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FIFA Cuts Some World Cup Ticket Prices After Massive Fan Outrage FIFA Cuts Some World Cup Ticket Prices After Massive Fan Outrage FIFA Cuts Some World Cup Ticket Prices After Massive Fan Outrage
FIFA Cuts Some World Cup Ticket Prices After Massive Fan Outrage Some ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are being slashed after soccer fans worldwide expressed outrage over the record-high costs. FIFA announced a new $60 ticket option for all 104 matches on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, and the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19. The so-called "Supporter Entry Tier" was unveiled as FIFA said it has already received 20 million ticket requests during the random selection sales phase, which opened on Thursday, Dec. 11. The lotter…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Unemployment Hits Four-Year High As Job Market Weakens: What To Know Unemployment Hits Four-Year High As Job Market Weakens: What To Know Unemployment Hits Four-Year High As Job Market Weakens: What To Know
Unemployment Hits Four-Year High As Job Market Weakens: What To Know The unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in more than four years as the US labor market shows more signs of weakness heading into 2026. The national unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Tuesday, Dec. 16. That's the highest level since September 2021. The increase follows months of turbulence that had already weakened confidence in the labor market before the latest report. BLS data from June and August showed net job losses, marking the first time since 2020 that the economy recorded two months of contr…

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Arlington, VA
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Major Jeep Recall Case Reopened As Parts Fall Off After Repairs Major Jeep Recall Case Reopened As Parts Fall Off After Repairs Major Jeep Recall Case Reopened As Parts Fall Off After Repairs
Major Jeep Recall Case Reopened As Parts Fall Off After Repairs Federal safety investigators are examining more than 330,000 previously recalled Jeep vehicles after reports that rear coil springs could detach. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into about 331,401 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. The probe was opened on Thursday, Dec. 11, according to NHTSA documents. The vehicles were originally part of a June 2023 recall, which addressed rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during production. The springs could fall off the vehicle while in motion, creating a hazard for other driver…

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Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term
Trump's Chief Of Staff Breaks Silence In Rare Inside Look At Second Term The White House Chief of Staff made stunningly candid public comments about President Donald Trump's first year back in office during a wide-ranging series of interviews. Vanity Fair published an extensive, two-part profile of Susie Wiles on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Wiles is notably the daughter of Pat Summerall, an iconic NFL play-by-play announcer who called games alongside John Madden on CBS and Fox for more than two decades. Over months of conversations with author and documentarian Chris Whipple, Wiles gave an unfiltered, inside look at Trump's 2024 campaign and the most controversial decisio…

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Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All'
Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern is staying with the company he has boosted for nearly two decades. Stern told his listeners during his show on Tuesday, Dec. 16, that he has signed a new three-year deal with SiriusXM. The announcement ends months of speculation over whether the iconic shock jock would retire or leave the satellite radio giant. The 71-year-old didn't disclose the deal's terms. "I'm happy to announce that I figured out a way to have it all, more free time and continuing to be on the radio," Stern said. "So, yes, we are coming back for three years." Stern has been one of Sir…

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Hartford, CT
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CT Has Most Expensive Power Bills Over Holidays, New Data Shows CT Has Most Expensive Power Bills Over Holidays, New Data Shows CT Has Most Expensive Power Bills Over Holidays, New Data Shows
CT Has Most Expensive Power Bills Over Holidays, New Data Shows Many Northeast families are dealing with some of the highest electricity bills over the holidays as budgets tighten amid a weakening economy. According to new data from Payless Power, Connecticut has the nation's most expensive December electric bill at an average of $228.55. Maryland ($205.22), Virginia ($180.36), Massachusetts ($180.00), and Pennsylvania ($167.81) were also among the study's top 10 for high costs. Some states see dramatic spikes as more people plug in Christmas lights and heat their homes. Maryland's electric bills increase 48.2% from November to December, …

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Trump Blasts Rob Reiner Hours After Killing For 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Trump Blasts Rob Reiner Hours After Killing For 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Trump Blasts Rob Reiner Hours After Killing For 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Trump Blasts Rob Reiner Hours After Killing For 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' President Donald Trump mocked Hollywood icon Rob Reiner's death, claiming that his longtime critic was killed because of "Trump derangement syndrome." Trump made the comments in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, Dec. 15. The insults came hours after Reiner, 78, and his wife, 68-year-old Michele Singer Reiner, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood mansion. While noting the killings were "a very sad thing," Trump blasted the "Stand By Me" director for his political beliefs. "Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie direc…

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Bedford, MA
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Bedford-Based iRobot Files For Bankruptcy Amid Trump Tariffs, Growing Competition Bedford-Based iRobot Files For Bankruptcy Amid Trump Tariffs, Growing Competition Bedford-Based iRobot Files For Bankruptcy Amid Trump Tariffs, Growing Competition
Bedford-Based iRobot Files For Bankruptcy Amid Trump Tariffs, Growing Competition The suburban Boston company behind the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner is declaring bankruptcy. iRobot announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a news release on Sunday, Dec. 14. The company will go private and will be bought by Shenzhen Picea Robotics, the Chinese manufacturer of the autonomous Roombas. The bankruptcy process is expected to be completed by February 2026, according to iRobot. "Today's announcement marks a pivotal milestone in securing iRobot's long-term future," said iRobot CEO Gary Cohen. "The transaction will strengthen our financ…

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This Holiday Drink Is Most Popular In CT, New Survey Finds This Holiday Drink Is Most Popular In CT, New Survey Finds This Holiday Drink Is Most Popular In CT, New Survey Finds
This Holiday Drink Is Most Popular In CT, New Survey Finds A new survey shows which drinks people across the Northeast enjoy around the holidays. Coffeeness released its 2025 list of the most popular festive drinks in the US for the holiday season. The analysis reviewed search patterns from the past 12 months to capture last year's Christmas peak and show which beverages each state turned to most. Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey stood out for their interest in the espresso martini, placing it among the 11 states where the cocktail ranked first.  "The espresso martini's performance in this year's data represents one of the most…

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Bethesda, MD
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Burns, Permanent Scars Prompt Large Recall Of Garment Steamers Burns, Permanent Scars Prompt Large Recall Of Garment Steamers Burns, Permanent Scars Prompt Large Recall Of Garment Steamers
Burns, Permanent Scars Prompt Large Recall Of Garment Steamers More than 2,800 garment steamers are being recalled because they can leak or spit hot water, causing burn injuries. Sanven Technology issued the recall for about 2,840 Vevor garment steamers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Dec. 11. The steamers are white and feature orange lettering that reads "VEVOR" and "TOUGH TOOLS, HALF PRICE" on the side, along with a red toggle power switch on the handle. The company has received 18 reports tied to the recalled steamers, including six reports of hot water spitting, pouring, leaking, or dripping from t…

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