53 minutes ago 'Amazing Grace' was first performed on New Year's Day over 250 years ago

The song "Amazing Grace" was first performed on New Year's Day, 1773, and has gone through many changes over the years.

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23 hours ago Christmas or child care? For these Mass. parents, having both this holiday season isn’t guaranteed.

Many parents have had to sacrifice a memorable Christmas experience for their kids and are turning to Globe Santa for help. The post Christmas or child care? For these Mass. parents, having both this holiday season isn’t guaranteed. appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 hours ago Simone Biles sports custom Jonathan Owens outfit to Bears' final home game

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles wore a custom outfit dedicated to her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, to his team's final home game of the season on Thursday.

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2 hours ago Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, kickoff time and more

Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, kickoff time and more  Yahoo Sports

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1 hour ago San Francisco parks: These are the biggest openings, changes and remodels coming in 2025

San Francisco parks: These are the biggest openings, changes and remodels coming in 2025  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 hours ago White House says 9th telecoms company has been hacked as part of Chinese espionage campaign

The White House said Friday that a ninth U.S. telecommunications company has been hacked as part of a Chinese espionage campaign, but China has denied responsibility.

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4 hours ago Column | Asking Eric: My partner changed his mind about wanting kids and marriage

Column | Asking Eric: My partner changed his mind about wanting kids and marriage  The Washington Post

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13 hours ago Joe Mazzulla emphasizes importance of ‘bench identity’ as Celtics deal with starter injuries

“I obviously want to be fully healthy as long as we can, but the times that we’re not is preparing us for the unknowns of the rest of the season and the playoffs.” The post Joe Mazzulla emphasizes importance of ‘bench identity’ as Celtics deal with starter injuries appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 hours ago Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can decide app’s future

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can decide app’s future  The Washington Post

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15 hours ago Chinese hacking campaign hit a 9th U.S. telecom firm, White House says

Chinese hacking campaign hit a 9th U.S. telecom firm, White House says  PBS NewsHour

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12 hours ago Biden White House to send $1.25 billion in weapon aid to Ukraine before Trump transition: report

The Biden White House is set to announce an additional $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine as the incoming Trump administration to take office in January.

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17 hours ago Trump's Diet Coke Button to Return on His First Day Back in the White House

The infamous Diet Coke button from President-elect Donald Trump's White House is returning to the Oval Office when he is sworn in again on January 20, according to a report. The post Trump’s Diet Coke Button to Return on His First Day Back in the White House appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago Report: ‘Dialed in’ Bill Belichick is not expected to attend UNC’s Fenway Bowl game

According to ESPN, Belichick will skip the game because he is focused on recruiting and concerned about being a distraction. The post Report: ‘Dialed in’ Bill Belichick is not expected to attend UNC’s Fenway Bowl game appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 hours ago Elon Musk Brings Back Shadowbanning, Conservatives Report Loss of Verification Following H

An algorithm change on Elon Musk's X platform following arguments about H-1B visas has sparked a debate about free speech at the same time as conservative users lament the loss of their blue verification badges and subscribers. The post Elon Musk Brings Back Shadowbanning, Conservatives Report Loss of Verification Following H-1B Fracas appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago Valerie Bertinelli encourages followers to 'begin again' in the new year

Valerie Bertinelli encouraged her Instagram followers to look to the future in the new year and "begin again" with a fresh start in 2025.

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18 hours ago NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson Not Looking Forward to Seeing Saquon Barkley Break His Single

The NFL-watching world has watched with amazement and anticipation as Eagles running back Saquon Barkley continues his seemingly unstoppable march to breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. The post NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson Not Looking Forward to Seeing Saquon Barkley Break His Single-Season Rushing Record appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago Patriots activate Caedan Wallace from IR, shut down Marcus Jones for the year

New England placed Jones on IR Friday, ending his season. The post Patriots activate Caedan Wallace from IR, shut down Marcus Jones for the year appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 hours ago Evidence indicates Azerbaijan plane was ‘brought down’ by Russia: White House

Evidence indicates Azerbaijan plane was ‘brought down’ by Russia: White House  Washington Examiner

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15 hours ago Marianne Williamson Touts 'Unique Qualifications' in DNC Chair Bid: Politics Is 'About What People Feel'

Politics is "about what people feel," Marianne Williamson said in a post on X, touting her "unique qualifications" to head the DNC. The post Marianne Williamson Touts ‘Unique Qualifications’ in DNC Chair Bid: Politics Is ‘About What People Feel’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 hours ago How the Patriots’ odds to hold a top pick in 2025 NFL Draft can strengthen in Week 17

The Patriots hold the No. 2 pick entering their game against the Chargers. The post How the Patriots’ odds to hold a top pick in 2025 NFL Draft can strengthen in Week 17 appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 hours ago As Patriots’ season winds down, Drake Maye can prove himself against another star QB, Chargers’ Justin Herbert

Maye continues to be the bright light in a season that dimmed weeks ago. The post As Patriots’ season winds down, Drake Maye can prove himself against another star QB, Chargers’ Justin Herbert appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 hours ago Trump says fate of TikTok should be in his hands when he returns to White House

President-elect Trump said in an amicus brief Friday that he should make the decision as to whether TikTok can continue to operate in the U.S.

