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Wisconsin Judge Postpones Ken Chesebro Hearing Amid Admissibility Questions

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Wisconsin's Dane County Circuit Judge John Hyland postponed a preliminary hearing for former Trump campaign attorney Ken Chesebro on Monday. The...

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Tom Freston’s Memoir ‘Unplugged’ Reveals That Success Can Follow Many Paths

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Tom Freston, the former MTV chief who once guided the network into a global powerhouse, has just released a memoir that challenges the idea that...

Unlicensed Airbnb sign hanging precariously on a stone wall with a vintage Spanish door and crumpled tourist brochures.

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Spain Slaps Airbnb €64 Million Fine for Unlicensed Rentals, Company to Challenge in Court

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In a decisive move against short‑term rental platforms, Madrid’s government announced on Monday that it had fined Airbnb €64 million ($75 million)...

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Tariffs, Inflation and Holiday Spending: How U.S. Prices Shifted in 2025

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

The first glow of holiday lights on the historic downtown building of the Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, signals more than just a...

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Rob Reiner, Iconic Filmmaker and Activist, Dies at 78 After Stabbing

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Rob Reiner, the beloved filmmaker behind classics such as \"The Princess Bride\" and \"When Harry Met Sally…\", died at 78 after a tragic stabbing at...

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Austin Residents Lose Nearly $4M to Crypto Scams; Police Warn of Growing Threat

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In 2025, Austin police investigators say residents have lost almost $4 million to cryptocurrency fraud, with less than $90,000 recovered. The...

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Louvre Workers Strike After Jewel Heist, Museum Closes for a Day

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

On Monday morning, 400 workers at the Louvre Museum voted to strike, shutting the iconic glass pyramid entrance and forcing the world’s most‑visited...

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Bondi Beach Shooting: 15 Killed in Antisemitic Attack on Hanukkah Gathering

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

A tragic shooting on Sydney’s Bondi Beach left 15 people dead and dozens injured, marking the deadliest mass‑shooting in Australia in three decades....

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Arizona Holds No.1, Nebraska Soars to Highest Rank in 35 Years in AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Arizona remains No.1 as Nebraska climbs to No.15, its highest Top 25 ranking in nearly 35 years. Arizona and Michigan Keep the Top Two The...

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Texas Star Michael Taaffe Declares for NFL Draft, Skipping Citrus Bowl

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a move that has stunned Longhorn fans, Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe announced on Monday that he will enter the NFL Draft,...