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Looking for a big raise or promotion in 2026? Don’t get your hopes up USA TODAY Money · Medora Lee On average, employers plan to hold base salary increases for merit at 3.2%, and total increases at 3.5%.

Miami elects its first Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years Straight Arrow News · Julia Marshall The election highlights a notable shift in local politics amid broader national attention and changing party dynamics. Fake vs. real Christmas tree: Which will save you more? kiplinger.com · Quincy Williamson The pros and cons of the great tree debate. A scientist produced a monogamy ranking of dozens of mammals, including us The Wall Street Journal. · Aylin Woodward Humans are less monogamous than some mice but rank higher than one breed of sheep, says a new study.

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Artificial intelligence is getting critical travel advice disastrously wrong Frommers · Jason Cochran Businesses are sounding the alarm. ‘Pluribus’ star Rhea Seehorn says no thanks to a world dictated by group think NPR · Terry Gross The Apple TV series “Pluribus” depicts a world where everyone is bound together by a “psychic glue.” Hosting 2026 World Cup to cost U.S. cities upwards of $250M in ‘worst deal in history’ The Independent · Miguel Delaney, Andrew Feinberg The federal government may be forced to cover the shortfall caused by a restrictive deal with FIFA. Can Jollibee beat American fast food at its own game? The Atlantic · Yasmin Tayag A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fare — until you taste them. Billboard 2025 year-end charts flipboard.com · Billboard Who’s the top artist of the year? The top album? Song? This is the last possible day to mail Christmas packages and have them arrive on time rd.com · Natasha Burton Key dates for the Post Office, UPS, FedEx and more.

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