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Dec 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller's Cameo in Dear Santa: A Nod to His Past with Jack Black

Ben Stiller makes a fun surprise appearance in Dear Santa, but there's more to it than just a cameo. This isn't the first time Stiller has been part of a project involving Jack Black. Back in 2002, Stiller popped up briefly in Tenacious D's "Tribute" music video. Tenacious D is Jack Black's comedy r

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Dec 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Malibu Fire Forces Celebrities to Flee Homes

A huge fire, dubbed the Franklin Fire, has been burning in Malibu for days. The fire started on Monday night, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. It has already grown to over 3, 000 acres, forcing many people to leave their homes. Celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher are among those who have had to

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

Is Infiniti Driving Towards a Dead End?

Nissan's luxury division, Infiniti, is facing some serious roadblocks. Sales have been dropping, both in Japan and the U. S. The carmaker has seen tough competition from Chinese competitors and others. This has caused a big drop in profits—about 85% in the third quarter alone. Jobs have been cut, an

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Dec 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Discover Santa's House: A Festive Tour

Santa Claus is in the midst of his busiest season, managing the reindeer, overseeing toy production, and checking the naughty-or-nice list. Amidst all this, he's apparently decided to show off his North Pole home on Zillow. Built back in 1822, the year 'Twas the Night Before Christmas was penned, th

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Millions of People Taking a Popular Antidepressant Face a Recall Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical

You might be one of the millions taking duloxetine, a common antidepressant. Recently, it was found to contain a nasty surprise: a chemical linked to cancer. This chemical, N-nitroso-duloxetine, is a manufacturing byproduct that can also be found in rocket fuel. Yikes! On November 19, the FDA recal

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Dec 09 2024HISTORY

A Soldier's Journey: From Warsaw to Wrocław

Feliks Badowski, born in Warsaw on May 17, 1923, was a fighter in the ZWZ-AK (Union of Armed Struggle-Home Army). His story starts with his educational background and work in occupied Warsaw. He studied at the Technical Courses Association and worked in industry during the occupation. His account fo

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

What's Up with Democrats and Trump's New DOGE Team?

You might be surprised to hear that some Democrats are on board with President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This department is led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. A few Democrats, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz, are even joining a congressional caucus to suppor

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Stock Surprises: Who's Up, Who's Down Before the Bell?

Some big names in business are making waves before the stock market opens. Lululemon's shares jumped by 9% after they did better than expected in the last quarter and gave an okay outlook for the holidays. Samsara, a software company, saw its stock drop by 9% because their future plans weren't as ex

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Dec 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Shopping Centers' Holiday Extravaganzas: A Look at What's in Store

As the holidays approach, shopping centers across North Texas are pulling out all the stops to lure in shoppers. This year, expect a mix of classic and unique attractions designed to make your holiday shopping experience more than just a trip to the mall. Let's dive into what each center has planned

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Gets a Boost: Arms & Aid in Action

In recent months, the United States has significantly ramped up its support for Ukraine. Just announced was a $725 million package, which includes lots of weapons like artillery, rockets, and defenses against air attacks. The plan is to send these supplies quickly to help Ukrainian forces defend the

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