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SCOOP: An Ivy-League College Controversy
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “... it turned out to be magic. It really did.” Brenda Lee, who turns 79 today, on her song “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” becoming No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the first time since its release 65 years ago, the same year Billboard’
Two Top Stories That Matter
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “I think a life properly lived is just learn, learn, learn all the time.” Charlie Munger, investor and close partner of American businessman Warren Buffett. Munger passed away last week at age 99. Serving as vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and well known for his
Post-Holiday Debrief: An "Upsurge" of Respiratory Illness in China
Plus: New Attacks on U.S. forces ... and the impact of Rudolph's Red Nose on Your Gas Mileage ⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “We’re absolutely thrilled that a record number of people were able to enjoy the parade with their families and friends, and spend the day
A Holiday Serving of Headlines, History & Our Heartfelt Thanks
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right. Her life of service and compassion was an example for all Americans.” Chip Carter, son of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter, after the passing of his mother
The Heat Turns Up On Hostage Negotiations, High-Level Diplomacy & The New House Speaker
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “This is not about us, but it's about being of service to other people, giving them that chance to go and make memories by the tree.” Jackie McGinley, who alongside her husband Matt and their two daughters, donated an 80-foot tree from their
"Flying Tigers," The "Holy Grail" of Shipwrecks & Congress Racing Against The Clock
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “The people of New York are amazing to give me moral support every kilometer. … I’m happy.” New York City Marathon winner in the men's division, Tamirat Tola, finished the race in 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds, breaking the record for
The Big Story With Too Little Coverage
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many.” Warner Bros. Television Group on the death of Matthew Perry, widely known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular show,
Escalation In The Middle East
Did "The Press" shift world events? Here's your cheat sheet for the week ahead: ⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “I saw these letters, and I just completely freaked out. I freaked out, almost fell over, almost cried.” University of Nebraska-Lincoln student, Luke Farritor, reflecting on what
Untangling The Israel-Hamas War. Plus ~ A Sampling of Stateside Stories
⭐️ Quote To Start Your Week: “Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney, who on this day 100 years ago, signed a distribution deal
Holiday SCOOP: A Forgotten Story
What to know about Israel, Hamas and the last 72 hours; Plus ~ a new look at a 100+ year-old holiday.
Unbridled Chaos OR Creative Disruption on Capitol Hill? Here's Your Coffee Talk! ☕️
Does the historic vote in the House of Representatives to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy result in unbridled chaos OR creative disruption? We consider both possibilities during a special live Coffee Talk broadcast on SmartHER News with an overview of what happened, why it matters and what to watch for