Twice a year, between 100 and 150 student Santas and Mrs. Clauses from as far away as Europe enroll at the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Atlanta for a three-day boot camp where they will learn to become professional Christmas entertainers. Skyler Henry has details. … [Read more...] about Atlanta academy teaches students the art of playing Santa
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Backpacks full of $1.1 million worth of cocaine found near Canada border
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada. … [Read more...] about Backpacks full of $1.1 million worth of cocaine found near Canada border
ACC Rooting Guide: Bowl Edition
Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images Merry Christmas everyone! The ACC did not put on a good showing in the 2024 College Football Playoff. SMU got smoked at Penn State, while Clemson put up a decent fight in Austin against Texas, but the outcome was never in doubt for the Longhorns. I also missed the LA Bowl, with Cal losing to #24 UNLV. We still have nine non-Miami ACC … [Read more...] about ACC Rooting Guide: Bowl Edition
Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts. … [Read more...] about Late is better than never when it comes to presents, researchers say
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church’s Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration. … [Read more...] about Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church’s Holy Year