The world’s most dangerous — and safest — countries for travel in 2024
Here are the countries that pose the maximum risk for travelers in 2024 — and also the ones that are the safest International: Top News And Analysis
Warner Bros. Discovery merger talks with Paramount Global may draw out NBCUniversal
Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger talks with Paramount Global may bring NBCUniversal to the table. U.S. News
Gunfire Echoing Through School Grounds? Parents Are Terrified. Kids Stopped Noticing.
In a Rhode Island city, AR-15-style weapons at a police firing range comprise the soundtrack to the school day, inuring children to the threat of violence. NYT > Health
Xfinity hack could impact 36 million customers
Xfinity concluded on Dec. 6 that usernames and passwords for some customers were stolen along with names, contact information and other user data. ABC News: Top Stories
The Best Movies of 2023
Another year, another struggle to select enough movies worthy of a “Best of” list. This critic found most of the critic-bait selections to be either merely good (“May December,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Priscilla,”…
‘Bottom of the barrel:’ The affordable housing market heading into 2024
High interest rates and housing costs have sidelined many would-be buyers, but demand hasn’t dried up. For those Nashvillians who need affordable housing, the situation is getting more dire. Three affordable housing professionals shared their…
Nashville-based Imagine Hospitality pays $10M for Morris Memorial building, plans boutique hotel
Downtown’s Morris Memorial building has a new owner — its third in a week. Nashville-based hotel developer Imagine Hospitality paid $ 10 million for the historic building and is planning to transform it into a…
Sheikh Nawaf, Emir of Kuwait, Dies at 86
He was defense minister when Iraq invaded his tiny but oil-rich country, and he became ruler in his 80s. NYT > Obituaries
Recent data shows AI job losses are rising, but the numbers don’t tell the full story
Layoffs will always be a reality, but as artificial intelligence use grows, will the technology enable business leaders to both redefine and cut jobs? International: Top News And Analysis
More than half of U.S. high school students will take a personal finance class before graduation, following the passage of a new Pennsylvania law
The momentum for financial education in schools has picked up significant steam this year. Eight states have adopted policies in 2023 guaranteeing students will take a personal finance course before graduation. U.S. News