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Psychologist explains why we love holiday, feel-good movies Dr. Pamela Rutledge, Director of the Media Psychology Research Center, discusses why people love predictable, feel-good holiday movies.

Psychologist explains why we love holiday, feel-good movies

“I don’t want a lot for Christmas / There is just one thing I need / An answer to just one question / An estimate of Mariah Carey’s song royalties, please?”No, my makeshift lyrics aren’t as catchy as the opening lines of Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the 1994 jingle that became practically ubiquitous over the airwaves around holiday season.

How much money does Mariah Carey make from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’? ‘It’s a lot,’ music expert says

The place where workers are happiest with their pay isn't a Big Tech company based in an expensive coastal city, but rather an HR business located in the Sun Belt.Paycom, an HR and payroll tech company based in Oklahoma City, was named the No.

This is the No. 1 company where workers are happy with their pay—it's not based in New York or San Francisco

A grieving mother has been left devastated after learning that a Texas county secretly donated her daughter's body to science and chopped up and sold her parts.Aurimar Hurriago Villegas, 21, was riding in the back of a vehicle in a suburb of Dallas with two acquaintances on October 29, 2022, when 25-year-old Shardrel Webb fired a gun into the rear of the car, NBC News reports.

Mom devastated as county secretly donates daughter's body to science

The final days of December aren't just home to the winter holidays. They are also host to the beginning of another Zodiac season.Represented by the sea goat, Capricorn is the tenth Zodiac sign. But don't be fooled its symbol, Capricorn is one of three earth signs.

Meet Capricorn, the Zodiac's ambitious realist: The sign's personality traits, dates

‘It is what it is.’It seems like every five minutes there’s new news and rumors about the rash of drones sightings causing worry in cities all across the country, along with mysterious flashing orbs visible in the sky.Some quick-study keyboard drone experts point to the correlation to drone sightings around U.S. military bases located near land owned by Chinese interests.

‘I don’t know where you’re gonna go’: Soldier says the New Jersey drones are coming from us. Then he says that the ‘orbs’ are the real problem

ToplineA U.S. missile cruiser shot down a Navy fighter jet in what military officials said was a “friendly fire” incident over the Red Sea on Sunday, as the U.S. military has increased its presence in the Red Sea to fight back against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

US Shoots Down Its Own Fighter Jet In ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident Over Red Sea Amid Escalating Conflict With Houthi Rebels

Brandon Bell | Via ReutersDemocrats are increasingly calling into question the level of influence Elon Musk has over President-elect Donald Trump's decision-making.Some lawmakers said Sunday they believe the chaos reflects a lack of unity in the Republican party, while others praised Musk for bringing a level of transparency to the American public.As Congress regroups following another averted government shutdown, Democratic lawmakers are increasingly calling into question the level of influence Elon Musk

‘It feels like Elon Musk is our prime minister': The fallout from the funding debacle

The SummaryThe bird flu outbreak took several concerning turns this year, with the number of human cases up to at least 64.Experts outlined several indicators that the virus’ spread is going in the wrong direction.Among them are recent detections of the virus in wastewater and signs of dangerous mutations.

Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction

Scarlett Johansson appeared on 'SNL' to welcome host Martin Short into the prestigious Five-Timers club'SNL' slammed for jokes about UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: 'Not a joke'Fox News contributor Joe Concha joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his take on 'SNL' mocking the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and President-elect Donald Trump's viral moment with Jill Biden in Paris over the weekend.

SNL's Colin Jost uncomfortably tells ruthless jokes about wife Scarlett Johansson as she watches backstage

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — More details emerged Sunday about those killed when a man drove a car at speed through a Christmas market in Germany, while mourners continued to place flowers and other tributes at the site of the attack.Police in Magdeburg, the central city where the attack took place on Friday evening, said that the victims were four women ranging in age from 45 to 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy they had spoken of a day earlier.

German police say 4 women and a boy were killed in the Christmas market attack

The result leaves Manchester United in 13th placeGetty ImagesManchester United suffered yet another crushing defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday when they lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in the latest performance that indicated that there will be no quick fixes for the Red Devils, even under new management.In some ways, the game against Bournemouth played out like United's EFL Cup loss to Tottenham Hotspur just three days earlier – the Red Devils were in charge of possession and outshot the opposition. None of that

Man United dominated at Old Trafford by Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim's team takes two steps back in rough week

’Tis the season for gifting, and young people aren’t leaving themselves out.Nearly half of Gen Z (47%) and millennial (43%) consumers plan to buy gifts for themselves this holiday season, according to researchers at the consulting firm Deloitte.

Young adults are keeping themselves on their holiday gift lists

Student Steven Amaro, who was recently CPR certified, administered a shock using a defibrillatorSkate club heroes save history teacher who went into cardiac arrestAdam Compton, a Texas teacher who suffered cardiac arrest during an after-school skate club, MacArhur High School athletic trainer Amanda Boyd and high school senior Steven Amaro recount the day Compton's life was saved.

Student heroes jump into action to save history teacher who went into cardiac arrest: 'Eternally grateful'

Frank KeoghBBC Sport Senior JournalistA tearful Luke Littler almost hit a nine-darter as he started his bid for the PDC World Championship title with a dramatic 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle.The 17-year-old made headlines around the world when he reached the tournament final in January, when he lost to Luke Humphries.

Littler almost hits nine-darter in opening win

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once a symbol of affluence, appeared visibly diminished in a federal courtroom Wednesday as he faces sweeping charges that threaten his legacy.Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared markedly diminished Wednesday (December 18) in a Manhattan federal courtroom, where the 54-year-old Hip-Hop icon, now facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, presented a stark contrast to his once-dominant image in the entertainment world.

