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Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost About $90 in 2026: Why Turkey and Cranberries Rose While Butter Fell
PwC expects the average family's holiday meal to cost $90, up from $88. Here is what is driving each price and how to trim the bill.
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CultureWhy World Series Tickets Cost Over $3,000 in Milwaukee in 2026
Game 1 get-in prices set a record while Tampa Bay games cost a fraction. Here is what is driving the gap and how fans can still find a seat.
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CultureDaylight Saving Time Ends November 1: Why the Clocks Still Change in 2026
The House voted to make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate never acted. Here is what that means for this weekend, and for the fight over the clock.
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CultureHalloween 2026 Is Headed for a Record $13.5 Billion: Where the Money Goes
Americans plan to spend more on Halloween than ever, but they are shopping earlier and comparing prices. Here is what the numbers show.
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CultureWhy Slang Spreads and Dies Faster Than It Used To
A phrase can go from unknown to overused to retired within months now. Here is what actually changed about how slang moves through culture.
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CultureWhy "Walkable City" Has Become Such a Popular Selling Point
Walkability shows up in real estate listings and city marketing everywhere now. Here is what is actually driving the demand, and what walkable really means.
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CultureWhat Is Actually Filling the Gap as Local Newspapers Keep Closing
Thousands of local newsrooms have shut down over the past two decades. Here is what has, and has not, emerged to replace them.
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CultureHow Podcast Listening Habits Have Actually Changed
Podcasts moved from a niche hobby to a mainstream daily habit for millions. Here is what the listening data actually shows in 2026.
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CultureWhy Board Games Are Having a Genuine Renaissance
Tabletop game sales and dedicated cafes keep growing even as screens dominate everything else. Here is what is actually driving the comeback.
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CultureWhy Nostalgia Keeps Dominating What We Watch and Listen To
Reboots, reunion tours, and throwback playlists are everywhere in 2026. Here is what is actually driving entertainment’s obsession with the past.
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CultureThe Secondhand Fashion Boom, Explained
Thrifting has gone from budget necessity to mainstream trend. Here is what is actually driving the shift, and where it is heading next.