Here are the most powerful news photos of the year

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The USS Gerald R. Ford.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - JUNE 24: U.S. Navy sailors stand along the deck as they prepare for the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to depart from the Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. The aircraft carrier is leaving on its scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

Bankruptcies are exploding across the economy, hitting small businesses and households. Few industries are immune.

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bankrupt signage.
US bankruptcies are on the rise.

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Why the time is ripe for Mormon mania

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Photo collage featuring Heather Gay from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the Salt Lake City Mormon Temple, a hand holding a

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The top 5 things that happened in the AI race this year

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Donald Trump and Jensen Huang shake hands
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was often seen by the side of President Donald Trump.

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From Social Security to jobs: America's oldest workers were anxious this year

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A photo collage showing anxious and nervous seniors and social security imagery
Older Americans told Business Insider they've faced lots of stressors this year.

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Immigration lawyers say the H-1B chaos is forcing tough business calls

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 27, 2025

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Connections game on a smartphone

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love a good drink.

These 13 creator economy startups pulled in about $2 billion in funding this year

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ShopMy founders Harry Rein, Tiffany Lopinsky, and Chris Tinsley
ShopMy founders Harry Rein, Tiffany Lopinsky, and Chris Tinsley.

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I spent $7,000 to fly with my son almost every weekend for a contest. We've unlocked awesome perks.

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Steve, his husband, and son doing the JetBlue 25 for 25 challenge.
Steve Carroll and his family are chasing Mosaic status and 350,000 points as part of JetBlue's "25 for 25" flight challenge.

Courtesy of Steve Carroll

I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Here are the best things I packed and the items I wished I'd left at home.

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The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.
The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.

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