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Climate-Tech Funding Holds Steady as AI-Driven Data Centers Surge

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance Climate tech venture funding stayed flat in 2025, defying expectations. Data centers and AI are driving a surge in clean-energy...

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Congress Makes Trump Tax Cuts Permanent, Boosts Pentagon and Immigration Spending

Marcus L. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance Permanent Trump tax cuts signed into law on July 4, 2025 $150B added to the Pentagon and $170B for immigration enforcement $1T cut in...

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States Face $10B Rural Health Fund Tied to Trump Policies

Jonathan P. Miller December 30, 2025

At a Glance $10B will be shared among states for rural health next year. The five-year fund totals $50B, with an average 2026 award of $200M. Half...

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Dunkin’ Gives Away 1 Million Free Coffees, Promises More Treats

Jonathan P. Miller December 29, 2025

At a Glance Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free coffees to Rewards members. Promo code PRODUNKTIVITY was used in the Dunkin' app. Additional...

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Holiday Spending Hits $1 Trillion, Pushing Americans into Credit-Card Debt

Olivia M. Hartwell December 29, 2025

At a Glance Holiday spending expected to hit an all-time $1 trillion. Roughly 4 in 10 Americans dip into savings or credit cards during the...

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Bellum Entertainment Collapse Exposes $30 Million Fraud, FBI Seeks 73-Year-Old Fugitive

Daniel J. Whitman December 29, 2025

At a Glance $16,650 still owed to Jeff Nimoy, former Bellum showrunner $30 million in alleged bank fraud by CEO Mary Carole McDonnell FBI...

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Pasadena Rose Parade Faces First Rain in 20 Years

Marcus L. Bennett December 29, 2025

At a Glance Pasadena's 137th Rose Parade may see rain for the first time in 20 years. Organizers say visitors will still turn out despite weather...

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Why 1 in 5 Christmas Gifts Gets Returned – And How to Dodge the Hassle

Jonathan P. Miller December 29, 2025

> At a Glance > - 20% of Christmas gifts are returned after the holidays. > - Store return rules have shifted; the "customer is always right" rule no...

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Influencers Flaunt $186k Luxury Hauls While Making Up to $450k Per Post

Ethan R. Coleman December 28, 2025

At a Glance Influencers spent up to $186,000 on designer goods in a single haul. Some earn as much as $50,000 per TikTok live or $450,000 per...

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EF0 Tornado Hits Boyle Heights, Damages Restaurant, No Injuries

Jonathan P. Miller December 28, 2025

At a Glance EF0 tornado touched down in Boyle Heights on December 26, 2025. El Nuevo Mariscos Tampico suffered broken windows and scattered...