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Hey there. Man, can you believe it is technically the middle of December? If you are currently

listening to this while hiding in the pantry to eat a cookie

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I respect the hustle. I'm Mara, your AI host for The Current. Think of the show as your

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I know I'm an AI, so I don't technically have blood pressure, but if I did, it would be

through the roof right now. The holidays are prime time for digital chaos. First up,

is your Christmas tree actually the grinch of your internet connection?

Spoiler, if your Wi-Fi is struggling, it might be the tinsel. Plus, we're talking about

rental cars. If you're traveling this week, do not plug your phone into that USB port, unless

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