Diddy’s Gaunt Appearance Stuns In Court Hearing

Brian Thompson dumped more than $15 million in stock before a federal antitrust investigation into the insurance giant was publicly revealed, a lawsuit claims.UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was facing a lawsuit accusing him and other executives of insider trading related to an ongoing Justice Department investigation before he was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel on Wednesday.

Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Accused Of Insider Trading Amid DOJ Probe

Smith also addresses whether he would, in theory, vote for President-elect Donald TrumpWould Stephen A. Smith have voted for Trump if he could have?ESPN's Stephen A. Smith tells 'Life, Liberty & Levin' whether, in theory, he'd vote for President-elect Donald Trump.

Stephen A. Smith regrets backing VP Harris, 'open' to voting GOP: 'Not interested' in the 'fear mongering'

‘What the [expletive] is in my arm?’@stepupstudios/TikTokAzeemud-Deen Jacobs/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock(Licensed)A mystery bump inside a woman’s arm sparks concern, leading her on a journey to have the object removed. Turning to TikTok, she posted a video on Dec. 16 under the account StepUpStudios (@stepupstudios).

‘I would have done surgery on myself to get it out’: Woman notices a bump on her arm. Then she pinches it

You don't have to be a pro to get pro results(Image credit: Future)In the last year, I’ve taken up a new, rewarding hobby with astrophotography. Today’s best phones make it easier than ever before to get breathtaking shots of the night sky, which is why I want to share my favorite shots from each of the flagship phones I’ve tested throughout the year.These include the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and OnePlus 12 — many of which top Tom’s Guide’s best camera

I tried astrophotography on the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL — here's the phone that won me over

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The Texas Rangers on Sunday were investigating a police pursuit in Killeen that ended in tragedy when a pickup driver slammed his truck into a JCPenney store and continued crashing through a crowded shopping mall before he was fatally shot by police officers, authorities said.Sgt. Bryan Washko, spokesperson for the state Department of Pubic Safety, said at a briefing late Saturday that five people were injured, some seriously.

Driver crashed through Texas mall, injured 5 before being shot dead by police

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator — ending speculation that she could replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration’s secretary of state.

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator

The GOP-controlled House passed childhood cancer research funding months ago, but it had languished in the SenateCongress’ Christmas ‘chaos’ was a ‘dress rehearsal’ for 2025, reporter predictsReal Clear Politics White House reporter Phil Wegmann and The Hill national politics reporter Julia Manchester weigh in on Congress’ spending bill on ‘Fox News Live.’

‘Bargaining chip’: Trump allies dismantle Liz Warren’s claim GOP blocked childhood cancer research

Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.A low pressure system developing across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes was forecast to bring freezing rain to some areas Sunday and Monday, and winter weather advisories were in effect. Snowfall will then "increase in coverage and intensity" from North Dakota

Holiday forecast: Dreaming of a white Christmas is better than traveling during one

“It Ends with Us” author Colleen Hoover has expressed support for Blake Lively amid her sexual assault allegations against Justin Baldoni.Lively, who starred in this year’s feature adaptation of Hoover’s novel with co-star and director Baldoni, filed a sexual harassment and retaliation complaint against him Friday night.

‘It Ends with Us’ Author Colleen Hoover Supports Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Allegations: ‘Never Change, Never Wilt’

NASA's record-breaking Parker Solar Probe will smash its own personal bests for proximity to the sun and fastest speed by a human-made object when it whizzes past our star on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). It is unlikely to get significantly closer to the sun before the end of its mission.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will reach its closest-ever point to the sun on Christmas Eve

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., will chair Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in JanuaryRand Paul says he will support raising debt ceiling if government reform happensSen. Rand Paul, R-Ken., talks about the debt ceiling and government spending on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’

Sen. Rand Paul pledges to get Trump’s cabinet picks approved ‘as quickly as possible’

Quick LinksThe Chevrolet Suburban may be the longest running nameplate on the market, dating back to the 1930s, but the Ford Explorer has been around for a while, as well, debuting in 1990, and the automaker has had a lot of time to work out the kinks and improve this mid-size SUV from generation to generation.

The Safest And Most Reliable SUV You Can Currently Buy Is...

Its glühwein stalls, festooned with Christmas lights and tinsel, stand emptied and shuttered.On the cordoned off market street, in the center of Magdeburg, German police stand guard as, one officer told CNN, forensic teams carefully examine the crime scene before scrubbing the blood stains from the road.

Anti-immigrant anger rises at scene of German market attack

You may be surprised to know that one of the most slept-on cities in the U.S. is a quiet Midwest oasis in western Ohio. Dayton, a city of roughly 135,000 people, is slowly gathering recognition for its chill downtown dotted with cool galleries, hip cafes, and interesting shops.

The City With One Of America's Lowest Costs Of Living Is A Midwest Mecca Of Art, Shopping, And Dining

Maintaining pristine white laundry can be a challenge, but there’s a natural solution hiding in your kitchen that outperforms harsh chemicals. Lemon juice, a common culinary ingredient, proves to be an exceptional whitening agent for clothes and linens. This eco-friendly alternative not only brightens fabrics effectively but also preserves their quality, making it a superior choice to traditional bleach.

Forget bleach for laundry, this kitchen product is much more effective.

The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17 on Saturday to clinchPittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: Which team faces more pressure in this week 16 matchup? | SpeakJoy Taylor dives into the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens rivalry ahead of their Week 16 showdown. With the Ravens as 6.5-point favorites, Joy evaluates which team carries the most pressure in this pivotal AFC matchup and what it means fo...