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Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth time since 1900.
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The Big Companies Funding Trump’s Inauguration Despite Denouncing Jan. 6

The second Trump inaugural fund is on track to be the most lucrative yet.
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President Biden signs 50 bills into law ahead of Christmas. Here’s the list

These new laws include rules involving Native American tribes, AEDs in public schools, hazing on college campuses, and much more.
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Santa tracker 2024 live: how to follow Santa with Google or Norad

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Least snowpack in Colorado history possible in mountains this month

Colorado is off to an extreme start to the snowpack season. Near-record high snowpack in November, and now possibly the least December snow on record.
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Bald eagle officially U.S. national bird after Biden signs bill into law

It “solidifies” the eagle’s place “as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity,” says advocate who called for change.
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Santa Cruz wharf remains closed due to high danger

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Richard Perry, record producer behind ‘You’re So Vain’ and other hits, dies at 82

Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Rod Stewart’s “The Great American Songbook” series and a Ringo Starr album featuring all four Beatles, died Tuesday. He was 82. Perry, a recipient of a Grammys Trustee Award in 2015, died a…
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Russell Wilson gifts offensive linemen lavish package ahead of Christmas

The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive linemen were gifted Louis Vuitton duffle bags in the Steelers’ iconic black and yellow colors and $10,000 Airbnb gift cards, among other items.
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NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids.

“There are screams and giggles and laughter,” said Bob Sommers, a civilian contractor and NORAD volunteer.