Dec 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- Finland will soon hand out cash to 2,000 jobless people, free of bureaucracy or limits on side earnings. The idea, universal basic income, is gaining traction worldwide. http://nyti.ms/2hXQY82

- Vine, the app owned by Twitter Inc, will not survive but a new, pared-down version in January will allow users to share short videos to that social network. http://nyti.ms/2hXWiIx

- David Yurman, the New York-based jewelry brand, is tapping into social philanthropy through a holiday advertising campaign. http://nyti.ms/2hY5U64

- Snapchat is treating celebrities like everyday users, while most of the other social networking services court and elevate them. http://nyti.ms/2hXZ4gT

(Compiled by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru)