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Christmas Hoops: Spurs and Thunder Heat Up the Holiday

December 24, 2025

The Spurs and Thunder faced off in a thrilling matchup, with the Spurs coming out on top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Spurs' balanced attack. Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, and Devin Vassell all contributed with double-digit scores,

business

Economic Highs, Tech Moves, and Student Loan Worries: A Market Roundup

December 24, 2025

The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho

religion

Pope Leo XIV Brings Back Old Christmas Traditions

December 24, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is making some big changes to how Christmas is celebrated at the Vatican. He's bringing back old traditions that haven't been seen in years. One of these is the Christmas Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which hasn't happened since 1994. This Mass will take place on December 25th at 10

business

The U. S. Economy in 2025: A Mixed Bag of Resilience and Struggles

December 24, 2025

The U. S. economy in 2025 has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. Despite facing numerous challenges, it has shown remarkable resilience. Economic growth has picked up speed, reaching its fastest pace in two years. Inflation, though still high, has not spiraled out of control as some feared. The

finance

Wall Street Waves: Nike and Apple Make Big Moves

December 24, 2025

The stock market had a busy day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average going up. This rise was partly because of Nike, which saw a big jump. Why? Because the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, decided to buy a lot of Nike stock. This news got people excited, and Nike's stock price went up. But what does this

entertainment

Name Changes in Entertainment: What's in a Name?

December 24, 2025

The entertainment world saw some big name changes this year. The Screen Actors Guild Awards got a makeover, becoming The Actor Awards. This new name is more straightforward. It tells you exactly what the awards are about. The show's executive producer said the spirit stays the same. It's still actor

entertainment

A Life Dedicated to Entertainment Insights

December 24, 2025

Bart Story, a well-known figure in the entertainment research world, passed away at the age of 63. He was known for his work at MarketCast and SAG-AFTRA. His death was due to complications from metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Story had a long career in the entertainment industry. He started in mov

crypto

Why Ripple's Success Isn't Boosting XRP's Value

December 24, 2025

Ripple has been making big moves in 2025, but the XRP token isn't getting the attention it might deserve. Despite moving a massive $95 billion in payments, XRP's price hasn't seen a significant jump. This shows that a company's growth doesn't always translate to its token's success. Many people exp

crypto

Filecoin's Price Takes a Small Dip Amid Market Shifts

December 24, 2025

Filecoin (FIL) saw a slight drop in value, losing 2% of its price during Tuesday's trading session. This dip was part of a broader trend in the crypto market, rather than something specific to Filecoin itself. The price of Filecoin is closely linked to the overall sentiment in the crypto world. This

crypto

Bitcoin's Struggle: Is the Rally Really Over?

December 24, 2025

Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin's future. He believes the cryptocurrency's rally is over. Why? Because Bitcoin didn't rise with tech stocks or gold. Schiff's argument is simple. If Bitcoin can't go up with tech stocks or gold, it won't go up at all. He