November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows  CNBC CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November  The New York Times US prices continued to rise despite Trump claims they are ‘rapidly’ falling  The Guardian Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%, but economists say to take it with ‘the entire salt shaker’  CNN 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’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company  CNN Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI  PBS Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with fusion company TAE Technologies; DJT stock soars 33%  CNBC Trump Media bets on fusion energy with $6 billion TAE deal  Reuters

BP Names New Boss After Its C.E.O. Steps Down  The New York Times Meg O’Neill: the ‘hard-nosed’ boss hired to be the new head of BP  The Guardian BP's CEO shake-up could pave way to mega merger  Reuters BP names new CEO — its fourth in 6 years  CNBC BP’s new broom has a lot of sweeping to do  Financial Times

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 What the UK interest rate cut means for you, from mortgage deals to savings rates  The Guardian

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1.5 billion after no Wednesday winner  ABC News Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, December 17, 2025  Lohud Powerball jackpot reaches $1.5 billion ahead of Saturday drawing  Dallas News Powerball numbers for Wednesday, December 17, 2025: No jackpot winner  Detroit Free Press Powerball Dec. 17 drawing results in winning TN ticket. Did anyone win $1.5B jackpot?  The Tennessean