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CHRISTMAS


Florida aims to revoke hotel's liquor license for drag show

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show.

Biden approves federal disaster declaration for New Hampshire following damage caused by December storm

A severe winter storm in New Hampshire downed trees and power lines causing numerous power outages in December. Biden officially declared a federal disaster declaration on Wednesday.

foxnews.com

UK economy rebounds in January

The economy expanded by 0.3% as children returned to school and postal strikes ended.

bbc.co.uk

Texas man found guilty of murder after teenage son shoots and kills three in convenience store

Richard Acosta, 34, was found guilty of capital murder this week after his son shot and killed three people at a convenience store in December 2021 in Garland, Texas.

foxnews.com

Southwest plans to tell Senate it's confident in its schedule after holiday meltdown

Southwest's COO will faces questions from a Senate panel on Thursday over the airline's holiday meltdown.

cnbc.com

Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.

bbc.co.uk

Israeli doctor comments on Putin’s alleged ill health

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is probably not as sick as many would wish him to be, and it would be dangerous to overestimate the extent of the Kremlin leader’s health problems, Israeli military doctor Boris Bril has said.

news.yahoo.com

Video streaming subscriptions fall by two million in 2022

Households cut back on streaming services in their droves as the cost of living rose sharply.

bbc.co.uk

A high school basketball coach is still out $10,000 after Southwest canceled a flight and left his whole team stranded in Las Vegas for 5 days over Christmas. They ended up chartering a bus to drive 1

Southwest tried to send them on "flights to nowhere," the coach said, before a local businessman finally chartered a bus for $15,000 to get them home.

news.yahoo.com

Royal Mail says strikes have cost it £200m

The owner of the mail delivery service reveals the cost of the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

bbc.co.uk

Mexico confirms US resident was among 4 killed in Zacatecas

Authorities in north-central Mexico have confirmed that a U.S. resident was among four people who were killed in the state of Zacatecas around Christmas

washingtonpost.com

Royal Mail overseas parcels ban 'costing me hundreds of pounds'

Small businesses are still unable to send new parcels overseas two weeks after the Royal Mail cyber-attack.

bbc.co.uk

Warming to make California downpours even wetter, study says

A new study says drenchings like those California has been getting since Christmas will only get wetter and nastier with climate change.

Too sweet! An excited boy leads police on patrol down the street.

Harry received a police bike for Christmas and was surprised when local police came by and let him lead a patrol down the street.

news.yahoo.com

Dad donates kidney to stranger after daughter's transplant

Arfon Jones says he fells like he gave someone "a nice Christmas present".

bbc.co.uk

Prince Harry's book: Things you might have missed

The duke says he is a Friends fanatic and the Queen quizzed Meghan about Donald Trump when they met.

bbc.co.uk

December sales bounce due to price rises not shopping sprees

Total retail sales jumped by almost 7% but price rises meant shoppers bought less but spent more.

bbc.co.uk

Latest on Ukraine: The Russian Christmas cease-fire that wasn't

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

npr.org

Ukraine denies Moscow claim it killed 600 soldiers

Moscow has said it killed more than 600 Ukrainian forces in a "mass missile strike" in Kramatorsk.

bbc.co.uk

Chicago man allegedly shoots pregnant mother of own 8-year-old child, resulting in a miscarriage

A Chicago man allegedly shot the pregnant mother who they share an 8-year-old daughter with, which resulted in a miscarriage, prosecutors say.

foxnews.com

Buttigieg responds to critics of Christmas chaos, pledges 'full force' of DOT to compel Southwest redress

United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Fox News' 'Special Report' to react to criticism and the Southwest Airlines debacle.

foxnews.com

Why Is the Forest Service Dumping Christmas Trees into Ohio Lakes?

Officials say the annual tradition is good for aquatic ecosystems

outsideonline.com

Russian church head calls for Ukraine truce, finds no takers

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is calling for a 36-hour Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine at the end of this week

washingtonpost.com

Reporter calls out Biden for complaining of 'poison' politics while smearing Republicans as 'segregationists'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced scrutiny after President Biden called for an end to "poison" politics despite smearing Republicans as racists in 2022.

foxnews.com

Start your new year on the right foot with this Shiatsu heated foot massager

Another Christmas under our belts. Another New Year’s Eve party in the history books. And while it may all seem like a blur to you, we’re sure that your feet are remembering it. With all the running around at the malls, standing in the kitchen cooking, and dancing up storms at all the festivities, your feet are now asking for a little “me” time. Why not grant their request with this Zyllion Shiatsu Foot Massager?

