Jupiter and Saturn will line up in the night sky on Dec. 21 in an extremely rare conjunction of the planets that hasn’t happened in nearly 400 years.The two planets will appear close enough to shine as one bright point in the sky, providing a “Christmas star“-like effect ahead of the holiday, NASA says.The so-called “Great Conjunction” will also occur during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours.

Footage shows catastrophic collapse of iconic Puerto Rico telescope It’s the kind of event that has been associated with myths, magic and doomsday prophecies in ages past — though you’ll surely be disappointed if you give one of those ideas a try.

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Trudeau slams Canada trucker protests, police threaten arrests

Canadian police have threatened to arrest trucker-led protesters who have shut down central Ottawa and disrupted cross-border trade in anger at Covid health rules, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lambasted the movement as "unacceptable."

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Fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘conceivable’ to protect against Omicron variant: Fauci

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program is no more and soon, other COVID-19 health restrictions will also be lifted. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joined Gord Steinke to talk about the timing and where the province goes from here.

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

Edmonton city council is weighing its options when it comes to introducing its own COVID-19 health measures. Councillors voted in favour Wednesday of exploring a municipal proof of vaccination program. Kim Smith explains.

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

It was designed to curb spiking COVID-19 case rates and to encourage vaccination, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the passport program has done its job. Some businesses are applauding the move while others say it’s far too premature to eliminate the provincial restrictions exemption program.

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media on February 09, 2022 at the NFL Network's Champions Field at the NFL Media Building on the SoFi Stadium campus in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Under a baking California sun, Roger Goodell knew the heat was coming.At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

Snoop Dogg of hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore performs at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES (AP) - Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the i nvestment firm announced Wednesday.

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Central Bucks West High School choir director has been charged with hiding cameras inside a bedroom in his home in order to record a former student as the student undressed.Joseph Ohrt, a Buckingham Township resident, faces one count of interception, disclosure or use of a wire, electronic or oral communications and four counts of possession, sale, distribution, manufacture or advertisement of electronic, mechanical or other devices and telecommunication identification interception devises, all felonies in the third degree.An investigation began May of 2021 by Central Bucks Regional Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office after receiving a Childine tip of an alleged sexual assault of a former student by Ohrt.MORE HEADLINES:The victim, a 2016 graduate of Central Bucks West, was a member of the choir. He stated that in his junior year, Ohrt mentored him in music composition.

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday.

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Kanye West's Mental Health Does Not Excuse This Behavior! | Perez Hilton

If U were Kim Kardashian, would you force your daughter to be off Tik Tok to keep Kanye West happy???? This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to watch this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker!

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

The Big Boost Week is now in full swing with 56,257 booster doses administered across New Zealand yesterday, bringing the total so far to more than 1.7 million.

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

There was a ton of information to unpack from Tuesday’s COVID-19 announcement by Premier Jason Kenney, including the end of the mask mandates for students.

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

The city of Windsor is asking for federal and provincial aid to deal with a protest that has stopped incoming truck shipments across the Ambassador Bridge. Seán O’Shea reports.

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Oscars 2022: Surprising COVID-19 Vaccine Info Revealed

You might be surprised by this decision that was just made for the 2022 Oscars ceremony on March 27.

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What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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Dinner with mannequins, virtual Santa: How Canadians are spending COVID Christmas

coronavirus pandemic, it will be a different and scaled-down Christmas this year for people in Canada.The pandemic has already caused many holiday celebrations like Christmas markets, Santa Claus parades and holiday concerts to be cancelled this year.

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Love Island's Anna Vakili bedbound as Covid hits entire family leaving her Christmas in tatters

Love Island's Anna Vakili is facing Christmas in bed after she and her family members were stuck down by coronavirus.The beauty and sister Mandi have both tested positive and are recovering at home. Sharing a sombre picture of herself in her sick bed last night, Anna warned that the deadly disease was "no joke" after being left unable to move from her room.

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Couples plan online Christmas amid Canada-U.S. border closure

From Christmas cards to cookies, how to limit COVID-19 spread during the holidays Hogsten proposed during a visit to Ball’s home in February, around the time concerns about a new and deadly coronavirus were spreading around the globe, and forced the closure of the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel in mid-March.Ball, 24, and Hogsten, 37, were among cross-border couples and families that met last summer in Surrey at Peace Arch Park, a no-quarantine-required international loophole where Canadians _ under the watchful eye of RCMP officers _ could meet with their loved ones in Washington state.Now, Ball has created an online community of couples, including many from around the U.S.

