Federal employees across the United States were granted an unexpected and welcomed gift this holiday season when President Donald Trump signed an…
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Culture & Lifestyle
Festivus and HumanLight Observances Reflect Growing Appeal of Secular Holiday Traditions
Two increasingly recognized secular holidays—Festivus and HumanLight—were observed across the United States, drawing attention from communities interested in alternative, inclusive ways of…
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Real Estate
U.S. Housing Market Ends 2025 on a Strong Note with Rising Sales and Steady Mortgage Rates
The U.S. housing market has demonstrated surprising strength as it closes out 2025, defying expectations of a deeper slowdown and instead showing…
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Culture & Lifestyle
Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks on Winter Solstice, Bringing a Subtle but Timely Celestial Display Across the United States
As the Northern Hemisphere observed the winter solstice on December 21, skywatchers across the United States were treated to a fitting astronomical…
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Real Estate
U.S. Existing Home Sales Edge Higher in November as Mortgage Rates Ease, but Affordability Pressures Persist
U.S. existing home sales posted a modest increase in November 2025, offering a tentative sign of stabilization in a housing market that…
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On December 19, 2025, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance reached a historic agreement to secure its future in the United States, finalizing the…
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Politics
U.S. Approves Record‑Breaking $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising Regional Tensions
On December 18, 2025, the United States approved an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, marking the largest weapons package in the…
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U.S. homebuilder sentiment saw a modest increase in December 2025, marking the third consecutive month of improvement and offering a glimmer of…
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Real Estate
Satellite Internet Expansion Signals New Connectivity Opportunities for Remote Communities
On December 16, 2025, United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched 27 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida,…
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On December 15, 2025, communities across the United States came together to celebrate a unique combination of lighthearted festivities and deep civic…
