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Rising Gift Costs Driving Americans Into Debt, New Report Says Rising Gift Costs Driving Americans Into Debt, New Report Says
Rising Gift Costs Driving Americans Into Debt, New Report Says Many Americans are heading into the holidays with more questions than confidence about how much they can truly afford, and a new national survey suggests the emotional weight of gift-giving may be pushing budgets to the breaking point. The findings reveal deep anxiety around seasonal spending as households confront rising costs, family expectations and the pressure to keep up appearances during the busiest shopping stretch of the year. According to a Talker Research survey of 2,000 adults who celebrate winter holidays, 65 percent say it feels nearly impossible to know how much they can “saf…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Berklee College Dropout John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy Berklee College Dropout John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy
Berklee College Dropout John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy John Mayer is grieving a loss that cuts deep.  The musician and Fairfield Warde High School grad shared that his dog Moose, a loyal companion who helped steady his life when he says he needed it most, has died. The black Labrador retriever was 14 years old.  Mayer's fans will recognize Moose, as the retriever appeared on the cover of Mayer's 2013 "Paradise Valley" album.  “We said goodbye to Moose yesterday,” Mayer wrote in a heart-rending Instagram post. He shared photos of Moose from puppyhood to his gray-faced senior years. The images showed the dog’s life with Mayer in M…

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by Josh Lanier
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Virginia’s Drunk Raccoon Makes It To SNL As Sarah Sherman Steals The ‘Weekend Update’ Desk Virginia’s Drunk Raccoon Makes It To SNL As Sarah Sherman Steals The ‘Weekend Update’ Desk
Virginia’s Drunk Raccoon Makes It To SNL As Sarah Sherman Steals The ‘Weekend Update’ Desk The drunk raccoon who ransacked a Virginia liquor store has now made its way to New York. "Saturday Night Live" had some fun with the raccoon that made national headlines after going on a bender at the Ashland ABC Store in a "Weekend Update" skit. Host Colin Jost welcomed the "drunk raccoon" to the set, played by Sarah Sherman, who stole the show as she stumbled around the desk with a half-empty bottle of booze. A drunk raccoon (Sarah Sherman) stops by Weekend Update to discuss breaking into a liquor store. Saturday Night Live "God, Colin, what happened last night... Did we hook u…

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by Zak Failla
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Diddy Tries To Stop 50 Cent-Produced Documentary, Netflix Pushes Back Diddy Tries To Stop 50 Cent-Produced Documentary, Netflix Pushes Back
Diddy Tries To Stop 50 Cent-Produced Documentary, Netflix Pushes Back The longtime beef between Diddy and 50 Cent may be heading to court. Diddy's lawyers issued a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix, demanding the streamer pull its new series produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson called "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," Deadline reported. Combs was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. All four parts of "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" were released on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Netflix calls the documentary series a "sweeping examination" of t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Here's What’s On Netflix In December: George Clooney, Adam Sandler Star In ‘Jay Kelly’ Here's What’s On Netflix In December: George Clooney, Adam Sandler Star In ‘Jay Kelly’
Here's What’s On Netflix In December: George Clooney, Adam Sandler Star In ‘Jay Kelly’ Netflix is turning December into a watch-list problem, stacking big-screen names, buzzy series and plenty of holiday comfort viewing before year’s end. Netflix opens December with one of its biggest original films of the year. “Jay Kelly,” a new comedy-drama from Oscar-nominated director Noah Baumbach, begins global streaming on Friday, Dec. 5.  The film stars George Clooney as Kelly, a world-famous actor confronting a lifetime of choices and the legacy he has built, with Adam Sandler playing his loyal but exhausted manager, Ron. The story follows Kelly as he realizes that fame and ad…

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by Joe Lombardi
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16 People Burned By Exploding Camping Stoves, Sparking Massive Recall 16 People Burned By Exploding Camping Stoves, Sparking Massive Recall
16 People Burned By Exploding Camping Stoves, Sparking Massive Recall A popular camping stove is being recalled after more than a dozen people were hurt in fires and explosions. Walmart issued the recall for about 201,000 Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The stoves can explode or catch fire, posing a serious burn and fire hazard. China Window Industry Co., the manufacturer based in Taiwan, has reported 26 incidents, including 16 injuries such as second-degree burns, according to the CPSC. The recalled product is the BG2247A1 model, a dark-green tabletop stove with an …

