Pioneer Press reporters have compiled a list to ensure you get the most out of your holiday frills, without fearing next month’s bills.

https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/06/thrift-homemade-gifts-for-holidays/

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Guarantee schemes implemented to achieve equality, says Siddaramaiah

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/guarantee-schemes-implemented-to-achieve-equality-says-siddaramaiah/article70365764.ece

Government officials, political leaders and representatives of various organisations and people from different walks of life paid rich tributes to Baba Saheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary in the districts of Kittur Karnataka on Saturday.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/rich-tributes-paid-to-ambedkar-on-mahaparinirvan-divas/article70365144.ece

Judicial process must be accessible by people at the grassroots, says Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice Vibhu Bakhru

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/judicial-process-must-be-accessible-by-people-at-the-grassroots-says-chief-justice-of-karnataka-high-court-justice-vibhu-bakhru/article70365939.ece

Police have released photo of a man they hope to identify a man suspected of stealing £2,000 from an elderly man in West Bromwich.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/12/06/police-appeal-to-identify-man-who-stole-2000-from-elderly-victim-in-west-brom

Commodore Michael Malone was speaking at his retirement, known as a Stand Down Parade, in Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork Harbour yesterday.

https://www.thejournal.ie/michael-malone-commodore-irish-naval-service-retirement-stand-down-6895608-Dec2025/

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Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari was the blockbuster move that outshone every football transfer on January Deadline Day, but his Scuderia spell has been a disaster so far

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-mistakes-2025-36361901

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Thomas Frank aiming for pressure-relieving win against former club to halt Spurs’ abysmal home run

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-vs-brentford-live-stream-latest-score-updates-result-premier-league-b1261370.html

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SportsLine's model reveals its college football conference championship picks and best bets for Saturday, Dec. 6

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2025-championship-week-odds-college-football-picks-best-bets-duke-ohio-state-saturday/

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Declan Rice starts for the Gunners but no William Saliba as third host first in key lunchtime kick-off

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-fc-live-stream-latest-score-updates-result-premier-league-b1261368.html

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Chelsea fans are delighted to see Tosin Adarabioyo out of the matchday squad in their trip to face AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-bomb-squad-loading-send-blankets-chelsea-fans-celebrate-28-year-old-star-gets-left-team-face-bournemouth

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The NASCAR lawsuit trial is revealing some tantalizing information each day. The testimonies themselves revolve around financial struggles. For instance, Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins revealed how he lost $100 million, and Denny Hamlin revealed his imbalanced investments in 23XI Racing. But while this is about the parties, what about the jury itself? Let’s […]The post How Much Are Jurors Paid in the NASCAR Antitrust Trial? Federal Compensation Rules Explained appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-how-much-are-jurors-paid-in-the-nascar-antitrust-trial-federal-compensation-rules-explained-nascar-lawsuit/

What does it feel like to wake up and finally stop checking your world ranking with clenched fists? For Michael Kim, it looks like relief—and maybe a little disbelief. The PGA Tour pro saw himself projected 36th in the Official World Golf Ranking on Friday morning. His response was a casual tweet and a laugh. […]The post PGA Tour Pro Drops Blunt Reaction to Big OWGR Jump as Jordan Spieth Falls Out of Top-60 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-pro-drops-blunt-reaction-to-big-owgr-jump-as-jordan-spieth-falls-out-of-top-sixty/

From real-time intelligence to combat-tested systems, Israel provides strategic benefits that exceed the cost of U.S. aid many times over.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/12/the-u-s-israel-alliance-pays-for-itself/

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Almost a year ago, JJ Redick, in his first season as a coach, discussed a golf game with Joe Mazzulla that would’ve completely altered the trajectories of the Lakers and Celtics. Tonight, the two friends were on opposite sides. The Celtics beat the undermanned Lakers 126-105. Yet after the game, there was nothing but mutual […]The post JJ Redick Makes Bold Joe Mazzulla Claim After Lakers-Celtics appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-jj-redick-makes-bold-joe-mazzulla-claim-after-lakers-celtics/

LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 6 | 2025-26 NBA Season

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/la-clippers-vs-minnesota-timberwolves-prediction-betting-tips-dec-6-2025-26-nba-season

