Welcome to 2026: Top News Stories for Curious Minds
A.I., ISIS, fraud, Congress & Venezuela - we cover all the big headlines for the week ahead.
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SCOOP'S Christmas Special: Mistletoe Mysteries, News Highlights & Our Favorite Reads of 2025
Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite books of 2025 with us during today's SCOOP Christmas Party! You can find all your SmartHER reads HERE. Keep scrolling for a few stories to know going into the holiday week.
🤶🏼 Unwrapping The *Real* Mrs. Claus: A Conversation With A Christmas Literary Sleuth
It’s hard to believe Christmas is less than a week away! Before you dive into the last-minute hustle and bustle, let’s catch up on this week’s top news — with a few festive stories and Christmas traditions from around the world sprinkled in. But first ... 👇🏽 Historian and author,
SCOOP: Tackling Tough News with a Touch of Light
An anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, a shooting at a U.S. university, and the foiled terror plot in California — we work through the news to know after a busy weekend of breaking headlines.
Lights, Tradition & the Weekend’s Coolest Opening 🧊
Good morning! The world’s largest indoor ice-skating rink opens today. Paris, anyone? 👇🏽 Also beginning this weekend? The “Festival of Lights.” The Jewish holiday Hanukkah — which commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the second century BCE — begins at sundown on Sunday. 🗣️ Your Conversation Starters: 📱 Internet Safety:
SCOOP: Santa Sightings, Supreme Court Cases and the Senate Tackles Healthcare (Again)
Plus - Halle Berry takes on Gov. Gavin Newsom (and what this tells us about a new legislative trend).
Your Weekend Digest: Cosmic Butterflies 🦋 & Quick News To Know
From cosmic butterflies to the Venezuela boat strikes and lightning on Mars, we’ve got you covered on what’s happening. Plus, SmartHER gifts handpicked for everyone on your list this holiday season. 👇🏽 “You may notice, though, that the Butterfly Nebula does not resemble a round planet, but instead a
SCOOP: Rage Bait, Retail Insights, & The Suspect In The Murder of the United Healthcare CEO Heads Back To Court
Plus ~ catch-up on the Trump administration changes to asylum policy in the aftermath of the attack on the National Guard in D.C., and bipartisan questions continue about military operations off the coast of Venezuela.
SCOOP: Second Annual Family Meeting
No live SCOOP today, but instead we're sharing our heartwarming and insightful discussion we had with you on Friday, reflecting on news, traditions and togetherness. Plus, a few stories to know ahead of Thanksgiving.
The Return of Ralph Lauren
One of America’s most iconic fashion brands makes a comeback — influencing the U.S. Postal Service, holiday décor everywhere, and even ... Princess Catherine? Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, Ralph Lauren announced a commemorative collection in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, “where heritage-inspired pieces honor America’s
SCOOP: Congress Back In Action
Border numbers, beef prices and what’s next in the Epstein investigation. Plus, pans that will help you cook SmartHER (keep scrolling for the links)!
The Nurses of WWII
From recognizing the unsung heroes of WWII to a new Revolutionary War documentary on our weekend watch list, here’s a little something extra for your Saturday morning ...👇🏽 “Some nurses were killed by enemy fire. Others spent years as prisoners of war. Most returned home to quiet lives, receiving little