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Review: Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Exposes a Filmmaker’s Creative Crisis1 source — 14h

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Priya Raman Even if the director is in a rut, the story review suggests Bitter Christmas still captures real frustration worth seeing on screen.

Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ probes autofiction’s ethicsEntertainment — 2dPedro Almodóvar’s “Bitter Christmas” uses a story-within-a-story to examine how a filmmaker turns real people’s lives and pain into fiction, and the moral tensions that can follow. Continuing the personal, self-reflective approach of “Pain and Glory,” the film follows a director whose fictional work begins to affect those around him.

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For King & Country's 'Drummer Boy' Hits #3 at Box Office as Christmas Movie Season Begins1 source — 3d

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Chris Dalton For King & Country making number three with their first movie is a nice surprise for the holiday season.

South Carolina Tree Arrives, Capitol Tree Resumes JourneyLifestyle — 4dSouth Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the State House ahead of its November lighting ceremony. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, meanwhile, made a stop in Idaho Falls on its cross-country trip after a crash in Billings temporarily delayed its journey.

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IJRUS Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern CountryJillian Butler · 2 min · 3h

Salvation Army seeks volunteers as Christmas Wish marks 50th seasonLifestyle — 4dHoliday charities are seeking volunteers to ring Salvation Army bells in Bemidji, help with Owensboro’s 50th Christmas Wish season, and adopt children’s letters through USPS Operation Santa. The postal program requires identity verification and lets individuals or groups fulfill wishes securely, as demand for adopters outpaces available volunteers.

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Priya Raman The postal program needs more adopters since demand is high and those kids deserve the help.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Holiday Theater Shows Span US CitiesEntertainment — 4dTheater companies across Orlando, Atlanta, Denver and Santa Barbara are presenting seasonal shows, from familiar Christmas favorites and musical or circus productions to comic parodies and a modern, locally rooted reimagining of A Christmas Carol. The offerings include family-friendly performances, nostalgic holiday tributes and stories that explore contemporary themes such as economic insecurity and social inequality.

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Holiday Guides Preview 2026 Getaways, Trees, SantaLifestyle — 4dAffordable holiday ideas include retirees’ Christmas getaways in destinations beyond major tourist hotspots, and low-cost family outings around Metro Detroit, such as free Santa photos, light displays and seasonal traditions. Separate local guides list Louisville-area Christmas tree sellers and Metro Detroit Santa-photo locations.

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Lucy Hale, Ian Harding Reunite in Hulu Christmas Rom-Com — Nov 5, 2026Lucy Hale and Ian Harding reunite for Hulu’s holiday rom-com The 12 Dates of Christmas, about a career-focused shop owner who goes on 12 dates in the weeks before Christmas in search of love. The former Pretty Little Liars co-stars also reflected on their reunion and the controversy surrounding their characters’ relationship on that series.

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Mariah Carey Stars in Gucci Christmas Campaign — Nov 4, 2026Mariah Carey ushered in the 2026 holiday season with Gucci’s Christmas campaign, directed by Harmony Korine and featuring her holiday hit and looks from the brand’s Butterfly collection. She also marked the season with a video that begins with a nod to her ’90s grunge recordings before turning to Christmas.

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Andrew PowellWhite House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security QuestionsA reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I1h · 205 reads

Federal Forests Schedule Christmas Tree Permit SalesEnvironment — Nov 6, 2026Federal land agencies are opening Christmas tree permit sales across Nevada, Colorado, Idaho and Utah, with purchase dates, prices, cutting periods and eligible areas varying by forest or district. Officials say cutting trees in designated areas can help thin crowded stands and improve forest health.

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Holiday parades planned in multiple citiesLifestyle — 4dCommunities in Oshkosh, Clearfield, Benton and Fort Scott have announced Christmas parades in November and December. Springfield will combine its annual parade and mayor’s tree-lighting celebration for the first time on Nov. 21, with free downtown activities and performances.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Guildford Plans Market, Towns Spotlight Local GetawaysLifestyle — 3dNew Hope offers abundant parks, aquatic recreation, golf and nearby fishing, while two Vermont ski-town restaurants highlight locally sourced food and family ties. Guildford is hosting a festive Christmas market and entertainment, and Downtown Batavia is promoting winter shopping, cafés and seasonal activities.

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CHICKENLEIGH, IT'S CHRISTMAS: Jane Williamson starts the holidays on November 1Good News — Nov 1, 2026Jane Williamson’s Utah mom skit yelling CHICKENLEIGH, IT'S CHRISTMAS on November 1 raced past 140 million views in five days.

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Detroit Installs 70-Foot Christmas TreeLifestyle — Nov 3, 2026Detroit hoisted a 70-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce into Campus Martius Park on Nov. 4, beginning preparations for its free annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 20. The tree, grown for decades in a Mesick family’s yard, will be decorated as the centerpiece of the celebration, which will include entertainment and more than 1 million lights.

