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Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

Man gets life-threatening electric shock hanging Christmas lights on tree

A worker was seriously hurt when he received an electric shock while hanging Christmas lights on a tree in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on Wednesday morning, police said.

Man nearly electrocuted to death while hanging Christmas lights on tree

A man was nearly electrocuted to death after being hired to hang Christmas lights on a large tree in Massachusetts, police said.

Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting 2024: When it is, how to watch and what to know

The holiday season seems to get real with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City every year.

Lighting of Vienna town hall Christmas tree marks start of Yuletide season in Austrian capital

A flip of the switch, some oohs and ahhs from a crowd of onlookers, and a giant decorated Christmas tree went up in lights on Vienna’s town hall square as the Yuletide season got rolling in ...

World - ABC News - November 16

Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis

We are lost without human connection.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Welcome to Lauscha, home of the Christmas ornament

Julia Jeuvell of Choosing Keeping explores the German birthplace of the bauble

World - Financial Times - November 15

Beaujolais Day: 'It's Swansea's Christmas Day'

World - Yahoo News - November 20

The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Ben Jennings on Santa’s dilemma this Christmas – cartoon

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World - The Guardian - November 18

Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability

UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellations

World - Financial Times - November 20

Pie fortune heir guilty of best friend's murder

Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.

Man detained in Dubai 'just wants home for Christmas'

Craig Ballentine can not leave the UAE after posting a negative review about a former employer.

Kate invites Southport families to Christmas carols

It comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales met families of those killed in the attack.

First Lady receives White House Christmas tree

Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.

Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The best new Christmas and winter attractions in the UK

From festive markets and light trails to floating saunas and chalet-oke sessions, there’s plenty of wintery fun to be had for all ages. This year, there are plenty of light trails to brighten up ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘Zebra striping’: is this the best way to drink alcohol this Christmas?

Nearly a quarter of adults in Britain now ‘zebra stripe’ when they visit pubs and bars, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Name: Zebra striping.. Age: The name is new, but ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

When Hurricanes Hit, This Company Helps Keep the Lights On

Grid management platform Neara just raised a $31-million Series C to fund its expansion in the U.S.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare

A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.

Colorado green lights measure to enshrine abortion

The ballot measure enshrining the right to an abortion in the Colorado state constitution has passed. The initiative — called Amendment 79 — makes abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene

IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Workday stock slips on light quarterly forecast

Workday called for a 25% adjusted operating margin in the current quarter, below Wall Street's estimate of 25.5%.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Will we see the northern lights on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?

What better way to round out the holiday week than a chance at seeing the northern lights?

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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