NYC woman, 81, walking dog feels ‘lucky’ to be alive after video shows man brutally punching her in the face

'Fox & Friends' celebrates day 18 of the Advent calendar with a gift, while liberal media outlets offer advice on surviving holiday conversations with Trump-supporting relatives, including canceling Christmas, cutting off family, and using therapy techniques to divert political discussions. Some suggest avoiding Trump-supporting relatives altogether, while others recommend setting boundaries to keep the focus on festivities. Time magazine provides phrases to defuse family tension and create a politics-free safe zone during holiday gatherings. Full...

In the midst of holiday chaos and exhaustion, a long-standing tradition of telling scary stories during Christmas is explored, dating back to Victorian England and beyond. This tradition of intertwining frightful tales with winter celebrations has deep roots, with recent events like a Victorian ghost story performance at a Chicago museum tapping into the appetite for eerie Christmas narratives. The idea of horror and fear during the holidays is not a modern concept, but rather...

One in five South Koreans are now aged 65 or older, marking the country as a "super-aged society" like Japan. The plummeting birth rate and economic impact have prompted Seoul to implement new regulations and establish a ministry to address the demographic crisis. With projections showing a potential 37.3 percent elderly population by 2045, South Korea may rely on its high-tech and manufacturing sectors to offset workforce losses. Full Article

Jamie Geller shares an easy sufganiyot recipe for Hanukkah, coinciding with a rare "Chrismukkah" celebration this year. Culinary director Erica Holland-Toll blends Christmas and Hanukkah traditions with her family, reflecting on past memories and embracing new culinary adventures. She plans to serve her grandmother's latkes alongside Italian classics on Christmas Day, creating a unique holiday feast. Full Article

Defense lawyers for former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries are seeking a competency hearing, citing a neuropsychologist's conclusion that Jeffries may have dementia. Experts are set to testify in June to determine if Jeffries, facing sex charges, is capable of assisting his attorneys. Jeffries, 80, is out on a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October. Full Article

Pope Francis, in his traditional Christmas message, urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during the Holy Year to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions worldwide. The Pope highlighted the need for peace in areas such as the Holy Land, Ukraine, Africa, and Asia, calling for unity and understanding among all people. Through his message, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of working together to overcome conflicts and strive for peace and...