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NORAD’s 70-Year Santa Tracking Tradition Gets a Digital Upgrade

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

For the 70th year, NORAD’s Santa Tracking hotline is set to answer 380,000 calls from children and adults who want to know if Santa will arrive on...

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Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails to Place Michibiki 5 Satellite, Delaying Navigation System

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Japan’s new flagship rocket, the H3, failed to place the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite into orbit, marking a second setback for the vehicle and...

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Tarrytown Pharmacy Shelters After Weekend Crash, Still Serving Customers

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

A crash over the weekend forced Tarrytown Pharmacy in west Austin to board up portions of its exterior wall and window Monday morning, yet the...

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Maryland Overrides Gov. Moore’s Veto, Creates Commission to Explore Reparations for Slavery

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

In a decisive move that could reshape Maryland’s approach to historical injustice, lawmakers on Tuesday overturned Gov. Wes Moore’s veto and...

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Nicholas Andrew Knudsen Arrested in Buda for Alleged Apartment Shooting

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

On December 12, a 29‑year‑old man was arrested in Buda. The San Marcos Police Department reported that he allegedly fired at an occupied apartment....

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From German Soccer to Texas Gridiron: Hero Kanu’s Unconventional Path

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

From a soccer pitch in Germany to a college football locker room in Texas, Hero Kanu’s journey defies the usual narrative of a football...

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson wave happily with twinkling holiday lights and falling snowflakes over a suburban street.

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Nelson Brothers Shine Bright in Holiday Lights Spectacular

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are turning their family’s rich entertainment legacy into a dazzling holiday spectacle that lights up homes across the...

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Howard Stern Extends SiriusXM Deal for Three Years, Citing a Flexible Schedule and Love for Radio

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Howard Stern has just announced a three‑year extension with SiriusXM, saying he has “figured out a way to have it all.” Extension...

Adolis García adjusting his cap with scoreboard reflecting on wet pavement over Citizens Bank Park and Philadelphia skyline

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Philadelphia Phillies sign Adolis García to $10 million one-year deal

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Adolis García reached a deal that will see the 32‑year‑old join the team for one season. The...

Aerial view of dinosaur trackway at dawn with sunlit footprints and Alps in background and a backpack.

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Ancient Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed 210 Million Years Above Milan’s Olympic Venue

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a wildlife photographer stumbled upon one of the world’s oldest and largest dinosaur trackways in Italy’s Stelvio...