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3+ min ago (704+ words) A Texas woman bought a 35-carat pink sapphire Kallati ring from Jared's website, only for the company to tell her that the ring was "unsalvageable" with little to no additional explanation. Confused, she asked for additional documentation, just for Jared's employees to tell her the item was "reticketed" and possibly put back into their inventory." Danielle (@deltalash), a licensed esthetician living in North Richland Hills, Texas, noticed something was off with the return almost immediately. It wasn't until she started questioning the return that things truly started to go sour, resulting in disputes with her bank and issues getting her money back. Danielle placed her order for Jared's pink sapphire Kallati ring, but quickly realized that the company wasn't going to send it over to her." By Nov. 19, Jared had manually entered that there was an "in-store return" for the…...

3+ min ago (499+ words) From "The Night Before" to "Jingle All the Way" Christmas can be a hard time of year, and there's no shortage of melancholy Christmas films. But why do those when you could actively lift your spirit instead? No, we won't begrudge anyone their taste. If sadder Christmas movies are your thing, we support you. But if you're here, you're looking for more of a holiday comedy, and we can certainly help you out with that. From early 2000s classics to more recent offerings, there are plenty to choose from, so allow us to narrow it down a bit. Here are seven Christmas comedies that will surely bring you some holiday cheer. This version of the Grinch's story has always been divisive, but for me, it's an annual watch. Jim Carrey's face is so expressive, even through prosthetics, and it's just endlessly…...

25+ min ago (963+ words) German chancellor reaffirms his country's support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza genocide. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has affirmed support for the creation of a Palestinian state, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again rejected such a move, during the German leader's inaugural visit to the country. At a joint press conference on Sunday following a meeting in Jerusalem, the two leaders spoke of their respective priorities for Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Merz's trip is playing out under the shadow of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza " although Merz, leader of one of Israel's staunchest supporters, does not consider it a genocide. Merz told the news conference that Germany, one of Israel's most unwavering allies, wanted a new Middle East that recognised a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel, and that negotiations on…...

30+ min ago (226+ words) Trump Touts $20 trillion in New U.S. Investments, but Numbers Don't Add Up President Trump has made increasingly sweeping claims about new investments flowing into the United States, citing figures as high as $21 trillion since taking office. Posted by reinheitsgebot at 01:33 PM | 4 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry | President Trump touts over $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but the numbers don't add up[image or embed] Good to see Vernon's calculator in use. What's a few zeros among friends? #1 | Posted by mattm at 2025-12-05 04:17 PM | Reply It's almost as if this six times bankrupt (even running a gambling den) and nearly three-score times convicted felon hasn't got a clue, except when it comes to lying and thievery. #2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-06 07:23 AM | Reply Do we have 10's of trillion in new investment or can we not afford to continue to help 10's of millions of…...

31+ min ago (61+ words) Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power. Benin's gov't says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power. But government officials say they thwarted the attempted coup and remain in control....

32+ min ago (731+ words) The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers. By Rev Dr Fares Abraham I grew up less than a mile from Shepherds" Field in Beit Sahour in the occupied West Bank " the hillside where, according to the Gospel of Luke, the news of Jesus"s birth was first proclaimed. For my family, these were not distant biblical landscapes. They were the backdrop of our daily lives: The olive groves we played in, the terraces we tended, the land where our faith and identity were rooted. Today, for the first time in my life, I felt fear that the community that raised me may not survive. Others have documented the legal and political ramifications of these settlements. My concern is more personal and more urgent: What is happening today threatens the very continuity of…...

35+ min ago (307+ words) So, whether you're a long-time fan of "The Simple Life" or just someone with a passion for pink, get ready to channel your inner socialite with these adorable and functional bakeware, mugs, mixers, and more in Paris Hilton's "Be An Icon" collection. And for the holiday season, the brand is on super-rare sale! This means you can get colorful, durable kitchenware for up to 30 percent off on Amazon! From air fryers to baby pink cast iron pots, it's time to give your kitchen a Barbiecore makeover! Below, see our top picks from the multi-hyphenate's bestselling brand: Show your love through cooking and let your easy-to-make meals steal the spotlight with this colorful air fryer from Paris Hilton. With the 8-in-1 function and large capacity, this nonstick air fryer is a must for all your meal needs! The Paris Hilton heart-shaped…...

35+ min ago (184+ words) Vice President JD Vance recently implied that it was "totally reasonable" for Americans to want their neighbors to speak the same language as them, remarks that were pounced on Sunday by critics who pointed to Vance's own extended family, many of whom likely speak English as a second language, if at all. "You have, let's say, a family of five that you've known for five years [that] moves out of the house" and then what happens is 20 people move into a three-bedroom house from a totally different culture, totally different ways of interacting," Vance said, speaking with the New York Post recently on its "Pod Force One" podcast. Vance's comments drew the attention Sunday of many critics who pointed to Vance's wife, Usha Vance, an Indian American whose parents immigrated from Andhra Pradesh in India, where the prominent language is…...

37+ min ago (232+ words) The LAFCA's winner has gone on to win the Oscar for Best Picture five times in the past 10 years The Los Angeles Film Critics Association is meeting on Sunday to vote on and announce its picks for the best films and cinematic achievements of 2025. TheWrap will update the list of winners as they are announced. The winner of the LAFCA best-film award has gone on to win the Oscar for Best Picture only 13 times in the 50 years the group has been voting, but five of those matches have come in the past 10 years, with "Spotlight" in 2015, "Moonlight" in 2016, "Parasite" in 2019, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" in 2022 and "Anora" last year. " In other LAFCA categories, four winners and three runners-up went on to receive the Oscar. Only four of the critics' 12 categories didn't have some overlap with the Academy. The other…...

37+ min ago (919+ words) Gaza dominates the Doha Forum as experts warn political pressure from nation states undermines international law. After the US government placed sanctions on the United Nations" special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, her life turned upside down. Credit cards stopped working, she told Al Jazeera. A hotel reservation booked by the European Parliament was cancelled. Medical insurance was denied. For Albanese, the consequences of her work on Israel"s genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza were not just professional " they were personal, too. "We are turned into non-persons," she said at the Doha Forum, calling the sanctions imposed against her "unlawful" under international law. "But again, for me, it"s important that people understand the extent " the United States, Israel and others would go to silence the voice of justice, the voice of human rights," Albanese…...