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United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

BBC News - 1h

Magical Santas, meet-cutes and dueling Donna Kelce roles: Hallmark's best holiday movies

From tried-and-true romance tropes to the holiday magic of Santa, we tell you which Hallmark holiday movies are worth watching this year.

Los Angeles Times - 12h

WATCH: Santa visits babies in the NICU

Santa delivered toys and holiday cheer to dozens of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.

ABC News - 1d

Magic: The Gathering's New Racing-Themed Aetherdrift Set Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The next big Magic: The Gathering set, Aetherdrift , is set to launch in February, bringing a racing-themed twist to the popular trading card game. With the new set's release imminent, preorders ...

GameSpot - 7h

Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.

The economy and your own spending should drive what you take out of your retirement investments, new research says.

MarketWatch - 11h

Moving the Goalposts | ‘It will be magical’: Gibraltar Women ready to rock in competitive debut

They only have a pool of 60 players to choose from, but the team are getting set to roll in the Women’s Nations League . “It’s one of those things that you don’t look back on until it’s gone,” the ...

The Guardian - 11h

And what do you want from Santa this Christmas? | First Dog on the Moon

An incurable illness that turns billionaires into owls. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is ...

The Guardian - 18h

China’s ‘magic weapon’ helping Beijing wield influence in the UK

United Front Work Department has payroll of thousands aiming to win support for Communist party’s agenda

Financial Times - 18h

The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?

Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update?. Name: Mother Christmas.. Age: The ...

The Guardian - 1d

How Tom Rinks Made Magic With Sun Bum

This week on ‘From The Ground Up,’ the branding wiz explains why success is all about finding the right people.

Inc. - 2d

Our Lady of Sorrows students adopt seniors through Secret Santa program

Each year, the school partners with a senior Secret Santa, and on Monday those gifts were delivered.

CBS News - 2d

Pupils 'sob' as vicar discusses existence of Santa

The vicar told children that Father Christmas did not exist during a Religious Education lesson.

BBC News - 3d

Secret Santa delivers dollars, and hope, to North Carolina

Residents of Avery County, North Carolina, whose lives were turned upside-down by the flooding of Hurricane Helene three months ago, were visited recently by the anonymous, wealthy businessman who ...

CBS News - 3d

Tornado touches down in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz, flipping cars

A tornado touched down in the Northern California town of Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon, flipping cars and knocking down power lines, according to authorities.

CBS News - 3d

Rare California tornado injures 5, flips vehicles north of Santa Cruz

Tornado alley it's not, but a section of California was hit Saturday with a rare tornado that has been blamed for injuring five and flipping vehicles as a storm moved across the state.

NBC News - 3d

Ho-ho-no! Children in tears after vicar tells them Santa is not real

Rev Dr Paul Chamberlain apologises for talk at Hampshire school after angry parents say he ‘ruined Christmas’. Telling young children whether Santa is or is not real is a parental ritual usually ...

The Guardian - 4d

Former NFL QB Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater

Longtime NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer is the new head coach at Santa Margarita High School, his alma mater

ABC News - 4d

Santa Clara Broncos vs. Bradley Braves: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Santa Clara vs. Bradley basketball game

CBS Sports - 4d

Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of Helene

Every year, this anonymous, wealthy businessman travels the country during the holidays, giving away about $100,000 in $100 bills.

CBS News - 4d

Dickie V's Super Six: Veteran coaches making magic

Here are six coaches who are finding success in their first years with new programs.

ESPN - 5d

Can Berlin Really Afford 3 ‘Magic Flutes’ in a Single Week?

Each of the city’s opera houses is presenting a different production of the Mozart classic. With arts cuts looming, it looks like a last hurrah.

The New York Times - 5d

Record inflows into U.S. stocks to drive ‘Santa rally’ in last days of 2024, Goldman says

U.S. equity markets have logged a record $186 billion worth of inflows in the past nine weeks to heights of $11.773 trillion

MarketWatch - 5d

Carson Palmer is the new football coach at Santa Margarita

Former NFL quarterback and USC star Carson Palmer is taking over the Santa Margarita football program.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

WATCH: Giant inflatable Santas take over Utah neighborhood

Santas at every turn. A couple captured the comical number of inflatable St. Nicks outside numerous homes in this Utah neighborhood.

ABC News - 6d

Two Bit Circus is back as a Santa Monica pop-up — with a 'space elevator' from the future

Micro amusement park Two Bit Circus suddenly closed its downtown location earlier this year. Now it's back, at least for a few weeks, with plans to once again find a permanent location.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

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 - 6d

WATCH: Mom and kids sneak downstairs to see Santa leaving gifts under Christmas tree

Tyler Montemurro, a mom of five, started this tradition with her family in 2021 when her dad had the idea to dress up as Santa Claus.

ABC News - Dec. 11

Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn't be surprising

For the first time in 36 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are atop the NBA at the 25-game mark

ABC News - Dec. 10

David Squires on … Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attempts to improve efficiency at Santa’s grotto

Our cartoonist on how Manchester United’s head of football operations could shake things up at the North Pole. Buy a copy of a cartoon from our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

The magic of winter in West Cork, where music, food and drink lift the spirits

Ireland’s southernmost tip has been reinvigorated by new vibrant venues, markets and restaurants, which has brought an energy that brightens even the darker months. When our son was very young, we ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire conditions, trigger red flag warnings in Southern California

Red flag warnings are in place for Southern California due to Santa Ana winds that will bring gusts up to 65 mph and “extremely rare and dangerous” fire weather conditions.

NBC News - Dec. 9

'Reindeer' volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines

A volunteer group is trying to fulfill the holiday dreams of thousands of children living near the frontlines in Ukraine

ABC News - Dec. 8

Magic's Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and will be reevaluated in four weeks.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.

ESPN - Dec. 6

'Brook has done a winter's work Santa would be proud of'

Harry Brook's 123 on the opening day in Wellington, following his 171 in Christchurch, has the tourists in reach of a series win.

BBC News - Dec. 6

San Vicente Santa Monica: Jeff Klein’s Latest Multimillion-Dollar Private Club Project

Jeff Klein, the hotelier who turned Tower Bar into a Los Angeles institution, has opened a $40 million private club at the beach.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

76ers to be without Embiid, George vs. Magic

The 76ers will be without both Paul George and Joel Embiid for Wednesday night's game against the Magic, the team announced.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Celtics eliminated from NBA Cup as Magic fall to Knicks

The Celtics were officially eliminated from the 2024 NBA Cup as a result of the Magic's loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

McNeese Cowboys vs. Santa Clara Broncos: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time

How to watch McNeese vs. Santa Clara basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays

A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.

The New York Times - Nov. 28

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