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India and Russia talk up their relationship and sign up to a plan to boost trade, but there are no concrete deals on key weapons purchases

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/modi-putin-delhi-oil-supply-defence-deal-b2879247.html

Arshdeep Singh struck early for the Men in Blue in the third ODI against South Africa in Vizag on Saturday, December 6.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-arshdeep-singh-sends-back-ryan-rickleton-0-first-ind-vs-sa-2025-3rd-odi-watch

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The New York Mets signed one of the top relievers in free agency after roping in an All-Star closer with a $51 million contract over three years last week.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-mets-gave-money-fans-call-bluff-devin-williams-touts-3-2b-franchise-s-winning-mentality-despite-missing-playoffs

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A couple expecting their first child paid $225,000 above the reserve to buy a Victorian-era home at auction on Saturday, outbidding three other parties.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/property/news/young-couple-nab-3-925-000-north-sydney-victorian-in-competitive-auction-20251204-p5nkth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Another episode of WWE SmackDown came to its conclusion, but this time Gunther stood tall and defeated LA Knight in the finals of the Last Time is Now tournament.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/4-things-wwe-subtly-told-us-smackdown-survivor-series-wargames

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The December 5 edition of WWE SmackDown started with a fiery brawl between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes backstage.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/4-consequences-nick-aldis-face-refusing-lift-drew-mcintyre-s-wwe-suspension

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An AEW star got checked on by a doctor due to an injury concern during a major title match. The star has apparently been dealing with a shoulder injury on TV.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-doctor-checks-aew-star-due-serious-reason-roh-final-battle-2025

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West Indies pulled off a stunning fourth-innings fightback after being handed a mammoth 531-run target by New Zealand in the first Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-you-take-cricket-west-indies-fans-react-men-maroon-scoring-457-6-fourth-innings-nz-vs-wi-2025-1st-test

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Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has clarified his position on Neymar being in his plans for the FIFA World Cup next summer.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-carlo-ancelotti-provides-clarification-amid-questions-neymar-part-brazil-squad-2026-world-cup

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The football fever has reached the US, and New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge was at the center of it, along with greats from other American sports. It was a star-studded night at the John F.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-aaron-judge-sends-3-word-message-shaquille-o-neal-star-studded-fifa-world-cup-event-ft-tom-brady-wayne-gretzky

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Mornye’s combat animation in Wuthering Waves was recently leaked online with the launch of the version 3.0 closed beta.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/wuthering-waves-wuwa-mornye-combat-animations-leaked

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This week, two big tournaments are occurring simultaneously on the DP World Tour. One tournament features Rory McIlroy returning to Australia after a decade, and the other features goofy Viktor Hovland, debuting in South Africa at the country’s major. But why are such big tournaments held in the same week? Poor planning, maybe, and Richard […]The post Golf Pro Publicly Calls Out DP World Tour Over Poor Planning of Schedule appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-golf-pro-publicly-calls-out-dp-world-tour-over-poor-planning-of-schedule-australian-open/

Monterey Bay area residents can propose locations for charging stations or like/dislike-react to existing proposals on the Association’s interactive map through Dec. 31.

https://www.montereyherald.com/2025/12/05/finding-a-charge-energy-infrastructure-officials-want-your-opinion/

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After weeks of speculation, Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira for the BMF title is finally official. Suffice it to say, fight fans are over the moon about the development.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-this-will-war-mma-x-explodes-max-holloway-vs-charles-oliveira-bmf-clash-officially-announced

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Merab Dvalishvili recently fired back at Petr Yan for dissing his jacuzzi sessions and questioned the Russian fighter's training camp in Thailand.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-he-s-crazy-merab-dvalishvili-claps-back-petr-yan-s-i-even-seen-girl-before-jibe

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​Former India player Aakash Chopra has highlighted the significance of the third ODI against South Africa for Yashasvi Jaiswal.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-you-i-idea-get-chance-next-aakash-chopra-importance-ind-vs-sa-2025-3rd-odi-star-batter

