Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day bringing ‘Chrismukkah’ for the first time in two decades

As the holidays run on different calendars, 2005 was the last time the Chrismukkah. The next time won’t be until 2035. BOISE, Idaho — For the first time in nearly two decades, two major holidays have to share the date. In 2024, Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day, … Read more

Backyard sinkhole separates North Texas foster mom from her family as city deems her responsible

“I just want to get my kids back,” said Dorothy Chatmon, a DeSoto resident. DESOTO, Texas — One of Dorothy Chatmon’s sweetest joys is being with family.  “I’m a foster parent,” Chatmon said. “I’ve been a foster parent for over 20 years.” Her family is smaller this holiday, but it is not because of the … Read more

Sophie Hediger, an Olympic snowboarder, dies in an avalance

Hediger, 26, competed at the Beijing Games in the women’s snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. SWITZERLAND, — Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland’s snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort, the country’s skiing federation said on Tuesday. The … Read more

Sophie Hediger, an Olympic snowboarder, dies in an avalanche

Hediger, 26, competed at the Beijing Games in the women’s snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. SWITZERLAND, — Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland’s snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort, the country’s skiing federation said on Tuesday. The … Read more