14 hours ago Santa tracker was Cold War morale boost; now it attracts millions of kids

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the Earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call in to the North American Aerospace Defence Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, […]

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19 hours ago NORAD’s Santa tracker began in the Cold War. Here’s why it’s still going

Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location, with millions more online in nine languages.

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21 hours ago Fredonia Mining Inc. Announces Filing of Technical Report for the Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at El Dorado Monserrat Project, Argentina and Option Grant

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fredonia Mining Inc. (“Fredonia” or the “Company”) (TSXV:FRED) announces that it has filed a technical report for its wholly-owned El Dorado Monserrat (“EDM”) Gold & Silver Project, Santa Cruz province, Argentina  (the “Technical Report“) pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 “Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects” (“NI 43-101“). The […]

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22 hours ago Souper de Noël: ces deux mythes sur la nourriture sont faux, selon un expert en santé

Bien qu’ils sont faux, les mythes ne sont pas rares lors des soirées du temps des Fêtes en famille.

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23 hours ago WARMINGTON: This pizza may have cost Dave Portnoy $60,000, but was also a business

Santa Claus came early to this Baltimore pizza shop and dropped off a Christmas present that will not only save a business but help feed the homeless too. Thinking the salty social media character may be more adept to play the Grinch, not many would think of casting Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports as Santa, […]

Economics

31 hours ago A first Christmas living on Taffy Lane: newcomers embrace Ottawa’s most festive street

Taffy Lane lit up with lights, inflatable snowmen and Santa sleighs every holiday. So what's it like when a new neighboour moves in?

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