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Mary Klein had just moved to a new city when she got lost. A couple stopped to help and guided her home. They returned the next day with Christmas dinner.

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Crime rates dropped across much of the U.S. in 2025. That was true for both property and violent crime. And it declined nearly everywhere: In big cities and small towns, and in red and blue states.

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AN NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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At the Plum Island Museum of Lost Toys and Curiosities, one-time treasures bring back memories and are a reminder of the eternal life of plastic waste.

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DHS's handling of the incident raises questions about the department's oversight mechanisms to investigate employee misconduct.

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Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

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Still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? A new poll finds that most people find cash or gift cards an acceptable holiday gift.

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NPR's Michel Martin checks in with Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan as it celebrates its first Christmas service since a devastating fire in 2020.

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Enter now for the 2026 CES Picks Awards.

Creative hobbyists, get ready for a glow-up. Here are my predictions for 3D printers, laser engravers and more.

These PlayStation gift cards are fantastic last minute Christmas gifts.

A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize.

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The war may be over, but there's new problems in store in this cosy period drama. Here's how to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online anywhere.

The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

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A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

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From where to place it to what the target humidity level should be, here's how to maximize your dehumidifier's performance.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 24.

OpenAI's new “Your Year with ChatGPT” feature turns your 2025 chat history into a playful, personalized digital recap

"I need an atomic bomb, and I'm out," she told me.

I've spent the last six weeks testing Apple Watch Ultra 2's health and fitness features. So believe me: this $250 discount is an amazing deal.