Two Washington men charged in 4 substation attacks on Christmas that cut power for thousands: FBI

Two men were charged by the DOJ in connection to four substation attacks in Washington state on Christmas that left thousands without power and caused more than $3 million in damages.

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Two Washington men charged in 4 substation attacks on Christmas that cut power for thousands: FBI

Two men were charged by the DOJ in connection to four substation attacks in Washington state on Christmas that left thousands without power and caused more than $3 million in damages.

news.yahoo.com

What time is it? Trevor Lawrence gifts offensive linemen with new watches

It’s almost playoff time so why not dole out a few luxury watches to help Jaguars players get ready for it.

Damar Hamlin wanted to raise $2,500 to get kids toys for Christmas. After his cardiac arrest on the field, his fans donated more than $3 million.

Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.

cbsnews.com

Miss Manners: She doesn’t want more photos of grandkids for Christmas

Grandma thinks the constant gifts of photos she’s already of her grandkids are “a gift of no consideration at all.”

washingtonpost.com

Indiana University student-athlete pays off sister's student loans for Christmas

A junior business major who plays basketball for Indiana University gave his sister the ultimate Christmas present.

cbsnews.com

Floods In Philippines Leave 51 People Dead, Over A Dozen Missing

Over 4,500 houses were damaged by the floods, along with roads and bridges, and some areas still struggle with disrupted power and water supply.

newsy.com

Floods In Philippines Leave 51 People Dead, Over A Dozen Missing

Over 4,500 houses were damaged by the floods, along with roads and bridges, and some areas still struggle with disrupted power and water supply.

scrippsnews.com

Wallasey pub shooting: Sister says Elle Edwards was her soulmate

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot on Christmas Eve outside The Lighthouse pub in Wallasey.

bbc.co.uk

Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing

Thousands of people in the Philippines remain in emergency shelters in the wake of devastating Christmas flooding as the death toll climbed to 51 with 19 missing.

Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing

The death toll in the massive floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend has climbed to 51, with 19 others missing, the national disaster response agency said Monday, as affected residents struggle to get back on their feet. Photos on social media showed residents in Misamis Occidental province in Northern Mindanao sweeping away thick mud from the floors of their homes. The Northern Mindanao region in the south bore the brunt of the disaster, reporting 25 deaths, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

news.yahoo.com

‘I got some Hot Wheels cars!’ says boy, 7, shot in August during Andrew Holmes Foundation party that served holiday cheer to families who faced tragedy, gun violence

Andrew Holmes Foundation party served holiday cheer to families who faced tragedy, gun violence

chicagotribune.com

DUI crash survivor who lost brother, unborn twins now pays for NYE Uber rides for others

A woman who lost her brother and her unborn twins in a DUI crash is turning her pain into action. This is her second year of paying for Uber rides for those who had too much to drink and should not be behind the wheel on New Year's Eve.

Texas men arrested for allegedly stealing baby Jesus from Fort Worth nativity

Two Texas men have been arrested for an alleged baby Jesus theft from a nativity scene at church in Fort Worth, police said.

foxnews.com

Rosca de reyes is a colorful holiday cake worth celebrating

For many Mexican families, a rosca de reyes, or king cake, brings a slice of Christmas magic into the new year.

washingtonpost.com

Amazing Christmas surprise: Wisconsin waitress gets $1,000 tip

A waitress in Wisconsin received some extra Christmas cheer when she received a $1,000 tip from a customer on Christmas morning. The customer thought she was "everything."

foxnews.com

Chicago church robbed of Christmas Day donations collected to help homeless people

Chicago police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in donations that a church had collected for its community outreach efforts at their Christmas services.

foxnews.com

Buffalo police arrest 10 for looting amid deadly winter storm

Authorities in western New York announced Wednesday that 10 arrests were made by a newly created anti-looting task force.

foxnews.com

Southwest plans on near-normal operations Friday after widespread cancellations

Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers during a wintery holiday stretch.

npr.org

Harry Styles joins his family for Christmas in England after Olivia Wilde split

Singer Harry Styles joined his mother and sister in England to celebrate Christmas a month after ending his two-year relationship with Olivia Wilde.

foxnews.com

Southwest Airlines says it expects normal operations on Friday after thousands of cancellations

Southwest canceled thousands of flights over the past week while other airlines stabilized after brutal winter storms.

cnbc.com

This zoo didn't just get a hippopotamus for Christmas — it got a baby pygmy one

The Metro Richmond Zoo announced the birth of a 16-pound baby pygmy hippo, a rare endangered species. The yet-to-be-named calf is nursing and growing quickly.

npr.org

Florida AG investigating drag show for exposing kids to 'sexualized acts': We will 'not sit back'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' team is investigating a holiday drag show allegedly marketed toward children held at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.

