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Archaeologists discover tomb of 'Santa Claus' hidden underneath a church in Turkey

The resting place of the saint who inspired Santa Claus has been found by a team of archaeologists almost 1,700 years after he died

Daily Mirror

Lisburn Castlereagh councillors avoid 'Grinch' label to allow Christmas light up

"For those of you who haven't read, 'Santa is coming to Lisburn', I can confirm that he flew over LVI on Christmas night"

Belfast Live

Civil rights lawyer John Burris confronts police narratives

Civil rights lawyer John Burris is Northern California's go-to attorney when it comes to police brutality

The Independent UK

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Bill Bryson to exit retirement to pen new book The Secret History of Christmas

The book will explore the origins of many popular Christmas traditions including mince pies, A Christmas Carol and the true identity of Santa Claus.

The Independent UK

Irish farmers set pulses racing with topless calendar

The agricultural hunks show they have a softer side as they cuddle up to cute farm animals

Irish Mirror

Disneyland Paris pulls out all the stops for Halloween and Christmas events

Disneyland Paris is hosting special Halloween parties, Christmas parades and a host of special shows for 2022 - we take a look at some of the highlights

Daily Mirror

Leisureworld Belfast owner on his memories of the city's answer to Hamleys

The iconic toy shop was open on Queen Street from September 1976 to April 1998

Belfast Live

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Risk On? What Investors Buying These 4 Stocks May Reveal About The Market, Economy

The S&P 500 started 2022 with a bang, reaching a new all-time high of 4,818.62 on Jan. 4. That date would mark the top for the index, as the Santa Claus rally that had shifted into gear during late December 2021 came to an abrupt end.

Benzinga

12 chilling "Tales From the Crypt" facts

There was a Christmas album?!

Salon

Novice sailor faces 20-foot waves and lightning strike in Clipper race

Gerard Doherty, 68, emerged from one 37-day non-stop sail unshaven and ‘looking like Santa Claus’.

The Independent UK

Novice Derry sailor faced 20-foot waves and lightning strike in Clipper Race

His journey has included one 37-day non-stop sail, from which he emerged unshaven and looking "like Santa Claus"

Belfast Live

How reindeer eyes transform in winter to give them twilight vision

Reindeer are loved the world over for their dark, expressive eyes, majestic antlers and magical association with Santa Claus. The moment you learn the cold, hard truth of how Christmas presents arrive under the tree is a harrowing one that blights many a childhood. But reindeer are more special than…

The Conversation

Meet the Twitter curators highlighting DALL-E’s weirdest AI art

“It’s a new form of imagination,” says one account operator.

Input

California county appointee who posed with Proud Boys while dressed as Santa resigns

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Northern California man whose appointment last year to a county commission after posing for photos with a group of Proud Boys stirred controversy resigned this week ahead of his planned removal by local elected leaders.

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Sarah Palin, Santa Claus Among 48 Candidates for Alaska's Open House Seat

The election serves as a trial run for Alaska's new voting process, which could be a boon for third-party candidates.

Tribune News Service

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The race for Alaska's congressional seat is so packed, even Santa Claus is running

Tribune News Service

The race for Alaska's congressional seat is so packed, even Santa Claus is running

Four dozen candidates are battling in this weekend’s special primary election to fill Alaska’s only seat in the House.

Salon

Crowded primaries boost GOP "extremists"

Primaries are getting more crowded with candidates, and that’s good news for extremists and bad news for voters

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The Conversation

Primaries are getting more crowded with candidates, and that's good news for extremists and bad news for voters

As they head to the polls to cast a ballot in primaries, voters may find themselves staring at a long list of candidates. In most cases, these primaries are winner-take-all. Whoever gets the most votes will represent their party in November.

The Independent UK

BC-AP News Digest 3 a.m.

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Reuters

In wary Finland, Santa's grotto is also bomb shelter

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has not caught Finland unprepared.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: crisis talks in Europe as Russia cuts gas to Poland and Bulgaria

Kremlin accused of blackmail while Gazprom claims supply halted because of failure to pay in roubles. Plus, Santa takes on Sarah Palin

The Guardian - US

Sarah Palin faces formidable opponent in Congress run: Santa Claus

The bearded city council member in North Pole, Alaska, backs Bernie and champions child welfare. Could his new workshop be in Washington?

The Independent UK

Can Sarah Palin trump Santa Claus? Her eclectic rivals weigh in on her run for Congress

The late Don Young first won against a dead Democrat, but his own death has opened race for first time in half a century, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK

Can Sarah Palin beat the real-life Santa Claus in battle for Alaska?

The late Don Young first won against a dead Democrat, but his own death has opened race for first time in half a century, writes Andrew Buncombe

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