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Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shootingDec 18, 2024 7:00 am - Community members in Wisconsin continued to wrestle with grief and called for change in the aftermath of a school shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded six others.
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Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next yearDec 18, 2024 6:37 am - The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.
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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?Dec 18, 2024 6:33 am - NEW YORK — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, Big Tech chiefs — including Apple's Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s M...
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The making of an iconic holiday movie houseDec 18, 2024 1:11 am - There’s nothing cozier than curling up on a December night and watching a holiday movie. And very often the warmth we associate with our favorite films comes from the homes we see on screen. It’s no accident that these homes continue to loom large in our collective imaginations — the set decorators and production designers working behind the scenes understand that it’s the small details that transform a movie set into a believable, lived-in Christmas home. The people responsible for two classics of the genre, “Home Alone” and “The Holiday,” explain how they made it happen.
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Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone usurps New York’s Fifth Avenue as world’s most upscale shopping streetDec 18, 2024 1:06 am - New York’s Fifth Avenue moved down the list of most expensive retail destination, with Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone getting the top nod from a commercial real estate company that ranks shopping areas by how much rent they command.
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Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for othersDec 17, 2024 11:22 pm - Many people dream of cashing in on some dusty, old heirloom. Like a rare dime that sold for more than a half million dollars or the case of old hockey cards fetching $3.7 million. Auction house owner Kaja Veilleux helps people sort gems from junk when he appraises furniture, antiques and art by using his knowledge of what similar items have sold for in the past. But art auctions can be fickle. Who could have guessed a banana duct-taped to a wall could sell for more than $6 million?
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A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected gardenDec 17, 2024 10:55 pm - Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of maintenance, don’t despair: Devising a game plan now can set you up for a much better view by next winter.
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Donato caps Blackhawks comeback, Blackhawks top Capitals 3-2Dec 17, 2024 10:32 pm - Ryan Donato scored his team-leading 11th goal with 2:18 left in regulation to cap Chicago's three-goal, third-period rally and lift the Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over the W...
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Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup titleDec 17, 2024 10:14 pm - LAS VEGAS — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go alo...
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NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 nightDec 17, 2024 8:50 pm - LAS VEGAS — The NBA 's All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a differe...