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Kerry Katona recalls emotional Christmas Day that she spent in refuge centre eating corned beef: 'I like to give the kids Christmases I never had'

Kerry Katona has recalled the tough Christmases she faced as a child and how she ended up eating corned beef in a refuge.The mum-of-five says the experience now means she always goes “above and beyond” for her five kids to make up for the hard festive periods she herself faced as a youngster. Opening up about spoiling her kids for Christmas, Kerry told OK! magazine: “I always remember being in a refuge with my mum and we’d just got re-homed.

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Coronavirus: Sun Youth charity finds way to deliver Christmas cheer despite pandemic

‘There’s such a need’: Montreal volunteers gather to distribute care packages to the homeless Sun Youth officials say this year their help was particularly valuable. Because of the pandemic, they say it wasn’t safe to have too many clients show up at the Sun Youth depot on Park Avenue“We decided to go with a lot of home deliveries this year,” explained Eric Kingsley, head of the group’s emergency services. “A lot more than in previous years. Almost exclusively home deliveries.”According to him, this year they expect to service between 4,000 and 5,000 families.

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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood writes Christmas letter to fans

Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood has written a Christmas letter to the band’s fan community.The letter accompanies a new website the band have set up where fans can send their loved ones Radiohead-themed festive cards.“Usually this letter is a happy gambol through a year of touring,” Greenwood wrote. “Or recording.

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The Kunts’ ‘Boris Johnson Is A Fucking C**t’ is in the running to be the UK’s Christmas number one

the song has already received the backing of Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker.Brooker noted on Sunday (December 20) that ‘Boris Johnson Is A Fucking Cunt’ had risen to number two on iTunes’ UK songs chart, a likely response from the music-buying public to the UK government’s last-minute decision to scrap the proposed relaxation of coronavirus rules over the Christmas period and implement a new ‘Tier 4’ across London and the South East.As of 11am this morning (December 22) the song is in fourth position, with Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Afterglow’ placed in third behind two versions of LadBaby’s charity single ‘Don’t Stop Me Eatin” (proceeds from which go to The Trussell Trust) which occupy the top two spots.Ah, Britain.

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Girls Aloud forced to cancel Christmas plans with Sarah Harding as she battles cancer

Girls Aloud have had to cancel their plan to have a festive meet up with Sarah Harding due to coronavirus restrictions. Kimberley Walsh yesterday revealed she's pregnant with her third child and said she told her news to two of her bandmates, Nicola Roberts and Cheryl.The singer also told how she had been hoping to tell other bandmates Sarah, who is battling breast cancer, and Nadine Coyle in person.

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Simon Cowell, Coleen Rooney and Cara Delevingne love Barbados at Christmas - here is what attracts them to the island

If you’re ever hoping to bump into Simon Cowell over the festive season, you’ll find him in Barbados! The pop mogul isn’t the only celebrity who likes to swap mulled wine for champagne bubbles and beach vibes. With Barbados back open for business, this is the perfect place for the tropical holiday you’ve been dreaming of, especially now you don’t have to quarantine on your return to the UK.

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Kourtney Kardashian transforms her Californian home into the North Pole with unbelievable Christmas decorations

Kourtney is the eldest of the Kardashian sisters, however that does not make her the most boring. In fact, when it comes to Christmas decorations the 41 year old has transformed her home into a North Pole style fantasy in time for the public holiday.The mother of three took to Instagram to showcase her home's festive transformation, while dressing up as the main characters from the 1997 film Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion with her childhood friend Veronique Vicari Barnes.

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Edmontonians flock to see Christmas lights during a very dark year

145,000 lights adorn Bob Fedina’s south Edmonton home.A handmade two-story waving snowman sits in the yard. A nutcracker carousel goes in and out of Fedina’s garage and nearly every square centimetre of his property is bathed in light.Cole Borromeo wanders through the yard with wide eyes and a cell phone camera, taking it all in.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima in tears as star reveals he can't get home for Christmas

Graziano Di Prima has heartbreakingly revealed he can't find a way back home for Christmas amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson broke the spirit of many across the country after announcing the beloved holiday is cancelled, with London going into Tier 4 restrictions.

