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Money
The 11 Biggest Financial News Stories of 2025
ra2studio / Shutterstock.com 2025 was a year of concrete numbers and finalized policies. We saw the confirmed inflation adjustments for our taxes, new contribution limits for retirement accounts, and the finalization of major legal settlements. It was a year where the “vibes” economy was replaced by hard data. The numbers below—from the Social Security COLA to the IRS tax brackets—determined…
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Money
Here’s What 5 Experts Say Will Happen to Stocks in 2026
Johnson / Money Talks News Wall Street consensus is a rare thing. Usually, for every bull pounding the table, there is a bear warning of impending doom. But entering 2026, the mood is different. The biggest banks and independent researchers are surprisingly aligned, predicting a fourth consecutive year of gains for the S&P 500. The drivers? A friendly Federal Reserve,…
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Nature
how I use penguin faeces to measure contaminants in Antarctica
“In this image, I’m collecting faecal samples from Adélie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Horseshoe Island, off the Antarctic Peninsula at about 68° S. As an analytical chemist, my research focuses on detecting trace contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides and microplastics. It’s always been a dream of mine to travel to Antarctica, and I loved every minute. We follow strict…
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Sports
Trae Young Trade Rumors: Three Teams That Make Sense If the Hawks Move On
Oct 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Atlanta Hawks have lost six straight games since All-Star guard Trae Young returned to the lineup. Young has been in Atlanta since 2018. However, according to several reports, the…
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Health
Study Finds Surprising Differences in Knee Injuries Between Men and Women
The knees do more than bend — for athletes, healthy knees keep them in the game. Every sprint toward the goal, every jump for the rebound, every sudden pivot to block a shot depends on these powerhouse joints. When they’re strong, performance stays sharp and movement stays confident. When they fail, it’s game over — sometimes for a season, sometimes…
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Music
Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French icon who glamorously embodied the postwar pop zeitgeist, has died. Her animal rights foundation announced the news in a statement sent to Agence France-Presse. No cause or date of death were given. Bardot was 91 years old. Bardot was born into a wealthy Parisian family in 1934 and trained as a ballerina before landing the modeling…
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Food
Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This easy slow cooker lasagna layers tender noodles with rich meat sauce and three cheeses, all with just 25 minutes of hands on prep. You get classic, cozy lasagna flavor that melds into every bite from slow cooking all day!…
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Movie
Canceled Green Lantern Series Details Revealed by Actor
During a recent interview, Jeremy Irvine shared details about the cancelled Green Lantern series from HBO. He expressed his disappointment over the show’s 2023 cancellation, following HBO Max’s initial plans for the series that reportedly dated back to October 2020. Irvine also noted that the show had some great ideas for the DC characters and “a really nice story.” Jeremy…
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Arts & Theater
“December 24th, 9 pm…” – Make Jonathan Larson Your Christmas Eve Tradition — OnStage Blog
by Chris Peterson Every year, right around now, it happens. My feed fills up with the same line, posted earnestly, sometimes reverently, sometimes just tossed out into the void like a signal flare. “December 24th, 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.” No context needed. No explanation required. If you know, you know. It’s funny how a lyric from Rent has quietly…
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Business
Why Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country in Pax Silica, the U.S.’s new AI ‘inner circle’
With its new Pax Silica Declaration, Washington has picked its most trusted partners in the AI sector: An array of close U.S. allies, including Australia, the U.K., and Israel. Yet despite deepening trade relations between the U.S. and ASEAN nations like Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, Singapore remains the agreement’s only Southeast Asian signatory. That decision comes even as ASEAN nations…
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