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Arkansas drops PBS, citing costs and loss of federal funding
The fallout from the Trump administration’s dramatic cuts to American public media is only just beginning. The governing group that oversees public educational TV in Arkansas voted on Thursday...
Dick Van Dyke turns 100: The iconic actor shares these longevity tips as he celebrates a milestone birthday
Humans are a unique species, because of our collective knowledge of our own mortality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy for...
High prices are souring the holiday cheer for most consumers, AP-NORC poll finds
This holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains, and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut...
Some advice from Gen Z—try Venmoing cash for Christmas
I personally can never bring myself to tell people that I’d rather forgo their gift and just get cash instead—or better yet, a Venmo. It feels almost too blunt,...
Geminids peak 2025: A meteor shower will light up the December sky tonight. Here’s what time to look up
If the holiday hustle and bustle is stressing you out, the night sky is providing a perfect moment to pause and wonder at some majesty this weekend, as the...
Wealthfront IPO: Stock price closely watched today as financial platform starts trading on the Nasdaq
Wealthfront Corp. is looking to rake in the wealth after going public on Friday. The Palo Alto-based automated digital wealth platform raised $486 million after selling 43.6 million shares,...
Kalshi users are in an uproar over their Time ‘Person of the Year’ bets
Time magazine has named the “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year, a decision that has sparked significant backlash from gamblers who lost out on semantics....
Trump sued by preservationists over his White House ballroom project
President Donald Trump was sued on Friday by preservationists asking a federal court to halt his White House ballroom project until it goes through multiple independent reviews and wins approval from...
Holiday shoppers: Try these smart money-saving tips this holiday season
The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending—sometimes too much. From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs...
This new fashion-forward Target is a glimpse of the retailer’s future
This week, a new fashion boutique quietly opened in SoHo. Much like its neighbors, H&M and American Eagle, the new shop features racks of affordably priced, trendy apparel. You’d...
