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National Mall to Host First Permanent Women’s Suffrage Monument

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

A new national monument honoring the women’s suffrage movement has been approved for the National Mall, marking the first permanent commemoration of...

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Grandville Mall Barred Man with Down Syndrome from Santa After Costume Clash

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

A 30‑year‑old man with Down syndrome was denied a Christmas photo at a Michigan mall after his Elf costume was deemed a 'competition for...

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Crosby Surpasses Lemieux for Penguins’ All-Time Points Lead in Shootout Win

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

On Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, but the real headline was Sidney Crosby’s historic point...

Volunteer gently places faded photograph on wooden shelf with mementos and warm glow.

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Central Texas Families Reclaim Lost Treasures After July Floods

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

For families in Central Texas, the holiday season feels especially hard because it is the first without loved ones lost in July 2025 floods. Yet a...

Danny Kass poses at halfpipe base with arms outstretched near snow-capped Italian Alps and sunset glow.

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Danny Kass Returns to Italy as Head Coach of U.S. Halfpipe Team

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

Danny Kass, the silver‑medal‑winning snowboarder who helped the U.S. sweep the podium in 2002, has signed on as head coach of the U.S. halfpipe team...

Horse‑drawn carriage navigating snow‑covered streets with winter coats and families photographing Santa amid Johnson City lig

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Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular Dazzles Hill Country, NASA Spotlights Display

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

NASA has even reported seeing Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular from space, a rare compliment that underscores the scale of the display.\n\n##...

Family members laughing with a Festivus pole and a juicy turkey on a festive dinner table

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Festivus Returns Dec. 23: A Satirical Holiday That Keeps on Giving

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

On December 23, fans of Seinfeld once again mark a very different kind of celebration: Festivus. The fictional holiday has become a long-running pop...

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NORAD’s Live Santa Tracking Begins on December 24

Morgan J. Carter December 25, 2025

The stockings have been hung with care, the children will soon be dreaming of sugar plums, and St. Nicholas is embarking on the biggest night of his...

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Broadway’s ‘Liberation’ Turns Intimacy Into a Conversation-Driven Experience

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

In the dim glow of Act 2, the audience of “Liberation” erupts in cheers and applause before any line is spoken. The play, written by Bess Wohl,...

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Williamson County Welcomes America250 Exhibit Ahead of 250th Independence Anniversary

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

With the United States on the cusp of its 250th Independence anniversary, Williamson County is welcoming a traveling exhibit that brings the American...