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What makes a true Christmas movie?
What makes a movie a Christmas movie?
When the movie Die Hard was released on Blu Ray a few years back, the studio called it "the greatest Christmas s…
1 year, 2 months ago
What makes a holiday song a lasting hit?
Whether you play it on loop or whether it drives you crazy, there's no question Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You," song has become a p…
1 year, 2 months ago
The numbers were good, but feelings were bad: The US economy in 2024
By most objective measures, the US economy is in good shape. Employers added about 2 million jobs this year. Unemployment is low. In much of the coun…
1 year, 2 months ago
In a year of global elections, what did we learn about the state of democracy?
It was a hectic election season in America, to put it lightly, and we're not alone. What do this year's elections across the world say about the stat…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is "The Godfather: Part II," the perfect sequel?
Given the fact that it seems like Hollywood churns out nothing but sequels, you would think the industry would have perfected the genre by now.
Some …
1 year, 2 months ago
How Netanyahu survived another tumultuous year
At the start of this year Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing a crisis. Just a few months before, Hamas had breached Israel's border…
1 year, 2 months ago
It's never too late to get fit
How does fitness and movement change across the lifespan?
According to NPR's Allison Aubrey, who covers health and wellness, the official recommend…
1 year, 2 months ago
Holidays shopping brings out the scammers. Here's how to stay safe
With just a handful of shopping days until Christmas, millions are making last minute online purchases. Unfortunately 'tis also the season for financ…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can Trump turn promises into policy?
Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States in just over a month.
Throughout his campaign, Trump laid out a list. Things he plans to …
1 year, 2 months ago
A legend weighs in on a Christmas classic
For many of us, Christmas songs are dominating our playlists this week. There's the one you start hearing in October, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for …
1 year, 2 months ago