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Beverley Callard's 'megas**g' husband gives garden pub an amazing festive makeover in time for Christmas

Beverley Callard fast became an iconic name on Coronation Street in her role as pub landlady Liz McDonald. And it appears the 63 year old star has brought work home as she showed off an incredible garden pub in her back garden.The star has clearly upped the ante where luxury items are concerned after spending two weeks in the I’m A Celebrity jungle earlier this month.

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Last minute ethical Christmas gift ideas as shops close in parts of the UK

Christmas is just days away, and for those last-minute shoppers among us 2020 has found a new way to screw up our lives. In certain areas across the UK non-essential shops have had to be shut in a bid to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

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Lizzo Surprised Her Mother With A New Car For Christmas

television and you never expect it to happen to you,” the proud mom exclaimed as she walked over to the black Audi. Johnson-Jefferson was moved to tears by her daughter’s generosity. She began crying in the clip before embracing her child.

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The best hair styling tools for Christmas – our tried and tested guide to curlers, straightening irons and hairdryers

Thinking of treating someone – or yourself – to a new hair electrical? You’re going to be spoilt for choice. With so much competition on the market, hair brands have really been upping their game to make their launches stand out from the rest.

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Kim Kardashian shows off her children's incredible bedrooms and personalised Christmas trees

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West live in a stunning house in Calabasas, California.The showbiz royals bought the property for $20 million (£15 million), but it is now worth a whopping $60 million (£45 million) after undergoing a huge renovation and redesign which Kim described to American Vogue as “like a minimal monastery”. However, their children’s rooms are equally as stunning, if a little less minimal.

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Ryan Reynolds On How His Family's Christmas Plans Have Changed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Ryan Reynolds and his family are gearing up for a low-key, socially distanced Christmas. The movie star took to his Instagram story to share a message about staying safe during the holidays amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.The actor, and father of three, explained that, due to the circumstances, his family wont' be getting together with relatives this year, and commiserated with other families being responsible as well.«My kids won't see their grandparents this year for Christmas,» Reynolds wrote. «Or friends or aunts and uncles.

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Chris Rea’s ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ trends following news of new coronavirus restrictions

Chris Rea‘s festive track ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ has started trending online following news that the UK is introducing new coronavirus restrictions for the holiday period.Earlier today (December 19), Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that his originally planned relaxed coronavirus rules for the Christmas period have now been scrapped.

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Nova Scotian poker star helps families in need for the holiday season

December 17, 2020Since then, he has received over 20 messages from parents across the province. Halifax charity hands out socks for cold feet this winter With a focus on families with children, Livingston says he is choosing to send money rather than gifts, so families can purchase holiday presents or necessities at no expense.“I’ve had a good couple of years personally and I just want to help people who are less fortunate,” Livingston says.

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Black Midi share two new Christmas covers to raise money for The Windmill venue

Black Midi have shared two new Christmas covers to raise to raise funds for The Windmill in Brixton.The band have reworked Bobby Helms’ 1957 classic ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ and ‘What Christmas Means To Me’, which has been released by a number of artists including Stevie Wonder.All proceeds from the songs will go to The Windmill’s crowdfunder to help keep the venue open. It has suffered financially during the coronavirus pandemic.“We recorded a couple of covers of our favourite Christmas tunes at our rehearsal room and then added some bells an whistles at home,” the band said.

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Mariah Carey does not approve of this demented-looking Christmas ornament

All I Want for Christmas is … Ewwwww! Mariah Carey doesn’t want a lot for Christmas.

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Kirk Cameron under fire for hosting Christmas caroling ‘protest’ over COVID-19

Instagram.“God Bless America. Joy over fear!” Cameron wrote in a post promoting photos of the “protest,” which shows throngs of maskless singers — apparently failing to follow social distance recommendations.Critics were quick to point out the carolers were likely spreading more than just Christmas cheer.“This is one of the most irresponsible things I’ve seen lately,” one observer slammed, in reference to California’s spiking coronavirus infections.

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Scott Thompson: Why is my dog eating light bulbs off the Christmas tree — and why now?

COVID-19, I could not believe the response I received when talking of our year-and-a-half-old Tucker.No, he’s not my boy. Tucker is our dog.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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