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How the holidays are being celebrated around the globe
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.CBS News - 2h -
Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...CBS News - 3h -
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.BBC News - 3h -
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How your favorite celebrities are celebrating Christmas
From matching pajamas to a baby's first Christmas, here's a look at how your favorite celebrities are spending the holiday.ABC News - 8h -
Royal family celebrates Christmas with no sign of Prince Andrew
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.CBS News - 11h -
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 - 11h -
The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024
Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.The New York Times - 17h -
Armed Attack at Haiti Hospital Kills at Least 3
Two journalists and a police officer died and at least seven others were wounded in the shooting before the reopening of a hospital wing in Port-au-Prince.The New York Times - 1d -
Bethlehem faces somber Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages on
At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of the Israel-Hamas war during the holiday season. The city, usually filled ...NBC News - 1d -
Revisiting ‘Knitting With Dog Hair’ 30 Years Later
“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.The New York Times - 1d -
Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas
Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.The New York Times - 1d -
Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates, AP source says
Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contentionABC News - 2d -
Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t introduced it.
The House Democrat is running for New Jersey governor in a crowded primary field.Politico - 2d -
Four Years Later, CrossFit’s Disgraced Guru Attempts a Comeback
Greg Glassman, who sold the company amid sexual harassment complaints, has a new health and fitness venture. It sounds a lot like his old one.The New York Times - Dec. 17 -
Christmas? Hanukkah? This Year for Our Family, It’s Chrismukkah.
Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year.The New York Times - 2h -
Celebrated Indian author MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91
A prolific writer and filmmaker, MT Vasudevan was the doyen of Malayalam-language literature.BBC News - 10h -
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite recent progress reported by both sides.NBC News - 11h -
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Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza
Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.NBC News - 18h -
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 - 21h -
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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 -
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 -
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later
The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks".BBC News - 1d -
Week 17 Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team's rookie of the year
How high did the Cowboys rise and how far did the Eagles fall? Plus, we pick rookies of the year on every team.ESPN - 1d -
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: How Chiefs and Lions can clinch No. 1 seeds, secure first-round byes
Plus, five teams can clinch playoff berthsCBS Sports - 1d -
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran
Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.NBC News - 1d -
I grew up Muslim in a Catholic community – and Mary represented common ground | Zeyneb Sayılgan
Despite some theological differences, both denominations look to her as an inspiration for cultivating compassion and hope. I had just finished teaching a class on “ the Muslim Mary ”. Many ...The Guardian - 1d -
Skiing, wool baubles, ice-cream: how Antarctic scientists celebrate Christmas
From the Flask glacier to King George Island, intrepid researchers expect good cheer, snow and penguins. Many of us will not get a white Christmas this year, but a group of scientists are ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel confirms it killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July
Defence minister Israel Katz threatens Houthi rebels in Yemen, saying the military will ‘decapitate their leadership – just as we did with Haniyeh’. Israel’s defence minister has confirmed that the ...The Guardian - 2d -
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IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.NBC News - 2d -
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.BBC News - 2d -
1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible
The IRS estimates that a total of roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.ABC News - 2d -
IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible
Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.CNBC - 2d -
The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify
In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.CNBC - 2d
