Marv From ‘Home Alone’ Has a New Calling Card: Tangerines and Sculpture

Pope calls for end to global wars, divisions in Christmas message

Pope Francis called for an end to global wars and divisiveness in his annual Christmas Day message, given Wednesday. "This Christmas, at the beginning of the Jubilee Year, I invite every ...

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Zelenskyy calls Russian Christmas Day missile and drone attack "inhumane"

A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.

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Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon

Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.

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Germany's ex-finance minister calls for Syrians to return home

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‘They call me LinkedIn’: the Brazilian musical sensation named after Gary Lineker

Award-winning São Paulo songwriter who grew up in football - and music-loving family has shot to stardom since 2015 debut . The house lights were dimmed in one of Rio’s top music venues and, as the ...

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From walk-on to CFP standout, Michael Taaffe has keyed Texas' turnaround on defense

Walk-ons could become a thing of the past, but the Longhorns might not be in the playoff without theirs.

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Wendy Williams is 'sober and wants to come home' from treatment facility, son reveals

Wendy Williams' son says his family is working to get the TV host back home from her treatment facility, where 'isolation is killing her faster than anything else.'

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As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move

"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.

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All Sports Stars Have Rookie Trading Cards. But Does Santa Claus?

The world of Christmas-themed trading cards is a bigger niche than you might think.

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What it would cost to live like the 'Home Alone' family today, according to financial advisors

The Christmas movie "Home Alone" often prompts questions about the McCallister family's finances. What advisors say it takes to maintain their level of wealth.

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Gary Player is 89 and has a new girlfriend. Nelly Korda has dog sledding in her holiday plans

Gary Player is constantly preaching the value of love in society

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Home Is Where the Couch Is: Photos by Natcha Wongchanglaw

Natcha Wongchanglaw’s Couchsurfing photos explore how travel turns transient encounters into meaningful—and vulnerable—moments.

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Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power, causes traffic chaos

Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia were without electricity on Tuesday after heavy snow and winds which also brought traffic chaos in neighboring Croatia and Serbia

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For Leonie Benesch, not finding the words on 'September 5' was the right call

Leonie Benesch grew up in Germany without a TV and first saw footage — some of it re-created — from the Munich Summer Olympic attacks in 1972 while filming 'September 5.'

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CFPB Sues Rocket Homes Over Alleged Kickbacks

The lawsuit alleged that the real-estate company provided incentives to brokers and agents to steer home buyers to its parent company’s mortgage-lending wing, Rocket Mortgage.

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5 Ways Scammers Fool You With Fake Tech Support Calls

Seemingly realistic tactics can catch even savvy users unaware.

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Bronny James called up by Lakers for game vs. Pistons, but does not play

Bronny is averaging 13.4 points per game for the Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate.

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McConnell calls out holdouts on government funding, warns of "harmful" shutdown

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Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others.

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In 2024, We Went All-In On Card Games

Most mornings, I stumble out of bed, grab my phone, and crack open some Pokemon packs. Over the last month, I've been consumed by the routine of booting up Pokemon TCG Pocket, a mobile adaptation ...

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What it would cost to live like the 'Home Alone' family today, according to financial advisors

The classic Christmas movie “Home Alone” tells the improbable tale of a family who leaves their 8-year-old son home when they embark on a vacation.

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What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?

By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.

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Notes: Gary Player has a new girlfriend; Nelly Korda is going dog sledding

Both discussed a little bit about their lives and their plans at the recent PNC Championship.

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‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house

Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.

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This home builder issued its third profit warning in three months. Its stock is tanking.

Britain’s Vistry Group on Tuesday issued its third profit warning in as many months, sending its already-battered stock spiraling lower.

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My shirts reeked of onions; my father hated the ‘phoney Tudor windows’. That flat will always mean home | Michael Rosen

Six decades on, in my mind’s eye I can still walk around those rooms and hear my parents’ voices. In our end of year series , writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt ...

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After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel

I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful. Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment ...

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Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions

Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers say

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Magdeburg attack has cast ‘dark shadow’ over Christmas, says German president in call for unity

Frank-Walter Steinmeier seeks to convey message of healing four days after the brutal attack in Magdeburg killed five people and injured more than 200. A deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas ...

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Gimenez calls Trump Panama threats 'legitimate'

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Monday called President-elect Trump’s recent threats about the Panama Canal “legitimate.” “I always take the president seriously, and it’s … [a] legitimate threat to ...

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What is the 7-in-7 rule with credit card debt collectors?

If you have debt in collections, understanding how the 7-in-7 rule works could come in handy. Here's why.

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Your Call: Should a team ever willingly flex into a short week?

The Broncos agreed to flex their game against the Chargers to Thursday night ... and lost. Was that the wrong call?

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France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget

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5 Cold Email Calls to Action That Will Convert in 2025

How to intrigue today’s increasingly skeptical consumers.

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Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died

Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.

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Watchdog calls for halt to energy loans amid insufficient conflict of interest controls

An internal government watchdog is calling on the Energy Department’s loan office to halt its financing for energy projects, saying there are insufficient controls in place to prevent conflicts of ...

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