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How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S.

Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

Nearly half of the revenue for large American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite The Nutcracker. Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on those sugarplum fairies.

Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of 2025.

Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. This film explores the remarkable career of the legendary actor (1930-2025), a two-time Academy Award winner for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven." The documentary includes clips from his breakout role in "Bonnie and Clyde" and other notable dramas such as "The Conversation," "Hoosiers" and "Mississippi Burning." Hackman was also a talented comic actor, as shown in "Get Shorty," "The Birdcage" and "The Royal Tenenbaums."

Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing ended the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.

Hadar Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014, two hours after a ceasefire took effect ending that year's war between Israel and Hamas.

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture.