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Young Stars Shine Bright in Minnesota

December 28, 2025

The 50th World Junior Championship is underway, and it's already proving to be a thrilling showcase of young hockey talent. Minnesota, known as the "State of Hockey, " is hosting this year's event, and the home team, USA, is aiming to make history by winning their third consecutive gold medal. Team

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HSBC's Leadership Shuffle: New Chair, Old Questions

December 24, 2025

Ann Godbehere, a key figure at HSBC, is calling it quits. She's the senior independent director who led the hunt for a new chair. Her exit is set for the bank's 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. This news comes hot on the heels of HSBC's long, drawn-out search for a new leader. The bank

politics

When Laws and Politics Clash: A Senate Hearing Gets Heated

December 18, 2025

A recent Senate hearing turned into an unexpected showdown between FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Senator Jacky Rosen. The event was supposed to be about media regulation, but it quickly became a lesson in basic media law. Carr, who leads the FCC, has been busy lately. His agency is looking into big

politics

FCC Chief in Hot Seat: Senate Grilling on Media and Mergers

December 17, 2025

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show

entertainment

A-List Chats: Who's Talking to Who in Variety's New Season

December 4, 2025

Variety's Actors on Actors series is back with its 23rd season, and it's packed with some serious star power. This time, the show is moving to CNN, giving viewers more ways to catch these exclusive interviews. The season kicks off with a bang on December 5, featuring Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler.

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Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at December 3rd's Notable Stars

December 4, 2025

December 3rd is a special day for many famous faces. Let's dive into the lives of some notable celebrities celebrating their birthdays today. First up, we have actresses Daryl Hannah and Julianne Moore, both turning 65. Daryl, known for her roles in iconic films, has a middle name that's as classic

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Football Stars Shine in the San Luis Valley

December 3, 2025

In late November, a big deal went down in the San Luis Valley. The Class 1A All-South-Central League football team was announced. This is a huge honor for high school football players in the area. A total of 29 student-athletes from the valley made the cut. Centauri High School came out on top with

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Celebrities Celebrating Their Special Day on December 2nd

December 2, 2025

December 2nd is a big day for many stars. It's not just any day; it's the day when several famous faces add another candle to their birthday cakes. From actors to singers, this date is packed with notable birthdays. Let's start with the music scene. Jana Kramer, known for her powerful vocals, is tu

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Celebrity Birthdays: A Fun Look at Stars Turning Older

November 24, 2025

The last days of November and the start of December are packed with birthdays from famous faces. From seasoned veterans to newer stars, the entertainment world has a lot to celebrate. Let's kick things off with some legendary figures. On November 30th, we see names like Ridley Scott and Mandy Patin

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Wicked Magic: A Musical Tale That Broke Records

November 23, 2025

The movie "Wicked: For Good" has made a big splash at the box office. It pulled in $150 million in North America alone during its first weekend. This beat the previous record set by another musical adaptation, "Wicked, " which made $112. 5 million in its debut. Globally, "Wicked: For Good" raked in