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Holiday Breakups

Dating: It might not be the vibe you expected, but yep — the holiday season, especially around Thanksgiving, appears to be prime time for breakups. According to a recent report from ABC News, the week of Thanksgiving sees a record-high number of couples calling it quits. So why does this jolly time of year stuffed turkey, cozy sweaters, and re-watching your favorite holiday rom-coms also double as breakup season? Let’s break it down.

Family + expectations + forced closeness = stress. Between family dinners, passing the gravy, and Aunt Karen drilling you about “when kids?”. The holidays ramp up pressure in a way that casual dates or chill summers don’t. Experts say financial stress, conflicting expectations, and the pressure to present a “happy couple” facade can open old wounds.

It’s a good moment to reflect and decide When the world slows down a bit (or speeds up into holiday chaos), people naturally pause and think: “Is this relationship truly working for me?” If it wasn’t before, the holiday spotlight can make feelings good or bad feel more intense.

Shiny holiday expectations vs. reality check The season is loud on love romantic movies, parties, mistletoe in every store. That pump-up on romance can either make you feel warm and fuzzy or painfully aware of what’s missing. For some couples, that contrast pushes them to reevaluate things and sometimes, walk away.

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National Guard Shooting

News: Kristi Noem, the current Homeland Security Secretary, stated that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan asylum seeker accused in the shooting near the White House, may have been radicalized after arriving in the United States. Lakanwal was granted asylum earlier this year after entering the country during the 2021 Afghan evacuation. He is accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington on November 26. Officials are now examining how he was vetted and whether critical information may have been missed.

This incident has created significant concern w

ithin national security circles. It has intensified debates on asylum procedures, immigration policy, and the effectiveness of current vetting practices. The case is prompting renewed scrutiny of how individuals entering the United States are assessed and monitored, and it is raising broader questions about gaps in the system that may need urgent attention.

Viral Crumbl Cookie Copycat

Recipe: TikTok’s obsession with Crumbl Cookies shows no signs of slowing down, especially when home bakers started posting copy-cat recipes for the thick, gooey cookies that come in those iconic pink boxes. The trend gained steam when creators shared how to make bakery-style cookies at home: big, soft, chewy centers with melty chocolate chips (or seasonal frostings) that hit close to the “authentic bakery” vibe. One especially popular video demonstrating a “TikTok-approved homemade Crumbl cookie” showcases just how easy and satisfying it can be to bake your own batch instead of waiting in line.

Holiday Inflation

Finance: According to a new Reuters report, inflation is basically that one friend who shows up uninvited and eats all your snacks. Prices are still rising, which means real income gains for a lot of Americans, especially younger workers and older workers are getting quietly shaved down. And of course this is happening right as the holiday season kicks off.

With everything from groceries to gifts costing more, the study suggests that many households might scale back on holiday spending this year. Not because we want to be the Grinch… but because the math isn’t mathing.

Quick Finance Tip: If inflation is squeezing your budget, use the 25–25–50 rule for holiday spending:

• 25% for experiences (travel, dinners, outings)

• 25% for gifts

• 50% for essentials you actually need this month

It keeps you festive without the January “why did I do that?” moment.