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• Illinois AG Kwame Raoul to announce update on organized retail theft
• 16-year-old Arrested in Connection With Theft at Chicago Neiman Marcus

Entertainment

• The 25 most memorable fictional companies, firms or stores
• Handsome Henry Cavill brings his mama to 'The Witcher' season 2 premiere, more celeb photos from Nov. 29-Dec. 4
• Prince Charles and Camilla's friend Joanna Lumley says 'The Crown' is 'laughable' and that the show is 'made up'
• ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot: Here’s Every Reference Made to the Original – So Far
• 31 Unique Gifts for Mom That Will Warm Her Heart

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Money

• Peru says IMF sees leeway to hike taxes on mining sector -finance ministry
• Kay Adams Threatened a Finance Bro, Nearly Got Dragged Away by a Large Puppy on 'GMFB'
• Personal Finance Experts Agree You Should Be Doing This 1 Thing
• Inspector general: Baltimore finance department failed to bill company more than $46,000 for transportation permits
• Erdogan picks low-rates champion as finance minister as Turkish lira skids

Sports

• What will be the NFL's next great quarterback rivalry?
• What If the Jaguars Make the Playoffs? (And Other Wacky Postseason Scenarios)
• In speed skater Erin Jackson’s story, here are chapter and verse
• Iowa vs. Michigan odds, prediction, betting trends for Big Ten championship
• The Daily Sweat: Oregon gets a second chance against Utah in the Pac-12 title game

Esports

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• Apex Legends to Get Custom RGB Color Reticles
• Mithy joins 100 Thieves as coach for the 2022 LCS season
• Numerous servers encoutering technical difficulties during FFXIV’s Endwalker launch day

Shopping

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• Gifts for 10 Year Old Girls That Are Just as Cool as They Are
• These 7 Laptop Bags Are Perfect for Everyone on the Go
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• AirPods are so cheap right now on Amazon, it might be a mistake

Lifestyle

• 40 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Set of 'Seinfeld'
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• Amazon Just Revealed Its Giant 'Toys We Love' Section
• This major celeb's brand is the latest pandemic bankruptcy
• Breakfast Habits to Avoid if You Want to Lose Weight, Say Experts

News

• ‘Very strong possibility’ alleged Michigan school shooter had gun in backpack during behavioral meeting with parents, administrators
• Immigration reform is critical to addressing US talent shortage, study says
• Syria Fast Facts
• To counter China, the Senate must confirm US ambassadors
• Wikipedia is selling an NFT of its first edit from co-founder Jimmy Wales that reads 'hello world!'

Health & Fitness

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• Virus Expert Says Here's Why You "Should be Concerned"
• Apple Will Give Fitness+ Users a Chance to Walk With Prince William
• How Can You Avoid COVID? A Virus Expert Weighs In
• 25 Grounding Techniques That Can Help Instantly Ease Anxiety

Autos

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• Hunting Gear to Pack for Your Next Trip
• Lexus ROV concept is a hydrogen-powered luxury side-by-side
• Volvo Recharge Concept
• The audacious history of Hennessey Performance

Food & Drink

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• Home Cooks Who've Had This Staub Cast Iron Cocotte for Over 10 Years Say It's 'Worth Every Penny,' and It's $189 Off
• 15 Must-Read Food Novels to Gift Everyone on Your List
• Here's Why Cauliflower Is Wrapped in Plastic, But Broccoli Is Not
• Black Eyed Pea Salad Is The Best Way To Get Lucky This New Year's

Travel

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• Bulgari Hotels Just Opened Their First Paris Outpost, and It's Just as Chic as You'd Expect
• Here's what vacations once looked like
• Extreme isolation: living in the world's wildest places
• Incredible rainforests that could disappear

Video

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• Eddie Mekka, known for role in ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ dies at 69
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