‘We’re down.’ Flight 401 crashed in Miami 50 years ago. Survivors now have a message MIAMI — Beverly Raposa switched seats from her regular position in the galley for a flight from New York to Miami. Miami Herald · Dec 25, 2022
Inside festive town called Santa Claus which celebrates Christmas all year round There's no respite from festivities for the residents of Santa Claus, Indiana, in the US, where larger-than-life statues of Father Christmas grin down at you all year round Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022
Official NORAD Santa Tracker shows when Father Christmas will fly over Nottinghamshire Viewers can track his progress as he makes his deliveries across the world Nottingham Post · Dec 24, 2022
Winter at Tantora Kicks off with Large Celebration in AlUla The fourth edition of the musical and cultural festival, Winter at Tantoura, kicked off on Thursday, introducing many cultural and historic experiences including musicals and interactive activities that highlight the unique history of the city. Tantora represents many generations of culture and heritage in AlUla, famed for the sundial used… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 24, 2022
Tears of joy and laughter as thousands return home for Christmas Dublin Airport Authority said a total of 45,000 touched down arrived in what was the busiest day in the lead up to Christmas Dublin Live · Dec 24, 2022
The Sun-Times’ best photos of 2022 Our photographers covered everything from the mass shootings in Chicago and Highland Park to Chicagoans’ protesting the war in Ukraine and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Take a look at some of the top images they captured. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022
Migrants in El Paso, Texas, face arctic chill as residents try to provide warmth of Christmas EL PASO, Texas — In this deeply Catholic city, people are keenly aware of the meaning of Christmas, especially the biblical story reenacted in the posadas, or inns, where Mary and Joseph went futilely searching for somewhere to spend the night in Bethlehem. Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022
Santa Claus, the Georgia city, does its ho, ho, hos softly SANTA CLAUS, Ga. — Yes, there really is a Santa Claus ... city. Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022
Emotional scenes in Dublin Airport as families are reunited on busiest travel day before Christmas Friday was the busiest day of the pre-Christmas period at Dublin Airport with around 45,000 arrivals and 45,000 departing passengers Irish Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Picture Chicago: 11 can’t miss Sun-Times photos from this week in news From the heartbreak of a shooting outside Benito Juarez high school to the joy of a toy giveaway, the harshness of the season’s first winter storm and more, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in our city. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Goodbye for now! Manchester Christmas Markets taken down as traders head home That's Manchester Christmas Markets wrapped up for another year Manchester Evening News · Dec 23, 2022
Here’s what Chicago area attractions, entertainment are closed, postponed due to severe weather The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Botanic Gardens are among the many area attractions whose hours of operation are affected by the winter snow storm. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 ‘Two full days of travelling for nothing’: flight cancellations ruin family’s Disneyland Paris trip The family claims they have not been refunded their flights or emergency accommodation by easyJet
Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022 How 'Gender Queer: A Memoir' became America's most banned book SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Maia Kobabe grew up in an idyll. Cow fields threaded by a dirt road. No TV. Almost no internet. Nights fell over hills, stars shone bright, and Kobabe read fantasy novels, imagining other universes while searching for an identity, a glint of self to carry into…
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022 Downtown Christkindlmarket to close Thursday for the season — 2 days early The Aurora location will also close ahead of schedule due to the poor weather forecast, while the Wrigleyville market will close for the weekend but reopen next week.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2022 Watch: Wolf tries to run down elk in Grand Teton National Park A Wyoming ecotour guide this week shared suspenseful footage showing a wolf trying to run down a large elk in Grand Teton National Park.
Glasgow Live · Dec 21, 2022 Family's trip to Disneyland turns into two-day travel nightmare ending back in Glasgow A surprise trip to Disneyland Paris for a six-year-old's birthday turned into a nightmare for a young family who was left stranded at Bristol airport after two flight cancellations and a seven-hour drive.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022 Countdown to 2023: 10 Chicago New Year’s Eve events From hotel parties to bar pop-ups and comedy shows to concerts, here’s a guide to some of the events to ring in the new year on Dec. 31.
Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022 Is downtown Tampa closer to opening up a cruise port to extend the Riverwalk? TAMPA, Fla. — The sound of voices of those hoping to open a cruise ship terminal to walkers, runners and cyclists amid downtown’s current and explosive growth is getting louder.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022 Toy drive with a twist in Little Village: kids get vouchers for Discount Mall vendors The Una Buenanoche toy drive, scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, will give 500 children $20 vouchers that can be spent at participating shops in the Discount Mall.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Florida airports expected to set records during holidays The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the coronavirus pandemic at Florida’s two most bustling airports
Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022 Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens shut in safety crackdown as ice causes hazard As well as the iconic street party on Princes Street, there are associated events like the beautiful Torchlight Procession down the Royal Mile, an old Viking tradition.
WEKU · Dec 19, 2022 As the Bidens mark Hanukkah, the White House gets its own menorah for the first time The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.