A Faberge egg, known as the Winter Egg, is about to hit the auction block. It's expected to fetch over $26 million. This isn't just any egg. It's a rare piece of history, made for Russia's royal family before the revolution. The egg is small, about 4 inches tall. But it's packed with detail. It's made of rock crystal and covered in tiny diamonds and platinum snowfla...
Black Friday is a big deal for many shoppers. It's the day after Thanksgiving when lots of stores offer big discounts. People often think this is the best time to buy expensive items, seasonal goods, and trendy products. But is it really the best time to shop? Some experts say that deep discounts happen all year round. They advise shoppers to do their homework. Chec...
This year, turkey lovers might notice a difference in their Thanksgiving meal. The number of turkeys in the U. S. has dropped to a 40-year low. Why? Two big reasons: bird flu and another disease called avian metapneumovirus. These illnesses have made it harder for farmers to raise turkeys. Larry Doll, who runs Old Brick Farm near Detroit, was lucky. His farm didn't g...
After centuries of guiding farmers and weather enthusiasts, the Farmers’ Almanac is wrapping up its journey. The 2026 edition will be the last, and the website will close its doors in December. Why? The financial hurdles of keeping up with today’s fast-paced media world have become too steep. Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger, the almanac’s editor and editor emeritus, sh...
President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Instead, they'll be retiring to North Carolina State University's poultr...
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation from El Palmar, is making waves not just for his skills on the court, but for his down-to-earth lifestyle. At just 22, he’s already a World No. 1 with six Grand Slam titles and 24 tour trophies. Yet, he still lives with his parents in a modest home, proving that success hasn’t changed his roots. Recently, Alcaraz made headl...
Thanksgiving has always been about family, food, and gratitude. But in recent years, it's also become a day of intense shopping. People wait in long lines, hoping to snag the best deals. This trend has changed the way many people spend their holiday. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, used to be the big shopping day. But now, sales start on Thanksgiving night...
The Nasdaq composite took a hit on Tuesday, ending a brief winning streak. Investors are worried about the growing competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Nvidia and other tech stocks saw a decline. This happened after a report said Meta is thinking about spending a lot on Google's AI chips. Meanwhile, Alphabet, Google's parent company, saw its stock ...
November 25, 2025, marks the birthday of many notable figures from various fields. Among them are actor Ben Stein, who has an impressive track record, including a Daytime Emmy for hosting "Win Ben Stein's Money. " John Larroquette, known for his distinctive voice, recently narrated the 2022 version of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre. " In the music world, Amy Grant, a belo...
Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on groceries is a way of life. She has always been good at finding deals...