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Seann William Scott: ‘I never cared about money – I would have done all the American Pies for free’

INTERVIEW: Thanks to ribald comedies like ‘Dude, Where’s My Car?’, ‘Road Trip’ and ‘Role Models’, the US actor helped define big-screen humour in the 2000s. So how’d he end up starring in a terrifying new horror movie? He speaks to Adam White about Hollywood, fatherhood, and the perils of playing…

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Florida woman records a glitching parking lot with two weird Santas and a man with a dead seagull: ‘I don’t go to Walmart and there’s a solid reason’

If you needed more proof that Walmart exists in a parallel dimension, here it is. This TikTok story proves that the laws of physics and social norms are merely suggestions at a Walmart parking lot.

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Content Creator Reveals 8 Most Surprising Facts About The “World’s Darkest Island,” Including How Residents Live

From prohibiting graveyards to mandating the use of weapons, Svalbard is not your typical travel destination.

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“Decided To Tell The Kiddos That We Had Passed Away”: Unhinged MIL Ruins Relationship With Family

People often tell their children little white lies. Sure, sweetie, Santa Claus is definitely real. And you can be whatever you want when you grow up! But parents typically try to avoid telling their kids lies that will traumatize them. That’s why one woman was furious when she found out…

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Chris Pratt reveals plan for giant Arnold schwarzenegger portrait

Chris Pratt has admitted he won't keep the giant painting of his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger on the wall all year round but it will have pride of place during the holiday season.

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Grok fallout: Tech giants must be held accountable for technology-assisted gender-based violence

The new image and video editing feature for xAI’s chatbot, Grok, has generated thousands of non-consensual, sexually explicit images of women and minors since Grok announced the editing feature on Christmas Eve. It was promoted as enabling the addition of Santa Claus to photos.

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What did Arnold Schwarzenegger get his son-in-law Chris Pratt for Christmas?

Chris Pratt has revealed the incredibly generous, but unusual, Christmas gift his father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger got him and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger for Christmas.

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Stocks Struggle for Gains to Start 2026: Stock Market Today

It's not quite the end of the world as we know it, but Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

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Beyond the Santa Claus Rally—5 Quality Stocks to Buy in 2026

There may not be a Santa Claus rally, but 2026 still looks bullish; here are five high-quality stocks that could benefit from earnings growth and lower rates

MarketBeat

Stocks End Volatile Year on a Down Note: Stock Market Today

After nearing bear-market territory in the spring, the main market indexes closed out the year with impressive gains.

Kiplinger

Russia takes a page out of Donald Trump’s playbook, leaving the world questioning ‘what kind of cringe is this?’

The only kind of inspiration Trump can be.

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A Santa Claus Rally Could Supercharge Nvidia Stock Into 2026. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Nvidia is the largest company globally and continues to grow at an enviable pace, driven by the AI megatrend.

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‘Is this for real?’: DHS posts a disturbing video of Santa as an ICE agent, asks people to avoid his ‘naughty list’

In Trump’s America, a federal agency humiliating vulnerable families is now a Christmas greeting. Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security just said “happy holidays” with a video of militarized Santa and handcuffs. It can’t get worse than this.

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The ascendant San Antonio Spurs are the gift the NBA needed

San Antonio’s takedown of Oklahoma City has revived drama, rivalry and joy in an NBA season that badly needed all three

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MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/22 - 12/26

A better-than-expected GDP reading has increased hope for a Santa Claus rally; but investors should still expect volatility in 2026

The Independent UK

Republican lawmaker shredded for posting AI images of himself beating up Santa on Christmas morning

Indiana state Sen. Chris Garten acknowledged the backlash and labeled his critics ‘snowflakes’

Barchart

S&P Futures Muted in Thin Post-Christmas Trade

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.03% this morning as trading resumed after the Christmas holiday, with activity subdued and volumes expected to remain light ahead of a shortened New Year’s week.

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Trump Blasted After Talking To Kids On Christmas Eve About 'Bad' Santa 'Not Infiltrating' The Country

Trump faced criticism after he joked during the NORAD Santa Tracker calls that a "bad Santa" could enter the United States.

International Business Times UK

'What Is Wrong With Him?': Trump Sparks Fury Over 'High-IQ' Comment To Child In Christmas Call

Donald Trump tells 8-year-old on NORAD Santa call: 'You must be high-IQ, we need more like you.' Christmas remark sparks backlash over tone with children.

Euronews

Trump warns against 'Bad Santa' and defends coal in Christmas call with kids

US President Donald Trump joked about "bad Santa" infiltrating the country and praised "clean, beautiful coal" while taking calls from children tracking Santa's progress on Christmas Eve.

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Learn more than you ever wanted to know about the weird world of Santa games on Steam in our Christmas quiz!

Ho ho ho... No, no, no!

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Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party

Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor

The Independent UK

Norad Santa tracker 2025 live: Follow Father Christmas as he delivers presents around the world

Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

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US Department of Homeland Security turns Santa into an ICE agent in 'digusting' AI video

The US Department of Homeland Security has taken its holiday-themed campaign for mass deportations to a whole new low with an AI-generated video that turns Santa Claus into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

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