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Dozens killed in Mozambique prison riot on Christmas Day
Unrest at maximum security prison in the capital, Maputo, reportedly left 33 people dead and 15 injured. Dozens of people were killed in a prison riot in Mozambique on Christmas Day, authorities ...The Guardian - 4h -
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families
The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.MarketWatch - 8h -
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the ...ABC News - 8h -
Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip
Sharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England.BBC News - 10h -
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.CBS News - 10h -
Fantasy Football: Week 17 advice and Christmas Day sleepers
Scott Pianowski gives fantasy football managers the gift of advice (and Christmas Day sleepers) to help dominate in Week 17.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
MicroStrategy mania exposes rare faultline in ETF industry
Sharp deviations have appeared in expected returns of two leveraged funds amid surge in betsFinancial Times - 1d -
Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know
Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on ChristmasABC News - 2d -
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said.The New York Times - 6h -
NBA on Christmas Day: Spurs-Knicks live updates
Victor Wembanyama makes his Dec. 25 debut against Karl Anthony-Towns and New York at MSG, and he leads all scorers in the first quarter. Follow along with us.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Zelensky condemns Putin for 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for greenlighting an “inhumane” Christmas Day attack, including missiles and drones, that damaged Ukraine’s energy ...The Hill - 10h -
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Dancing Queen Gladys turns 108 on Christmas Day
The whole community has thrown a party for her every year since the Abba fan became a centenarian.BBC News - 17h -
This Hanukkah, Choose Light Over Heat
We follow the wisdom of the ancient rabbis in approaching both the holiday and this era.The New York Times - 18h -
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Who will see snow on Christmas Day?
Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.CBS News - 23h -
A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024
These retailers will be welcoming customers on Dec. 25.NBC News - 1d -
Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.CBS News - 1d -
How climate change is making white Christmas a rare event
The idea of a white Christmas is becoming rarer with climate change on the rise. NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer reports.NBC News - 1d -
Significance of Christmas and Hanukkah falling on the same day
Wednesday marks a rare holiday occurrence — when Hanukkah begins at sundown on Christmas night. It's just the fifth time in the last 114 years that both holidays are taking place on the same day, ...CBS News - 1d -
Netflix airing 2 NFL games, Beyoncé halftime show on Christmas Day
Netflix will be airing two NFL games on Christmas, a first for the streaming giant. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by a game between the Baltimore ...CBS News - 1d -
If Netflix is going to play the Christmas Day game, the product better be good
The NFL gifted Netflix two playoff-implication games and a Beyoncé halftime show. Fans are hoping the streaming service doesn't deliver coal.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Netflix will be playing for prestige on Christmas Day
Payout of $150 million for exclusive rights to a pair of NFL games is about streaming leader Netflix’s future growth prospects, expert suggests.MarketWatch - 1d -
Netflix carrying 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. It's a big step.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.CBS News - 1d -
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Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.BBC News - 1d -
Clubbing has changed dramatically in the past 25 years: is the party over, or just getting started?
When the millennium dawned Britain’s nightlife was as strong as it had ever been. Now, 25 years later the situation is very different – but not all change has been bad, DJs and promoters say. It’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some
For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...The Guardian - 1d -
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What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day
Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.CBS News - 2d -
2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game
Here's how to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game on Christmas Day.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?
Boxing Day serves as the annual kickoff for the Premier League's festive fixturesCBS Sports - 2d -
Starbucks strike expands to more cities just days before Christmas
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.CBS News - 2d -
Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year
The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.MarketWatch - 2d -
I asked a 105-year-old when middle age starts: Her answer delighted me—and made me feel better about turning 40
Before I turned 40, Shirley Hodes, who was then about to turn 105, gave me her take on when "middle age" begins, and it was not at all what I expected.CNBC - 2d
