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It’s time for a new approach to dealing with Trumpy relatives during the holidays | Jill Filipovic

We can share a Christmas ham with people who cast different ballots, even if their decisions frustrate or pain us. As Donald Trump prepares to enter his second term as president, one thing is ...

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Why Harris Dickinson grappled with his 'Babygirl' character

A loose set led to explorations with co-star Nicole Kidman.

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Premier League Christmas wishlist: Here's what Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more want from Santa Claus

As Santa makes his rounds, what would be at the top of the list for the 20 Premier League clubs?

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As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025

Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...

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Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.

Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.

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You can keep your rigid Christmas traditions – I’ll be tucking into my Boxing Day carbonara | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

We’ve started building up our own yearly rituals, and asking what we really want to get out of the festive period. When people ask what I’m doing for Christmas this year, I’ve been replying, with ...

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Brazil’s mysterious ‘man of the hole’ is dead. Should his land remain protected?

The death of Tanaru, the last member of an uncontacted group in the Amazon, raises questions about ethnic cleansing of Indigenous people, justice and the future of ancestral lands. Read more in ...

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20 years on, ‘Baby 81’ of Indian Ocean tsunami embraces his unique identity

The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is ...

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Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month

Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister

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Private equity investors trapped in China as top firms fail to find exit deals

Sales and listings of Chinese companies by world’s biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows

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‘Waste of time’: how Starmer fumbled his first months of power

Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas break

Financial Times - 5d

Matt Gaetz Finds Support in His Former District in Florida

Republicans in the Panhandle district he represented before stepping down last month said Mr. Gaetz had done good work in Congress and criticized the report as partisan.

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Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked

President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover plan

Financial Times - 5d

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.

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MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.

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Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline

Pledging to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by any means necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said, “I don’t know how long it will take.”

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How Sir Alex Ferguson built his last great Manchester United side

A new documentary explores the genius of Sir Alex Ferguson and looks at his greatest achievements in the game.

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Playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

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Netanyahu wants to return Israel to Oct. 6 and his judicial coup

Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are steadily returning Israel to the Oct. 6, 2023 state of affairs, whereby Israel was in a state of near-civil war.

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Highest-paid player in college football history? Transfer QB Darian Mensah's Duke deal is sign of times

$5 million budgets become $15 million and $10 million become $25 million in a market rife with NIL inflation

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Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While

The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.

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9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time

These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.

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Here's what it will take for Apple stock to keep notching new highs in 2025

Hint: Just making more iPhones isn't enough.

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NFL schedule change: Vikings vs. Packers rematch gets bigger audience; Eagles vs. Cowboys bumped to new slot

A couple of pivotal NFC matchups get new times

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Win vs. UConn propels USC women to 4th in poll

After beating UConn, USC has jumped three spots to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, with UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame staying 1-3.

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Liverpool fly towards Boxing Day with Premier League title theirs to lose; Man City, Man United keep strugging

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, don't miss all the Boxing Day EFL action on CBS Sports Golazo Network

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Men's basketball AP poll: Kentucky falls flat in brutal loss, Oklahoma keeps surging ahead of SEC play

The Wildcats dropped six spots this week after their 20-point loss to Ohio State.

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Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates, AP source says

Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contention

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5 can’t-miss personal-tech devices that would even keep Santa at home

A laptop you can repair yourself — and other smart tech gifts for the holidays.

MarketWatch - 5d

Knitting Factory CEO wins years-long battle for control of Pappy & Harriet's

The ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court resolves a contentious fight over one of SoCal's most iconic music venues, a rustic roadhouse on a former movie set

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.

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Lego is reinventing its iconic brick sets and keeping the toy industry afloat

The toy industry is headed for its second consecutive annual sales decline, but it’s got one thing propping it up: colorful, interlocking plastic bricks.

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"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" wins box office battle over the weekend

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took down the competition at the box office over the weekend. Erik Davis, the managing editor of Fandango, discusses the movie and other hits to see this holiday season.

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It's Championship Week! Let's make some title-winning pickups

If you've made it this far but still have a hole in your lineup, consider these Week 17 waiver wire options.

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Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer

Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...

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Women's college basketball Freshmen Tracker: UConn shows faith in Sarah Strong, Dani Carnegie keeps rolling

Strong was excellent in the Huskies' narrow defeat to USC

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Everybody seems to be having an off-day when they play against Liverpool

Liverpool keep doing Liverpool things. The Premier League is now theirs to lose, and for a manager in his first season in England, that is a remarkable achievement. Sign up to Soccer with ...

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