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Each day, I write about trending stories in Ohio, the U.S. and around the world. It\u2019s rewarding to cover the topics people are talking about at home, at work and online.<\/p>\n
I began my journey with cleveland.com in mid-November, and it\u2019s been a great ride so far.<\/p>\n
Here are 10 of my favorite stories I\u2019ve written in 2025.<\/p>\n
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris, who finalized their divorce in 2018<\/a> after nearly a decade of marriage, were photographed for the second time in seven years as they embraced during a Thanksgiving week reunion in Southern California. The former couple\u2019s meeting came as Faris dropped off their 13-year-old son, Jack, to volunteer alongside Pratt at a charity event to help feed those in need.<\/p>\n First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2025 White House Christmas decorations<\/a> recently and presented a theme she called \u201cHome Is Where the Heart Is.\u201d The display highlights patriotism, gratitude and family traditions and celebrates America\u2019s 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n After nearly three years of anticipation, Netflix released the first four episodes of \u201cStranger Things\u201d <\/a>season 5, marking the beginning of the end for the streaming giant\u2019s flagship sci-fi series which became a cultural phenomenon after first being released in 2016. Additional episodes are scheduled for Christmas Day and New Year\u2019s Eve, according to Netflix.<\/p>\n In a Thanksgiving week filled with reunions<\/a> across the country, the Barone family kicked off the week with a reunion on CBS.<\/p>\n President Trump posted more than 160 items<\/a> in one night on his social media platform, including a video claim suggesting that former First Lady Michelle Obama may have improperly used a presidential autopen to sign pardons and executive actions in the final days of the prior administration.<\/p>\n Jamie Lee Curtis turned the tables<\/a> during her appearance on NBC\u2019s \u201cToday\u201d show on Tuesday, Dec. 2, when she asked anchor Craig Melvin about the meaning behind his blue stud earring. The Oscar-winning actress grew emotional as Melvin explained the accessory was a promise he made to his daughter years ago.<\/p>\n Pieology, described a fast-casual pizza chain<\/a> once known for its \u201cbuild-your-own\u201d pies, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The California-based company reached its peak in 2017 with nearly 150 locations nationwide but has since struggled with falling sales and rising costs.<\/p>\n Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke has opened up about the emotional and physical challenges<\/a> that come as he approached his 100th birthday earlier this month.<\/p>\n A 19\u2011year\u2011old man was killed<\/a> after climbing into a lioness\u2019s enclosure at the Arruda Camara Zoobotanical Park in Brazil, shocking visitors who witnessed the attack.<\/p>\n Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Dillon Gabriel\u2019s fianc\u00e9e, Zo Caswell, a social media influencer, sparked controversy online<\/a> after posting a TikTok video that appeared to poke fun at the team following a loss in which rookie Shedeur Sanders started instead of Gabriel.<\/p>\nMelania Trump just unveiled 2025 White House holiday look and it\u2019s not what you expect<\/b><\/h3>\n
Netflix finally releases opening episodes of a long-awaited final season<\/b><\/h3>\n
Beloved family sitcom to make one-night return to CBS<\/b><\/h3>\n
Trump drops new claim against Michelle Obama in overnight social media spree<\/b><\/h3>\n
Jamie Lee Curtis stops TV interview after spotting something unexpected<\/b><\/h3>\n
Popular pizza chain faces financial collapse<\/b><\/h3>\n
Legendary actor says he feels \u2018diminished\u2019 ahead of his 100th birthday<\/b><\/h3>\n
One teen\u2019s risky decision ends in tragedy at a lion enclosure<\/b><\/h3>\n
TikTok post from Dillon Gabriel\u2019s fianc\u00e9e adds online drama to Browns\u2019 season<\/b><\/h3>\n