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Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadl
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day

In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights , begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900.
New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions

New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions

OTTAWA — The federal government is proposing new rules surrounding airlines' obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted, even when delays or cancellations are caused by an "exceptional circumstance" outside of carriers' control.
How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday

NEW YORK (AP) — We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout.
California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day

In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights , begins this year on Christmas Day, only the fourth time that’s happened since 1900.
It's eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit

It's eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit

Eggnog's roots date back to medieval England and a drink called “posset,” which included hot milk or cream, alcohol and spices.
Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge monument

Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge monument

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people simply yearning for the promise of spring marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year Saturday at the ancient Stonehenge monument.
No farm, no problem: Young farmers get their start in the industry in other ways

No farm, no problem: Young farmers get their start in the industry in other ways

It was a Netflix documentary Michael Nantais watched during the early months of the pandemic that cemented his love of sustainable farming.