Economics
Michael and Susan Dell donated $6.25 billion to seed tax-deferred "Trump accounts," providing about $250 each into investment accounts for roughly 25 million American children under 10.
The European Central Bank refused to back an EU plan to lend to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral, forcing Brussels to seek legal or state‑guarantee alternatives.
American Bitcoin Corp., the company controlled by Eric Trump, plunged about 40%–50% in U.S. trading on Tuesday, losing nearly half its value within 30 minutes amid a crypto selloff.
Spain asked the European Commission in Brussels to renounce 75% of its loans from the EU recovery fund, citing cheaper market financing, a move critics said could jeopardize planned reforms.
Norway's minority Labour-led government reached overnight agreement with the four red-green parties on next year's state budget, averting a government crisis, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.
President Trump canceled interviews with finalists for the Federal Reserve chair, said he would nominate a candidate in early 2026, and touted adviser Kevin Hassett as a potential pick.
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to China from Dec. 3–5 to press Beijing for fairer trade terms and to raise concerns about its support for Russia in Ukraine.
Aursnes topped Norway's 2024 tax list for athletes, making him the country's highest-earning sports figure that year ahead of other top stars, Aftenposten reported.
INPS opened an online application procedure in Italy for the "Bonus giovani," granting support to under-35 entrepreneurs and requiring applicants to apply within 30 days of starting activity.
German hospitals faced an annual funding shortfall of about €10 billion, while analysts said expanding outpatient treatments could free roughly €12 billion and ease mounting strains.