foxnews.com

32 dead, 24 missing in the Philippines after heavy rain, flooding

Dozens of people went missing or killed after heavy rain washed through parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend. Over 56,000 people were also placed in emergency shelters.

foxnews.com

Urgent plea to only use A&E in Greater Manchester if life-threatening

Pressure on services in Greater Manchester is "beyond anything experienced before", the NHS says.

bbc.co.uk

GOP lawmaker blasts Biden, Buttigieg after kids stranded in Baltimore amid airline chaos

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and President Joe Biden were called out for their handling of the ongoing airline chaos, by two Republican lawmakers.

foxnews.com

Sean Duffy on transportation chaos: 'Mayor Pete' was ignoring the problem

Fox News contributor Sean Duffy voices his concerns about Pete Buttigieg's handling of transportation and responds to the holiday travel chaos on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

foxnews.com

'Laguna Beach' star Jason Wahler's 18-month-old son back home after spending Christmas in hospital

"Laguna Beach" reality star Jason Wahler's son spent Christmas night in the hospital with pneumonia before returning home the next day.

foxnews.com

Ariana Grande donates Christmas gifts to Manchester hospitals

Ariana Grande has continued to give back to the city since the 2017 bombing following her show at Manchester Arena which killed 22 people and injured hundreds more.

cbsnews.com

Bungling bandit slips on ice, hits head during attempted armed robbery on Christmas

“Like a scene from Home Alone,” Gainesville police wrote.

news.yahoo.com

Ariana Grande donates Christmas gifts to children's hospitals 5 years after deadly Manchester bombing

Ariana Grande donated gifts to children in Manchester-area hospitals five years after the deadly bombing outside of her concert. The singer has given back to the city every year.

foxnews.com

Rain, floods in Philippines leave 29 dead, dozens missing

Heavy rains and floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend have left at least 29 dead and 25 missing.

Winter weather upends water systems across the Deep South

A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes.

Flight cancellations persist at Jacksonville International Airport Tuesday

Canceled and delayed flights on Monday were causing headaches for some travelers, even as temperatures started to warm up in Jacksonville.

Officers make Christmas Eve deliveries of stolen packages

Police officers in South Florida were able to return to their rightful owners packages that had been stolen by a “porch pirate” on Christmas Eve.

Biden, first lady thank service members in Christmas calls

President Joe Biden is celebrating a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and has spoken with American service members stationed around the world.

Pope's lament: Icy winds of war buffet humanity at Christmas

Pope Francis has used his Christmas message Sunday to lament the “icy winds of war” buffeting humanity.

Stuck at the border, migrants find a little Christmas cheer

Tens of thousands of migrants who fled violence and poverty are spending Christmas in crowded shelters or on the dangerous streets of Mexican border towns.

Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits

The biblical town of Bethlehem is marking what is shaping up to be a merry Christmas.

Home for the holidays: Dog reunited in Jacksonville with family after disappearing from North Carolina in 2020

Nicholas Dawson was reunited with his dog, Isis, in Jacksonville after she disappeared from her Fayetteville home back in March of 2020.

Your most memorable holiday gifts: These responses will take you back to a better time

Whether it was a trendy gift or something particularly sentimental, we wanted to hear about it.

Floridians brace for Arctic blast over holiday weekend

Floridians are bracing for unusually chilly weather as rare freeze warnings have been issued for large parts of the state ahead of the holiday weekend.

Christmas Day 2022: What’s open and closed?

We also want to note that Christmas Day 2022 falls on a Sunday — meaning the holiday will be “observed” by many on Monday, Dec. 26.

How far do you have to travel for a white Christmas?

We’re on track for the coldest Christmas in decades across the entire Southeast, but despite the cold, snow is not in the forecast.

Spain kicks off festivities with 'El Gordo' bumper lottery

Spain has kicked off the winter holidays with its huge Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo.”.

Children from Police Athletic League, Big Brothers Big Sisters surprised with new bike

In the throws of toy giveaways and surprise shopping sprees — one Jacksonville donor didn’t want anyone to know where the funds were coming from to give more than 80 local children their Christmas wish: a new bicycle.

Coldest Christmas in 3 decades: How to prepare your home for the freezing temperatures

Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing and potentially stay there for hours.

Last minute holiday gifts

The time crunch is real when it comes to getting Christmas gifts. Anne Roy has some last minute ideas to share:

NICU babies get into the holiday spirit at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

The babies were dressed as Santa, reindeer, and in red and green — sporting Christmas vibes and holiday cheer.

