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Dogs heighten our sense of community, but cats don't, research shows

The Daily Gazette 26 Dec 2025
TOKYO — "So cute. Is that a Labrador? Can I pet him? Oh, a terrier you say -- my next guess! Did you move here recently by chance?" And so begins another friendly chat with a stranger thanks to a ... .
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Pope calls for peace and compassion in first Christmas Mass

The Daily Gazette 25 Dec 2025
Pope Leo XIV called for compassion and global peace in his first Christmas Mass in Rome on Wednesday. "On earth, there is no room for God if there is no room for the human person. To refuse one is to ... .
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Many young drivers admit instant messaging at the wheel, survey finds

San Francisco Chronicle 25 Dec 2025
LONDON — More than two in five young drivers admit to illegally reading or sending a phone message while behind the wheel, a survey in the UK has found ... It added that texting, social media use and video calling is “rife” among young drivers ... .
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Power naps: How to perfect the short snooze to beat your midday slump

The Daily Gazette 25 Dec 2025
BERLIN — You might take one after your early shift, during your lunch break while working from home, or at the weekend. Many people swear by afternoon naps. What are their benefits and how can you get the most out ... .
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How does Santa do it all? Quantum physics, says scientist

TimesDaily 24 Dec 2025
MUNICH, Germany — Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world ... .
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How does Santa do it all? Quantum physics, that's how, says scientist

Decatur Daily 24 Dec 2025
MUNICH, Germany — Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world ... .
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Pope calls for worldwide ceasefire at Christmas

Korea Times 24 Dec 2025
RomePope Leo XIV has ‍urged "people of goodwill" to implement a 24-hour ceasefire in all wars around the world over Christmas ... "May there be 24 hours ‍of peace throughout the world," he told reporters late Tuesday.
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The Coca-Cola Santa Claus: Who created St. Nick as we know him today?

Ellensburg Daily Record 24 Dec 2025
BERLIN — “Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus.” The myth that the many-named gift-bringer of Christmas was invented by a soda brand is so persistent that even Coca-Cola has had to step in to clear up the ....
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