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The Dow and S&P 500 recorded intraday and closing highs Friday during a shortened trading session, signaling investor optimism. (More

➤ Severe weather disrupted post-Thanksgiving travel, with millions under winter alerts for snow and freezing temperatures across the Midwest and South. (More)  

➤ Notre Dame Cathedral revealed its restored interior Friday, five years after a devastating fire, showcasing rebuilt ceilings and pristine stonework. (See Photos)  

➤ Scientists say a gang of orcas off Mexico’s coast has learned to hunt whale sharks, the world’s largest shark species. (More)  

Georgian protests intensified for a second night Friday after the government halted EU membership talks, sparking clashes between demonstrators and authorities. (See Photos

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 ➤ The final weekend of the college football regular season features several rivalry games, highlighted by tonight's matchup between No. 3 Texas and No. 20 Texas A&M. (See Details

 ➤ The Kansas City Chiefs squeaked out a win vs. the Oakland Raiders yesterday, 19-17. The Raiders fumbled in field goal range during the final minute. (Video)

➤ The Chicago Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus yesterday, just one day after a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions that ended with disastrous game management. (More)

Travis Hunter boosted his Heisman candidacy with three touchdown catches and an interception as No. 23 Colorado defeated Oklahoma State 52-0 on Friday, keeping its Big 12 title hopes alive. (More

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NASA has created a cozy, yet cosmic, holiday fireplace video featuring eight hours of crackling rocket engine sounds. (Watch Video

The Santa Train, an Appalachian tradition, completed its 82nd run, delivering gifts to small coal-country towns along a 110-mile rail line. (More

A list of holiday movies streaming this season has everything from classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas to debated favorites like Die Hard. (See List

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Former Zillow execs’ new venture targets $1.3T market. Spencer Rascoff co-founded Zillow. Austin Allison sold his company to Zillow for $125M. Now they’re transforming the $1.3T vacation home market via co-ownership. By selling shares of luxury properties, Pacaso’s already earned $100M+ in gross profit. Invest before Pacaso’s share price changes 12/5. 

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Meet Pacaso. They’ve brought the world’s top luxury vacation homes to a streamlined digital marketplace, selling fractional shares to aspiring homeowners. By removing the barriers like cost and maintenance, Pacaso makes luxury more accessible than ever. And it’s been a tremendous success – earning over $100M in gross profits to date across 1,500+ happy owners.

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Will you be doing your holiday shopping today?

  1. Yes: 13.6%
  2. No: 86.4%

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Dance for Coffee, Christmas Wrapathon, Mom's Texts

Friday, November 29, 2024

Coffee Milano in Middleborough, Massachusetts, went viral after offering free coffee to customers who danced for five seconds upon entering. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Black Friday Sales, the Holiday 100, and Six-Toed Cats

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Total Black Friday revenues this year are projected to grow 2.5–3.5% to $985 billion, with online shopping alone expected to rise 8–9%, reaching approximately $296 billion. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Trump Cabinet Bomb Threats, Ancient Sandwiches, and a Popsicle Caper

Thursday, November 28, 2024

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Trump Tariffs, Israel-Hezbollah Truce, and the Chaos Method

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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Trump Charges Dropped, Best Christmas Lights, and a Sombrero Galaxy

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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