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The main meal, known as Sviata Vecheria or Holy Supper, takes place on Christmas Eve, and traditionally includes 12 meatless dishes, symbolising the 12 apostles.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lucy-cafe-owner-viktoriia-horbonos-speaks-about-the-festive-traditions-passed-down-from-her-ukranian-grandmother/a1050420874.html

Ireland could face rolling blackouts and lockdowns for up to six months if our sub-sea gas infrastructure is attacked or damaged, secret government emergency plans reveal.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/threat-of-rolling-blackouts-and-six-month-lockdowns-if-irish-sub-sea-cables-hit-secret-government-plans-reveal/a1794888814.html

There are a lot of lads throwing shapes about infrastructure these days. On Wednesday, an ambitious plan was published by the Government and the usual gaggle of tech bros, academics, economists, lawyers, journalists and activists held forth on their favourite subject.

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/sarah-carey-if-politicians-dont-have-the-guts-to-tell-voters-no-the-best-laid-infrastructure-plans-will-be-doomed/a148119915.html

Aine Hynes was standing on Tismeáin beach, staring down at the bruised and lifeless body of her little sister.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/sometimes-it-felt-like-a-dream-sister-relives-horror-of-siobhan-hynes-murder-as-killer-makes-fresh-bid-for-freedom/a1721971449.html

The DAA has confirmed that it pays the benefit-in-kind tax liability on behalf of its directors for tens of thousands of euro worth of services they use every year, from Dublin Airport’s Platinum VIP private terminal to car-parking, the Irish Independent can reveal.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/daa-foots-tax-bill-for-directors-perks-including-platinum-vip-private-terminal-use-and-car-parking-at-dublin-airport/a77919062.html

The year since Conor McGregor was found civilly liable for the rape of Nikita Hand has been one of controversy and drama for the mixed martial arts fighter.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/failed-appeals-and-lost-endorsements-conor-mcgregor-has-had-a-tumultuous-year-since-nikita-hand-verdict/a1027151866.html

A drug dealer has been jailed for 15 months for “preying on” addicts outside a ­Dublin ­treatment centre where he was caught with sedative ­tablets for sale.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dealer-jailed-for-preying-on-vulnerable-addicts-outside-drug-treatment-centre/a1604477354.html

He was a legend in law enforcement circles, a pioneering officer who first predicted the narcotics problem in Irish society nearly 60 years ago.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/an-unsung-hero-garda-drug-squad-pioneer-dinny-mullins-was-ahead-of-his-time/a321933949.html

He was to journalism and to the GAA what Kate Bush is to music – a true original. Con Houlihan’s voice still lingers over me and engulfs me like a warm blanket on a cold December morning. It was like brandy, full of subtleties and depth – beautiful in a strange kind of way because of its tonality and richness.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/john-scally-in-a-world-of-fake-news-we-could-do-with-more-people-like-con-houlihan/a1085155077.html

It is Wednesday afternoon in Dublin and a long line of taxis idle in the bus lane at Conyngham Road, on the perimeter of the Phoenix Park.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/its-david-against-goliath-the-taxi-drivers-taking-on-uber/a2026553240.html

Rank-and-file gardaí have been left ­furious at the “extravagance” of a “secret” arrangement costing over €700,000 to accommodate former commissioner Drew Harris in a state-owned property.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rank-and-file-garda-fury-over-700000-secret-costs-for-housing-former-commissioner-drew-harris/a482969450.html

Ben Shelton's girlfriend, Trinity Rodman's future in the NWSL might have already ended after the latest decision by the league’s commissioner, Jessica Berman.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-ben-shelton-s-girlfriend-trinity-rodman-disappointed-nwsl-rejecting-multi-million-dollar-deal-reveals-soccer-star-s-agent

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The Celtics had no trouble dispatching the shorthanded Lakers on Friday, winning 126-105 for their fourth straight victory.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/12/05/jaylen-brown-celtics-blow-out-lakers-while-lebron-james-luka-doncic-sit/

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Jon Moxley was in attendance for the thrilling Ring of Honor Final Battle 2025 pay-per-view event. In a sudden moment, he chose to call out a top AEW faction ahead of a huge match.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-jon-moxley-suddenly-calls-top-aew-faction

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