PALM BEACH (AP) — After tossing a grenade that threatens to blow up a massive COVID relief and government funding bill and force a government shutdown in the midst of a pandemic, President Donald Trump was golfing on Christmas for a second straight day. Failure to agree on the bill […]
Day: December 25, 2020
On an agreeably sunny Sunday in mid-December, the beer was flowing and the art was moving outside of Tradesman Brewing Co. It was the first For the Love of Art Festival, held Dec. 13 just outside of the brew pub. About 20 masked artists staffed tented stations stretching the length […]
Former sportswriter Danny Knobler with his family at his sports bar, Danny’s Sports Bar, in Pattaya, Thailand. (Courtesy of Danny Knobler) Danny Knobler had always wanted to visit Japan, and after covering pitcher Masao Kida’s rookie year with the Detroit Tigers in 1999, the sportswriter booked a trip the following […]
If you’re one of the lucky people who snagged an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset this holiday season, welcome to the metaverse! The Oculus Quest 2 is a leap forward in gaming that can’t be rivaled by game consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Slipping on […]
As we wind this year to a close, many of us are looking forward to working toward our New Year’s 2021 goals. But staying on task is a lot easier said than done, so implementing a few helpful productivity hacks tailored to our zodiac signs could be exactly what we […]
ROME (AP) — Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many. In Beijing, official churches abruptly cancelled Mass on Christmas Day in a last-minute move, after China’s capital was put […]
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A little bit of open space and public access to the Hudson County banks of the Passaic River could be on the way, thanks to a new proposal from two federal agencies. A draft restoration plan for the Passaic River, released Tuesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and […]
By Rachel SchnalzerDesign and illustrations by Jade Cuevas Good morning, travelers, and merry Christmas Eve. I had a blast putting together last week’s all-virtual Escapes edition — and I hope you enjoyed reading it — so this week, I thought I’d bring you more virtual travel adventures. Let’s be honest […]
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ROME – Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many. In Beijing, official churches abruptly cancelled Mass on Christmas Day in a last-minute move, after China’s capital was put on […]
Image source: Getty Images. While it doesn’t influence our opinions of products, we may receive compensation from partners whose offers appear here. We’re on your side, always. See our full advertiser disclosure here. My husband appears incapable of turning down an adventure. Often, that means a move to a new […]
SONY has yanked Cyberpunk 2077 from its online store and offered customers refunds amid reports of “game-breaking” bugs and glitches. The futuristic adventure game, which stars Keanu Reeves, was released last week on PC, the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as the previous generation PlayStation 4 […]
Pure Michigan debuts a new advertisement, Still Pure, to showcase winter activities and promote safe travel. MICHIGAN, USA — To mark the first day of winter, Pure Michigan has returned to debut its newest advertisement, Still Pure, a celebration of cold-weather recreation and a reminder to travel with COVID safety […]
AUSTIN, TX — It’s the season of giving as a way to show goodwill in the coming year. Not to be left behind, area retailers offer an abundance of gift options — many with a quintessential Texas twist —from barbecue sauce to skydiving. The list is heavy on spirits to […]
For years, Alina Hernandez took part in the traditional posadas at Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish, which included church members walking through Little Village in a recreation of the biblical journey taken by Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem before Jesus was born. The festive celebrations held on the days leading […]