Only people with 20/20 vision can find all gnomes in fiendish Christmas puzzle
Puzzles and optical illusions can be a great way to boost your intelligence. There’s nothing quite like a good puzzle to dust off the cobwebs in your brain and get…
Music legend Richard Perry, producer of ‘You’re So Vain,’ dies at 82
Perry worked with some of the greatest artists of the 20th century, including the Beatles and Art Garfunkle. WASHINGTON — Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for…
Muslims and Jews forge bonds, friendship through traditional Christmas Day lunch
The traditional Christmas Day lunch will take place Wednesday in Round Rock. ROUND ROCK, Texas — On Christmas Day, two religious groups that don’t typically celebrate the Christmas holiday will…
Teen fatally shoots brother after mistaking him for attacker, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) – A 20-year-old Nebraska man is dead and his 16-year-old brother is in custody following an early Christmas Eve shooting that police say was the result…
Dunkin’ and IHOP among few chains keeping doors open on Christmas Day 2024
Most stores close for Christmas, but there are some exceptions. Here’s a complete list. AUSTIN, Texas — While most grocery and major retailers will be closed for Christmas Day, you’re…
William’s ‘thoughtful’ £100 Christmas gift for Kate sells out in minutes
Kate Middleton is often a source of fashion inspiration for royal fans thanks to her elegant style and envied wardrobe. And a pair of gorgeous earrings, which were gifted to…
Scottish party leaders thank emergency workers in Christmas messages
Scottish party leaders have paid tribute to the thousands of emergency service employees working this Christmas. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater issued separate messages…
Cost of cooking Christmas dinner has soared by 44% in last five years, says SNP
The cost of cooking Christmas dinner has soared by 44 per cent in the last five years, the SNP has said. The Nationalists said that in 2019, cooking an average…
Did anyone win the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
The jackpot is now the seventh largest in Mega Millions history. WASHINGTON — The Mega Millions jackpot is at $1 billion for a Christmas Eve drawing after a series of…
Check your restaurant bill. You might find an ‘extra’ charge.
Also, how is your holiday tipping game? DALLAS — Have you noticed an unexpected line item on your restaurant receipt lately? TouchBistro says service charges, also known as, “mandatory fees…sometimes…