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Today: December 18, 2025

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How the Mariachi Rams band turned the NFL game day into a personal Los Angeles soundtrack

The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock influences

How the Mariachi Rams band turned the NFL game day into a personal Los Angeles soundtrack
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One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven

One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city
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Tramell Tillman, the 'Severance' star who is very much connecting

Tramell Tillman has had a remarkable 2025, becoming a force in the entertainment world and winning a spot as one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Tramell Tillman, the 'Severance' star who is very much connecting
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Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction

Frank Capra’s dark vision of corruption and greed highlights both the dangers of concentrated power and the quiet effectiveness of collective action.

The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction
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Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood

Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition

Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood
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Danny Ramirez's entrance into Hollywood began on the soccer field

Danny Ramirez's acting career began unexpectedly on a soccer field

Danny Ramirez's entrance into Hollywood began on the soccer field
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AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving

Don’t discount the threat of AI political videos fooling people, but for now, they’re mostly about bolstering group identity and cashing in on viral content.

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
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Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds
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Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

Cambodia says Thailand has launched more airstrikes as heavy fighting flares along their border

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks
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Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
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American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction

Some of the most iconic American Western art is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York

American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
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Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog
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The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction

The painting that introduced the movie “Star Wars” to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million

The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
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Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial

Federal prison officials say the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges

Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial
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House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House votes to pass a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes $900 billion in military programs

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
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Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition

Charli XCX is heading to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026

Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition
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Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
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Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.”

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
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Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
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Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition

Composer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections

Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
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Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence

Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people

Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence
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James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
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Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
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Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey

The youngest is 16

Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey
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Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer Sophie Kinsella, known for her rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died at 55

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
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Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
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Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest
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The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Five people who became stars in 2025 have been named The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025
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Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak

Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting

Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak
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Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025

Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'
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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
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Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
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Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
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US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

The American playwright and actor Jeremy O

US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
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Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status

Italian cuisine has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first entire gastronomic style to be recognized by UNESCO, the UN's cultural body. The recognition arrives as Italy intensifies its efforts to combat "fake" Italian food. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau reports from Rome.

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status
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Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize for her vivid abstract drawings and sculptures

Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize
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Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues

Paramount Skydance says that the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to avert a national security review

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues
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Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025

Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025

Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025
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Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift

Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift

Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift
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Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum

A selection of items returned by the Vatican is now at the Canadian Museum of History after First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders for years called for the repatriation of Indigenous artifacts

Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge
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NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit

NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters

NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
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Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder

Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home
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Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?
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Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman
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Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
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Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
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Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession
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Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead
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Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson
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Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say

Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say

Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say
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Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

The soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass helped define the Sound of Philadelphia in the 1970s.

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul
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In 'The Chronology of Water,' Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

Imogen Poots has been working in film, television and theater for 20 years

In 'The Chronology of Water,' Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
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Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?
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Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
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A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people
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Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie
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Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI

The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models

Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
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Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US

Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
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Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down

Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down

Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down
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Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist
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Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

A new conservation plan would preserve pristine desert vistas beside the longtime home of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors continued access to a spiritual retreat, along with winter pasture for livestock

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
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Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation

Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation

Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation
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Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop

Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium

Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop
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Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection

Oscar-award winning actors Sean Penn and Julia Roberts, who also happen to be longtime friends and neighbors, open up about their career trajectories and most famous roles. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection
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Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China
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Federal judge declines to release Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for 2020 election-related crimes

Federal judge declines to release Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for 2020 election-related crimes

Federal judge declines to release Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for 2020 election-related crimes
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What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros

What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room

Sleep coach Nick Littlehales developed techniques to help professional climbers sleep while hanging off the side of a mountain. He explains how we can use similar methods to train ourselves to nap practically anywhere.

