A brief history of the Christmas tree
Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.
Snopes’ Christmas playlist: Holiday song rumors we’ve fact-checked
From “The Twelve Days of Christmas” to “Jingle Bells,” this playlist has it all.
Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling
Tis the season when professional Santas are in peak demand, but many who choose this line of work often view it as a higher calling
SPEED Act passes in House despite changes that threaten clean power projects
The House of Representatives cleared the way for a massive overhaul of the federal environmental review process last Thursday, despite last-minute changes that led clean
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.
Bodycam captures man dressed as Santa pulled over
Bodycam captures man dressed as Santa pulled over
A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.
Economy saw 4.3% jump in late summer spending surge
Economy saw 4.3% jump in late summer spending surge
Algerian law declares France’s colonisation a crime
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.
Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators: Takeaways from new Epstein files
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression
UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.
Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes ‘impossible’ to replace, says Amorim
Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.
Iran rejects inspections of bombed nuclear sites without IAEA framework
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define ‘post-war conditions’ following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
EU, France, Germany slam U.S. visa bans as ‘censorship’ dispute deepens
The European Union, France and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could “respond swiftly