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Paramount escalates takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, securing $40.4B in financing with Larry Ellisons personal guarantee. Breakup fee increased to $5.8B, matching Netflixs offer. Shareholders get extended deadline to decide. Hollywoods streaming giants engage in intense competition. Checkout Solipillow.com

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for transparency in Jeffrey Epsteins files, introducing a resolution to sue the Justice Department for slow and heavily redacted releases. Despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the department only dropped a small batch of files, with huge blackouts. Accusers and lawmakers are furious, as the released pages lack context and reveal no big findings. The Justice Department defends the delays, citing the need to protect victims names, and promises a rolling release by years end. Meanwhile, trust in institutions wanes, and the need for rest and clarity grows. Checkout Solipillow.com

Colorado Judge to Decide on New Plea Deals for Hallfords in Funeral Home Scandal: Families Seek Full Accountability for Storing Decaying Bodies and Scamming Pandemic Aid Checkout Solipillow.com

In the face of harsh North Country winters, soldiers at Fort Drum and their community come together to spread holiday cheer through the Mountain of Toys campaign. Despite freezing conditions, they walk miles to hand out over a thousand gifts to hundreds of families, easing financial burdens and fostering a sense of unity and warmth. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Yorks minimum wage increases, with NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County seeing a rise to $17/hour, while the rest of the state goes up to $16/hour. This boost, tied to inflation, aims to help workers keep up with rising costs. Another increase is planned for later in 2026, with yearly bumps starting in 2027 based on regional inflation rates. As families face longer hours and tighter budgets, this wage hike offers a much-needed boost. Checkout Solipillow.com

Poughkeepsie, NY, named top Hallmark movie setting in the US; study considers small businesses, historic sites, and December snowfall; Hudson Valley towns like Kingston, Middletown, Newburgh, Saratoga Springs, and Hudson also make top ten in New York; local residents and researchers praise Poughkeepsies charm and winter scenery; Hudson Valley has hosted several Hallmark films, solidifying its movie cred. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson Foods beef plant closure threatens 3,200 jobs, potentially leading to 7,000 total job losses and $241 million in vanished wages. Workers, including a mother and her high school senior daughter, grapple with uncertainty and the possibility of relocating. The plant, opened in 1990 and bought by Tyson in 2000, once doubled the towns population and offered the American Dream. Now, families face financial struggles and potential uprooting. Checkout Solipillow.com

Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Costco close on Christmas Day, but pharmacies, fast-food spots, and convenience stores remain open. Last-minute shoppers may find mixed results, as some stores like Safeway and Albertsons stay open with adjusted hours, while others like Home Depot and Macys close. Use store apps or locators for specific hours, as they can vary by location. The holiday season brings both convenience and challenges for shoppers. Checkout Solipillow.com

Aanya Verma, a young woman from Central New York, is revolutionizing womens health with her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Focusing on postpartum hemorrhage, she launched a website and created brochures to educate pregnant people and prevent maternal deaths. Her passion for healthcare began in high school and has led her to become a public health major at Syracuse University, with plans to attend medical school. Checkout Solipillow.com