3 fall into ocean after California wharf partially collapses due to heavy surf from major storm

Princess Diana disliked spending Christmas at Sandringham with the royals due to the strict traditions and rules, feeling claustrophobic and uncomfortable. Her distaste for the holiday tradition began during her first Christmas at the estate in 1981 when she received gag gifts while giving thoughtful presents, leading to tension and disappointment. Despite her familiarity with Sandringham, Diana found the royal Christmas celebrations to be a command performance that she dreaded each year. Full Article

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights on Christmas Eve due to a "vendor technology issue," impacting the release of flights. The hour-long ground stop was lifted just before 8 a.m. ET, with flights resuming boarding. American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience and assured customers that their team was working to resolve the issue quickly. Full Article

Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller 'Babygirl' is set to release on Christmas Day and is generating Oscar buzz. The film, also starring Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson, explores themes of sex, desire, marriage, and power. Similarly, "Nosferatu," a dark horror film, is also set to release on Christmas Day and is being considered for potential Oscar nominations. The decision to release these daring films on Christmas Day is strategic, as it allows them to qualify for...

Two teenage brothers, Wesley and Andruw Cornett, went missing in Oroville, Calif., after Wesley's kayak flipped on a stormy lake and Andruw dove in to help on Dec. 14. Despite extensive search efforts involving 280 team members from 21 agencies, including divers and sonar technology, the boys have not been found. The search has shifted to focusing on scouring the surface of the lake using aircraft, drones, trained dogs, boats, and on-shore vehicles, as their...

Gaius Octavius, later known as Augustus, played a pivotal role in transitioning the Roman Republic to an empire, bringing about a period of peace and strength known as the Pax Romana. In contrast, Jesus of Nazareth, born in obscurity and executed as a criminal, preached to the marginalized and disenfranchised, ultimately inspiring a movement that persisted despite persecution. Both figures lived during the same era, with Octavius shaping the political landscape while Jesus' teachings influenced...

Locals in Damascus enjoyed a festive winter market with food trucks and children's attractions on December 23, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime earlier in the month. Rebel leaders who ousted Assad vowed to welcome people of all religions in Syria's future, but the Christian community remains cautious about the fate of religious minorities post-regime collapse. Full Article