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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

Police originally arrived on reports of a family disturbance before they made a 'gruesome discovery'Warning: This article contains discussion of domestic violence and child abuse which some readers may find distressing.Police in California have described a 'gruesome' scene after a 28-year-old man was arrested following the death of his son.

Officers left disturbed after father is arrested for unspeakable crime against one-year-old son

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

Following impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, Democratic Party to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han Duck-soo.South Korea’s main opposition is considering a move to impeach the country’s acting President Han Duck-soo.The opposition Democratic Party (DP) will wait until later this week to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han, a party lawmaker said on Tuesday, hours after party spokesperson Yoon Jong-kun said the bill would be submitted today.

South Korea opposition considering move to impeach acting president

President-elect Donald Trump accused former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney of committing “egregious” crimes as a member of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack on Sunday morning.He also credited Cheney’s support for his 2024 opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, for helping him win last month’s election while labeling her a “real loser.”

‘So Unpopular and Disgusting!’ Trump Rails Against Liz Cheney — Accuses Her of ‘Egregious and Unthinkable Acts of Crime’

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

Is the king of streaming ready for some football?In a first, Netflix is set to host the NFL’s two marquee Christmas Day games: the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. Beyoncé will headline the halftime show during the latter game, featuring her first live performance of tracks from her “Cowboy Carter” country album.

Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?

Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.Hong Kong authorities have placed bounties on six pro-democracy activists accused of harming national security in the latest crackdown to highlight the narrowing space for dissent in the financial hub.The announcement by police on Tuesday is the third time authorities have offered rewards of 1 million Hong Kong dollars ($130,000) for information leading to the arrest of pro-democracy advocates based overseas.

Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists

Trump says it is 'an absolute necessity' for our country to own GreenlandHouse Ethics Committee releases Matt Gaetz reportFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the bombshell allegations on 'America Reports.'Donald Trump says it is "an absolute necessity" for our country to own Greenland.

Donald Trump’s tough talk—Buy Greenland! Take back Panama Canal!—sparks defiance from many Republican rebels

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Netflix announced Tuesday that the final episodes of Cobra Kai will premiere on Feb. 13.The popular Netflix series stars Ralph Macchio, William Zapka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Martin Kove, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, Dallas Dupree Young, Yuji Okumoto, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Griffin Santopietro and Oona O'Brien.

'Cobra Kai' Season 6, Part 3 to stream Feb. 13

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, right, outside New York Police Department 60th Precinct in Brooklyn on Monfday. Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News via Getty ImagesThe man accused of killing a New York City subway rider by setting her on fire has no memory of "what happened" and admitted to heavy drinking, authorities said Tuesday.

Man accused of fatally setting New York City subway rider on fire says he doesn't recall incident

From Shamar Joseph’s searing spell of fast bowling to New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup win, Al Jazeera picks the top 10 cricketing moments in 2024.Cricket fans will remember 2024 for two thrilling T20 World Cups in the space of four months, the display of youthful exuberant talent from upcoming stars, and the rollback of years by older icons to end long trophy droughts for their nations.

Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review

The government claims drivers have paid $10 million in junk feesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. retailer Walmart and financial services company Branch for allegedly opening accounts with expensive deposit fees on behalf of its employees.The CFPB alleges that Walmart forced its "last mile" delivery drivers through Walmart's Spark Driver program to use Branch accounts to access their paychecks, threatening to terminate employees who wouldn't comply with the fintech company's requirements, including its expensive service fees.

Walmart Forced A Million Workers To Use Bank Accounts With Expensive 'Junk Fees' To Receive Paychecks: Feds

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Monday's performance of Broadway's Gypsy was canceled because of illness among the musical's cast members.The show, which opened on Dec. 19, scrapped Monday's performance "due to multiple illnesses within the company," according to the show's producers.

'Gypsy' Broadway show canceled because of cast illness

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

Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.Shyam Benegal, the acclaimed Indian filmmaker who spearheaded a new wave cinema movement of the 1970s with films addressing social issues, has passed away at the age of 90 due to chronic kidney disease.

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies aged 90

Florida – In a disturbing case in Florida that highlights the consequences of neglect and deceit, a 24-year-old mother, identified as M. Santiago has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after her young son tragically drowned in a retention pond. The incident, marked by negligence and failed responsibility, has left a community in mourning and a family grappling with irreversible loss.

24-year-old mother got out of the shower after spending the night with a 15-year-old boy and found her 3-year-old son missing, only to learn a short time later he drowned in a nearby pond; sentenced

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad has ended Iran's 40-year dominance and quest for hegemony in the region, further weakened his allies in Lebanon and created a new opportunity for establishing normal relations between the two countries, Lebanese analysts said.

Assad's fall paves the way for "normal ties" between Lebanon, new Syria

It’s the thought that counts, but a woman has been left wondering what exactly she’s received as a secret Santa present.The “baffling” gift, which was given to her by an anonymous colleague, was so disturbing that she admitted: “To be honest, I’m disgusted by it.”

My secret Santa gift at work was so awful I had to get HR involved — and it’s not what you think

‘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

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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.'