November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows  CNBC US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it  AP News Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%, but economists say to take it with ‘the entire salt shaker’  CNN Delayed inflation data shows price pressures easing, in boost to Trump  Politico CPI inflation: Price increases in the US ease in November  BBC

Trump Media to Merge With Fusion Energy Firm in $6 Billion Deal  The Wall Street Journal Trump Media to Merge With TAE Technologies, a Nuclear Fusion Firm, in $6 Billion Deal  The New York Times Why Trump’s social media and crypto company is merging with a developer of fusion power  The Washington Post Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with fusion company TAE Technologies; DJT stock soars 33%  CNBC What to know about the merger of Trump's social media company and a nuclear fusion firm  WBUR

BP Names New Boss After Its C.E.O. Steps Down  The New York Times BP's CEO shake-up could pave way to mega merger  Reuters Meg O’Neill: the ‘hard-nosed’ boss hired to be the new head of BP  The Guardian BP Is Finally Getting What It Needs: A CEO Schooled at Exxon  Bloomberg.com Big Oil gets its first female CEO as women quietly rise to the top of the energy industry  Fortune

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters Visit Warner Bros. Studio Lot With David Zaslav  The Hollywood Reporter Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid  The Wall Street Journal A Sprint Towards a Deal, Then An Ultimatum: How Netflix Won Warner Bros.  The Hollywood Reporter WBD tells shareholders Netflix deal is superior to Paramount offer: 'It was not a hard choice,' chairman tells CNBC  CNBC Netflix Welcomes Warner Bros. Discovery Board Recommendation  About Netflix

Bank of England cuts interest rates, in welcome Christmas boost for consumers  CNBC Interest Rate Cut and Slower Inflation Offer Britons a Reprieve  The New York Times Bank of England Cuts Rates While ECB Holds Steady  The Wall Street Journal Morning Bid: BoE to make the cut as others stay the course  Reuters Bank of England cuts rates as economy flatlines under Reeves  Yahoo Finance

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1.5 billion after no Wednesday winner  ABC News Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, December 17, 2025  Lohud $2M Powerball ticket sold in North Andover  NBC Boston Three New York stores sell $1 million Powerball tickets as jackpot grows to $1.5B  Syracuse.com Lottery hopefuls return to Sacramento store that sold nearly $2M Powerball ticket  KCRA