Waited 'til the last minute to shop? Gifts for procrastinators

To trick white elephant players into choosing a less-than-desirable gift, Crafty Morning suggests wrapping items into a deceptive shape. For instance, stacking a can of soda, box of chocolates and a ...
Game Rant

All 4 Characters That Can Use Gear 5 In One Piece

Rei is an Editor for GameRant's Evergreen and Features teams from Kashmir, situated in Beirut. He's an avid fan of anime, manga, and gaming. He is the author of some of the articles here that you ...
capitolnewsillinois

A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M STAR Bonds deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project ...

This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and Capitol News Illinois. MARION, Ill. — One of three developers entrusted by state and city of Marion officials to oversee a ...
WKYC3

Port of Cleveland approves $55M in bonds for Bell Oakes Marketplace at site of former Richmond Mall

Officials say Belle Oaks Marketplace, the 69.2-acre development of apartments and retail spaces, is expected to bring 1,100 to 1,900 new residents to the city. The project is also projected to create ...
KTLA

Fontana Indoor Swap Meet to close after holidays

After more than 32 years in business, the Fontana Indoor Swap Meet will close its doors for good after the holiday season. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you — to every customer who has walked ...
Wall Street Journal

Local Spies With Lethal Gear: How Israel and Ukraine Reinvented Covert Action

When Israel launched its 12-day attack on Iran in June, a network of secret agents on the ground proved critical in crippling Tehran’s defenses. Some of the most secret operatives weren’t professional ...
KOBI

Ashland Ski & Gear Swap Kicks Off Winter Season With Big Turnout Expected

ASHLAND, Ore. — The annual Ashland Ski and Gear Swap is back at Southern Oregon University this weekend, marking what many consider the unofficial start to winter in the Rogue Valley. For nearly 50 ...
localnewsmatters

San Francisco Fire Department becomes largest in nation to switch to PFAS-free gear

Firefighters with the San Francisco Fire Department wear new turnout gear that is free from PFAS chemicals during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in San Francisco, Calif. (Alise ...
NPR

'Catastrophe bonds' are gaining popularity as a response to climate change

After the hurricane in Jamaica, the government had a pot of money to help rebuild. A Catastrophe Bonds payout. We explain how it works and why Cat Bond popularity is on the rise as a response to ...
NBC Los Angeles

Fontana swap meet to shut down next week, prompting vendors to scramble for options

A Fontana swap meet has announced its plan to shut down next month after more than three decades, forcing dozens of businessowners to pack up and move out in a month. Several vendors inside the ...
Bloomberg L.P.

India RBI Buys $5.5 Billion of Bonds at First Auction Since May

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localnewsmatters

Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects

(Left at podium) Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee speaks during a press conference at Oakland City Hall on Dec. 9, 2025, in Oakland, Calif., to announce the City's successful issue of $334 million in bonds. ...