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Business
Trump says he still might fire Powell as Fed chair pick looms
President Donald Trump teased that he has a preferred candidate to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but is in no hurry to make an announcement — while also musing that he might fire the central bank’s current leader, Jerome Powell. “I do, still do — hasn’t changed,” Trump said at a press conference Monday, when asked if…
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Money
Financial Checklist: 5 Quick, Simple Things Everyone Needs to Do Before Year-End
Masson / Shutterstock.com It’s the end of December. You’re likely exhausted from the holidays, full of leftovers and ready to ring in 2026. The last thing you want to do is think about money. But the calendar doesn’t care about your fatigue. Dec. 31 isn’t just a party date; it is the hard deadline for several “use it or lose…
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Money
25 Remote Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. You don’t need a college degree to build a flexible, rewarding career. More companies are shifting their hiring focus to job seekers with the right skills, experience, and potential…
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Money
The Most Expensive Mistake a Retiree Can Make
Kues / Shutterstock.com If you’re retired, you probably spend less time thinking about the return on your money and more thinking about the return of your money. You watch your spending, monitor your investments, and try to minimize your taxes. But there’s one specific oversight that can cost you more than a bad stock pick or an unexpected medical bill.…
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Money
4 Major Economic Shifts Coming in 2026 (And How to Position Your Money Now)
Xavier Lorenzo / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. I spent more than 30 years as a personal finance reporter for dozens of TV newsrooms nationwide. For about the last 15 of those years, every December I’d…
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Money
Don’t Let These 7 Home Trends Tank Your Sale Price
Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The real estate market has shifted away from high-concept aesthetics toward long-term durability. A feature might look impressive in an agent’s listing photos, but it often translates to…
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Money
Here’s What Workers Say Matters Most in a Job in 2026 and What They’ll Do to Get It
Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. After a year of major shifts in how people work, the story heading into 2026 is one of clarity. Workers know what they want, and they’re getting more…
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Religion
Religious-themed brick sets hold appeal for both children and adults in digital age
(RNS) — Sean Sutton was preaching at a small Bible camp in Georgia last year when he noticed a group of children and young adults focusing intently on building a small model of the tabernacle — they were using bricks repurposed from a Lego Minecraft set to recreate the tent-like sanctuary that housed the ark of the covenant, described in…
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Nature
Explore 2025 with Leif Penguinson
For five years now, Briefing readers have eagerly awaited Fridays for a chance to put their penguin-hunting skills to the test. Each week, Leif Penguinson, a Rockhopper penguin, travels to scientifically interesting (and stunning) locations across the globe to hide from our readers’ keen eyes. (Read more of Leif’s origin story — and enjoy every puzzle over the first three…
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Sports
South Carolina dominates glass, paint and South Carolina State
Dec 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Myles Stute (10) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images Mike Sharavjamts and Myles Stute each scored 15 points to lead South Carolina to a 95-70 win over South Carolina State on…
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