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  • Two waste pickers protest during a demonstration against the new government of Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.
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    From the BBC World Service: Residents of Buenos Aires are pushing back on President Javier Milei’s plans.

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  • Around $1 billion in IRS penalties waived
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    Happy holidays, from the IRS family to yours! As a gift, how do waived penalties for some back taxes sound?

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  • Rows of handmade candy canes at Giambri’s Quality Sweets.
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    Turns out, the making of a beloved, red-and-white-striped delight can reveal quite a bit about global economics.

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  • Airbnb fined for its dollar dilemma down under
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    From the BBC World Service: Airbnb has been ordered to pay up to $20 million in fines after listing some Australian properties in U.S. dollars.

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  • It may seem like an obvious answer
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    New home construction bounced back in November, but how much could these new houses help ease the affordable housing crunch?

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  • How to get compensated for future Southwest Airlines delays
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    Starting in April, if Southwest passengers arrive at their destination three or more hours late, they may be able to request a voucher worth at least $75.

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  • Red Sea strikes ignite oil price fears
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    Analysts are warning oil prices will rise, as companies stop transporting fuel and goods in the Red Sea due to attacks on commercial ships. The disruption to the route is a big deal with 30% of global container trade passing through the Suez Canal. The European Union and the US are taking another break from their trade war – they’ve agreed to temporarily stop imposing extra taxes on EU-made steel and aluminium, as well as various US-made products. For the first time, the Netherlands is growing cannabis legally as part of a small experiment that could eventually be rolled out across the nation, and possibly beyond.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Joe Biden on Dec. 12.
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    Congress has yet to make a deal on immigration. But also at stake is funding for Ukraine’s war efforts.

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  • Taking Uber to the S&P 500
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    After posting its first profitable quarter this year, ride-hailing and food delivery company Uber joins the S&P 500 stock index today.

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