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DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We met while working as health care expatriates. My spouse is from South Africa and was …

Everyone has their own Christmas list of customs, filled with warm, nostalgic, sharing things that give their holidays meaning. My own long-term practice of cruising after dark to admire outdoor decorations is a common one. But this exercise provided an …

The NBA’s top earners are more than players. They are global icons whose contracts highlight their immense value on and off the court. These deals set the standard for the league’s financial landscape, from record-breaking extensions to eye-popping annual salaries. …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done a lot of things wrong on defense this year, but it’s never too late to take some of those mistakes and turn them into lessons they can grow from. One of those mistakes has …

TODAY’S WORD — XENOLITH XENOLITH: ZEN-oh-lith: A fragment of a rock included in another rock. Average mark 28 words Time limit 45 minutes Can you find 38 or more words in XENOLITH? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Strong, 46; Annie Lennox, 70; CCH Pounder, 72; Sissy Spacek, 75. Happy Birthday: Set sail; it’s your turn to delve into the pastimes you want to pursue. So kick off your shoes, get ready …

Dear Eric: When my only son and his wife got married and had kids, I was informed that Christmas Day would just be for them to celebrate. I said OK. For decades, I have given my son and his family …

For the first time, Erica Foster took her menorah on the road this year. She, her husband, Tim, and their 3-year-old daughter, Olivia, made the 12-hour drive from Old Irving Park to Tim’s parent’s house in rural Maryland last weekend …

DEAR READERS: Merry Christmas! It’s amazing that we are already at this time of year. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: The deadline is coming up, and I feel paralyzed Advice | Harriette Cole: I need to say no to …

Dear Eric: I was riding my bicycle when, unbeknownst to me, my wallet fell out of my pocket. My driver’s license, credit cards and about $200 in cash were in the wallet. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Our marriage …

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are direct competitors, both rostering superstars seeking to add another championship to their legacy. But could the two teams come together on a blockbuster trade? Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale suggests a potential …

The Denver Nuggets could be ready to shake things up before the trade deadline in search of another championship run in Nikola Jokic’s prime. To get there could be costly. But a trade for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, a …

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I refuse to socialize with couples, but I worry it …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2024. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. Today in history: On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I disagree on appropriate dinner conversation topics. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: The most effective way to deter medicine cabinet snoopers Advice | Miss Manners: What should I say when they make mean …

Moon Alert: After 3 a.m. EST today (12:01 a.m. PST) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Scorpio. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024: You are diligent, hardworking and sometimes a perfectionist. You’re …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2024. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. Today in history: On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for …

The Chicago Bulls can cement their next path by offloading expensive veterans Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine via trade. However, the two-time All-Stars have failed to generate much of a market for various reasons. That may have changed for LaVine. …

Sometimes, it’s OK to let the hot takes stay in the drafts folder. ESPN’s Benjamin Solak had one of those moments recently when he ranked rookie quarterbacks and placed New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Washington Commanders quarterback …

Each of the last three years, San Jose State football’s season has ended in a bowl game loss. This time it was a 41-39 defeat in five overtimes to South Florida in the Hawaii Bowl. In the fifth overtime period, …

Moon alert After 2 a.m. today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day You make a great impression on everyone today. Perhaps because of this, others …

The Denver Broncos will get to enjoy the holidays with their families while former starting quarterback Russell Wilson continues his push for the playoffs. Willson and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17. …

The Denver Broncos paid cornerback Patrick Surtain II like he was one of the NFL’s best defensive players before the season, signing him to the largest contract for his position in NFL history with a 4-year, $96 million extension. Surtain …

Chicago police are warning residents of a burglary crew that has broken into more than 18 business on the South and Far South sides since September. In each instance the suspects attached a chain to the doors of the business …

Here’s a preview of the area’s best holiday tournaments that start up on Thursday. Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament at York, Dec. 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 The favorite: Bolingbrook Since arriving at York five years ago, the Raiders have gone …

The Denver Broncos are parting ways with one of the scapegoats of the season in veteran cornerback Levi Wallace. Wallace signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Broncos during the 2024 offseason and leaves with over $11 million in career …

The Fire terminated the contract of midfielder Gaston Gimenez, opening a Designated Player spot on their roster. Gimenez, 33, spent five seasons with the Fire, notching four goals and 11 assists in 134 matches (112 starts). He wore the captain’s …

The Dallas Cowboys‘ hopes and dreams of making it to the playoffs this season fizzed out on Sunday, December 22, when the Washington Commanders upset the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s the first time since 2020 that the Cowboys won’t be in …

The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for the postseason, with seeding and the NFC North crown the only stakes remaining in the regular season, and they have added former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas to the roster to bolster …

For the 17th year in a row, the USS Hornet will be holding a New Year’s Gala on Tuesday night featuring an auction, swing music provided by two bands and … who knows? Maybe even a marriage proposal. At last …

SACRAMENTO – A statewide crackdown on organized retail theft resulted in 117 arrests and the recovery of $38,000 in stolen merchandise last week, according to officials. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | East Bay woman accused of elder theft …

Brian Markham takes Fish of the Year honors for the 26-inch, 8.1-pound walleye he caught Nov. 15 near DuSable Harbor. Last year I chose Elliott Webster, then 8, as Angler of the Year instead of doing a Fish of the …

Despite a rash of injuries that would have sent most teams in the NFL into tank mode, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have refused to fold. Somehow, they are still in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt with just 2 …

Since losing generational offensive force Juan Soto to the New York Mets and the historic, 15-year, $765 million contract the offered him, the New York Yankees have stayed busy. Not discouraged by losing out to their crosstown rival, the Yankees …

If you want to sum up the decline in All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker’s game during what’s been a trying 2024 NFL season, consider how the seven-time Pro Bowler has lost a key role for the Baltimore Ravens. Tucker is no …

A fierce and persistent storm 800 miles off the California coast is continuing to churn water to dangerous levels across the Pacific Ocean – generating surf that will ease on Christmas Day but return to dangerous heights on Thursday through the …

By Jalal Bwaitel | Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the …

Unexpected loss of a legend: An Oakland Athletics cap and a flower bouquet hang on the fence of the Field of Dreams, also named the Ricky Henderson Field in Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The A’s legend Rickey Henderson …

By Evens Sanon | Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s online media association said two reporters were killed and several others were wounded in a gang attack on Tuesday on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital. Street gangs have …

La Junta de Educación de Chicago aprobó por unanimidad el viernes una resolución que salvaría siete escuelas chárter Acero programadas para cerrar por un año más y luego hacerse cargo de cinco de ellas en 2026. Los padres y educadores …