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25 iconic women who made movie history

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Lily Gladstone poses with her Golden Globe award in 2024. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images Women are making history both on and off the silver screen. From first-time wins to fighting for equal pay, women are helping lead changes in representation. In 2024, Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous woman to win best actress at the Golden Globes. Women in film have created some of the most recognizable characters, costumes, and songs in history. But so many of them have had to push back against sexism, racism, and ageism in the industry. Even after historic Academy Awards wins, actresses like Hattie McDaniel, Rita Moreno, and Miyoshi Umeki were left with stereotypical roles like maids and submissive housewives, demonstrating how even those at the top of their game could be relegated to caricatures. And decades later, actresses like Octavia Spencer have had to speak on the same topic, as well as the issue of pay equality , not only in relation to male co-stars but to white ac

Led by Anduril, defense tech funding sets a new record this year

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My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.

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The Thanksgiving meal we ordered from Fortune Fish and Gourmet through Costco was filling and delicious. Terri Peters We let Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner by ordering a premade meal from the warehouse chain's site. The $180 meal for eight included a turkey breast, rolls, six sides, and two pies. Our delicious dinner required little work to reheat, giving us more time to spend with family. I love the holiday season and all the delicious food it brings — so much so that I've even cooked an entire Thanksgiving from Ina Garten recipes . But in recent years, my family and I have embraced a more simple approach to Turkey Day, turning to chains like Cracker Barrel to order our Thanksgiving meal to-go. This year, I saw Costco was offering members a deal on a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving dinner for eight and decided to try it. The $230 Thanksgiving dinner, provided by food distribution company Fortune Fish and Gourmet , was $50 off for Costco members when I preordered,

35 Secret Santa gifts under $25 they'll actually want to keep

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Lauren Savoie/Business Insider If you've ever participated in a Secret Santa, then you know as well as we do that the anonymous gift exchange has its highs and lows. Sure, it's fun to take a walk in St. Nicholas's shoes and surprise a family member or friend with a gift you know they'll love (or at the very least get a kick out of). But if you're buying within the confines of a budget, that makes shopping a bit trickier. Money isn't the only issue here — there's a lot of pressure when it comes to purchasing a Secret Santa gift, mostly because the game is notorious for being an exchange of gags and presents that will either be regifted or take up space in a closet somewhere. So whether you're shopping for a loved one or a co-worker you've barely said two words to, the goal is to purchase a present they'll (hopefully) like and actually use. To hel