CHRISTOPHER BELL

Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

Campbell's Soup and the Mystery of the 3D Printed Meat

Campbell's, a well-known food company, recently found itself in hot water. Why? Because someone recorded a high-ranking executive talking about 3D printed meat. The executive in question is the vice president of IT. He is now on leave while the company looks into the matter. This whole situation raises some interesting questions. First, why would a food company's IT...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Victims of Crime Get a Break: DOJ Reverses Course on Legal Aid Restrictions

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given to states for helping victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, an...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting time for Keurig Dr Pepper. The company is planning to buy JDE Peet’s,...

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Nov 25 2025CELEBRITIES

Meredith Mickelson: From Runway to Reel

Meredith Mickelson is making waves in the entertainment industry. She's not just a model anymore. She's acting in big projects. This includes TV shows and movies. Her fans are growing fast. She has over 3. 5 million followers online. Mickelson started young. She was just 14 when she began modeling. She worked with famous magazines. These include Vogue in different c...

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sacramento's Old Comic Book Ban: Time for a Change?

In Sacramento, a law from 1949 is still on the books. It stops kids from buying certain comic books. The law is not used much anymore. But some people want to get rid of it for good. Lecho Lopez runs a comic shop in Sacramento. He remembers his nephew reading his first word from a comic book. It was the word "bad. " Lopez thinks comic books are good for kids. He wan...

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Nov 24 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Ride: When Belief Meets Reality

Bitcoin is currently trading at around $86, 000, but the real story is what's happening in the minds of investors. Experts are pointing out that the value of bitcoin is heavily influenced by what people believe it's worth. This is not a new idea, but it's becoming more important as the market faces challenges. The concept, often referred to as the "Tinkerbell effect...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Patriots' Offensive Line Faces Tough Times

The Patriots' offensive line, which has been a bright spot all season, is now facing a big challenge. In their last game, three key players got hurt. Left guard Jared Wilson hurt his ankle early and left tackle Will Campbell had to be taken off the field with a knee injury. Special teams captain Brenden Schooler also hurt his ankle. Coach Vrabel didn't give any updat...

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Nov 23 2025FINANCE

AI Hype: Are We Ignoring the Warning Signs of a Bigger Crash?

A well-known market strategist, often called a "perma-bear, " has been ringing alarm bells about the current AI-driven market boom. He thinks we're ignoring the signs of a potential crash, much bigger than the one in 2008. He's not alone in this view, but his predictions haven't always been right in the past. The strategist points out that the current market is simi...

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Who Prefer to Sit Out Dancing With the Stars

Dancing With the Stars has seen many famous faces, but not everyone is ready to hit the dance floor. Kevin Jonas, for instance, loves watching the show but has turned down multiple invitations to join. He shared this in a 2025 interview with InStyle, where he also mentioned that his brother Nick Jonas joked about the show asking him every season for years. Meanwhile...

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Cracking the Code: Today's Sports-Themed Puzzle Breakdown

Ever felt stuck on a puzzle? Today's Sports Edition of Connections might have left you scratching your head. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Let's dive into the hints and answers to help you solve it. First up, the yellow group. It's the easiest one, and if you saw "boot" and "eject, " you might have figured it out already. The theme is all about getting thr...

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