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22 hours ago Dodgers News: Injured Star Reveals Huge Update on Status for 2025 Season

Dodgers News: Injured Star Reveals Huge Update on Status for 2025 Season  Sports Illustrated

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16 hours ago Ben Affleck 'Feeling Good About Himself' After Spending Time With Ex Jennifer Garner For Christmas!

Ben Affleck is heading into the new year with a positive attitude, all thanks to his ex! No, not that one — we mean Jennifer Garner! For Christmas this year, the filmmaker spent time with his first ex-wife and their three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel. And according to a source for Star, he’s feeling [...] Read More... The post Ben Affleck 'Feeling Good About Himself' After Spending Time With Ex Jennifer Garner For Christmas! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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23 hours ago Any concern with Chargers traveling cross country to play Patriots? | 'GMFB'

Any concern with Chargers traveling cross country to play Patriots? | 'GMFB'  NFL.com

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17 hours ago "Learning year": Hunters, wildlife officials navigate year of changes after Washington's first detection of chronic wasting disease

"Learning year": Hunters, wildlife officials navigate year of changes after Washington's first detection of chronic wasting disease  The Spokesman Review

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24 hours ago Another stowaway is caught on a Delta flight this holiday season – raising major concerns about airport safety

Another stowaway is caught on a Delta flight this holiday season – raising major concerns about airport safety  CNN

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17 hours ago Pinstripe Bowl offers BC an opportunity to send seniors off with a win, build for the future

A win would pay major dividends for a BC program building momentum and on the cusp of vaulting into the upper echelon of the ACC. The post Pinstripe Bowl offers BC an opportunity to send seniors off with a win, build for the future appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 hours ago New York to Force Oil, Gas Companies to Pay Reparations for 'Climate Change' Damage

Large fossil fuel companies will now have to hand over punitive reparations to help New York fight the effects of "climate change" under a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). The post New York to Force Oil, Gas Companies to Pay Reparations for ‘Climate Change’ Damage appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 hours ago NFL legend Eric Dickerson keeps it brutally honest about Saquon Barkley chasing his rushing record

Saquon Barkley is 268 yards away from becoming the NFL's single-season rushing record holder, but Eric Dickerson is rooting for Barkley to come up short.

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27 hours ago New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Charges: Kickoff time, how to watch on TV, listen

New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Charges: Kickoff time, how to watch on TV, listen  The Providence Journal

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19 hours ago Teddi Mellencamp Says She's In Her 'Bridget Jones Era' As She Has First Christmas Without Ex & Kids

Teddi Mellencamp is in her feelings as she spent her first holidays without Edwin Arroyave. On Instagram Wednesday, the 43-year-old channeled her inner Bridget Jones as she sat on the floor and lip-synced along to All By Myself — just like in the movie Bridget Jones’s Diary! This marks the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills [...] Read More... The post Teddi Mellencamp Says She's In Her 'Bridget Jones Era' As She Has First Christmas Without Ex & Kids appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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36 hours ago Chris Simms: Bill Belichick’s ‘arrogance’ burned bridges for any NFL coaching job 

"Belichick has treated most of the NFL like [expletive] for the last 20 years." The post Chris Simms: Bill Belichick’s ‘arrogance’ burned bridges for any NFL coaching job  appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 hours ago ESPN lists Patriots 4th in new ranking of potential head coach vacancies

The Patriots are unlikely to fire Mayo, per reports, but if they did the opening would be one of the most desirable in the NFL. The post ESPN lists Patriots 4th in new ranking of potential head coach vacancies appeared first on Boston.com.

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22 hours ago NFL insider shares scoop on Geno Smith's future with the Seattle Seahawks

NFL insider shares scoop on Geno Smith's future with the Seattle Seahawks  Sporting News

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25 hours ago 17 Best Smart Home Lighting (2024): Decorative Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps

Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.

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25 hours ago Gleyber Torres Turned Down Washington Nationals Over Position Change: Report

Gleyber Torres Turned Down Washington Nationals Over Position Change: Report  Sports Illustrated

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