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Dina Belashova/Getty, Tyler Le/BIMany Americans may experience sticker shock when buying a mocktail or glass of NA wine. Restaurants and bars said high-quality ingredients and labor-intensive prep adds to the price. Americans, especially those under 25, are spending less on alcohol and looking for NA options. As Americans spend less on booze and browse menus for non-alcoholic alternatives like mocktails and wine, sticker shock can be a common reaction.

Dana Bull is a real estate agent, investor, and consultant. Courtesy of Dana BullDana Bull has invested in long-term rentals throughout her entire career. She's experimenting with a mid-term rental in 2025 to combat high interest rates. Generally, mid-term rentals offer higher revenue but require more management than long-term leases.

Sunset Boulevard was damaged by the wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles. Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesFires in Los Angeles threaten to hamper the entertainment industry's recovery. LA's share of film and TV jobs has declined, and some residents are thinking anew about leaving. One producer and director said he felt he could improve his financial situation by leaving LA.

Netflix; Rebecca Zisser/BI2025 is already an exciting year for television — and it's only just begun. Shows like "Stranger Things" and "Severance" will be back this year. BI's entertainment team is also excited about new series like "The Residence" and "Suits LA."2025 is shaping up to be an exciting one in television.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago. AP Photo/Evan VucciThe Kremlin is closely watching Greenland after Trump expressed interest in the US acquiring it. The Kremlin's press secretary said the Arctic is a zone of national interest for Russia. Trump said earlier this week that he would not rule out using military force to seize Greenland.

"Competition in 2025 will be fiercer than ever," Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng wrote in an internal letter obtained by The Wall Street Journal. Jade Gao/AFP via Getty ImagesXpeng CEO He Xiaopeng said that competition within the auto sector will be even more heated in 2025. He said in an internal letter that the industry will face an "elimination round" from 2025 to 2027.