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In Mt. Olive, N.C., a ball doesn't drop for New Year's — a giant pickle does
Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.
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The state of the U.S. economy as 2025 draws to a close
The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living.
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Progress for women movie directors stalled in 2025
Only 8% of directors with movies in theaters in 2025 were women. That news comes from an annual study from USC Annenberg. It reveals a reversal of trends that were not great to begin with; in 2020, the best year for women directors on record, only 15% of movie directors were women.
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Trump just vetoed 2 bills that had passed Congress with broad bipartisan support
President Trump issues his first vetoes of his second term.
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Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment
After decades of neglect, Germany has announced a 100-billion-euros investment into the national railway operator. But some say it will take more than money to get its trains back on track.
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Wood banks in Maine are increasing along with the need for heat
As the cost of living rises, volunteers fill a crucial role cutting downed trees into firewood for people who rely on woodstoves to heat their homes. "Wood Banks" in Maine are seeing more demand.
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Why do so many people ring in the new year on Jan. 1?
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
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What is a K-shaped economy?
In 2025, one of the biggest business buzzwords has been the idea of a "K-shaped" economy, in which there is a growing disparity between the rich and the poor.
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LeVar Burton talks about his changing definition of success on NPR's 'Wild Card'
Actor LeVar Burton experienced massive success early in life. In a round of Wild Card with Rachel Martin, he says his definition of success has had to change over time.
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The presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris could impact crucial swing state Arizona
In Arizona, some voters worried former President Trump would reclaim the state he lost in 2020 breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday, when Biden announced he won't accept the Democratic nomination.
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