How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room
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Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute

Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
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Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention
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Ryan Coogler, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier react to Golden Globe nominations

The Golden Globes nominees have been announced, featuring a diverse group of top names from film and television

Ryan Coogler, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier react to Golden Globe nominations
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12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back

Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington have sued to get their jobs back

12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
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Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year

Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year

Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year
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Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch

Chief sustainability officer of IKEA Australia and New Zealand, Mirja Viinanen, joins Elex Michaelson to share details about the new store in New Zealand. Plus, Michaelson asks Viinanen if she can put together IKEA products herself.

Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch
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Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights
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A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts

A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts

A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts
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California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland's 'Cars' ride

A California man says he has marked his 15,000th spin on an auto-racing Disneyland attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars.”

California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland's 'Cars' ride
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Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

The Golden Globes have introduced a best podcast category that's likely to spark conversations

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
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Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene
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Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination

US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination
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Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs

Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs

Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs
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The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television
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Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more

The Golden Globe nominations have left many surprised with notable snubs and unexpected inclusions

Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
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‘Wicked: For Good’ didn’t work its magic on the Golden Globes

‘Wicked: For Good’ didn’t work its magic on the Golden Globes

‘Wicked: For Good’ didn’t work its magic on the Golden Globes
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VA community saves Christmas after vandals destroy 40-foot cedar tree: 'It really worked out'

VA community saves Christmas after vandals destroy 40-foot cedar tree: 'It really worked out'

VA community saves Christmas after vandals destroy 40-foot cedar tree: 'It really worked out'
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked: For Good' falters

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” topped the Golden Globe nominations on Monday

'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked: For Good' falters
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium

Pollstar has ranked the top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” based on ticket sales from Jan. 1, 2001, to the end of 2025

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help
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Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again

Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
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What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out

Ocmulgee Mounds may soon be redesignated by Congress as America’s 64th national park. But what does this actually mean, and why does it matter?

What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out
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Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

President Donald Trump says a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share
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Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
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CNN Heroes: Looking back at Robert Redford’s legacy and his fight to protect the planet

Acclaimed actor and director Robert Redford was one of the first celebrities to use his platform to draw attention to environmental issues in the 1970s. For more than four decades, he advocated to preserve the earth’s natural resources and protect the planet from climate change. He is this year’s CNN Heroes Legacy Award honoree, introduced by Meryl Streep.

CNN Heroes: Looking back at Robert Redford’s legacy and his fight to protect the planet
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British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea
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Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself

Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself

Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself
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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture

Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors

Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture
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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official
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If you want that tattoo erased it's going to hurt and it's going to cost you

Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times

If you want that tattoo erased it's going to hurt and it's going to cost you
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CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates announce the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.

CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell
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Serial beauty entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid builds brands for a living. Here’s how she shops for others

Serial beauty entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid builds brands for a living. Here’s how she shops for others

Serial beauty entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid builds brands for a living. Here’s how she shops for others
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The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners

The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners

The Vatican returns sacred artifacts held for a century to their Indigenous owners
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What to Stream: Brad Pitt, 'Spinal Tap II,' Percy Jackson and lots and lots of Taylor Swift

A six-episode, behind-the-scenes Disney+ docuseries about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” movie, “Wake Up Dead Man,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: Brad Pitt, 'Spinal Tap II,' Percy Jackson and lots and lots of Taylor Swift
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After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors

After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors

After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors
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‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25

‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25

‘Electrical fireworks’ may have sparked Goa nightclub fire that killed 25
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La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin

The gala crowd at Milan's Teatro alla Scala has cheered the season premiere of Dmitry Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" with a 12-minute standing ovation

La Scala gala crowd cheers premiere of Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth' once censored by Stalin
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Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later

Newly released photos of Rosa Parks emphasize lesser-known aspects of her legacy

Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ scares up audiences to top weekend box office

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ scares up audiences to top weekend box office

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ scares up audiences to top weekend box office
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Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm

Hungarian author and Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 winner László Krasznahorkai, known for his surreal and anarchic novels, gave a rare public lecture in Stockholm on Sunday

Nobel literature laureate Krasznahorkai delivers rare lecture in Stockholm
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Tiny Tim sign returns to Canton after 30 years, spreading holiday cheer

Tiny Tim sign returns to Canton after 30 years, spreading holiday cheer

Tiny Tim sign returns to Canton after 30 years, spreading holiday cheer
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Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record

“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is dominating the box office in its opening weekend in North America

Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
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Puerto Rico salsa giant Rafael Ithier, who led El Gran Combo for more than half a century, dies

Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have inspired Bad Bunny and other icons, has died

Puerto Rico salsa giant Rafael Ithier, who led El Gran Combo for more than half a century, dies
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What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.
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British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73
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Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?

Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?

Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?
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Scorned by the president, Somalis in Minnesota are embraced by the state that took them in

Scorned by the president, Somalis in Minnesota are embraced by the state that took them in

Scorned by the president, Somalis in Minnesota are embraced by the state that took them in
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Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center
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Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323

Petr Yan stunned Merab Dvalishvili with a dominating effort to capture the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday night

Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323
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A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

A Bollywood film is turning India’s monument to love into a symbol of division
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony

President Donald Trump has presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony

Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony
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Quilen Blackwell, whose nonprofit ‘farm-to-vase’ flower shop employs at-risk youth, is CNN’s Hero of the Year

Quilen Blackwell, whose nonprofit ‘farm-to-vase’ flower shop employs at-risk youth, is CNN’s Hero of the Year

Quilen Blackwell, whose nonprofit ‘farm-to-vase’ flower shop employs at-risk youth, is CNN’s Hero of the Year
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This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love

This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love

This year’s royal Christmas card is a nod to love
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How a bored teen accidentally renamed an MBTA bus stop. "I was pretty shocked."

How a bored teen accidentally renamed an MBTA bus stop. "I was pretty shocked."

How a bored teen accidentally renamed an MBTA bus stop. "I was pretty shocked."
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Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal

Mexican composer María Leonora relies on fire, ritual and Mesoamerican tradition to shape her immersive concerts

Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal
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‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images

‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images

‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images
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How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives
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Netflix has a big unanswered question. That may kill its Warner Bros. deal

Netflix has a big unanswered question. That may kill its Warner Bros. deal

Netflix has a big unanswered question. That may kill its Warner Bros. deal
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Nearly half the tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics still unsold with 2 months to go

Construction on the main hockey arena is still not finished

Nearly half the tickets for Milan Cortina Olympics still unsold with 2 months to go
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Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling

Prominent American playwright Jeremy O

Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
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Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion

Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, which includes the legendary TV and movie studio and assets like the HBO Max streaming service, for $72 billion, plus debt. The deal could reshape Hollywood, but first faces a tough regulatory review process around the world. CNN's Brian Stelter reports.

Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion
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Matt Campbell hired as Penn State's coach, ending search for James Franklin's successor

Matt Campbell has been hired as Penn State’s football coach

Matt Campbell hired as Penn State's coach, ending search for James Franklin's successor
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Another must-watch moment for Michael Jordan as NBA great testifies at NASCAR trial

Michael Jordan spent about an hour testifying against NASCAR in a federal antitrust trial Friday

Another must-watch moment for Michael Jordan as NBA great testifies at NASCAR trial
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Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana

Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans, and local business owners are suffering

Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
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3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future

3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future

3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future
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Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
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Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
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Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'

Michael Jordan has testified in a landmark NASCAR antitrust case, stating he felt compelled to sue to force changes in a business model he believes shortchanges teams and drivers

Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'
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Vanity Fair parts ways with Olivia Nuzzi amid Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversy

Vanity Fair is parting ways with West Coast editor Olivia Nuzzi amid controversy over her past coverage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A statement Friday from Nuzzi and the magazine says they have mutually agreed to let her contract expire at the end of the year

Vanity Fair parts ways with Olivia Nuzzi amid Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversy
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Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
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Notable early reaction to Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros.

