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Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade featuring Gwen Stefani and Nicole Scherzinger, the Chinese animated epic “Ne Zha II” and Simu Liu starring as an intelligence analyst whose brain has been hacked in Peacock’s “The Copenhagen Test.” New movies to stream from Dec. 22-28— Jennifer Lawrence…

NEW YORK (AP) — December is a notable time for fragrance. The month accounts for one-quarter of the high-end perfumes, colognes, body mists and other scented beauty products sold annually in the United States, according to market research firm Circana. Fragrances of all kinds and prices also have taken off as a popular purchase, outperforming sales of makeup and skincare in the first nine months of the year, the firm said. However, many shoppers don’t want to get spritzed while wandering through a department store and don’t want a salesperson’s help picking out a perfume for loved ones or themselves.…

Schools are facing a growing problem of students using artificial intelligence to transform innocent images of classmates into sexually explicit deepfakes. The fallout from the spread of the manipulated photos and videos can create a nightmare for the victims. The challenge for schools was highlighted this fall when AI-generated nude images swept through a Louisiana middle school. Two boys ultimately were charged, but not before one of the victims was expelled for starting a fight with a boy she accused of creating the images of her and her friends.“While the ability to alter images has been available for decades, the…

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s shoppers like Quinn Kelsey who keep department store executives up at night.The 38-year-old Denver resident gets makeup ideas from TikTok videos and other social media content, not salespeople at beauty counters. She uses an AI chatbot to get product recommendations that fit her budget and to see how a certain foundation or lipstick would look on her. When she buys, it’s usually from Amazon. “I use Chat GPT as my personal beauty consultant,” Kelsey said. “Department stores? I’ll walk through one for the decor, but they’ve basically lost me unless I can get the same…

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — The teasing was relentless. Nude images of a 13-year-old girl and her friends, generated by artificial intelligence, were circulating on social media and had become the talk of a Louisiana middle school. The girls begged for help, first from a school guidance counselor and then from a sheriff’s deputy assigned to their school. But the images were shared on Snapchat, an app that deletes messages seconds after they’re viewed, and the adults couldn’t find them. The principal had doubts they even existed.Among the kids, the pictures were still spreading. When the 13-year-old girl stepped onto the…

I call this the “So This Is Christmas Cocktail.” But the drink, from my cookbook “The Full Plate,” is perfect for any family celebration, whether it’s actually Christmas or not.In the cold winter months, the Champagne keeps you warm and the rosemary reminds you of the crisp, fresh air.First, make the rosemary simple syrup, then combine with the other ingredients.Rosemary Simple SyrupCombine ½ cup water, ½ cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 2 cardamom pods and 2 small fresh rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Strain, transfer to a lidded…

by Guest Author Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Fri December 19, 2025 Wave Season is synonymous with cruise bookings, but savvy travel advisors know that revenue and client satisfaction extend far beyond the ship itself. As the industry gears up for 2026, advisors have an opportunity to differentiate themselves by creating seamless, high-value cruise vacations that incorporate strategic hotel stays, pre and post extensions and reliable transportation solutions.Why 2026 Will Be a Big Year for Cruises The cruise industry is experiencing a notable shift in consumer preferences. Demand for small-ship, luxury and expedition cruising continues to rise as travelers seek more…

Set between the jungle-fringed Sierra Madre and the arc of Banderas Bay, UNICO 20°105° Hotel Riviera Nayarit arrives as a small, design-forward resort with outsize ambitions.Opened in September as the second outpost of the UNICO Hotel Collection, the 141-room, adults-only, all‑inclusive property has taken on Mexico’s big‑resort coast with a focus on intimacy without isolation, and indulgence anchored in a strong sense of place. UNICO Nayarit is a beachfront hotel with an art gallery elegance and guests will find public spaces and guest rooms dressed in local woods, woven fibers and earth‑tone textiles, punctuated by pieces from Mexican artists and…

Banking on higher ticket prices and demand for cruise itineraries and recreational experiences, Carnival Corporation has forecast a strong annual profit after beating quarterly earnings estimates. Carnival shares were up as much as 10.2 percent and the company reinstated its dividend payouts after suspending them following the pandemic impact. Initial dividends of 15 cents per share were declared, with a record date of February 13, 2026. In September 2025, the company targeted investment efforts from land-based activities such as resorts and hotels and has been utilizing AI to improve in areas such as marketing.Carnival is also investing in private islands,…

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Some 130 schoolchildren and staff abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month by gunmen have been released, police said Sunday.Gunmen seized at least 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state when they attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community on Nov. 21.Fifty escaped in the hours that followed and 100 schoolchildren were freed earlier this month. Niger State police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said in a statement that “the remaining batch of the abducted students” has now been released.“A total number of 130 victims including the staff have been released,” Abiodun…