Letters To Santa: Help Us Celebrate The Magic Of The Holiday Season

We love reading letters to Santa and seeing the magic of Christmas through kids’ eyes. Here’s how they can connect with the North Pole.

On Airplanes, Who Gets The Middle Seat Armrests? [Flightmares]

Most readers responding to our survey said the person seated in the cramped middle seat should get both armrests. Do you agree?

Lighthouse Among 3 Homes You May Want Santa To Deliver: How Much House

If you’re dreaming of training up your house for Christmas, why not imagine yourself in the lap of luxury in these three distinct homes?

Northern Lights May Be Visible In Northern Third Of U.S.: See Map

The aurora borealis could dip into mid-latitude states early Friday and again that night as a powerful geomagnetic storm heads toward Earth.

Henry Kissinger, Former Diplomat And Presidential Adviser, Dies At 100

Former diplomat and presidential adviser Henry Kissinger, 100,​ died Wednesday at his home in Connecticut, his consulting firm said.

Rosalynn Carter Honored By Family, Former Presidents And First Ladies

Jimmy Carter made his first public appearance since entering hospice, other than briefly with Rosalynn at September's Plains Peanut Festival

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet's Sidekick At Berkshire Hathaway, Dies

Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died. He was 99.

Taylor Swift, Kelce Bros.,‘Barbie’ Movie Inspire Trending Pet Names

A pet care company’s breezy analysis also found Beer trending for dog names — and Prosecco was up an intoxicating 793 percent in cat names.

Google Is Deleting Old Gmail Accounts In December: 5 Things To Know

Even if you haven’t signed in for 2 or more years, or have forgotten your username and password, there are ways to protect your data.

Exotic Ticks That Fed On — And Killed — 3 Cattle Found In 19 States

​A 5-year-old healthy bull in Ohio infested with “tens of thousands” of Asian longhorned ticks bled to death, according to researchers.

The Value of Pain

Pain is not a pleasant subject. Yet it is something every one of us faces, hopefully with breathers of relatively painless living.

Honda Recalls Select Accords, HR-Vs Over Missing Seat Belt Piece

More than 300,000 Accords and HR-Vs are potentially affected, according to the recall.

Salmonella-Fruit Recall Expands To 32 States: 2 Dead, 45 Hospitalized

A popular fruit was recalled across 32 states due to salmonella, officials say. At least two people have died and 45 were hospitalized.

Full Beaver Moon Will Get Out Of The Way Before Geminid Meteors Dazzle

November’s full moon is a nod to semiaquatic mammals — and their thick furs — as they move into their complex, fortressed lodges for winter.

​Population Of Hard-To-Eradicate 'Super Pigs' Threaten To Invade U.S.

A leading authority on feral swine calls these crossbred pigs "the most invasive animal on the planet" and "an ecological train wreck."

'Oppenheimer' Creators Go Behind The Scenes Of Film's Key Moments

Film's creators talked to the AP about the challenges and triumphs of making this film, which so far has $950 million in box office sales.

Record Thanksgiving Travel Off To Smooth Start Despite Snowy Forecast

AAA predicts 55.4 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home from Wednesday to Sunday. About 49.1 million of them will drive.

Reindeer Glass Ceiling; The Thanks ‘Is To Live’: 7 Good News Stories

All souls are honored in a corner of Bedford, New York; an entrepreneur’s generosity ended up saving his business; more good news.

Slackers Who Won’t Shovel Their Snow Test Neighborliness [Block Talk]

There’s always that one neighbor who wouldn’t know a snow shovel if hit over the head with it — not that we’re advising that for shirkers.

60 Years After JFK's Death, Today's Kennedys Choose Other Paths

JFK's assassination was a seismic national event that predates most American lives but remains an inflection point in the country's history.

​Turkey Rules, But Poll Finds Disagreement Over Thanksgiving Classics

Although about 80 million pounds of cranberries are eaten during Thanksgiving week, we don't like them much, according to an AP-NORC poll.

Record Crowds Are Expected To Take To The Air, Roads For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday travel season, and many still haven't shaken last December's nightmare before Christmas.

What Mysteries Or Secrets Lurk In Hidden Rooms? How Much House

Often cozy nooks tucked into unused spaces with no particular purpose in mind, secret rooms open the homeowner’s imagination.

Potentially Fatal Mystery Respiratory Illness Sickens Dogs Across U.S.

The mystery illness, which has killed some dogs, starts with a persistent cough that is resistant to antibiotics and other treatments.

5 Questions To Ask Before Switching Medigap Policies

Before switching your Medicare Supplement plan, you’ll need to consider timing, eligibility and potential changes to costs and coverage.

Do Not Get in the Way of Listening

Most of us get in the way of listening. Our chief difficulty is this boulder of the self we put in the middle of dialogue’s two-way path.

Flu Is Soaring In 7 U.S. States And Rising In Others: Health Officials

Traditionally, the winter flu season ramps up in December or January but is making a November entrance this year.

Fears Of Political Violence Grow As The 2024 Campaign Heats Up

Experts on extremism fear the threat of politically motivated violence will intensify as the 2024 presidential election draws closer.

Thanksgiving 2023 Grocery Store Hours: What’s Open, What’s Closed?

Costco, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart and Walgreens are among more than 30 regional and national chains announcing Thanksgiving hours.

​Eating Less Meat Would Benefit Earth; Americans Are Slow To Change

There's no question cutting back on meat consumption could have lasting effects, but that will require a behavior change in rich countries.

What To Do About Neighbors Who Won’t Shovel Sidewalks? [Block Talk]

Are you the person who starts the snowblower and clears the entire street? Or someone who waits, hoping someone else will take care of it?

Leonid Meteors, Known For Fireballs And Fast Speed, Peak This Weekend

Leonid meteors blaze across the sky at about 44 miles per second and are also known for colorful tails and Earth-grazers.

Eye Drop Recall Expands: 27 Products Yanked From Shelves

Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling eye drops sold at CVS, Walmart, Target and Rite-Aid after investigators found unsanitary conditions.

Airplane Elbow Wars: Who Rules The Armrests? [Flightmares]

Who gets the shared real estate for elbows? Does the passenger in the middle seat get both armrests because they’re the most cramped?

3 Adorable Tiny Homes For People Who Dream Small: How Much House

As the trend toward minimalist living continues, about 63 percent of millennials said they’d consider buying a tiny house. Would you?

Vaccine Exemptions Reach All-Time High, Protection Remains Below 95%

The CDC didn’t say why childhood vaccine exemptions are up; some experts think the pandemic-era politicization of medicine may be a reason.

Possible Solar Storms In 2024 Could Knock Out Internet For Months

A cyclical increase in violent solar storms could test the backbone of the internet, which came of age during a quiet time for the sun.

International Students Return To US Colleges Amid Surge From India

International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump.

Supreme Court's New Code Of Ethics Has No Means Of Enforcement

The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts.

Gain Control over Worry

There are things you can do to gain control over worry. I recently heard a psychiatrist detailing what we can do to work through worry.