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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Variety Shines at National Awards

Variety has done it again, taking home a whopping 20 awards at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. This is a big jump from the 14 they won last year. They won in all sorts of categories, from news and business reporting to commentary and photography. Chris Willman, their chief mu

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Big Shift: How Streaming Giants Are Changing Movies

Movies have changed a lot over the years. Not all of it is good. The quality of movies has been going down. This is especially true for the regular movies that come out every weekend. They are often forgettable or just plain bad. This is not just an opinion. It is backed up by facts. The number of

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Mixing Business and Family: The Kushner Connection in Media Mergers

Jared Kushner, known for his role in the Trump administration, has stepped into the spotlight again. This time, it's about his involvement in a massive media deal. Kushner's investment firm, Affinity Partners, is part of a group backing Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. The bid is worth a s

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Building Homes, Bridging Divides: A Fresh Look at Housing Reform

In the U. S. , finding a place to live is getting harder. Many people struggle to pay rent or buy a home. This is not just a personal problem; it affects the whole economy. Lawmakers from different parties are starting to agree on solutions. They know that having a stable home helps people work bet

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Why Congress is Stuck in a Loop

The U. S. House of Representatives is not living up to its potential. It's supposed to be a place where ideas are shared and laws are made. But right now, it's more like a place where a few people make decisions and the rest just go along. This problem has been growing for a long time. It's not jus

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight for Peace Amidst Russian Strikes

Ukraine is in the middle of a tough situation. On one hand, they are trying to talk peace with Russia. On the other hand, Russia is launching big attacks with missiles and drones. This happened just as U. S. and Ukrainian officials were meeting for a third day to discuss ending the war that has been

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Dec 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Julia and Sean Dish on Movies, Life, and the Art of Acting

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn have known each other for over 40 years, and their friendship is as strong as ever. They recently sat down to chat about their latest films, their careers, and the art of acting. Roberts stars in Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt, ” while Penn takes on a complex role in P

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

EU vs. Elon Musk: A Battle Over Money and Transparency

Elon Musk is not happy with the EU. They fined his company, X, a huge €120 million. Why? Because the EU thinks X broke some rules about being open and honest. The EU said the blue checkmark feature is misleading. They also said X's ads and data aren't transparent enough. Musk fired back, saying the

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Dec 06 2025FINANCE

Homes Might Get Cheaper, But Not for Everyone

A shift in the housing market is expected next year. For the first time since the Great Recession, incomes might grow faster than home prices. This change could make buying a home a bit easier for some people. Mortgage rates are predicted to drop slightly, and home prices might not rise as much as t

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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