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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

2025's Soundtrack: A Mix of Heartbreak and Triumph

This year's music scene was a rollercoaster of emotions, with artists pouring their hearts out through their songs. Olivia Rodrigo made waves with her high-profile collaborations, but her duet with Robert Smith at Glastonbury truly stole the show. The pair's performance of a classic goth tune was a

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Holiday Spending: Tech and Clothes Lead the Way

This holiday season, people in the U. S. kept spending money, even though the economy wasn't doing great. They spent 4. 2% more than last year, especially on tech gadgets and clothes. Most of this spending happened in physical stores, but online shopping grew the fastest, with a 7. 8% increase. This

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Dec 23 2025WEATHER

Christmas Heatwave: A New Normal?

This Christmas, the United States is bracing for unusually high temperatures. The forecast predicts an average high of 53. 9 degrees across the contiguous states. This would break the previous record of 49 degrees set in 2005. Even the lowest temperatures on Christmas morning are expected to be unus

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Holiday Spending Shifts: Fun, Fixes, and Footwear Take the Lead

This holiday season, people are spending big on experiences and practical items rather than just traditional gifts. From December 1 to December 22, there was a huge increase in spending on entertainment, experiences, and automotive products. Entertainment spending jumped by 130%, experiences by 115%

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Dec 23 2025OPINION

Words That Shaped Our Year: A Closer Look

This year, several words and phrases captured the essence of our collective experiences, reflecting both societal shifts and individual quirks. The term "affordability crisis" became a buzzword, highlighting the struggles people face with rising costs of essentials like housing, gas, and even holida

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jimmy Kimmel to Share His Thoughts on Christmas Day

This Christmas, something different is happening on British TV. Jimmy Kimmel, a famous TV host from the U. S. , will give a special message on Channel 4. This is not just any message. It is the \"alternative\" Christmas message. This tradition started in 1993 as a fun way to counter the serious spee

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Dec 22 2025CELEBRITIES

2025: A Year of Loss in Hollywood

This year has been tough for Hollywood. Many famous faces have left us, leaving a huge gap in the entertainment world. Among them are actors, musicians, and creators who shaped pop culture. Rob Reiner, known for directing classics like "When Harry Met Sally, " passed away at 78. His son, Nick, is fa

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Films That Reflect Our World

This year, several films stood out by showing stories of people fighting against unfair systems. These movies were not set in fantasy worlds but in real-life situations, making them feel more urgent and important. One of these films is "It Was Just An Accident" by Jafar Panahi. It tells the story o

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Political Moves and Money Talks: A Week in Review

This week, politics and finance intertwined in some surprising ways. Let's dive in. First up, Donald Trump's bank account got a major boost. His net worth shot up by over half a billion dollars in just one day. This happened because shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, where he owns a big chun

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shifts: A Look at This Week's Big Moves

This week, the stock market saw some big changes. Let's start with the tech world. IBM made a huge move by buying Confluent for $11 billion. Meanwhile, Medline's IPO was a big hit, raising $6. 26 billion and seeing its stock jump over 40% on its first day of trading. Now, let's talk about the major

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