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Christmas markets open across Germany with enhanced security

Christmas markets open across Germany with enhanced security

BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples....

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What to Stream: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Mickey 17’ and Kevin Hart

What to Stream: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Mickey 17’ and Kevin Hart

Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17,” a new batch of “Stranger Things’” final season and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to ...

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IPO market’s red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors

IPO market’s red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors

NEW YORK (AP) — A strong year for initial public offerings on Wall Street has fizzled out due to the government shutdown and a cautious turn by investors. Many IPOs targeted for the end of this ye...

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A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown

A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather...

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Thanksgiving prices don’t reflect bird flu’s recent toll on turkeys

Thanksgiving prices don’t reflect bird flu’s recent toll on turkeys

CHELSEA, Mich. (AP) — Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate this Thanksgiving season. Doll’s small farm west of Detroit had no cases of bird flu, despi...

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Russians endure daily digital disruptions from wartime cellphone internet outages

Russians endure daily digital disruptions from wartime cellphone internet outages

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Russians look back at 2025, they might remember it as the year when the government took even tighter control of the internet. Credit cards that won’t buy a ticket on p...

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