Netflix's $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros

Notable early reaction to Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros.
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Frank Gehry, world renowned architect, dies at 96

Frank Gehry, world renowned architect, dies at 96

Frank Gehry, world renowned architect, dies at 96
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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

Netflix has struck a deal to buy Warner Bros

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
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Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office makes arrest after Army officer's wedding dress stolen from airport

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office makes arrest after Army officer's wedding dress stolen from airport

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office makes arrest after Army officer's wedding dress stolen from airport
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University of Oklahoma student claims religious discrimination over failed essay: What we know

University of Oklahoma student claims religious discrimination over failed essay: What we know

University of Oklahoma student claims religious discrimination over failed essay: What we know
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‘Heated Rivalry’ is everything you love about rom-coms but with less pants

‘Heated Rivalry’ is everything you love about rom-coms but with less pants

‘Heated Rivalry’ is everything you love about rom-coms but with less pants
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Look of the Week: Sydney Sweeney’s clothes are getting on people’s nerves

Look of the Week: Sydney Sweeney’s clothes are getting on people’s nerves

Look of the Week: Sydney Sweeney’s clothes are getting on people’s nerves
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Darlene Love reflects on her enduring holiday classic, 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'

Darlene Love can't escape her holiday classic, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”

Darlene Love reflects on her enduring holiday classic, 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

The world lost influential people in 2025, and some of their deaths had significant impacts

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
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A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut Philly list − and gives zero stars to the inspectors

The Michelin awards will almost certainly bring more tourism to the city, and more revenue to the honored restaurants. But will it make Philly’s dining scene better?

A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut Philly list − and gives zero stars to the inspectors
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2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment

From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.

2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment
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Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO

Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO

Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO
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Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
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Kim Cattrall, ‘Sex and the City’ star, marries in small London ceremony

Kim Cattrall, ‘Sex and the City’ star, marries in small London ceremony

Kim Cattrall, ‘Sex and the City’ star, marries in small London ceremony
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Hollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah

The Red Sea International Film Festival has opened its fifth edition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hollywood meets the Middle East as Red Sea International Film Festival opens in Jeddah
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One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life

One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life

One of Istanbul’s most extraordinary buildings was left to rot for decades. Now it’s been brought back to life
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The artful indie film that bet big on fanciful hats

The artful indie film that bet big on fanciful hats

The artful indie film that bet big on fanciful hats
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Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents
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See robotic dogs with human heads causing a scene at Miami art fair

The artist known as Beeple has caused a stir at Art Basel in Miami with an eye-catching new installation. Titled "Regular Animals," the piece sees Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Andy Warhol, among others, reimagined as robot dogs that poop pictures.

See robotic dogs with human heads causing a scene at Miami art fair
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The jury in Brian Walshe’s murder trial heard testimony from the man who had an affair with his wife. Here are the takeaways

The jury in Brian Walshe’s murder trial heard testimony from the man who had an affair with his wife. Here are the takeaways

The jury in Brian Walshe’s murder trial heard testimony from the man who had an affair with his wife. Here are the takeaways
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Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down

First lady Melania Trump has lit the National Christmas Tree on a chilly night in the nation’s capital

Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down
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Creative director Dario Vitale exits Versace two days after Prada's acquisition

Creative director Dario Vitale is leaving Italian fashion brand Versace only eight months after he was appointed, the company said in a statement Thursday

Creative director Dario Vitale exits Versace two days after Prada's acquisition
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Police video shows Luigi Mangione said he didn't want to talk. They kept asking questions

Minutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk

Police video shows Luigi Mangione said he didn't want to talk. They kept asking questions
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MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026

The Major League Baseball Players' Association has gathered Arizona to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December

MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026
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At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
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Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language

In the Ecuadorian Andes, young Otavalo Indigenous people are using anime to inspire pride in their culture and language

Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language
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Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges

Allegations are swirling around a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that resulted in 2 civilian deaths. A military law scholar outlines how facts and accountability can be determined.

Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges
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Versace designer makes shock exit despite stellar debut

Versace designer makes shock exit despite stellar debut

Versace designer makes shock exit despite stellar debut