If Work Felt Unstable This Year, You’re Not Imagining It: These Are The Key Layoff And Unemployment Numbers From 2025

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‘Sinners’ Surges As Golden Globe Nominations Drop; Tessa Thompson And Cynthia Erivo Score Major Nods

Golden Globes nominations are out ahead of the January 11 live CBS ceremony, spotlighting top contenders across film, TV, and ...

How Can We Make Room For Grief This Holiday Season?

The call to be merry and bright can feel impossible when your heart is heavy. Instead, here are practices to help redefine ...

Is It Just Me Or Did Every Bill Go Up This Month? Here's What's Actually Happening In The Economy

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How Mariah Carey Turned One Holiday Song Into A $3 Million Annual Paycheck

If there’s one thing Mariah Carey knows how to do, it’s maintain her reign as the Queen of Christmas. Nearly 30 years after the release of her iconic holiday anthem, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” ...