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IJROut: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty DumbnessSeton Motley · 7 min · 4h

Theater groups plan shows across US, IrelandEntertainment — 3dCommunity and school theaters are announcing a varied slate of performances, including Westport’s new comedy “Closing Limbo,” Chadron High School’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and Grand Rapids’ “Little Shop of Horrors.” Vermont Theatre Company and Columbus East Theatre will also stage programs of one-act plays, featuring contemporary works and adaptations alongside plays by Samuel Beckett.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Toronto puppet Scrooge joins Michigan Santa quest in holiday showsEntertainment — Nov 1, 2026Holiday theater offerings include the Shaw Festival’s Toronto staging of A Christmas Carol, a blizzard-set family dramedy in Christmas Eve in the Dunk Tank, and Williamston Theatre’s original Lansing Christmas Adventure. New York’s Broadway season is also drawing holiday visitors, with a record-setting prior season and a slate of prominent shows including Hamilton and A Few Good Men.

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Irish Christmas Shows Set Across USEntertainment — Nov 3, 2026Several Florida and Kentucky venues are hosting holiday Celtic performances, including A Taste of Ireland’s “A Celtic Christmas,” which combines champion Irish dancers, live music, storytelling and festive songs. Other shows feature local Irish dancers in Gainesville and Celtic musicians Eric Rigler and Dirk Freymuth at Soka Performing Arts Center.

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Holiday Attractions Add Major Light DisplaysLifestyle — 4dHoliday light attractions are returning at zoos and other venues: Fort Wayne Zoo’s Wild Lights features more than 1 million lights, while Big Bear Alpine Zoo’s Wild Lights offers themed displays, entertainment, s’mores and a new artisan market. In Idaho, Christmas in Color returns as a drive-through light show at Roaring Springs, with synchronized holiday music.

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North American Stations Launch 24/7 Christmas MusicEntertainment — Nov 1, 2026Radio stations in Michigan, Ohio, Western New York and Edmonton have switched to round-the-clock Christmas music, with stations describing the early holiday programming as a popular tradition that brings listeners joy and nostalgia.

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Andrew PowellVideo Shows Family’s Terrifying Escape as Brooklyn Building CollapsesNewly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least 17 others injured. According to Fox News , the three-story structure in the Flatbush neighborhood gave way Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters and rescue crews searched through the debris for1h · 127 reads

Jake Paul-Doumbé Set for Dubai Christmas Eve Fight — Nov 2, 2026Jake Paul will return to boxing against kickboxing and MMA star Cédric Doumbé in an eight-round cruiserweight bout on Christmas Eve in Dubai. It will be Paul’s first fight since Anthony Joshua broke his jaw; Doumbé has extensive kickboxing and MMA experience but only one professional boxing bout.

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Jared Kim Paul's jaw might still be healing, but picking Doumbé over another boxer feels like he's avoiding tougher competition again.

Regional Theaters Feature Varied ProductionsEntertainment — 4dTheater and music productions are in focus, including Kirkcaldy Amateur Operatic Society’s staging of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s costume-driven production of Arcadia, and State Theatre New Jersey’s upcoming Irish Tenors Christmas concert. A review also praises Houston Grand Opera’s Susannah as a vivid, distinctly American retelling of a story of wrongful judgment and its consequences.

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Cherish the Ladies headlining Celtic Christmas among holiday eventsEntertainment — Nov 2, 2026Holiday performances span a 1940s-inspired family musical, a West End songbook fundraiser for touring theater workers, a Baltimore R&B, soul and jazz concert, and a Celtic Christmas show by Cherish the Ladies. Together, the events feature festive favorites across musical styles, from Broadway and jazz standards to Irish music.

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Victoria Music Industry Seeks 1% Concert LevyMusic — 4dLive-music listings highlight performances across Wisconsin and the Florida Keys, while artists and venues in Victoria are urging political parties to increase funding and protections amid rising costs and venue closures. Pittsburgh country-rock band Junior and the Push, whose members have played together for more than two decades, has released a Halloween-themed “Monster Mash” cover and plans a Christmas song.

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Club Wyndham to open 1990s Christmas suite with VHS tapes and board games — Nov 2, 2026Chef Dominique Crenn has opened Petit Crenn, a French bistro serving classic dishes with a refined twist on Melbourne’s Collins Street, while Nantes’ public art, architecture and cultural history make the French city a destination for a whimsical arts-focused tour. Separately, Club Wyndham is offering a Christmas 1999-themed Holiday Rewind Suite in New York, tapping into parents’ nostalgia for 1990s holiday traditions.

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IJRFeds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers UnionLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 4h