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Many parents and kids alike are wondering whether college has the same return on investment it once did. Going to college was once seen as a one-way ticket to a successful and lucrative career. Still, there are a growing number of six-figure jobs that don’t require a degree, while entry-level job opportunities for recent graduates remain sparse.  Some parents are so anxious about today’s job market that they’re exploring alternatives to the four-year degree, with one-in-three open to the idea of their kids attending a trade school instead, according to new survey results from American Student Assistance, which surveyed more…

NPR’s Steve Inskeep looks back at President Trump’s behavior over the past week with Jonathan Karl of ABC News. He’s the author of “Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America.”

Por KANIS LEUNG HONG KONG (AP) — Los habitantes de Hong Kong ofrecieron flores e hicieron reverencias fuera de una funeraria el viernes para rendir homenaje a un bombero que fue uno de los 160 fallecidos por el incendio más mortífero de la ciudad en décadas. Ho Wai-ho perdió la vida combatiendo el enorme incendio que envolvió siete edificios de un complejo habitacional el 26 de noviembre. Tenía 37 años. El Departamento de Bomberos le ha otorgado póstumamente el título de bombero senior. Una serie de coronas de flores se encontraba fuera del Universal Funeral Parlour, con tarjetas de agradecimiento…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For years, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has defied predictions of collapse. Sanctions, diplomatic isolation and internal unrest have failed to unseat him. But the latest escalation by the Trump administration — including the seizure of a Venezuelan crude tanker and the enforcement of a blockade on sanctioned vessels — has hit the regime where it is most vulnerable: its oil trade.Melissa Ford Maldonado, director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative at the America First Policy Institute, told Fox News Digital that while the timeline and outcome remain uncertain, the regime’s dependence on oil…

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash lit the wick on its weekend with an estimated $12 million in previews from showtimes that began at 2PM today. While that’s $5M lighter than the previews for 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water, which made $17M on its way to a $53.2M Friday and $134.1M 3-day, keep in mind that we’re closer to Christmas, hence audiences are bound to come out for this 3 hour and 17 minute James Cameron threequel once they’re past distractions. Also, when it comes to assessing the outcome of any Avatar movie, hold your breath until…

Dec 19, 2025, 03:31 AM ETAl Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves has put Manchester United on high alert with his desire to return to the Premier League, while United want to beat Manchester City to the signing of AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Man City monitor Semenyo amid £65m clause- Sources: Barcelona follow Villa defender Pau Torres- PSG ordered to pay $70M to Mbappé in unpaid wagesManchester United could move for Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves. Carlos Rodrigues/Getty…

The 2025 TikTok Awards are getting under way Thursday night. The social platform is set to honor its biggest creators for the time in the U.S.Don’t worry: Mashable is covering everything you need to know. We’ve got staff inside the venue, and we’re updating our live blog with all the latest details all night long. We’re also looking at the fashion and fun moments as the night plays out. If you want to tune in yourself, however, it’s really easy. Mashable Light Speed How to watch the 2025 TikTok Awards liveThe awards will, of course, stream live on TikTok, over…

Aerial view of Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower and modern skyscrapers in Tokyo on a sunny day.Yongyuan | E+ | Getty ImagesJapan equities and bond yields jumped after the central bank raised its policy rate to a three-decade high. The decision comes as inflation has stayed above its target levels for nearly four years now.The Bank of Japan raised benchmark rates by 25 basis points to 0.75%, their highest level since 1995, and in line with expectations of economists polled by Reuters.Japan’s consumer inflation rate dropped to 2.9% in November, government data showed Friday. Core inflation, which strips out prices of…

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — She had worked 22 days straight in her job as a technician at an engine plant to save up, and now Daijah Bryant could finally do what she was putting off: Christmas shopping. Bryant pushed her cart out of a Walmart in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and loaded her sedan’s backseat with bags of gifts. While they would soon bring joy to her friends and family, it was difficult for the 26-year-old to feel good about the purchases.“Having to pay bills, if you happen to pay rent and try to do Christmas all at the same…

Car crashes through California hardware storeA car crashed through a hardware store wall in Redwood City, CA, narrowly missing employees at the registers and sparking a fire. Officials say the driver likely confused the gas and brake pedals.December 18, 2025