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National Interest
Jimmy Kimmel To Give Christmas Address About Fascism's 'Great Year'
Jimmy Kimmel is closing out his turbulent 2025 by warning the United Kingdom about fascism. The late-night host will deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message, the British network announced on Sunday, Dec. 21. The satirical address counters the royal family's traditional Christmas message, which will be broadcast earlier in the afternoon on the BBC. Kimmel was chosen following his free speech battle over his brief suspension in September. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was paused for a comment he made after the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Disney sidelined Kimmel af…
National Interest
CBS News Blasted For Scrapping '60 Minutes' Story: 'Corporate Censorship'
A planned "60 Minutes" report examining a notorious prison in El Salvador was pulled about three hours before airing, fueling more outrage about CBS News' rightward shift under new leadership Updated story: '60 Minutes' Segment Leaks Online After Bari Weiss Spikes CECOT Torture Report CBS News quietly announced in a news release update that it wouldn't run "Inside CECOT" during the "60 Minutes" episode on Sunday, Dec. 21. The story was widely promoted as an inside look at the brutal conditions at Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (Terrorism Confinement Center), the…
Arlington, VA
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Instacart To Refund $60M For Misleading Shoppers About Fees, Subscriptions: FTC
Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to customers after the grocery delivery platform was accused of deceptive practices that raised costs and trapped shoppers in unwanted paid subscriptions. The Federal Trade Commission announced the settlement with Instacart on Thursday, Dec. 18. Regulators said Instacart misled consumers by advertising "free" delivery and failed to issue refunds. The popular app also enrolled shoppers in its Instacart+ subscription without clear, informed consent, according to the FTC. "Instacart misled consumers by advertising free delivery services — an…
National Interest
CBS Unveils New Town Hall, Debate Series After Erika Kirk's Ratings Flop
CBS is launching a new nationwide town hall and debate series after a primetime event featuring Erika Kirk drew weak ratings, as the network continues a controversial overhaul of its news division. "Things That Matter" was announced by CBS News in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 18. The town halls and debates will be a joint venture with The Free Press, the "anti-woke" outlet created by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The series will air discussions across the country on major political, cultural, and technological issues. "We believe that the vast majority of American…
Bethesda, MD
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Design Flaw Linked To Toddler Drownings Prompts Large Pool Recall
Thousands of above-ground swimming pools are being recalled because of a design flaw that has been blamed for the deaths of nine children. Blue Wave Products and SereneLife Home issued recalls for several types of pools that are at least four feet tall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Dec. 18. The recall affects more than 13,400 Blue Wave pools and about 80 from SereneLife. The issue comes from a compression strap that wraps around the outside of the pool and over the vertical support poles. The strap can act as a foothold, allowing a child to cl…
Hartford, CT
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Chipotle's Newest Menu Items Lean Into Protein-Focused Diets
A popular fast-casual restaurant chain is the latest to join the protein craze. Chipotle Mexican Grill unveiled its first-ever "High Protein Menu" on Thursday, Dec. 18. Debuting at North American locations on Tuesday, Dec. 23, the menu will offer a new snack-sized protein cup and several high-protein entrees. The new menu items range from 15 to 81 grams of protein per serving. "For years, guests have used Chipotle's customizable offerings to build high-protein and fiber-filled meals on their own," said chief brand officer Chris Brandt. "This curated menu brings that fa…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Last Pennies Sold For Millions In Historic Auction As Coin's Production Ends
The final pennies ever minted for circulation sold for more than $16.7 million as the iconic copper-plated coin fades from circulation. The last one-cent coins were auctioned for a combined $16.76 million on Friday, Dec. 12. Stack's Bowers Galleries conducted the auction on behalf of the United States Mint. The sale comes one month after the US Mint pressed the final penny, ending a 238-year run that began shortly after the nation's founding. While pennies will remain legal tender, their production has ended in a move that aims to save taxpayers tens of millions of dolla…
Bethesda, MD
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Blown Fuses, Fire Risks Spark Recall Of Popular Power Strips
More than 11,000 power strips are being recalled due to a serious fire risk, potentially leading to severe injuries or death. The recall covers about 11,200 ANNQUAN power strips sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Dec. 18. The affected products include models EX-D112-05 and EX-D106-25, which were sold through Amazon. The power strips don't contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which creates a risk of fire if the devices are overloaded. Fires sparked by overloaded power strips can cause serious injuries or death from smoke inhalation and burns. H…
National Interest
These CT Places Belong In Hallmark Christmas Movies, New Survey Finds
Whether you love Hallmark holiday movies or you're over the sappy love stories about Christmas tree farms and cookie shop owners, these places offer some of the Northeast's most romantic backdrops. Exoticca released a survey of the cities and towns most desired as the backdrop of a Hallmark holiday movie. The travel website asked 3,021 Americans to make their picks for the nation's most charming Christmas towns. The survey found a variety of locations for yuletide romance, from coastal towns to the frontier of the Wild West. "The results offered more than just a feel-good list – they …
National Interest
Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage
President Donald Trump's name has been added to signage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts despite backlash from JFK's relatives and a law that restricts the institution from being renamed. The Kennedy Center posted pictures on Facebook of workers changing the façade on Friday, Dec. 19. The sign above the entrance now says "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts." The update comes one day after the center's board of trustees unanimously approved the name change. Trump reshaped the board earlier in 2025, removing trust…
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