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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Christmas Pageant No One Expected

Barbara Robinson's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, " initially a magazine story turned novel in 1972, has been a holiday favorite for decades. The story's charm lies in its Roald Dahl-esque humor, with the Herdman kids, dubbed the "worst kids ever, " wreaking havoc in their town. This year, direct

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Enjoy Holiday Treats Without the Guilt

Don't stress about holiday weight gain, say experts. A few extra sweets won't wreck your health or habits. Joshua Walker from Florida feels the same way. He knows his regular diet and exercise routine can handle a little indulgence. Like a slice of Grandma's apple pie. Nearly 40% of Americans worry

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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhones Now Reboot to Stay Safe: How Apple's New Feature Works

You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Studios Holiday Hustle: A Day in the Park

It's been a whirlwind week! After visiting Hollywood Studios for 9 days straight, I finally have a moment to spill the tea on the holiday happenings. First up, the park's early entry. It started at 8:30, but I was there at 8:05. The Frozen Sing-Along was already in full swing, now with a holiday twi

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Nov 15 2024RELIGION

Researching Religion and Non-Religion with Albert Piette

Albert Piette's views on religion, as detailed in his 1999 book, La Religion de près , offer valuable insights into how religion is experienced in daily life. While he critiques existing sociological perspectives, his ideas align with the current focus on 'lived religion' by contemporary sociolog

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Nov 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the New ‘Today’ Show Co-Anchor: Craig Melvin

Get ready for some big changes on NBC's 'Today' show! Craig Melvin is stepping up to join Savannah Guthrie at the anchor desk starting January 13. This comes after Hoda Kotb, who has been a beloved co-anchor since 2018, decides to step down on January 10. Kotb has been with NBC News for 26 years and

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Getting Smarter: Report Transit Delays and Plan Better Trips

Google Maps is launching some cool new features just in time for the holidays! One of the most exciting updates is the ability to report transit delays. Now, when you’re checking out a transit station on Google Maps, you’ll see a handy “Report delay” button. This lets you tell Google if there are an

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Nov 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Whoopi's Cake Chase: A Political Puzzle

This year, actress and TV personality Whoopi Goldberg turned 69. She had a special request for her birthday: she wanted to treat everyone on "The View" to her favorite childhood dessert, Charlotte Russe cakes. But here's where things got interesting. A bakery in Staten Island, named Holtermann’s, sa

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Nov 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Bizarre Sci-Fi Christmas Classic Turns 60

You might not expect a Christmas movie to come from Mars, but that’s exactly what happened with Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Turning 60 this year, this film has a strange charm that makes it a holiday classic, despite its many flaws. The story kicks off with Martian kids getting hooked on Eart

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Wisconsin Health Officials Worry About Holiday Virus Spread

Wisconsin health officials are calling for people to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines before the holidays. They say only 22% of people have gotten a flu shot and 11% have received an updated COVID-19 shot. This is worrying because respiratory viruses like RSV usually spike this time of year. Dr.

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