PHOENIX — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The Nutcracker.” Overhead, satin-and-glue pointed toes pitter-patter across stage in a performance of the holiday favorite. For Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is as much part of the tradition … Read more
Prince Louis is at it again, this time giving the world a chuckle with his holiday antics. The youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales has made two official royal appearances in the past week, and brought his best little brother energy to both. At last week’s Together at Christmas carol service, hosted … Read more
Dozens of bike models sold nationwide have been recalled due to a fault which could cause the front wheel to fall off when it’s being ridden. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall notice for several Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh and Diamondback bicycles supplied by Sheppard Cycles. Thirty-eight bike models have been … Read more
It’s been a stellar year for the travel industry, according to Morning Consult. The market research company, in a new report entitled “2023 Holiday Travel Trends,” summarized the year by stating: “leisure volume soared, airplanes were packed, and hotel bookings were high.” But heading into the year-end peak travel season, consumers are showing increased price … Read more
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to hold interest rates steady this month, giving mortgage holders much needed relief just weeks out from Christmas. The RBA board met on Tuesday and chose to hold the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Reserve Bank gifts Australians some Christmas relief with … Read more
GLENCOE, Ill. — Chicago Botanic Garden is dazzling patrons and visitors from around the world with their fifth annual holiday display of light and music: Lightscape. Clusters of multigenerational households push strollers, carry children and walk arm in arm with older relatives as they navigate the 1.3-mile (2.1-kilometer) experience in the village of Glencoe, near … Read more
With the holiday season in full swing, we want to see photos of your four-legged friends all dressed up in their festive best and getting into the holiday spirit. Did you take your little yelper to meet Santa? Do you have a tree-climbing cat or a pup that loves to frolic in the snow? Maybe … Read more
More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel. Auto club AAA forecast Monday that 115.2 million people will go 50 miles or more from home during the 10 days between Dec. 23 and New Year’s Day. That’s … Read more
Britain’s Prince Harry is challenging a government decision that he should not receive police protection when on British soil even if he covers the cost himself, his legal representatives say. Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, and his American wife Meghan quit royal duties in 2020 to forge new careers in Los Angeles. Subsequently the couple have … Read more
They train at the same complex in Montreal under the same coaches By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer December 28, 2021, 8:04 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article They train at the same complex in Montreal under the same coaches. They’ve had a long-term rivalry that’s taken them around … Read more
