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It’s the end of an era: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to a close in Vancouver
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It’s the end of an era: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to a close in Vancouver

The British Columbian city of Vancouver Recall this moment as Taylor Swift performs her well-known fan hymn, "Long Live." Since the Eras Tour began in March 2023, her devoted fans have experienced many of those moments. The last performance of Swift's nearly two-year tour, which has taken place across five continents, fifty cities, and an astounding 149 shows, each of which included Swift singing, dancing, and sparkling for over three hours, took place on Sunday night. The tour, which at the time appeared to go on forever, will end in Vancouver in December, Swift said in June. Swift's 11 albums, or eras, were featured on the tour, which was characterized by friendship bracelets, a revolution against Ticketmaster, a record-breaking concert film, and flourishing economies in almost every c...
Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.
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Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.

A guy was arrested by soldiers of the Mexican National Guard on Sunday morning for trying to reroute a domestic flight from Mexico to the United States. On Volaris Flight 3041, which was traveling from Guanajuato to Tijuana, a man attacked a flight attendant and attempted to access the cockpit, according to the Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection. The Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection stated that once crew members subdued the individual, the pilot sent out an alert code to land at Guadalajara International Airport, where the man was turned up to the police. According to a statement from Volaris, its crew followed established safety protocols. All passengers and staff members were safe, according to the Mexican airline, and the flight proceeded to its des...
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The Kansas City Chiefs remain the NFL’s best escape artists, plus incredible games from Josh Allen and Sam Darnold

Was there ever any uncertainty? In a back-and-forth "Sunday Night Football" game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Kansas City Chiefs, who are the NFL's best team this season at winning close games, won the AFC West division for the ninth time in a row and maintained control over their route to the AFC's top playoff seed. They won 19–17. They have the second-longest division title streak in NFL history, only surpassed by New England's 11-game winning streak from 2009 to 2019. In games decided by a single score or fewer this season, the Chiefs (12-1) have improved to 10-0. Since the previous season, they have also won 15 straight games with just one possession, including postseason games. With 4:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Chargers (8-5) had taken a 17-16 lead after a field ...
Trump’s business empire has expanded. Here’s where he could profit in his second term.
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Trump’s business empire has expanded. Here’s where he could profit in his second term.

Donald Trump, the president-elect, will return to the White House next year with a much larger economic empire and fewer pledges to avoid conflicts of interest. During his first term, Trump focused mostly on real estate development, but he has since made significant forays into other fields like social media and cryptocurrency. Trump is a lifetime salesman, and the presidency has only increased his reputation and attracted more licensing agreements.In addition, he has expanded his golf courses in Scotland and branded everything from Bibles to NFTs to an Oman resort. However, neither Trump nor his campaign have yet to clarify whether or how he plans to keep his commercial ventures apart from his presidential duties. Trump refused to declare that he will sell his new social media business in...
Golden Globes 2025 nominations: What to expect as award nominees are announced
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Golden Globes 2025 nominations: What to expect as award nominees are announced

The witches of Oz might win big when the 82nd Golden Globes nominees are revealed early on Monday. A number of nominations, including best musical or comedy film, seem to be headed for Wicked. Renowned new films like Anora, Emilia Prez, and A Real Pain are probably going to join it in that category. (Universal Pictures, a division of NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News, distributed Wicked.) The science fiction extravaganza Dune: Part Two, the architecture-themed postwar epic The Brutalist, and the thriller Conclave, which is set in the Vatican, are the front-runners in the race for best drama picture. (Focus Features, another NBCUniversal division, distributed Conclave.) In contrast to their Oscar colleagues, Globes voters also recognize television accomplishments. Expect to see...
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Mr. Penny Pincher: Skip New Year’s Resolutions—Start Life Resolutions Today

You'll start to notice a lot of articles about New Year's resolutions that offer strategies for improving yourself in 2025 as the year draws to a close. I want to present you with a choice you might not have thought of. Instead of making a New Year's resolution, consider making a life resolution. We put off things we can start doing today, which is why New Year's resolutions don't work. Making life resolutions will give you the drive you need to achieve significant and long-lasting changes in your life. Beginning It's usually the most difficult to start a change. It's challenging to leave the house for that first run or walk if you're overweight. It is both freeing and frightening for anyone who has debt to decide to cut ties with their credit cards. What counts is that you put one foot in...
The Growing Costs of Returns in Retail: A $890 Billion Challenge
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The Growing Costs of Returns in Retail: A $890 Billion Challenge

Returns now play a crucial role in the contemporary shopping experience, impacting consumer expectations and choices. However, handling returns is becoming more and more expensive for retailers, creating serious operational and financial difficulties. According to a recent research from the National Retail Federation (NRF), returns are a complicated and expensive burden for businesses in addition to being a convenience for customers. The Scope of the Returns Problem It is anticipated that the retail sector will process $890 billion in returns in 2024, or 16.9% of total yearly sales. Compared to the 8.1% return rate in 2019, this number represents a significant increase. This problem is exacerbated by online shopping, where return rates are typically 21% greater than those of in-store purch...
Juan Soto to sign 15-year, $765 million contract with New York Mets: Reports
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Juan Soto to sign 15-year, $765 million contract with New York Mets: Reports

According to several reports on Sunday, superstar outfielder Juan Soto has agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. The biggest contract in sports history is this one. In a daring move by a team that has long been eclipsed by the Bronx Bombers, the now-former Yankees star is moving across town to Queens. The news that Soto was leaving Yankee Stadium for Citi Field and free-spending was first reported by ESPN.Based on data from Baseball Prospectus, Mets owner Steve Cohen spent an MLB-high $341.8 million on his 40-man roster for the 2024 season. Cohen hasn't held back when it comes to opening his checkbook, and this is his largest investment to yet. Shortstop Francisco Lindor has a $341 million, ten-year contract. In 2023, Cohen shipped both of the well-known pitche...
Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California
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Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California

According to authorities, a 70-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday in relation to a murder that occurred in Southern California in 1983. Ronald Gaskey was killed on December 13, 1983, in his Newport Beach home, according to authorities, and Michael Larry Manatt of Huntington Beach was taken into custody for the crime. The case remained unsolved after officers interviewed Gaskey and gathered evidence from his house at the time of the murder, according to a statement from the Newport Beach Police Department. Police say they were able to identify Manatt as a suspect when it was reopened in recent years. How the authorities came to believe that Manatt was the case's suspect was unclear. The killing's motivation was not revealed. Manatt was taken to the Newport Beach Police Department...
The Growing Costs of Returns in Retail: A $890 Billion Challenge
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The Growing Costs of Returns in Retail: A $890 Billion Challenge

Returns now play a crucial role in the contemporary shopping experience, impacting consumer expectations and choices. However, handling returns is becoming more and more expensive for retailers, creating serious operational and financial difficulties. According to a recent research from the National Retail Federation (NRF), returns are a complicated and expensive burden for businesses in addition to being a convenience for customers. The Scope of the Returns Problem It is anticipated that the retail sector will process $890 billion in returns in 2024, or 16.9% of total yearly sales. Compared to the 8.1% return rate in 2019, this number represents a significant increase. This problem is exacerbated by online shopping, where return rates are typically 21% greater than those of in-store purch...