Thinking about bringing your holiday cheer through song? 5 tips for caroling

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

News4JAX is tracking Santa on Christmas Eve

The Weather Authority will track Santa on Christmas Eve with the help of satellites and military sensors and technology from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

UK sending 1,200 troops to fill in as ambulance crews strike

The British government says it will dispatch 1,200 troops to fill in for striking ambulance drivers and border staff as multiple public sector unions walk off the job in the week before Christmas.

Holiday shoppers come out in full swing for ‘Super Saturday’

Super Saturday was in full effect at the St. Johns Town Center ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Positively JAX: Annual Angel Tree event a ‘huge blessing’ for hundreds of children in Jacksonville

The Salvation Army provided Christmas gifts to 1,900 children in Jacksonville as part of the annual Angel Tree event, which was held Thursday at the Regency Square Mall.

Vintage ceramic Christmas trees could bring you big-time holiday cash

What's old is new again when it comes to making some cash during the holidays.

At 'Church City,' a taste of Catholic life in Qatar

In many ways, the service at the Catholic Church of Our lady of the Rosary feels like a standard Sunday Mass.

Pack your patience: The worst days for Christmas travel in 2022

Nearly 6.3 million Floridians are expected to hit the road this holiday season. Drivers could see travel times increase by 25 percent around major cities.

Bomb threat disrupts Patti LaBelle concert in Wisconsin

Patti LaBelle was abruptly rushed off stage just a couple of songs into her Christmas concert in Milwaukee after a bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate the theater.

Ukrainian youth choir defies war with messages of freedom

From a dank Kyiv bomb shelter to the bright stage lights of Europe’s theaters, a Ukrainian youth choir’s hymns in praise of freedom offer a kind of healing balm to its war-scarred members.

Trade your Christmas cheers to Christmas fears at Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

You better watch out. You better not cry. Horrifying Christmas characters will haunt all those who enter. Forget those old, boring traditions! Come celebrate the holiday like never before and trade your Christmas cheers for Christmas fears at “Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas”.

Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville to gift toys to 4,000 kids on Saturday

The Children's Christmas Party of Jacksonville returns to serve the River City's children in need.

In the spirit of giving: Jacksonville community brings plethora of donations for 12th annual toy drive

Many Duval County residents with big hearts made a small gesture to impact the lives of local children by donating Christmas gifts to the 12th annual Channel 4 Toy Drive on Thursday.

UPS Christmas packaging: How to make sure gifts arrive on time

In order for packages to make it to the last part of the process with no problems, there are some things people should remember when preparing to send out a package.

What are deadlines for 2022 holiday shipping?

Important dates to know if you plan on sending packages to loved ones for holiday season.

Living nativity drive-thru event on Westside is back Dec. 8 - 11

Guests will enjoy Christmas lights, interactive moments and more.

RULES: Experience the joy of Wild Adventures Christmas

This Christmas, breathe in the peppermint and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season aboard the all-new candy cane Express at Wild Adventures’ biggest and brightest holiday celebration ever. Journey among over a million brilliant lights, and wonder the glittering light trail in a wilderness of wonder like no other. Get your photo with Santa and marvel at a 5-story animated Christmas Tree!

🔒 Experience the joy of Wild Adventures Christmas

This Christmas, breathe in the peppermint and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season aboard the all-new candy cane Express at Wild Adventures’ biggest and brightest holiday celebration ever. Journey among over a million brilliant lights, and wonder the glittering light trail in a wilderness of wonder like no other. Get your photo with Santa and marvel at a 5-story animated Christmas Tree!

Let us know your Christmas morning breakfast traditions!

The Morning Show is testing out one of the most iconic Christmas breakfasts — spaghetti with maple syrup.

‘Elf,’ ‘The Polar Express’ heading back to theaters

At select Cinemark theaters, friends and family can get into the holiday spirit while leaning into the nostalgia of two all-time favorite seasonal films.

Will the warmth continue into December?

It’s also the beginning of meteorological winter, which is the coolest and often driest season in the area.

Positively JAX: Donate to the Channel 4 Toy Drive

Channel 4 is collecting toys for underprivileged children and we need your help.

List🎄🎅: Here are the best Christmas light displays & events around Northeast Florida

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit?

‘Dazzling Nights’ returns to Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

The three-quarter-mile interactive holiday experience will feature a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures.

5 ways to support Small Business Saturday

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

Jax Best spots for holiday lights

We have the top lights around Jax and  First up girven road lights located in the black hawk bluff subdivision off of Atlantic blvd. They won our jay best holiday lights three years in a row from 2019 through 2021 It has become famous for some of the best lights in Jacksonville. Ride through the streets and enjoy the beautiful lights and displays throughout the neighborhood. This is a free neighborhood drive through, and I never knock free stuff!

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