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.
Itâs hard to believe Christmas is less than a week away! Before you dive into the last-minute hustle and bustle, letâs catch up on this weekâs top news â with a few festive stories and Christmas traditions from around the world sprinkled in. But first ... đđ˝ Historian and author,
An anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, a shooting at a U.S. university, and the foiled terror plot in California â we work through the news to know after a busy weekend of breaking headlines.
We've got you covered! War correspondent and Australian native Hollie McKay joins us as we cover the terrorist attack that took place in Sydney over the weekend. We'll also cover the latest on the Brown University shooting, what we know about director Rob Reiner's
Good morning! The worldâs largest indoor ice-skating rink opens today. Paris, anyone? đđ˝ Also beginning this weekend? The âFestival of Lights.â The Jewish holiday Hanukkah â which commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the second century BCE â begins at sundown on Sunday. đŁď¸ Your Conversation Starters: đą Internet Safety:
Plus - Halle Berry takes on Gov. Gavin Newsom (and what this tells us about a new legislative trend).
From cosmic butterflies to the Venezuela boat strikes and lightning on Mars, weâve got you covered on whatâs happening. Plus, SmartHER gifts handpicked for everyone on your list this holiday season. đđ˝ âYou may notice, though, that the Butterfly Nebula does not resemble a round planet, but instead a
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.
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.
One of Americaâs most iconic fashion brands makes a comeback â influencing the U.S. Postal Service, holiday dĂŠcor everywhere, and even ... Princess Catherine? Ahead of Americaâs 250th birthday, Ralph Lauren announced a commemorative collection in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, âwhere heritage-inspired pieces honor Americaâs
Border numbers, beef prices and whatâs next in the Epstein investigation. Plus, pans that will help you cook SmartHER (keep scrolling for the links)!
From recognizing the unsung heroes of WWII to a new Revolutionary War documentary on our weekend watch list, hereâs a little something extra for your Saturday morning ...đđ˝Â âSome nurses were killed by enemy fire. Others spent years as prisoners of war. Most returned home to quiet lives, receiving little
The latest on the government shutdown, plus ~ a terror investigation spans two states & a major announcement on womenâs health.
In the words of Mariah Carey, âItâs Time!!!đđâ We're starting off your SmartHER weekend read with a little holiday cheer â plus a quick catch-up on the weekâs most interesting news stories. âUnparalleled athleticism, grace and unity.â The Rockettes opened their annual Christmas Spectacular in New York
Former VP Harris says Democrats need to lead boldly â is lowering the voting age part of a new platform? What do you think? Let us know: hello@smartHERNews.com From runaway monkeys to an intractable shutdown ... to a Supreme Court showdown over tariffs ... and notable comments on voting age and
Decades after his death, a well-known childrenâs author adds a new story to Americaâs bookshelf. Plus, the woman who took on the Appalachian Trail at 80 ... and several stories still percolating across the headlines as we head into the weekend. âTo sing the 50 United States, you have
Hi Insiders, Thank you for joining us live today â what a conversation! In case you missed it (or want to revisit it), you can watch or listen to today's interview with journalist Leland Vittert, author of the New York Times bestseller Born Lucky â A Dedicated Father, A Grateful
The latest on a high-profile heist, a historic hurricane, a high-stakes government shutdown and whether the U.S. has carried out "murder" or a "lethal kinetic strike" on the high seas. Plus~a special invite for coffee and conversation with a best selling author on Wednesday!
A history-making ballerina takes her final bow ~ plus, the cutest squish you ever did see squash. A catch-up of the weekâs top stories and some SmartHER conversation starters in this edition of the Weekend Digest. âShe redefined who belongs, who gets to be seen, and who gets to lead.
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Weâre bringing back our favorite hoodie â just in time for fall. The perfect piece for cooler mornings, coffee runs and catching up on your SmartHER Weekend Digest. đ° The new electric blue color felt like the essential we ALL needed as we prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
A peace deal. A trade deal. An (absent) shutdown deal. What to know about the deals percolating in the news and why they matter.
A little inspiration for your weekend: Nobel winners making history, centuries-old murals newly opened to the public - and shoes fit for a queen. Pour a cup of coffee and letâs dive in. âď¸ đźď¸ âA Hidden Treasureâ: For the first time in nearly 300 years, visitors can see two large-scale
PLUS - the Supreme Court's new term and a Middle East peace update. Get the SCOOP on this week's news ...đđ˝