims.

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South Korea's lawmakers impeached acting President Han Duck-soo, following the impeachment of his predecessor President Yoon Suk Yeol just two weeks prior.

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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has passed away at the age of 92, triggering tributes from political leaders and industry titans, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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