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A tale of two Ralphs illustrates a K-shaped economy

A tale of two Ralphs illustrates a K-shaped economy

John and Theresa Anderson meandered through the sprawling Ralph Lauren clothing store on Rodeo Drive, shopping for holiday gifts. They emerged carrying boxy blue bags. John scored quarter-zip sweaters for himself and his father-in-law, and his wife splurged on a tweed jacket for Christmas Day. β€œI’m going for quality over quantity this year,” said John,…

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β€˜We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message

β€˜We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message

Jimmy Kimmel swapped his suit and late-night desk for a cardigan and Christmas living room scene as he shared with British viewers an important holiday message: β€œTyranny is booming over here.” Kimmel appeared on public broadcaster Channel 4 Thursday to deliver an β€œalternative Christmas message,” counter programming to the British monarch’s annual televised address. Kimmel’s…

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He risked his life for American soldiers in Afghanistan. Would America let him in?

He risked his life for American soldiers in Afghanistan. Would America let him in?

CHICAGOΒ β€”Β Barely half an hour had passed since the flight landed at O’Hare International Airport, and the Army combat veteran’s palms were already sweating. Spencer Sullivan, 38, situated himself at the front of a crowd of people waiting near the exit for international arrivals. He knew it could be hours before his friend got through customs….

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How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister

How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister

It takes a lot for sweet-tempered 28-year-old Nick Darnell to transform himself into Christmas’ most sought-after sourpuss. There’s colored contacts and facial prosthetics, a protruding belly and at least an hour of makeup. But for the devout Christian and preternaturally cheerful young actor, the real metamorphosis is psychological. β€œPeople today love to connect with the…

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Elon Musk’s X social media platform fined 0 million for violating EU transparency rules

Elon Musk’s X social media platform fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

European Union regulators on Friday said it is fining Elon Musk’s social media platform X $140 million (120 million euros) for violating regulations aimed at protecting internet users in the trading bloc from digital abuses.Β  The European Commission said that X breached “transparency obligations” under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The fine represents the EU’s…

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Indian Punjabi truckers sue California DMV for revoking their licenses

Indian Punjabi truckers sue California DMV for revoking their licenses

Immigrant truck drivers have sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles for terminating the commercial driver’s licenses of thousands of drivers, alleging that the decision violated their rights and threatened their livelihood. California’s DMV gave a 60-day cancellation notice to 17,000 drivers on Nov. 6 after a federal audit found the licenses issued to immigrant…

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