Discovering the Joys of Christmas Ornaments in a Blended Family

Prince Andrew will not join Royal Family for Christmas as alleged Chinese spy named

The duke is expected to withdraw from royal events at Christmas to avoid being a distraction.

BBC News - 6h

Prince Andrew to miss royal family Christmas after links to alleged Chinese spy emerge

Duke of York will not attend traditional Christmas Day gathering at the king’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The Duke of York is to stay away from the royal family’s traditional Christmas ...

The Guardian - 6h

Discovering the Joys of Christmas Ornaments in a Blended Family

After I met my husband, I realized there was a whole little world inside these ornaments.

The New York Times - 20h

Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon Is Impeached

“Long live South Korea!” demonstrators chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.

The New York Times - 2d

What Song Did You Discover, or Rediscover, in 2024?

We want to know why it resonated with you.

The New York Times - 3d

The Uplift: Christmas love

A veteran decorates his Indianola, Iowa, neighborhood for Christmas. It's a labor of love he does for his wife of 53 years, who has Alzheimer's. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

CBS News - 2d

Assad’s fall brings joy and the call of home

Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diaspora

Financial Times - 2d

Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y

Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to follow

ABC News - 3d

Bringing hope and joy: superheroes for children with cancer in Kosovo

As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to ...

ABC News - 3d

Bringing hope and joy: superheroes for children with cancer in Kosovo

As the year draws to a close, a remarkable initiative involving “superheroes” clad in unique costumes brings unexpected joy — not only to the sick children but also, perhaps even more deeply, to ...

ABC News - 3d

New information discovered in search for American missing in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria — Cockroaches crawled out of the walls near a dirty, stained sink in the Syrian prison cell where an ex-prisoner told NBC News that American journalist Austin Tice was once held.

NBC News - 3d

Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adults

ABC News - 3d

Greece's only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Specially trained miniature horses visit hospital wards and residential care homes in the Greek capital, providing pet therapy to sick and disabled children and adults

ABC News - 3d

Home nations discover World Cup qualifying opponents

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday's draw in Zurich.

BBC News - 3d

'Hanukkah on the Rocks' offers Hallmark's usual holiday joy but with a menorah

Hallmark's rare Jewish-themed film is a pleasant, frictionless story from screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe, who also wrote 'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.'

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Back Pain? Scientists Just Discovered 1 Simple Thing Can Help You Reduce and Avoid It

Five or 10 minutes while reading or watching TV can help reduce back pain? New research says yes.

Inc. - 3d

Childish Literature — reflections on the joys and fears of parenting

Alejandro Zambra explores the ups and downs of fatherhood in this collection of essays, poems and stories

Financial Times - 3d

Hazelight unveils Josef Fares’ Split Fiction co-op buddy adventure that blends sci-fi and fantasy

Electronic Arts and Hazelight Studios revealed Split Fiction, an action-adventure game that pushes the boundaries of the co-op genre.

VentureBeat - 4d

Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.

The New York Times - 4d

As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

More than 600,000 people annually visit Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town of Rovaniemi in Finland

ABC News - 4d

Scientists Just Discovered How Your Personality Affects Your Income

A massive new study links higher levels of certain personality traits with higher incomes (and yes, you can do something about it).

Inc. - 4d

Discovering Undiscovered Gems On None In December 2024

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by record highs in major indexes and a divergence between growth and value stocks, small-cap equities have shown mixed performance with the Russell ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

2,500-year-old shipwreck and anchors discovered off coast of Sicily

A shipwreck dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. was discovered earlier this year off the coast of Sicily, Italian officials said.

CBS News - 5d

Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom

UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surge

Financial Times - 5d

Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

As a writer, she tackled race, gender, sex, politics and love. She was also a public intellectual who appeared on television and toured the country.

The New York Times - 6d

CoD: Black Ops 6 Players Discover Game-Ending Nuke Easter Egg

Call of Duty players have discovered a match-ending nuke Easter egg on one of Black Ops 6 's multiplayer maps. This is a secret nuke that doesn't require an impressive 25-killstreak to unlock, but ...

GameSpot - Dec. 9

Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons

Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Syrians in Lebanon Start to Head Home, With Both Joy and Worry

Thousands who fled during the country’s civil war celebrated the toppling of the Assad government — and their long-awaited return home — at the Syria-Lebanon border crossing.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Joy in Germany at end of al-Assad dynasty rule in Syria

Yahoo News - Dec. 8

The best books to give as gifts this Christmas

From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance

Melania Trump — set to return to the White House in January as first lady — showcased her new Christmas ornament collection during a recent appearance on Fox News. “After I left the White House, I ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Eurotrash — unearthing a family’s collaboration and complacency

A mother-and-son road trip is propelled by guilt and unease in Christian Kracht’s hilariously unsettling novel

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific

Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6