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H-E-B gives shoppers free groceries after computer malfunction
Christmas got more merry for some shoppers at a Burleson, Texas H-E-B this week. Source link
Read MoreRussell Brand Charged With 2 More Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault
‘Matlock’ Actor David Del Rio’s Wife Slams His Costar Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Russell Brand’s legal woes continue. After being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault earlier this year—all of which the comedian has pled not guilty to—the 50-year-old was hit with additional charges after two new female accusers came forward. Brand was charged with one…
Read MoreThe Best Documentaries of 2025
The documentary often gets a bad rap. Maybe you watched a few boring (or prescriptive) ones in school, in which talking heads drone on about what you ought to think or feel. However, despite its reputation as constrained retelling—emphasis on the “telling”—the medium also offers storytellers practically limitless formal flexibility, and the power to show…
Read MoreGiant inflatable Santa causes holiday stir in Colorado community
A Colorado family’s giant inflatable Santa Claus earned them a spot on their HOA’s naughty list this season. Source link
Read More8 Startups Sam Altman Invested in Outside OpenAI in 2025
In 2025, Sam Altman doubled down on ambitious startups tackling power, health and automation. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Aside from becoming a household name with the breakout success of ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has long been one of Silicon Valley’s most influential startup investors. Long before generative A.I. captured global attention, Altman built…
Read MoreVenus Williams Marries Andrea Preti in 5-Day Palm Beach Wedding
That’s game, set match, and a marriage for Venus Williams. After a series of wedding ceremonies over the last few months, the tennis champion confirmed she is married to Italian actor and producer Andrea Preti. Venus, 45, and Andrea, 37, first said their “I dos” during a small September ceremony in Ischia, Italy, where the couple…
Read MoreArt as Infrastructure: How Cultural Programming Is Redefining Luxury Hospitality
From artist residencies to institutional partnerships, Oram Hotels is testing a new model where culture drives place-making. Michal Rzepecki This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. In San Diego, Oram Hotels…
Read MoreThe Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Now Comes in a Pill
People turning to injectable GLP-1 treatments—a class of drugs that mimics that hormone to control diabetes and promote weight loss—now have another way to take the medication. On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Wegovy pill from Novo Nordisk. The pill will contain 25 mg of semaglutide—the same compound in the…
Read MoreAs Women Lean Out of Corporate, Many Are Finding Success as Entrepreneurs
New data shows women lagging in corporate promotions but surging as entrepreneurs. Unsplash Despite recent research showing women falling behind men when it comes to vying for promotions, that gap may be confined to traditional corporate structures. Data from Sheryl Sandberg’s LeanIn.org shows that 80 percent of women sought a promotion in 2025 compared to…
Read MoreTherapists Are Begging You Not to Ask These 10 Questions This Holiday Season
Depending who you ask, ‘tis the season to be jolly—or nosy. Holiday gatherings are like catnip for friends and family members who only see each other once a year and certainly aren’t going to squander the chance to satisfy their most burning questions. “We’re all naturally curious about what’s going on with people and what’s…
Read MoreWe Dug Through 1,000+ Amazon Holiday Gifts—These Are the 10 Everyone Wants, Starting at $14
Holiday gifting panic officially ends here. If you’ve been staring at your shopping list wondering how you’re supposed to find gifts people actually want, Amazon just did the heavy lifting for you. The retailer quietly dropped a festive storefront packed with its Customers’ Most-Loved holiday gifts—and yes, it’s basically a cheat sheet for winning gift…
Read MoreAt least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient and seven others crashed Monday near Galveston, killing at least five people and setting off a search in waters along the Texas coast, officials said. Four of the people aboard were Navy officers and four were civilians, including a child, Mexico’s Navy said in a…
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