Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" was previously the only holiday song to ever top the 'Billboard' Global 200 chart Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s ...

A potentially fatal winter danger is hiding in plain sight and can strike nearly any unsuspecting victim. Across the U.S. each year, an estimated 1 million people are injured from slipping on ice and ...

Mariah Carey has officially broken the record for the longest reign atop the Billboard Hot 100, as “All I Want for Christmas Is You” spends its 20th week at No. 1. The perennial holiday anthem, which ...

The giant confinement building encapsulating the Chornobyl nuclear reactor that exploded nearly 40 years ago is smooth and curved—built with scientific precision. Installed in 2016, the structure was ...

Approximately 210,000 portable power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled due to fire and burn risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s what you need to know about ...

Upgrading car audio enhances driving comfort and enjoyment, not just loudness or bass. Prioritize goals, budget, and each component—speakers, subwoofers, amps, wiring, and tuning matter. Professional ...

Bruno Mars has had a quiet but successful year. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images, John Esparza/Getty Images) (Photo illustration: ...

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