- How ‘beautiful’ words stand out
Daily Edition • December 12, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Clear your calendars, there’s an exciting cosmic event happening this weekend. The Geminids meteor shower, considered one of the strongest of the year, is set to hit its peak Saturday and Sunday. So how can you see the “shooting stars”? The Associated Press advises: “Bundle up, leave the city, and put away the phones.” Get more tips on spotting the fireballs. Must Reads An ancient lake recently reemerged after record rainfall in California’s…Read more
- How ‘beautiful’ words stand out
- Italian cooking gets world-first designation
Daily Edition • December 11, 2025 SUPPORTED BY One year after its grand reopening, Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral is getting into the holiday spirit. The landmark, which was badly damaged in a 2019 fire, is still being restored, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be getting dressed up for Christmas — the church’s nativity scene is once again drawing hordes of visitors. Take a look. Must Reads Buffalo, New York, was named the country’s No. 1 Christmas destination: See the rest of the list 2025 has...
- Today’s Pick: When to let go of traditions
Editors’ Picks • December 10, 2025 Does your family go hard on the holiday traditions? Seasonal rituals can help us feel comforted, grounded, and connected to our loved ones. But sometimes, the activities we participate in year after year have worn out their welcome — maybe they cause more stress than joy or they no longer fit our personalities or beliefs. Thankfully, releasing tired traditions doesn’t have to feel like a loss, and doing so can make room for new customs that bring us even...