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Ten of the country’s biggest retail chains are making a deliberate shift this holiday season, stepping away from the catch-all “Happy Holidays” and returning to a more traditional greeting: “Merry Christmas.” It’s a move that signals something larger than a seasonal slogan change. These companies want to plant a clear flag, emphasizing a focus on Christmas itself and the cultural weight it carries for many of their customers. The list isn’t made up of fringe names or boutique shops. It…

After fifty years of marriage, I never thought I’d be the one asking for an ending. At seventy-five, most people cling tightly to what they have left. But I found myself wanting out—not because Charles had wronged me, not because he’d changed, but because I had. Somewhere between raising children, caring for parents, building a home, and smoothing over every bump in our lives, I had stopped existing as myself. I had become an extension of him, of our routine, of the…

She was barely out of her teens, yet those who served beside her say Sarah Beckstrom carried herself with a steadiness far beyond her years. At twenty, she was one of the youngest members assigned to the National Guard rotation assisting with security near the White House — a post she accepted with pride, even when it meant cold nights, long hours, and pressure that could make seasoned veterans falter. She wasn’t there for recognition or prestige. She was there…

When evaluating any large-scale economic proposal, it becomes necessary to strip away the emotional marketing and focus on the mechanics beneath it. Tariffs, despite the patriotic packaging they’re often wrapped in, are simply taxes placed on imported goods. They are not paid by foreign governments out of generosity or punishment—they are paid by importers here at home, and the cost is almost always pushed down the line to the everyday consumer. Higher tariffs mean higher prices. This is the unavoidable…

In a world where fame burns fast and careers vanish as quickly as they begin, a rare group of legends has managed to do the impossible: survive the passing of eras, reinventions of the industry, and the relentless march of time itself. Even in 2025, a handful of extraordinary stars—some nearing or surpassing 100—continue to inspire audiences with their resilience, their artistry, and the sheer force of their presence. These icons aren’t just reminders of Hollywood’s past. They’re proof that…

Hidden-object puzzles have been around forever, yet they never stop grabbing people’s attention. They look innocent at first glance, like you’re just staring at a normal picture, but they hit you with the same question every time: “Did I really see what I think I saw?” It’s a simple challenge that exposes how your eyes and your brain don’t always work as closely together as you assume. This one is no different. You get an ordinary bedroom scene — nothing…

My brother Marcus has always believed he’s the unofficial matchmaker of our family. Unfortunately, his track record is nothing to brag about. The last man he set me up with was a vintage spoon collector who, by the end of our one and only date, had shown me photos of his “favorite spoons” like they were beloved pets. So when Marcus started talking about a guy named Andy he played pickleball with, I braced myself for disaster. Still, he pushed….

Palmistry has been around so long that no one can quite agree where it began — India, China, the Middle East, Greece — but what’s undeniable is that for thousands of years, people have looked to the lines on their palms searching for answers. Some seek reassurance. Some seek identity. Some just enjoy the mystery of it all. Whatever the reason, the human hand has been treated as a map: a living chart of character, potential, and hidden strengths. Among…

The mess started with a phone call on a quiet morning, right when I finally thought life was opening up for me. For fifteen years, I’d poured everything into my flower shop, Bloom & Blossom. Early markets, weddings that stretched into the night, holidays spent arranging centerpieces for other people’s celebrations — it had been my whole world. Selling it wasn’t easy, but I knew it was time. I wanted space, freedom, and maybe even the chance to reinvent myself….

Former President Donald Trump stirred up a fresh wave of debate this week after posting a sweeping economic proposal on Truth Social — a plan he described as nothing less than a nationwide dividend program financed entirely through tariff revenue. In his message, he framed the idea as a way to “return America’s wealth to the American people,” promising what he called a dividend of at least $2,000 per person, with high-income earners excluded. The announcement landed like a political thunderclap. Even…