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Middle East latest: WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport as Israeli bombs fell nearby
The World Health Organization’s director-general said airstrikes on Yemen’s main airport occurred as he was about to board a flight in the Houthi rebel-held capital of SanaaABC News - 9h -
Israelis See Chance to Remake Middle East in War's Wake
Despite criticism over its conduct of the war in Gaza, some see new diplomatic opportunities for Israel.The Wall Street Journal - 23h -
Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.CBS News - 2d -
Middle East crisis live: WHO chief at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrikes; Netanyahu says attack ongoing ‘until we complete the job’
Houthi television reports say three people were killed in Israel’s strikes on Yemen; Israel says airstrikes target military infrastructure. An IDF reservist soldier was killed in fighting in the ...The Guardian - 10h -
The reshaping of the Middle East
Israel has achieved military success, but only peace can guarantee its securityFinancial Times - 10h -
College basketball rankings: Tennessee remains No. 1 after surviving scare vs. Middle Tennessee
The Volunteers needed a late comeback vs. the Blue Raiders to stay undefeatedCBS Sports - 13h -
Year in a word: War in the Middle East
From Gaza and Lebanon to Syria, the region has experienced a year of multiple devastating conflictsFinancial Times - 23h -
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These are the top Christmas carols of all time
Parade magazine has released its list of the top Christmas carols of all time and the list includes many holiday classics like “Silent Night,” “12 Days of Christmas” and more. See which one took ...NBC News - 1d -
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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The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas
Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.The New York Times - 1d -
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 -
A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024
These retailers will be welcoming customers on Dec. 25.NBC News - 2d -
It's going to be a wet Christmas for much of the middle of the country
Some residents in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions woke up to a White Christmas Eve on Tuesday morning, though a white Christmas Day seems unlikely.NBC 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 -
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 -
Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts
Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...CBS News - 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 -
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 -
Middle East crisis live: one child killed every hour in Gaza, UN says
UN agency for Palestine refugees said 14,500 Palestinian children killed since the start of the war last October. Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man in a dawn raid on a refugee camp near ...The Guardian - 2d -
Middle East latest: Israel intercepts projectile from Yemen. Former Israeli hostage dies
A septuagenarian Israeli woman who was taken hostage during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on 0ctABC News - 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 -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...MarketWatch - 2d -
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'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror tradition
'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror traditionNBC 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 -
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 - 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 -
Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests
After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference. The debate has raged for more than a century: does birth order help to shape ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 -
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