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Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating Shein, to determine whether the fast fashion retailer violated state law related to unethical

Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
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Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons

Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons

Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons
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Vigil held for dog dumped in trash can

Vigil held for dog dumped in trash can

Vigil held for dog dumped in trash can
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Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week
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USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach's sexual abuse, lawsuits allege

Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa have filed lawsuits against the sport’s oversight bodies, alleging Sean Gardner preyed on girls despite repeated complaints about the coach's behavior

USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach's sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
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Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
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Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says

Warner Bros Discovery has received a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix, in an auction that could conclude in the coming days or weeks, a source

Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers send cease-and-desist to Netflix, claim docuseries produced by 50 Cent uses ‘stolen’ footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers send cease-and-desist to Netflix, claim docuseries produced by 50 Cent uses ‘stolen’ footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers send cease-and-desist to Netflix, claim docuseries produced by 50 Cent uses ‘stolen’ footage
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Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

CNN's Harry Enten explains the "frustrating, provocative, or offensive" word of the year and how its use has tripled in 2025.

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
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'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry’s awards season

'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
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Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers

Sidney Crosby is on the verge of breaking Mario Lemieux's record for career regular-season points with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers
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Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip

Pope Leo bade farewell to Lebanon on Tuesday with a fervent appeal to leaders across the Middle East to listen to their people's cries

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip
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Body camera footage played in multi-day hearing reveals new details about Luigi Mangione’s McDonald’s arrest

Body camera footage played in multi-day hearing reveals new details about Luigi Mangione’s McDonald’s arrest

Body camera footage played in multi-day hearing reveals new details about Luigi Mangione’s McDonald’s arrest
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Louis Vuitton head Pietro Beccari to become CEO of LVMH's fashion division

Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari has been appointed as the chief executive of LVMH's fashion division, the French luxury giant said on Tuesday.

Louis Vuitton head Pietro Beccari to become CEO of LVMH's fashion division
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Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion

Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival
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After long courtship, Versace becomes part of Prada

Prada said on Tuesday it had completed the acquisition of smaller Italian rival Versace, a brand the luxury group said it had long coveted.

After long courtship, Versace becomes part of Prada
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Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards

Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is set to receive the Business Visionary award from PEN America at its fundraising gala next spring

Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards
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Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”

Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?
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Sienna Miller is pregnant with her third child

Sienna Miller is pregnant with her third child

Sienna Miller is pregnant with her third child
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"Ghostface" masked robber arrested after store manager recognizes shoes, police say

"Ghostface" masked robber arrested after store manager recognizes shoes, police say

"Ghostface" masked robber arrested after store manager recognizes shoes, police say
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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music

U.S. pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday demanded that the White House stop using her music after the Trump administration featured one of her songs on a

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music
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Ballerina shot dead by ex in botched Thanksgiving murder-suicide, police say

Ballerina shot dead by ex in botched Thanksgiving murder-suicide, police say

Ballerina shot dead by ex in botched Thanksgiving murder-suicide, police say
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Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their work

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work
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10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024

The publishing world's notable releases this year included a new “Hunger Games” novel and a book by Thomas Pynchon

10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024
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Monty Python’s Flying Circus musical 'Spamalot' hopes to spread the silliness with US tour

Eric Idle, a founding member of the comedy group “Monty Python’s Flying Circus, has long had a mission to make us laugh

Monty Python’s Flying Circus musical 'Spamalot' hopes to spread the silliness with US tour
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Construction at Ice Castles begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Construction at Ice Castles begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Construction at Ice Castles begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
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Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy

Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy

Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy
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Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Tuesday to sever Ukraine's access to the sea in response to drone attacks on tankers of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black

Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers
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H&M announces designer collaboration with Stella McCartney

British fashion designer Stella McCartney will produce a collection in collaboration with H&M, the Swedish budget fashion giant said on Tuesday.

