ROBERT BARNETT

Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Will Middle-Class Donors Step Up to Fill the Giving Gap?

New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 billion to $6. 1 billion less in donations each year. The bill also li...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Politician Sues Over Mortgage Probe

A heated legal battle has erupted between a congressman and a government official. Rep. Eric Swalwell has taken legal action against Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell claims Pulte misused his authority to investigate mortgage records of prominent Democrats, including himself. The lawsuit alleges that Pulte dug into private mortgage...

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Nov 27 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at November 27th's Stars

November 27th is a special day for many stars. It's the birthday of Jaleel White and Alison Pill, among others. But did you know that Kathryn Bigelow, the director, is also celebrating her birthday? She just released a new film called \"A House of Dynamite. \" Bill Nye, known as \"The Science Guy, \" is turning 70. This year, he got a star on the Hollywood Walk of F...

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Nov 27 2025BUSINESS

Campbell's VP Out After Insulting Customers and Products

A top executive at Campbell's is no longer with the company after a recording surfaced where he allegedly made offensive remarks about customers and products. The executive, Martin Bally, was the vice president of information technology. Campbell's confirmed that the voice on the recording is Bally's. The recording, which was secretly made by a former employee, Robe...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Britain's Budget: A Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Flop?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently unveiled the government's budget, which seemed to calm both financial markets and Labour Party members. The budget included tax and spending hikes, which were well-received by Labour MPs who had been growing impatient with the government's recent struggles. The markets also responded positively, with the ...

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

LSU and Brian Kelly: The End of a Short-Lived Partnership

LSU has officially cut ties with former football coach Brian Kelly. The school has terminated his contract without cause, which means Kelly is eligible to receive the full $53 million buyout. This decision comes after a series of back-and-forth legal moves between Kelly and LSU. New LSU president Wade Rousse sent a letter to Kelly, confirming the termination. The le...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing with the Stars: A Comeback Story

Dancing with the Stars is back and better than ever. The show, inspired by the British series Strictly Come Dancing, just had its most-watched finale since 2016. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won the competition, but the real victory was the show's ratings. The finale drew in 9. 24 million viewers, which is a big deal. It's the highest number of viewers since 2016 ...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Raymond Reunion: A Nostalgic Hit for CBS

CBS struck gold with its Everybody Loves Raymond reunion, proving that some shows never lose their charm. The network's 30th-anniversary special pulled in a whopping 6. 32 million viewers, making it the top entertainment pick of the night. This isn't just a blip; it's a clear sign that classic comedies still have a place in today's TV landscape. The reunion was a bi...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star-Studded Crime Drama Takes Shape

A new crime drama is brewing, and it's got a lineup of actors that will make you raise your eyebrows. Jon Lemmon, grandson of the legendary Jack Lemmon, is stepping into the lead role. He's joined by a mix of familiar faces and fresh talents, including Billy Zane, Jaime King, and even Frank Stallone, who you might remember from the Rocky movies. The story takes us b...

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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson's Winning Dance Journey

Robert Irwin, a 21-year-old conservationist, made history by winning "Dancing with the Stars" season 34 alongside his dance partner, Witney Carson. Despite a painful rib injury, Irwin and Carson managed to secure the Mirrorball trophy, beating out other talented finalist pairs like Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, Jordan Chiles and ...

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