Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
By SILVIA STELLACCI and COLLEEN BARRY VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to...
Americans facing a tough job market in 2025 won’t get a break next year
By Jarrell Dillard, Bloomberg News This year was a difficult one for Americans looking for work. Forecasters don’t see much improvement in their prospects coming...
Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
By ALBERT STUMM, Associated Press Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire pattern...
3 recipes that will get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes
By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune December seems to fly by at a record pace. In addition to the hustle and bustle of daily...
Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty
By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards...
Boston firefighters knock down heavy fire on Christmas, 3 residents displaced
City firefighters knocked down a heavy blaze in Dorchester on Christmas morning. Firefighters responded to 699 Washington St. — a 2.5 story wood frame home...