Visitors take a white ping pong ball, called a “spirit ball,” and write what Christmas means to them on it using a marker.

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Kate Winslet detailed comments she received from a drama teacher about the roles she would land in the future due to the Oscar winner's "stocky" build earlier in her life.

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The yield curve may steepen into 2026 as Fed cuts and rising term premiums push long yields above 5%. Learn why this setup can tighten conditions and spark equity volatility.

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DEAR ERIC: A friend of mine has a 31-year-old son who is dying from liver disease following a failed transplant. I understand that a person’s lifespan is determined by a higher power. However, I am ...

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