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Trump Loses Appeal of Carroll’s $5 Million Award in Sex-Abuse Case

The president-elect had asked a court to overturn the defamation judgment against him in the case, which centered on E. Jean Carroll’s account of a sexual attack in a dressing room.

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James Poniewozik

When Jimmy Carter Turned TV Into a Pulpit

Other presidents were more celebrated for their on-screen presences, but in 1979 he gave one of the White House’s most astonishing televised speeches.

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg

Amy Carter, Thrust Into the Public Eye at a Young Age, Has Since Receded

Jimmy Carter’s daughter had an extraordinary and well-documented childhood in the White House. Since then she has for the most part lived a very private life.

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Sarah Bregel

Jolt Cola stages a high-caffeine return

Jolt is set to outdo its ‘all the sugar and twice the caffeine’ past with an even stronger energy punch.

A popular soda of the 1980s and ’90s is set to make a grand reentrance. 

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Tracy Brown Hamilton

Why experts call this COVID-19 wave a ‘silent’ threat

Low testing, mild infections, and late timing combine to mask the virus’s steady spread.

The U.S. faces a potential surge in COVID-19 cases—a wave, the 10th since the pandemic began, that experts say could take many by surprise due to its “silent” nature.

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Eve Upton-Clark

Abortions grow post-‘Roe,’ but the numbers don’t tell a simple story

With multiple data sources and hidden procedures, experts struggle to grasp the complete picture.

Abortions are on the rise in the U.S., even as Republican-led states enforce bans and restrictions. 

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2024’s list of U.S. retail winners and losers has been revealed

From Walmart to Amazon, here’s where consumers chose to spend their money in 2024.

Value was in vogue in 2024.

Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices.

Well-heeled customers traded down to Walmart and Aldi. Diners opted for fast food or home cooking instead of sit-down restaurants. Department stores struggled as buyers shopped online or at cheaper chains like H&M.

Residents also moved...

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Georgia QB Stockton presents challenge for Irish

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has limited college experience, but Notre Dame isn't taking him or the Bulldogs lightly even if the Irish aren't sure what to expect heading into Wednesday's Sugar Bowl.

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Andrea Adelson

Skattebo adds to ASU talk: Nobody can stop me

Arizona State running back in confident heading into the CFP quarterfinal matchup vs. Texas and its No. 1 defense, saying, "There's nobody out there that can stop me."

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Geno ties VanDerveer's record; UCLA still No. 1

With 627 appearances in his 40 years at UConn, coach Geno Auriemma has now tied Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with one school in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 poll. UCLA remains this week's No. 1.

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Rohan Chakravarthi

Zahir Mathis, the top uncommitted recruit in the 2025 class, gives an update on his upcoming decision

Mathis, considered the overall No. 55 recruit, will need to make a choice on where to attend.

A majority of the 2025 recruiting class has committed and signed with their next school as National Signing Day has come and gone, but there are still a few key recruits to be had, starting with four-star edge rusher Zahir Mathis.

Considered the No. 55 recruit and the No. 4 edge rusher in the Class of 2025 by Rivals, the top recruit in the state of Pennsylvania was a one-time commit to the...

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Rowan Schaberg

LA’s (other) college basketball superstar

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UCLA’s Lauren Betts leaps forward as one of the best players in college basketball.

When most people think of Los Angeles women’s basketball, Juju Watkins and the USC Trojans most likely come to mind. While the hometown hero aims to lead her team to their first national championship in over 40 years, another group just a few miles down the road also have their sights set on being crowned the city’s new women’s basketball dynasty by bringing a...

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Women’s basketball rankings: Conference play returns, Maryland’s Sellers makes play of the weekend

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The Big Ten and ACC return to in-conference play, with ranked teams facing off

NCAA women’s college basketball took a few days off after week seven, but when it returned this weekend, ranked sides clashed, a surprise ACC side continued its tear and Maryland Terrapin senior Shyanne Sellers made an early candidate for the play of the year.

AP top 25 women’s college basketball rankings: UCLA South Carolina Notre...

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Kick off the New Year by saving 25% on the Fitbit Versa 4 fitness tracker

SAVE $50: The Fitbit Versa 4 fitness tracker is on sale at Amazon for $149.99, down from the usual price of $199.95. That's a 25% discount.

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New year, new luggage: Deals to fuel your wanderlust without emptying your wallet

SAVE 51%: As of Dec. 30, Amazon is offering up to 51% off luggage and other travel essentials. Shop Samsonite, Wrangler, and more.

Best luggage deals as of Dec. 30: Best budget pick Wrangler 20-inch hardside...

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In-ear or on-backpack, these JBL Amazon deals go big

On Dec. 30th, Amazon's Winter Sale is following up the holidays like a one-two punch, with JBL Go and JBL Tune models hitting discounts up to 55% off.

The best JBL deals at the Amazon Winter Sale The best JBL deal ...

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9 new emoji we could get in 2025

You could have some interesting new emoji come 2025.

Unicode, the company that designs and approves emoji, released a look at nine new emoji that could be approved in 2025. Among the designs: a distorted face, a "fight cloud," a Bigfoot-esque creature, an apple core, a ballet dancer, an orca, a trombone, a landslide, and a treasure chest.

Here's a look at the potential designs, posted to X by the emoji-focused publication Emojipedia.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale back at its Black Friday price

Best Apple Watch Series 10 deals Best price available Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $329 ...

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This cheap 55-inch Hisense QLED TV is $10 away from its Black Friday price

SAVE UP TO $160: As of Dec. 30, Best Buy's Ring in the New Year Sale features a 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch Hisense QLED TVs that are just about at Black Friday pricing — all at least 30% off and all below $350.

If you didn't buy a TV on Black Friday, my next advice would typically be to wait until early February (the week of the big football game, specifically) to buy one — that's another one of the best times of year to buy a TV.

That is, unless you happen to come across some deals...

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