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- The presidents who shaped the Kennedy Center into the institution it is now
The Kennedy Center may be named after former President John F. Kennedy — and now President Trump — but it was first an idea originated by another president.
6 min - Cubans face dire shortages and ramping inflation as U.S. blocks cheap oil from Venezuela
Cuba relies on Venezuelan oil, and the halted shipments are worsening conditions on the island.
6 min - How to make a financial resolution for 2026 and stick to it
We also touch on what changes to expect in the new year once much of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill takes effect.
6 min - Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the U.S. What will ACA increases mean?
Millions of Texans could be at risk.
4 min - What made 'Kpop Demon Hunters' a cultural phenomenon
"Kpop Demon Hunters" is Netflix’s most popular film ever.
12 min - What was the best book of 2025? Our go-to book expert shares her picks
Book expert Traci Thomas said 2025 was a good year for book releases.
10 min - Jim Beam pausing main Kentucky distillery for 2026
The Kentucky bourbon brand said it took the "opportunity to invest in site enhancements." But industry experts are pointing to the White House tariff wars as a cause.
6 min - Lots of controversy but 'little new insight' in release of Epstein files
The Department of Justice removed two images of President Trump from public view, then reposted them.
6 min - AI is not human. Why does it act like your friend?
Can humans form real relationships with artificial intelligence? Kids are treating AI chatbots like companions, led on by models that are deceptively human-sounding by design.
6 min - 'Wonder' musical weaves a tale of empathy and acceptance
A new play about a boy with craniofacial differences opened in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The actors playing the boy also have similar facial differences.
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