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Christmas week is finally here, and a majority of retailers, grocers and most other stores will be closed in observance of the national holiday.If you find yourself in a bind this Christmas, you may be wondering if any stores will be open on Christmas Day for last-minute shopping needs — because even though everything essentially shuts down on on the holiday, life goes on.

A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024

Getty ImagesBrazilian authorities have halted the construction of a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, saying workers lived in conditions comparable to "slavery".More than 160 workers have been rescued in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, according to a statement from the Public Labour Prosecutor's Office (MPT).

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police on Tuesday found an undisclosed number of bodies in an area close to a military base, officials said, and were investigating whether the bodies could be of some of the four children who were last seen taken by men in military uniform earlier this month.

Ecuadorian police probe if bodies found are of missing children allegedly taken by soldiers

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has traveled to within just 3.86 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the sun’s surface — a new record — on Christmas Eve.In one of humankind’s most impressive feats of space exploration, Tuesday, Dec. 24 saw a heavily armored NASA spacecraft — no bigger than a small car — became the closest human-made object to the sun in history.

NASA Spacecraft ‘Touches Sun’ In Defining Moment For Humankind

Four things 'keep us laser-focused on what Christmas is all about'Tunnel to Towers deploy to North Carolina to gift toys for Helene victims ahead of ChristmasFOX Weather correspondent Steve Bender shares more on the toy drive for children affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina on 'Cavuto Live.'

Why Christmas and the birth of Jesus are all about hope, peace, joy and love

Tucked away in the quiet corners of the United States are undisturbed towns that seem to have resisted the passage of time. Often overshadowed by bustling cities, these towns offer a glimpse into a bygone era with their preserved architecture, unspoiled landscapes, and timeless traditions. From the Bavarian-inspired streets of Leavenworth and Frankenmuth, to the natural, breathtaking beauty of Sedona, these towns serve as serene reminders of a simpler way of life.

9 Undisturbed Towns To Visit In The United States

State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations.A leading United States government agency that tracks foreign disinformation has terminated its operations, the State Department has said, after Congress failed to extend its funding following years of Republican criticism.

US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down

The NFL’s first-ever games on Netflix kick off Christmas Day on Wednesday with the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans.The NFL struck a three-year deal with Netflix in May to air two games annually on Christmas Day for $150 million per year, or $75 million per game.

What Time Are NFL’s Christmas Day Games On Netflix? How To Watch

Newly released bodycam video shows a woman telling police a masked intruder entered her bedroom with a knifeJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

Idaho murders: Bryan Kohberger investigated for another home invasion prior to campus slayings

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Holiday movies are one of the best ways to unwind during the holiday break. While you might be accustomed to switching on a classic, such as It's a Wonderful Life or Home Alone, there are plenty of new movies and specials to check out this year.

What to stream: New holiday movies, specials

The orca who swam with her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent act of grieving recently gave birth to a new baby, according to Michael Weiss, research director of the Center for Whale Research.The calf born to Tahlequah, known to researchers as J35, was first spotted on December 20 swimming along with J pod in the Puget Sound area for the past several days.

Orca carried her dead calf for 17 days. She now has a new baby

Customers can snag the items with a $1+ purchase from the store.Burger King is wrapping up 2024 with some of its best deals!As part of its "31 Days of Deals" promotion, the fast-food chain is giving away free chicken sandwiches on Friday, Dec. 27, and bacon cheeseburgers on Monday, Dec. 30.

Burger King is offering free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers after Christmas

Jonathan BealeDefence correspondentReporting fromPokrovsk, eastern UkrainePokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is the birthplace of one of the world's favourite carols.But there are few signs of Christmas in the city this year. Just a dusting of snow on deserted streets and skeletal buildings - and the constant sound of heavy shelling.

The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Maryland man who had some extra cash in his pocket made a stop on his way to work and won a $30,000 lottery prize.The Taneytown man told Maryland Lottery officials he had an extra $5 in his pocket so he stopped on his morning commute and bought some scratch-off tickets from the 7-Eleven store on Main Street in Libertytown.

Man wins $30,000 lottery prize while driving to work

God raised up history’s greatest politician at just the time he sent his opposite into the world. I believe that timing was intentionalJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Gaius Octavius was born in 63 B.C. in Rome. When his maternal great uncle,

Jesus and Augustus

While millions of Americans are celebrating Christmas, one of the most important days in Christendom, there remains a contingent of people whose faith remains firmly in the camp of mask zealots. You might spot some while shopping at the market for your Christmas dinner - four years after our very own high priest of masking, Anthony Fauci, pushed them on the country.

Just In Time For Christmas, The Mask Fanatics Are Back

ToplinePresident Joe Biden signed a bill on Christmas Eve aimed at reducing hazing on college campuses nationwide, putting the first-of-its-kind federal legislation into effect as state-level anti-hazing measures have varied in punishments and requirements for years.Key FactsBiden signed into law the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose hazing incidents reported to campus authorities in their annual security reports.

