Islanders’ Marcus Hogberg shines in net for emotional first NHL start in nearly four years

TORONTO — It's been almost four years on the calendar since Marcus Hogberg led an NHL team out of the tunnel for warm-ups. He had returned to Sweden during that time and was largely off the NHL's radar. By all accounts, his career on this side of the Atlantic appeared to be over. Yes, even […]
MTA gets OK to start $9 Manhattan congestion toll following ruling — Hochul calls it ‘massive win for commuters’

A political war on the Hudson erupted Monday over New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA's controversial $9 congestion toll. Following a ruling by a federal judge in Newark, the MTA will now be able to begin charging the nation's first congestion tolls for entering Manhattan south of 60th Street starting Sunday, January 5th. […]
12 cheap stocks to consider as small-caps start looking like market leaders – Yahoo Finance

– France Presse/Getty Images Small-cap stocks as an asset class have long since lost academic approval, but they could still be a good investment for years to come. This so-called small-cap effect (where the average small-cap stock outperforms the market) Doctoral dissertation by Rolf Banz at the University of Chicago, late 1970s.. Vans studied stock […]
Scottie Scheffler to miss start of season after puncturing his hand

Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer, has withdrawn from the PGA Tour's 2025 season-opening tournament after stabbing himself while preparing Christmas dinner. Yes, it actually happened. Scheffler was celebrating the holidays with his family at his home in Dallas, Texas, when he was stabbed in the palm of his right hand by broken glass. […]
America Doesn’t Need More Nerds And Foreigners To Start Winning Again

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy revealed in what may just be the worst tweet of the year that he doesn't understand America at all. you really should please read Totally, it is that It's scary, but I'll outline it for efficiency. A “significant part'' of why high-tech companies hire foreign workers rather than Americans is […]
Can gold count on its best month of the year to start 2025 trading? – ForexLive

Things are a little trickier this time around, as gold prices have already risen more than 27% in 2024. So far, the situation has calmed down in November and December, but this is probably largely due to the US election results, which in turn are influencing the US election results. The Fed provided some guidance […]
When can you start filing taxes? What to know about tax season 2024 – NorthJersey.com

As the end of the year approaches, many people are already looking forward to tax season, including tax refund time. Before filing, it's important to know when important documents like W-2s will be available and the filing deadlines. Here's what you can expect when preparing your 2024 taxes. When can I get my W-2? Employers […]
Netflix’s NFL coverage gets off to rough start with multiple blunders

Netflix made multiple gaffes in the opening minutes of its NFL broadcasts. After issues with last month's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, the streaming quality of the pre-fight show has held up so far, but Wednesday's Christmas broadcast was silent while Kay Adams started the fight. Her microphone was clearly not turned on for […]
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday morning at the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica as Christmas marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, which are expected to draw some 32 million Catholics to Rome. I passed through a large sacred door. Passing through the Holy Door is one of the ways believers can obtain indulgences, […]
Incoming border czar Tom Homan says Trump admin will need $86 billion to ‘start’ mass deportations

Incoming border czar Tom Homan said the White House needs $86 billion from Congress to begin the incoming Trump administration's mass deportation plan, but that's just the beginning. Homan assured FOX Business on Tuesday that the president-elect's deportation plan, while “expensive,” will save taxpayers money in the long run. The former acting ICE director recently […]