H&M announces designer collaboration with Stella McCartney
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Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'

Denny Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, has outlined the financial struggles facing NASCAR teams

Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'
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Soccer-Messi and Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup

Two adjacent transparent bins in London became the venue for a silent but heated debate in 2015, with smokers depositing their stubbed-out butts to settle a burning

Soccer-Messi and Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup
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FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek
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Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction
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Artist Jonathan Applegate innovated his own unique form of art

Artist Jonathan Applegate innovated his own unique form of art

Artist Jonathan Applegate innovated his own unique form of art
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Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Serena Williams has thrown cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis
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Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million

Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris

Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan, Post Malone and Demi Lovato will help ring in the new year on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
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The 5 strangest and most marvelous things about ‘Stranger Things 5,’ so far

The 5 strangest and most marvelous things about ‘Stranger Things 5,’ so far

The 5 strangest and most marvelous things about ‘Stranger Things 5,’ so far
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Artist deputy’s drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors

Artist deputy’s drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors

Artist deputy’s drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors
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Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86

Renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, a prominent figure of American architecture from the 1980s through present day, has died

Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86
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Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre

Moldova's Parliament voted on Thursday to close a Russian cultural centre, a new bid to reduce Moscow's influence in the country a day after Russia's ambassador was

Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre
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‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records

‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records

‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records
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A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction

A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
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Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU

The Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January

Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
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Epstein accuser Giuffre's ex-husband may join Australian estate battle

The ex-husband of Virginia Giuffre, who was one of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers and took her own life in April, may add his name to the list

Epstein accuser Giuffre's ex-husband may join Australian estate battle
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German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday became the first German head of state to visit Guernica, the Basque town devastated by a Nazi air raid during

German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing
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Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death

Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year

Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death
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Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors
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Uneven economy will drive investors' Black Friday stock picking

As investors monitor crowd sizes at stores on Black Friday they will be shopping for a different kind of holiday deal: retailers that do well in a mixed economy

Uneven economy will drive investors' Black Friday stock picking
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World's biggest jeweller Pandora braces for fierce Black Friday competition

Pandora, the world's biggest jewellery brand by volume, expects fierce competition this Black Friday as retailers fight to lure shoppers with discounts at a time of

World's biggest jeweller Pandora braces for fierce Black Friday competition
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25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

The holiday season is packed with festive TV specials and movies

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries
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Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump

A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the chapter in a legal effort once seen as a grave threat to Trump’s political future.

Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump
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Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves

Irish novelist Sally Rooney said Britain's decision to ban pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation could stop her receiving royalties and even lead to her

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves
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11-year-old dancer thankful to have dancing wheelchair this Thanksgiving

11-year-old dancer thankful to have dancing wheelchair this Thanksgiving

11-year-old dancer thankful to have dancing wheelchair this Thanksgiving
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Tattoo artist inks 6-year-old's design on himself after boy wins shop contest

Tattoo artist inks 6-year-old's design on himself after boy wins shop contest

Tattoo artist inks 6-year-old's design on himself after boy wins shop contest
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has brought balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man to the New York City skies and floats featuring Labubu and Lego to the streets

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan
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A mistaken text connected them. Now they’ve become one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions

A mistaken text connected them. Now they’ve become one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions

A mistaken text connected them. Now they’ve become one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions
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Exploring Oudong, Cambodia’s ‘other Angkor’

Exploring Oudong, Cambodia’s ‘other Angkor’

Exploring Oudong, Cambodia’s ‘other Angkor’
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Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere

Streaming platform Netflix was down for about an hour for several users in the United States on Wednesday evening, coinciding with the release of the fifth and final season of its hit

Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere
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A welcome form of inflation: Balloons take shape for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Giant balloons are getting into shape for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

A welcome form of inflation: Balloons take shape for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Carney will go to Washington for soccer draw, says he will see Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday he would travel to Washington next week for the 2026 soccer World Cup draw, adding that he would see U.S.

Carney will go to Washington for soccer draw, says he will see Trump
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Oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111

CNN's Omar Jimenez reflects on his multiple interviews with Viola Ford Fletcher.

Oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111
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Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation
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'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request

After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director

'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request
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Supreme Court leaves copyright official targeted by Trump in place for now

The U.S.

