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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Aspen's Festive Finale: Fun Events to Ring in the New Year

Aspen is buzzing with exciting events to wrap up the year. From live music to unique tours, there's something for everyone. Let's dive into what's happening. Music lovers have plenty to enjoy. Sofi Tukker will perform at Belly Up Aspen on December 26th and 27th. Their high-energy set is sure to get

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Big Food Fights Back: The Battle Over What's on Your Plate

Big food companies are pushing back hard against efforts to regulate their products. They've formed a new group called Americans for Ingredient Transparency. This group wants to make sure food rules are decided at the federal level, not by individual states. They say state-by-state rules will make f

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Algeria Takes a Stand Against Its Colonial Past

Algeria's lawmakers have taken a bold step. They voted to label France's colonization as a crime. This move aims to right past wrongs. It seeks restitution for items taken during France's 130-year rule. France, however, sees this law as a threat. They call it a "hostile act. " Despite this, both co

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Dec 26 2025CRIME

Dallas Police: Key Moves That Changed the Game in 2025

Dallas Police made some big decisions in 2025. They had to hire more officers, use new tech, and deal with important issues. Here’s what happened: Dallas Police needed to grow their team. The city wanted 4, 000 officers, but they were still short by over 600 in November. Still, they hired more than

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Coming to the White House: What's the Deal with the New Ballroom?

The White House is set to share more about a massive new ballroom in the East Wing. This project, backed by President Donald Trump, has sparked quite a debate. Critics argue it's a waste of money and power, while supporters see it as a modern upgrade. The ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million, i

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Holiday Call Mixes Politics and Play

During a festive phone call with kids, a former U. S. president brought up some unexpected topics. While chatting with children as part of the NORAD Tracks Santa event, he couldn't resist throwing in comments about energy and elections. One young girl asked for a Christmas wish, and the president p

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Dec 26 2025BUSINESS

Russia's Gas Plans Hit a Snag: What's Next?

Russia's big dreams of becoming a top dog in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) world are taking a hit. Why? Because Western sanctions are making it tough for them to get the money and tech they need to grow. This isn't just a small setback; it's a major delay in their plans to boost LNG production to

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Dec 26 2025BUSINESS

Slovenia's Business Climate: A Glimpse of Hope

In Slovenia, business confidence is showing signs of life. For the second month in a row, the business tendency indicator in manufacturing held steady at -4 in November 2025. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's actually the highest it's been since January 2023. Things are looking up in t

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Businesses and Climate Change: Beyond Just Saving Energy

Climate change is a big deal, and businesses have a big part to play. Some companies are doing great things to help the planet. But most are not doing enough to cut down on carbon or make the big changes needed to fight climate change. You might have heard of "greenwashing. " That's when companies

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Business Cards Compared: Amex Platinum vs. Capital One Venture X

Choosing the right business credit card can be tricky. Two top contenders are the Amex Business Platinum and the Capital One Venture X Business. Both offer great perks, but they cater to different needs. The Amex Business Platinum has a high annual fee of $895. It's packed with benefits like airpor

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