Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

Wordle, created by software developer Josh Wardle during lockdown for personal enjoyment, became a global sensation upon its release to the public in October 2021. The New York Times later acquired the game for a significant sum, while advice from linguistics expert Erhan Aslan recommended strategic word choices for players. Newsweek provided hints and tips for solving Wordle puzzles, emphasizing the importance of word structure and phonics knowledge. Full Article

PNC Bank calculates the Total Christmas Price Index (CPI) for the gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas, revealing a total cost of $49,263.47 in 2024, up 5.4% from last year. The breakdown shows significant price increases for items like geese-a-laying and pipers piping, while some gifts remain stable due to factors like stagnant wages and gold prices. The overall cost of the song, if every gift is repeated, would be $209,272.00 with a 3.6%...

Sir Keir Starmer has faced accusations of maintaining the previous Tory government's "hostile environment" approach to migration, as the Home Office announced a new crackdown resulting in the removal of nearly 13,500 migrants from Britain since the election. The government has allocated £8m towards technology for immigration enforcement, including raids and arrests, with the aim of meeting a returns pledge by early January. Critics have condemned the government's approach, likening it to that of the...

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, causing significant damage and power cuts in several regions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased Western support to counter Russian aggression before any peace negotiations. The attack, the 12th on the energy system this year, included 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations. Full Article

Raiders star Maxx Crosby will undergo season-ending ankle surgery after re-aggravating his injury in Week 14. The 27-year-old led the team in sacks this season but will now miss the remainder of the year, with a possible second surgery pending. Despite missing the playoffs, Crosby is expected to draw interest from multiple NFL teams in the offseason. Full Article

South Korea's opposition leader is calling for a swift decision from the Constitutional Court on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a failed attempt to impose martial law. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has taken over presidential powers temporarily, with a national election to be held within 60 days if Yoon is removed. The opposition leader advocates for a national council to stabilize state affairs, cooperating with all parties to resolve...