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Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz
From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom). Which country were these 2024 films and TV shows shot in? Half a point for each ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion
No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.NBC News - 1d -
The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas
Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.The New York Times - 1d -
Berlin cries Kulturkrise as cuts hit arts scene
One of Europe’s most vibrant cultural capitals is reeling over plans to slash subsidiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 2d -
10-year Treasury yield hits fresh 7-month high during holiday-shortened session
Treasury yields declined on Tuesday, reversing early gains after the 10-year briefly touched its highest intraday level in seven months during a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session.MarketWatch - 2d -
Arrest after man killed in alleged hit-and-run
Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.BBC News - 2d -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.ABC News - 2d -
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More Than 1,000 Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.The New York Times - 2d -
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Expect delays in Northeast
As Americans are setting off on holiday trips this week, they may be facing dangerous winter weather in the Northeast that could delay their travel. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Monday ...The Hill - 2d -
White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected
Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.ABC News - 2d -
Why ‘A Christmas Carol’ Endures
More than 180 years after its publication, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is more relevant than ever.The New York Times - 2d -
Christmas Forecast: Where to Expect Snow and Rain
Also, where you’ll find warmer temperatures. Here’s a day-by-day forecast.The New York Times - 2d -
Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Green Bay Packers clinch playoff berth with 34-0 whitewash of injury-hit Saints
Packers clinch spot with first shutout in NFL this year New Orleans played without QB Carr and RB Kamara With a dominant defense leading the way, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth ...The Guardian - 2d -
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror tradition
'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror traditionNBC News - 2d -
1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves
One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.CBS News - 2d -
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Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.BBC News - 2d -
‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form
With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...The Guardian - 2d -
There is a foolproof solution to avoiding conflict this Christmas | Fiona Katauskas
But you may need to consult an expert. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
'He likes to hit': How Packers' Tucker Kraft is eliciting comparisons to Mark Bavaro, tight ends of yore
Mark Bavaro says Kraft is playing tight end "the way I was brought up to play it."ESPN - 3d -
Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record
Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bossesFinancial Times - 3d -
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.CBS News - 3d -
Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show
The FAA is now investigating.The Hill - 3d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.CBS News - 3d -
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...NBC News - 3d -
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Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week
A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...NBC News - 3d -
Doechii’s Latest Looks on ‘Tiny Desk’ and ‘The Late Show’ Are a Hit With Fans
Intentionally visible face tape, braids as scalp-to-scalp tethers: Recent looks by the Grammy-nominated rapper have inspired fascination and at least one nail-art tribute.The New York Times - 5d -
The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.The New York Times - Dec. 19