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by Chris Spiker
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First Kiss: Scientists Trace Smooching's Origins In New Study First Kiss: Scientists Trace Smooching's Origins In New Study
First Kiss: Scientists Trace Smooching's Origins In New Study In the words of Dua Lipa, one kiss is all it took about 21 million years ago. That's roughly when scientists estimate that kissing first emerged in the common ancestor of humans and other great apes. British researchers published their findings in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The study examined mouth-to-mouth kisses broadly across primates and other animals. Kissing was defined as nonaggressive interactions with "directed, intraspecific, oral-oral contact with some movement of the lips/mouthparts and no food transfer." Dr. Matilda Brindle, the lead …

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by Chris Spiker
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Most Distracting Christmas Songs For Drivers Revealed In New Study Most Distracting Christmas Songs For Drivers Revealed In New Study
Most Distracting Christmas Songs For Drivers Revealed In New Study If you don't want this to be your "Last Christmas," a new study suggests that you might want to be careful when listening to some holiday hits while driving. Bader Law released a list of the most distracting Christmas songs for drivers. The injury attorneys reviewed Spotify's top holiday tracks and found that several high-tempo hits aren't ideal for driving. According to Spotify's research, songs between 50 and 80 beats per minute (BPM) help people stay focused. Music at that slower tempo can create an "alpha state" of mind, which boosts productivity and concentration. …

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by Chris Spiker
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MA Ranks As No. 1 State With Worst Drivers In New Survey: Here's Why MA Ranks As No. 1 State With Worst Drivers In New Survey: Here's Why
MA Ranks As No. 1 State With Worst Drivers In New Survey: Here's Why Bad drivers are everywhere, but a new study reveals some states are home to more dangerous motorists than others. According to LendingTree’s latest analysis, updated in the middle of November, certain Northeast states land high on the list for the worst drivers in the nation. The study measured accidents, DUIs, speeding, and citations per 1,000 drivers from Nov. 5, 2023, through Nov. 4, 2024. Massachusetts tops the rankings with 61.1 incidents per 1,000 drivers — the highest in the country. The Bay State also has the nation’s only accident rate above 40.0, at 44.4 accidents per 1,000 driver…

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by Joe Lombardi
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WATCH: Fans Gobble Up Melissa Joan Hart's Chaotic Behind-Scenes Look At 'Perfect Family' Photo WATCH: Fans Gobble Up Melissa Joan Hart's Chaotic Behind-Scenes Look At 'Perfect Family' Photo
Watch: Fans Gobble Up Melissa Joan Hart's Chaotic Behind-Scenes Look At 'Perfect Family' Photo Long Island native Melissa Joan Hart showed there’s no spell strong enough to tame family-photo chaos. The actress, 49, posted a hilarious video for her 1.9 million Instagram followers on Friday, Nov. 28, pairing a polished fall-foliage portrait with the caption: “What you see ….. vs what you don’t see. Behind the scenes with 3 boys! #PerfectFamilyPhoto.” The front-half of the video shows Hart smiling alongside her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, and their three sons — Mason, 19; Braydon, 17; and Tucker, 13 — against a glowing autumn backdrop on Thanksgiving. Everyone looks perfectly coor…

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by Michael Mashburn
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So Your Scale Shot Up After Thanksgiving? Viral Fatloss Coach Explains What To Do Next So Your Scale Shot Up After Thanksgiving? Viral Fatloss Coach Explains What To Do Next
So Your Scale Shot Up After Thanksgiving? Viral Fatloss Coach Explains What To Do Next If your scale shot up after Thanksgiving, the first thing that Blake Horton wants you to do is calm down. A day or two of overindulging isn't nearly enough time to pack on the pounds that the scale said you did, the 43-year-old fat-loss coach said.  Here's why. According to Horton, who lost 60 pounds by eating one massive meal a day, the overnight weight isn't body fat. It's water. "The scale jumping up overnight? That’s due to carbs and sodium," he told his 266K Instagram followers Friday night, Nov. 28. Blake Horton lost 60 pounds by eating one massive meal a day. Courtesy…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Guy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Leg Muscle 'Exploded' In Freak Accident Guy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Leg Muscle 'Exploded' In Freak Accident
Guy Fieri Rushed Into Emergency Surgery After Leg Muscle 'Exploded' In Freak Accident Food Network star Guy Fieri is recovering after he was rushed into emergency surgery to repair a torn muscle he suffered in a fall while filming his new show.  The chef and restaurateur told Fox News Digital that he is now in a wheelchair and using crutches for the foreseeable future as he mends a torn quad muscle following the fall on a set of stairs on Monday, Nov. 25. "[I] slipped down a set of steps, and one foot went forward, and the other foot got caught on the threshold," he told the news outlet. "So, you know, it extended me out. I looked like I was probably doing the…

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by Josh Lanier