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  • Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: ‘I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa’ (video)

    Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: ‘I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa’ (video)

    They may not be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright. They’ve even hung their space stockings by the airlock with care.

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  • This Two-Faced Watch Band Lets You Hide an Apple Watch Under Your Rolex

    This Two-Faced Watch Band Lets You Hide an Apple Watch Under Your Rolex

    The Consumer Electronics Show is never short on ambitious ideas, but Smartlet may be one of the more unusual ones this year: a modular watch strap that lets you wear a traditional mechanical watch and a smartwatch on the same wrist,…

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  • Do grizzly bears really hibernate? The answer’s complicated

    Do grizzly bears really hibernate? The answer’s complicated

    If you’re talking to a scientist, try not to use the words “bear” and “hibernate” in the same sentence.

    It’s common knowledge that bears enter a deep sleep during winter, but what’s the proper terminology for that? Calgary naturalist Brian Keating…

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  • King Charles, Queen Camilla lead Royal Family Christmas Day walk to church

    King Charles, Queen Camilla lead Royal Family Christmas Day walk to church

    The Royal Family attends the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham 

    The Royal Family has officially begun their Christmas morning traditions, starting with a walk to church.

    On Thursday,…

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  • Dozens of new species discovered and named in 2025

    Dozens of new species discovered and named in 2025

    New species are still being added to the tree of life – not only from remote field sites, but also from museum drawers, where specimens have waited for better tools and new questions.

    In 2025, researchers at the American Museum of Natural…

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  • Over 700 generative AI large model products complete filing in China-Xinhua

    BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — China achieved new breakthroughs in fields including integrated circuits, artificial intelligence (AI) and basic software over the past five years, with over 700 generative AI large model products having completed filing procedures, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said on Thursday.

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the total number of products equipped with HarmonyOS, an open-source operating system, exceeded 1.19 billion units, and embodied intelligence is gradually advancing toward industrial application, according to the CAC.

    China has seen remarkable improvement in its information technology application, with internet penetration rising from 70.4 percent to 79.7 percent during the period, the CAC said.

    The country’s urban-rural gap in internet penetration narrowed by 8.2 percentage points compared to five years ago, the CAC said, adding that the rate of information technology application in agricultural production increased from 22.5 percent to over 30 percent.

    In 2024, national online retail sales in rural areas exceeded 2.5 trillion yuan (about 355 billion U.S. dollars), a 43 percent growth from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020). The telemedicine service network now covers all cities and counties across the country, according to the CAC. ■

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  • All 315 abducted and missing of St. Mary’s School now fully accounted for, Diocese Confirms

    All 315 abducted and missing of St. Mary’s School now fully accounted for, Diocese Confirms

    The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has announced the completion of the verification exercise for children and staff forcibly abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools – Papiri, Nigeria, on 21 November 2025. All victims have now been reunited with…

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  • Auckyeer Lawn Aerator Spring-Loaded Design with 16 Spikes Manual Yard Aerator, Manual Aerator for Loosening Aerating Patio, Yard, Lawn, Garden

    TyDaSpace
    Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2025


    This is a really nice upgrade from using a traditional garden fork to aerate my lawn. It does come fully disassembled, so you’ll need to put everything together—the spikes, pole, and plate—but it’s not too hard. It even comes with the Allen key you need, which is a nice touch.What I love most is the spring-loaded design. With my garden fork, I had to slam it into the ground, pull it out, and repeat—that gets tiring fast. With this aerator, I just step on it, and the spring mechanism helps pop it back up after each press. Much easier on the body.The foam grip handle is also a great feature—makes it more comfortable to use for longer sessions. Just a tip: make sure your soil is softened a bit before use. Lightly watering it a few hours beforehand helps. If it’s too dry, it’s hard to push in; if it’s too wet, it gets messy.Highly recommend for anyone looking to manually aerate their yard with less effort.

    JI
    Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2025


    It’s super easy to assemble, took about 15 minutes. The instructions are basic but you’ll get it. The idea of the nails is really nice because you get smaller holes. The other aerators leave usually large holes. The idea works, went around the yard a few times and it does work. Super dense soil it has trouble. Follow the instructions about installing the nails row by row. The only issue I have is the metal could have been thicker, the handle felt a bit stressed going in to super dense soil. For the most part this should work for most yards. Still a solid simple tool.

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  • Sheffield charity gears up to provide hundreds of hot meals

    Sheffield charity gears up to provide hundreds of hot meals

    Ms Durant added: “Some people would literally be living on the streets, and if we weren’t open that’s where they’d stay for the week.”

    She said the project also offered “a clothes bank, a toiletry bank and some good entertainment throughout the…

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  • Stores, restaurants in Michigan open on Christmas Day

    Stores, restaurants in Michigan open on Christmas Day

    A list of stores open on Dec. 25, 2025

    FILE – A sign for Walgreens Pharmacy is shown on June 25, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) (Gene J. Puskar, Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

    On Dec. 25, Christmas Day, a few stores in Michigan will be open.

    Here’s a list of stores and restaurants open on Christmas Day:

    • CVS: Many CVS locations will have modified hours on Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to call ahead or double-check local hours online.
    • Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open on Christmas Day but pharmacy hours may vary. All 24-hour locations will continue to remain open. You can double-check local hours here.
    • Starbucks: Many Starbucks locations will be closed on Christmas, while some may have limited hours. It’s best to check ahead online.
    • McDonald’s: Many McDonald’s locations in the U.S. are open on holidays like Christmas, but hours vary by location. Consumers can use the chain’s online store locator to confirm.
    • Safeway: Many stores are closed, but there will also be some locations open with adjusted hours.

    • Sheetz: Stores are open with regular hours (24/7).

    • 7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24/7 (including on Christmas), but some locations’ hours can vary.

    • Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth: Open on Christmas Day. See the menu.
    • Clara’s Table in Dearborn: Reservations are available on OpenTable. See more.
    • Dave & Buster’s: The event, arcade, and bar/grill is open from 5 p.m. to midnight on Christmas Day. Reserve a table here.
    • Eddie Merlot’s in Bloomfield Hills: Open regular hours on Christmas Day. See the menu.
    • Texas de Brazil: The all-you-can-eat restaurant will be open at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. Reserve a table.
    • Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth: Open Christmas Day, offering a special Christmas buffet. See the menu.

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