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Have you ever wondered what a dust devil on Mars sounds like? Thanks to the Perseverance rover, we now have our answer! AP News has the story @ https://bit.ly/3uZRnu5

Mars rover captures 1st sound of dust devil on red planet CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — What's a dust devil sound like on Mars? A NASA rover by chance had its microphone on when a whirling tower of red dust passed directly overhead, recording the racket. It's about 10 seconds of not only rumbling gusts of up to 25 mph (40 kph), but the pinging of hundreds ...

Celebrate Hanukkah (or just treat yourself!) with this holiday classic: jelly doughnuts! Known as sufganiyot, these tasty pastries are fried in oil, then filled with jelly or jam. AP News has the recipe @ https://bit.ly/3FxWC9f

Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday ( latkes, or potato pancakes , are another).

After raising the interest rates another 50 basis points, the Fed has already signaled that 2023 will see more interest rate hikes. Reuters has the details @ https://bit.ly/3Fy5XOm #2023

Fed's Powell says inflation battle not won, more rate hikes coming The Federal Reserve will deliver more interest rate hikes next year even as the economy slips towards a possible recession, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday, arguing that a higher cost would be paid if the U.S. central bank does not get a firmer grip on inflation.

Traveling with holiday gifts this year? Travel+Leisure has the travel tips to make sure that TSA isn't the one unwrapping your gifts ahead of time @ https://bit.ly/3VZEfkx

The TSA May Unwrap Your Holiday Presents If You Don't Follow These Rules The TSA has strict rules about traveling with wrapped presents. Here are three tips on how to avoid problems at the airport.

The dollar is still growing strong, maintaining its value as recession worries continue to grow. Reuters has the story @ https://bit.ly/3Yq8CCw

U.S. dollar likely to remain strong in 2023 amid recession fears A breathtaking surge in the U.S. dollar trampled foreign currencies, gouged corporate profits and gave investors one of the year’s few winning trades. Though the greenback has stumbled in recent weeks, recession worries may keep it elevated in 2023.

It's just not Christmas without the iconic jazzy tune "Christmas Time is Here" from a "A Charlie Brown Christmas." AP News has story behind the music @ https://bit.ly/3FACUuL

Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' swings on after 57 years NEW YORK (AP) — The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition “Christmas Time is Here” for an animated TV special featuring the “Peanuts” gang in 1965.

The U.S. trade deficit grew in October, as a strong dollar and declining exports hit a 7-month low. Reuters has the details @ https://bit.ly/3BjOqrQ

U.S. trade deficit widens as goods exports hit seven-month low The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in October as slowing global demand and a strong dollar pushed goods exports to a seven-month low, suggesting that trade could be a drag on economic growth this quarter if the trend persists.

The last Boeing 747 has exited the factory, ending the plane's 50-year production run. CNBC has the story @ https://bit.ly/3Fx8LLZ #747

Boeing's last 747 has rolled out of the factory after a more than 50-year production run Boeing has produced 1,574 of the planes at its factory north of Seattle.

Age knows no bounds when it comes to skiing. Travel + Leisure has the best places for seniors to hit the slopes in North America @ https://bit.ly/3BiYLo9

These 10 Ski Resorts Are Perfect for Senior Skiers These 10 ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada cater to seniors with special events, discounted (or free) tickets, and more.

Congress may have declined to add sick days for railroad workers, but investors are pushing for these benefits to be added as the threat of a strike looms. ABC News has the details @ https://bit.ly/3Hl7kCx

Investors press railroads to add sick time for workers The major freight railroads now face pressure from investors to add sick days after Congress declined to require them as part of the contracts they imposed last week to avert a potentially devastating nationwide rail strike