The “Trump Kennedy Center” earlier this month followed through on its threat to sue acclaimed jazz musician Chuck Redd, after he backed out of a Christmas Eve 2026 concert over the Washington, D.C., cultural institution’s name change to add President Donald Trump. A lawyer representing the Kennedy Center offered to drop the lawsuit against Redd…
Southern California in ‘Great Danger’ From Christmas Flooding A powerful atmospheric river is unleashing torrential rains across Southern California, placing millions in the path of dangerous flooding. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and several neighboring counties as the region braces for impact. Insurance Disclaimer: Coverage varies. Consult a…
Futures Dip in Shortened Christmas Eve Trading U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, signaling a muted start to a holiday-shortened trading session. The quiet moves reflect a market winding down ahead of the Christmas holiday, with many investors already away from their desks. Major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are poised for…
French, UK Shares Trade Steady in Thin Christmas Eve Trading European markets entered a state of suspended animation on Christmas Eve. While most major continental exchanges were shuttered for the holiday, the UK’s FTSE 100 and France’s CAC 40 saw minimal activity. Trading volumes were predictably anemic, resulting in flat to marginally positive closes for…
Top 25 Things Real Estate Agents REALLY Want for Christmas 2025 Forget the fruitcake and generic gift cards. The real estate battlefield of 2025 demands a different kind of holiday magic. From tech that saves time to tools that win listings, agents have a very specific wish list. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide, moving beyond…
In a festive twist of fate, the longest Powerball jackpot run in over a year culminated not with a whimper, but with a seismic, record-shattering bang. On Christmas Eve, a single ticket sold in a quiet Arkansas suburb matched all six numbers—04, 25, 31, 52, 59, and Powerball 19—to claim a staggering $1.817 billion prize….
