How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth

NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.

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Nasa probe successfully completes closest-ever approach to sun

Parker solar spacecraft got the closest any human-made object has ever come to the star. Santa and his reindeer were not the only bodies making a celestial journey on 24 December: Nasa has revealed ...

The Guardian - 6h

Nasa makes history with closest-ever approach to Sun

Scientists hope the probe can help us better understand how the Sun works.

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Running From Shame (for 26.2 Miles)

After having an affair with a married man, I ran a marathon to absolve my sins. It didn’t work.

The New York Times - 13h

Holiday Briefing: A Day to Celebrate

A special edition for a special day.

The New York Times - 23h

An Eight-Day Space Mission Turned Into Six Months. Astronauts Are Built Different.

Astronauts are made of different stuff from you and me.

The New York Times - 12h

How Christmas Day games impacted AFC playoff picture: Steelers down but not out; Bengals hopes take a hit

Things are looking more clear following Wednesday's games

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Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relatives. Becca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement ...

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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and the Brute Force of Celebrity P.R. Tactics

On the internet, the truth and the manufactured lies about celebrities are hard to sort through.

The New York Times - 1d

What is Boxing Day? All about the celebration's origin and traditions

Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.

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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.

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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. ...

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Celebrating first night of Hanukkah in Wilkes-Barre

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Orca who carried her dead newborn 1,000 miles gives birth to another new calf

The killer whale who captured hearts across the world in 2018 for refusing to let go of her dead calf has given birth to her second baby in the last four years.

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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.

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Celebrated Indian author MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

A prolific writer and filmmaker, MT Vasudevan was the doyen of Malayalam-language literature.

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Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.

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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.

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DraftKings promo code for NBA Christmas Day: King of the Court promo, how and where to bet Xmas games

Learn about the latest DraftKings Sportsbook promo, game picks, NBA betting advice and how and where to bet NBA games

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Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed to Russia crashes hundreds of miles off course, dozens feared dead

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Watch: Stranded astronauts send Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

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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 - 2d

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.

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How the Las Vegas Jewish community is celebrating Hanukkah amidst Hamas attacks 1 year later

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How climate change is making white Christmas a rare event

The idea of a white Christmas is becoming rarer with climate change on the rise. NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer reports.

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NASA probe attempts historic Christmas Eve approach to the sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a historic attempt to circle the sun at 6:53 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, which, if successful, would be the closest-ever attempt to do so. The agency will ...

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Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey

Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Babbo Natale, Père Noël — whatever you call him, the man clad in red will be here soon.

The Hill - 2d

NASA's solar probe flies closer to the sun than any human-made object ever

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.

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How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump

The Trump transition team is looking for “big changes” at NASA—including some cuts.

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The Christmas that went wrong: Why on earth was Santa wearing my uncle’s sneakers?

Even at four, I could see Father Christmas for who he really was – especially as he smelled of Old Spice . As a child, I was an amateur detective; a master of argument and the suspicious ...

The Guardian - 3d

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Attempt the Closest Ever Pass of the Sun’s Surface

The Parker Solar Probe is attempting the closest ever pass of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.

The New York Times - 3d

How you can watch the Beyoncé halftime show on Christmas

Beyoncé is set to take the stage live on Netflix on Christmas Day during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game. For those who may be busy opening presents, the game will be available on Netflix until ...

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Nasa’s Parker solar probe attempts closest ever pass of sun

Probe was scheduled to pass 3.8 million miles from sun’s surface on Christmas Eve. Nasa’s Parker solar probe is attempting its closest ever flyby of the sun, passing 3.8m miles from its surface on ...

The Guardian - 3d

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.

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How a Skeptical Critic Came to Love Hallmark Christmas Movies

Hallmark Christmas movies are corny, predictable and just what our critic needed to embrace the holiday spirit.

The New York Times - 3d

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 ...

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