Christmas in New York during the nineteen nineties carried a warm and electric charm that blended big city energy with a sense of genuine holiday wonder. The streets felt alive with bright lights, bustling crowds and the sound of street performers playing familiar carols as shoppers hurried along decorated avenues. Storefront displays were elaborate scenes that drew families to places like Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center, where the giant tree and the ice rink created a feeling of classic holiday magic. Subtle touches like steam rising from food carts, the aroma of roasted chestnuts and the glow of city lights reflected on wet pavement added to the season’s atmosphere. It was a time when the city felt both grand and intimate, and Christmas spirit seemed to wrap itself around everyone who wandered through it.

Swipe ⬅️ Canadian photographer Francois Brunelle spent a decade searching for real-life doppelgängers — unrelated people who look so similar they could be mistaken for identical twins — and capturing their portraits. His project, titled “I’m Not a Look-Alike,” has begun receiving the recognition it deserves. A student of human expression since he first picked up a camera in 1968, Brunelle has long been intrigued by the striking similarities between unrelated look-alikes. His work reflects both this fascination and his ongoing pursuit to “capture the elusive human soul.” (📸: @francoisbrunelle.doubles) - #photooftheday #explore #funny #wholesome #storytelling #love #viral #blackandwhite

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claims the agency has the ability to remotely access certain smart TVs, activate their internal components, and use built-in speakers as improvised microphones to capture audio — even when the TV appears to be off. His comments echo long-standing concerns raised by earlier leaked documents describing intelligence tools capable of exploiting everyday consumer devices. While tech companies deny giving intelligence agencies direct access, security researchers note that any internet-connected device with speakers or microphones can be vulnerable if security flaws are present. Kiriakou’s claim has revived discussions about digital privacy, government surveillance, and how much autonomy consumers truly have over the technology in their homes. For many, the debate is no longer about whether such capabilities exist, but whether they’re already being used without public knowledge or oversight. - #PrivacyConcerns #DigitalSurveillance #DidYouKnow #DataProtection #Tech

Xbox announced that Call of Duty ranked #1 on Xbox Game Pass not only in November but throughout all of 2025, leading in total players and total hours played. Xbox also noted that Black Ops 7 Season 1 and Warzone have just begun their new cycle. Which Call of Duty mode kept you playing the most this year? #BlackOps7 #XboxGamePass [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Kotaku reports that organizing The Game Awards has become extremely costly. Trailer slots now reach $450,000 for 60 seconds and over $1 million for three-minute reveals. Meanwhile, many nominated studios still receive only two free tickets, forcing developers to buy additional seats—sometimes at full price and scattered across the theater. As the show grows, accessibility concerns continue to rise. Do you think nominees should get more tickets for free? #TheGameAwards [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #PlayStation #Xbox #GameNewsPlus

This holiday season, keep you and your community safe. Plan for a safe and sober ride home. DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. #ad

Ed Burns knows it's 'The Holiday' season when people start recognizing him as the guy that gets punched in the face by Cameron Diaz. 😭

Alix Earle is single and ready to m̶i̶n̶g̶l̶e̶ turn up.⁠ ⁠ A source confirmed that Alix ended it with NFL player Braxton Berrios after over 2 years together, and one of her first stops after the split? Art Basel in Miami.⁠ ⁠ "Alix and Braxton decided to break up because Alix wants to focus on herself," a source tells ET. "She hasn't been single in a long time. She wants to live her life without the responsibility of being tied down."⁠ ⁠ We're told Alix still has a "lot of love" for Braxton but she was ready for a change.⁠ ⁠ (📸: Jason Sean Weiss/BFA.com/Shutterstock)⁠

From being removed as Twitter’s CEO… to building a ₹6,600 crore AI startup — Parag Agrawal’s journey is the comeback story the world needed. He turned a setback that shook his career into a breakthrough that’s now shaping the future of AI. Parallel, his new company, is helping AIs search the live internet, process real-time data, and power the next generation of intelligent systems. A reminder to every founder and dreamer: Setbacks don’t define you. Comebacks do. ➡️ Share this with someone who needs inspiration today. ➡️ Follow @marketing.growmatics for more real startup stories. Content shared for educational, storytelling & commentary purposes under Fair Use (Section 107). No ownership of third-party assets. DM for credit or takedown. #paragagrawal #twitter #startupstory #comebackstory #aistartup #businessmotivation #indiansintech #founderstory #successmindset #trendingreels #explorepage #businessreels #marketinggrowmatics #startupindia #entrepreneurlife #technews #aifuture

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