Supreme Court leaves copyright official targeted by Trump in place for now
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Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head

The Supreme Court won’t immediately allow the Trump administration to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, instead delaying a decision until after they rule in two other high-profile firing cases

Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head
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Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month

A federal judge says the trial for a Milwaukee judge accused of illegally helping an immigrant avoid federal agents will proceed as planned despite talk of a plea deal

Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month
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Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making

Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making

Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making
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Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses
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New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
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A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

Apple TV has launched “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a five-part series that brings the Pleistocene era to life with stunning visuals

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn't going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving
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Doncic criticizes the NBA Cup court, but praises Lakers for support in late-game skirmish with Dunn

Luka Doncic was not pleased by the special NBA Cup court at the Los Angeles Lakers’ downtown arena, calling it “slippery” and “dangerous.”

Doncic criticizes the NBA Cup court, but praises Lakers for support in late-game skirmish with Dunn
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Kate Beckinsale tells a wild story that has us all clucking in disbelief

Kate Beckinsale tells a wild story that has us all clucking in disbelief

Kate Beckinsale tells a wild story that has us all clucking in disbelief
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Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers
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AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination

Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of

AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination
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A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away

A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away

A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away
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How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of 'Hamnet'

Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet,” starring Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife, Agnes, is expected to be one of the top Oscar contenders of the year

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of 'Hamnet'
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Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case

Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building

How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building

How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building
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His car broke down on Thanksgiving 1980 and he entered an empty house. Then the occupants came home

His car broke down on Thanksgiving 1980 and he entered an empty house. Then the occupants came home

His car broke down on Thanksgiving 1980 and he entered an empty house. Then the occupants came home
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Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption in the world's second-largest economy, detailing measures that include promoting upgrades of consumer goods in rural areas and sectors

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption
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Singapore blocks TikTok and Meta accounts of Australian linked to radicalisation

Singapore has ordered TikTok and Meta to block access in Singapore to the accounts of an Australian man authorities say has contributed to the radicalisation of two of its

Singapore blocks TikTok and Meta accounts of Australian linked to radicalisation
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What we know about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, fact and fiction

What we know about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, fact and fiction

What we know about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, fact and fiction
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How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files

The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files
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A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone

Many Native American languages only have a few native speakers left.

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction

A rarely seen painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, depicting his son and his nursemaid, was sold for 1.45 million euros ($1.68 million) at an

Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction
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Netflix sends off 'Stranger Things' with bike rides and product blitz

Netflix's hit sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is about to ride to its conclusion with a marketing and merchandising blitz befitting a blockbuster movie.

Netflix sends off 'Stranger Things' with bike rides and product blitz
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Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music

Warner Music Group settled its copyright infringement case with artificial intelligence-powered song creation platform Suno, enabling the startup to launch licensed AI models next year, the

Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music
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Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide

The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide

Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide
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Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania
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Community illuminates terminally ill man's birthday with Christmas magic: 'Overwhelmed with love'

Community illuminates terminally ill man's birthday with Christmas magic: 'Overwhelmed with love'

Community illuminates terminally ill man's birthday with Christmas magic: 'Overwhelmed with love'
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Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood
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Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler

Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler

Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler
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Police find dead body after radio station caller's tip

Police find dead body after radio station caller's tip

Police find dead body after radio station caller's tip
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‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome
Arts|Food|Science

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop
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Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate

Idrissa Gueye’s sending-off for Everton for slapping his teammate in the face during the Premier League match at Manchester United joins the list of soccer’s most bizarre red cards

Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate
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Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer
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New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site

The new owner of the Mississippi barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed is to be opened as a memorial site by 2030

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
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SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving

SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving

SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving
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American menswear designer Jeffrey Banks is finally sharing his story and starting a new chapter

Menswear designer Jeffrey Banks' memoir is a love letter to his family and the fashion community

American menswear designer Jeffrey Banks is finally sharing his story and starting a new chapter
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Technology

Clair Obscur leads the AP's list of 2025's top video games

In a year in which technology news was dominated by artificial intelligence, the outstanding video games were still being designed by human beings

Clair Obscur leads the AP's list of 2025's top video games
Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist

Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist

Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions
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Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis
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Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien

A person suspected of being the fourth member of the main gang that robbed the Louvre last month has been arrested, reported Le Parisien paper on Tuesday.

Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien
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For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled
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Dress Codes: Big sleeves were the original power shoulders — and they’re back

Dress Codes: Big sleeves were the original power shoulders — and they’re back

Dress Codes: Big sleeves were the original power shoulders — and they’re back
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Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
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Records show search for Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland included 160 mph chase, K-9s, drone

Body and dash camera show a vehicle pursuit of Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland reached speeds of up to 160 mph

Records show search for Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland included 160 mph chase, K-9s, drone
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AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
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Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?

The Pentagon suggests it could recall U_S_ Sen_ Mark Kelly to active military duty for appearing in a video urging troops to defy “illegal orders.”

Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?
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Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports

Spotify will raise its U.S. subscription prices in the first quarter of next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports
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Udo Kier, striking German actor from 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Ace Ventura,' dies at 81

A German actor known for his icy gaze and unique screen presence, Udo Kier has died at 81

Udo Kier, striking German actor from 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Ace Ventura,' dies at 81
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The best new holiday music releases for 2025

’Tis the season to put on some holiday music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025
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Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions

Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security
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Playhouse Square program for Parkinson’s patients earns global recognition

Playhouse Square program for Parkinson’s patients earns global recognition

Playhouse Square program for Parkinson’s patients earns global recognition
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The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc

The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc

The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc
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Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House

First lady Melania Trump has welcomed this year's Christmas tree to the White House

Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
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6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81

The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself

6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81
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MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy
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Man accused of abandoning 52 snakes after being fired

Man accused of abandoning 52 snakes after being fired

Man accused of abandoning 52 snakes after being fired
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'Bel-Air' cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season

With “Bel-Air” entering its fourth and final season on Monday, the cast reflects on how the ambitious Peacock drama expanded the possibilities for Black-led prestige television

'Bel-Air' cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season
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City mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban

City mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban

City mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban
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Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme
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Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products

Williams-Sonoma sued Quince , a retailer sometimes known as a "dupe" company, accusing it of misleading consumers by selling similar-looking but inferior products and

Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products
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Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to buy pieces of Highmark Stadium as farewell season continues

Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to buy pieces of Highmark Stadium as farewell season continues

Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to buy pieces of Highmark Stadium as farewell season continues
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Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and 'KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features Labubu and “KPop Demon Hunters” this year, filling New York's sky and streets

Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and 'KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who along with Bob Marley popularized reggae, ska and rocksteady music over a six decade career, has died, his wife Latifa Chambers

Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
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Mastercard, L'Oreal launch joint business card for beauty salons in Latin America

Mastercard and L'Oreal are launching a joint business card for beauty salon operators in Latin America and the Caribbean, they said in a joint statement on Monday.

Mastercard, L'Oreal launch joint business card for beauty salons in Latin America
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Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science

Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
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The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say

The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say

The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say
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Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81
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White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction

White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction

White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction
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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora

Ryan Seacrest will have some star-studded company for "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" to usher in 2026

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora
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Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?
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In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation
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Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report

Two young street musicians who were jailed for more than a month in Russia for singing anti-Kremlin songs have left the country after being released from detention,

Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report
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Shein's first bricks-and-mortar shop highlights department stores' existential pain

Shein's move into the flagship BHV in Paris has added political heat to the troubles of department stores, which are facing an

Shein's first bricks-and-mortar shop highlights department stores' existential pain
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Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan

Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan

Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan
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What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'

Director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” starring several versions of Robert Pattinson and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'
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Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
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Apartment fire leaves roughly 100 residents displaced

Apartment fire leaves roughly 100 residents displaced

Apartment fire leaves roughly 100 residents displaced
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Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
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World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

In 1914, the SS Medina made its maiden voyage. Over the years, through changes in name and ownership, it became the world’s oldest active passenger ship. Now, thanks to an $18 million investment from Singaporean businessman Eric Saw, the ship has found a new life on land as a hotel. CNN's Oscar Holland took a tour of this unique hotel.

World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land