Biden Signs First Federal Anti-Hazing Bill—Here’s What It Means For College Campuses

‘That’s the truth.’Those who frequent In-N-Out know there’s a not-so-secret menu that offers upgraded delicacies like animal-style fries. Its packaging also offers semi-hidden messages. The Cali-based burger chain is just full of secrets. There’s even a secret to how the chain cooks up its burgers.

‘I will never make my burgers at home any other way’: Ex-In-N-Out worker reveals how they make burgers. Then the real reason they have so much mustard

Ah yes, the answer to one of life's most baffling questions10 guesses for what the 'i' in iPhone stands for and I bet you get them all wrong.We've all been there, lying awake at night trying to go to sleep but our minds are wandering, pondering the all-important questions in life; what came first the chicken or the egg, has the water we're drinking been touched by dinosaurs or what does the 'i' in iPhone stand for?

People left mindblown after discovering what the ‘I’ in iPhone stands for

Brandy Nicole Olson, 42, tragically passed away from her injuries following the incident in a branch of the Woodforest Bank, based in a Walmart Super Center, in Lumberton, North Carolina on Friday.An innocent North Carolina woman was killed in a Walmart bank after shooters spotted ‘targets’ waiting in the queue next to her and opened fire.

Innocent North Carolina woman shot dead in Walmart bank as shooters spot 'targets' waiting in line

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During Trump's first term, 13 federal prisoners were put to death, before declared a moratorium on federal executionsBiden ripped for death row pardons: 'Morally bankrupt'Fox News contributor Karl Rove discusses the outrage over President Biden's pardons of death row inmates.President-elect Trump on Monday pledged to seek the death penalty for certain federal criminal defendants, days after President Biden controversially commuted the death sentences for 37 inmates.

Trump pledges to bring back federal executions after Biden commutes death sentences for 37 inmates

The bald eagle has landed in U.S. Code as President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird.Congress passed the measure with unanimous support.Although the bird of prey is at the center of the Great Seal of the United States, it was never formally recognized as the country's official bird. Some of the country’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, were tasked with creating a national seal but simply couldn't come to an agreement.So

The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature

The incident comes amid a larger strike of workers at the e-commerce giant during the holiday rush.A “stressed” driver for Amazon admitted to ditching about 80 packages undelivered in the woods just days before Christmas, according to local police in Massachusetts.Matthew Perkins, the police chief in the small town of Lakeville in the southeast part of the state, said around 2 a.m. on Sunday that a sergeant was on routine patrol when “he noticed items unattended in a wooded area."

'Stressed' Amazon driver leaves 80 packages in woods before Christmas, police say

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.

The end of the ‘Rust’ criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit

The Seattle Seahawks have only one path to the playoffs: winning the NFC West.Seattle finds itself heading into a must-win game against the host Bears on Thursday night, and even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason because of the strength-of-victory tiebreaker.

Seahawks strive to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Bears

MOSCOW (AP) — The 50,000-year-old remains of a baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost have been unveiled to the public by researchers in Russia’s Siberia region who call it the best-preserved mammoth body ever found.Nicknamed Yana, the female mammoth weighs more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) and is 120 centimeters (47 inches) tall.

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years is unveiled in Russia’s Siberia

Abortion pills account for over 60% of all U.S. abortionsAbortion access ballot protections pass in 7 statesFox News correspondent Mark Meredith reports on the results of abortion referendums in several states on ‘Special Report.’A new study finds many women may be surprised by the intensity of the pain they experience from a chemical abortion.

Many women 'unprepared' for intensity of pain from chemical abortion, study finds

Japanese-market luxo-coupe is now an Arizona residentHow far has your collector-car search taken you? Out of state? Cross-country? How about 5,793 miles, to another continent entirely? This year, one classic car made its way from Yokohama, Japan, to Gilbert, Arizona.

Soaring to New Heights: Ren’s JDM Toyota

CNN —Brazilian authorities are investigating after a bridge collapsed Sunday, killing at least four people and sending trucks loaded with sulfuric acid and pesticides plunging into a river, raising concerns about water contamination.More than a dozen people are missing after the 533-meter-long Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge – which connects the northeastern cities of Estreito and Aguiarnópolis – gave way.

Thousands of liters of chemicals dumped into Brazilian river during deadly bridge collapse

When it comes to organization, there are dozens of ways to use a pegboard. From tools and yard equipment to stationery and home office essentials, it can help turn any cluttered chaos into a neat and tidy space. With that in mind, there's probably one area of the home that parents would never think to use a pegboard: the kids' room.

The Clever Way You Can Use A Pegboard To Keep Kids Toys Neat And Organized

'Just as we are outraged about Biden, there should be equal outrage about Kay Granger,' one user postedTexas rep who missed 6 months of votes found living at senior care facilityThe son of Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, reportedly categorized the health decline of the 81-year-old congresswoman as 'very rapid.'