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Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy

Businesses and consumers in China found the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy.

Donald Trump’s New ‘Border Czar’ Defended Child Separation at Festival Held by Gun-Worshipping Sect

Tom Homan, who helped usher in the family separation policy during Trump’s first term, is promising to enact the “biggest deportation operation in the history of the United States.”

Tech - Wired - November 13

Shoegaze rocker Wisp is Gen Z's ambassador for the opaque and brutal—even at rap festivals

Natalie Lu's foggy, distortion-churning single "Your Face" blew up on TikTok. It landed her a major-label deal with Interscope and a prime slot at this weekend's nominally rap-centric Camp Flog ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Beet and orange chaat, boozy fruit topping: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for festive snacks

Something new to snack on for Thanksgiving, at Christmas – or just for everyday munching: beetroot and orange chaat with mini poppadoms, and a fruit and nut topping for cheese, dessert or gifting. ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Review: As festive as a holiday shop window, "La Cage aux Folles" mostly sparkles in Pasadena

Sam Pinkleton directs a festive revival of 'La Cage aux Folles" at Pasadena Playhouse, starring Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

Coachella 2025: Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Travis Scott to headline the festival

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 11-13 and 18-20, 2025. Other notable artists include Missy Elliott and Charli XCX.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

L7's Fast and Frightening Takeover is the eclectic punk rock festival you've been waiting for

Beloved art-punk band L7 on Saturday launches its first-ever mini festival at the Belasco theater with dynamic performers such as Surfbort, Adult., Olivia Jean, the Paranoyds and NIIS.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21

NBA Power Rankings: All the vibes after one month, from dreary to downright festive

Welcome back to the world's first incontrovertible power rankings, where we have sorted the NBA's 30 teams into a perfect order.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

No. 9 Alabama outlasts No. 6 Houston 85-80 in overtime at Players Era Festival

Mark Sears scored 24 points and No. 9 Alabama beat No. 6 Houston 85-80 in overtime in the opener of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Notre Dame leading scorer Markus Burton out 'week-to-week' after injuring knee in Players Era Festival

Burton left the game in the first half of Notre Dame's 85-84 loss to Rutgers on Tuesday

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

‘We’ll ruin Christmas’: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw on their gun-packed festive spy thriller

Blood, bullets, bad Santas – Black Doves will guarantee you a raucous holiday season. The stars talk rage, raising kids and what their show has in common with East 17. It has happened almost by ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Are banks open on Veterans Day? Here's what's open and closed.

Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

ObamaCare open enrollment kicks off

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA enrollment now open days before election Americans can start signing up for health coverage through ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Should you open a HELOC this week?

Homeowners who want to borrow from their home equity may be well served by opening a HELOC this week. Here's why.

What's open and closed on Veterans Day?

While many businesses remain open on Veterans Day – and treat veterans and service members with deals and freebies – some things will be interrupted.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Trump vows to be 'open and available' to press

President-elect Trump is promising to make himself available to the press and keep an open mind when dealing with journalists when he takes office next year. "In order to Make America Great Again, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

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