Dec 23 (Reuters) - South Korean satellite launch company Innospace on Monday launched the first commercial rocket from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center, a milestone for the firm and Brazilian aerospace

Innospace's rocket crashes in first commercial launch in Brazil; shares tumble

A long-awaited change in drug policy by President Donald Trump could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana.

Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say

We just got a great up-close look at a SpaceX Starlink satellite that recently suffered an anomaly in orbit, thanks to Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft.

Doomed SpaceX Starlink satellite photographed from orbit

Food and Drug Administration's approval of an oral version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy could potentially expand access to millions of patients and give the Danish company a much-needed fillip in the red-hot market. The first GLP-1 pill specifically for ​obesity, also branded as Wegovy, is a 25-mg oral formulation of semaglutide, the active ingredient in the blockbuster injectable version.

Explainer-What Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill approval means for company, patients

Dec 23 () - The weight-loss drug market is surging, with biotech firms racing to win share in a sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Analysts forecast the industry will generate about $150 billion in annual sales in the next decade.

Factbox-Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

“I don't want that to happen to any other parent,” Jess Sandoval told ABC News.

Mom warns of Christmas gift hazard as daughter recovers in hospital

Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.

Santa's sleigh or the International Space Station? How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25

“It’s difficult for people who are really tired and busy to think about getting into reading if it’s not something they’re used to,” said Jacqueline Rammer, director of Menomonee Falls Public Library in Wisconsin.  Rammer and her staff ask library visitors: What was the last book, TV show or movie that you really enjoyed?  To create a habit that sticks, “start by scheduling reading into your day,” said Gloria Mark, an attention span expert with the University of California, Irvine.

Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books

The TV personality talks about her new chapter, the recent death of her mother and the secret to 20 years of marriage with husband John Cusimano.

Rachael Ray is navigating grief this holiday season. She doesn't have time for 'negative energy' on the internet.

I decided to embark on a perilous mission: watching every new made-for-TV movie — all 24 of them — in the Hallmark Channel's annual "Countdown to Christmas" lineup.  Sure, millions of people do this annually, but I am not the Hallmark Channel’s key demographic. For me, a 40-year-old heterosexual male, this experiment would be my most daring act of Gonzo journalism.

I binged all 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in less than 30 days. I emerged a changed man.

You’ve had your own personal set of fingerprints since before you were born, and they’ll be with you throughout your whole life.

How did I get my own unique set of fingerprints?

Gunpowder warfare kicked off a new era of invasive surgery and prosthetic technology in Western medicine.

Modern surgery began with saws and iron hands – how amputation transformed the body in the Renaissance

Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.

This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recovery

Customers should check with their local restaurant for holiday hours.

Which restaurants and fast food chains will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

I have said it before and I will keep saying it. You need to go to the South of France in the off-season. There is an intimate kind of glamour that feels effortless rather than performative once the summer crowds leave. And this winter, that magic is on full display at Ciro’s Cannes Beach at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, where the iconic Croisette address has transformed into a glittering holiday haven that blends Riviera elegance with a warm, wintertime glow. Cannes is the place to be

Why Cannes Is the Ultimate New Year’s Eve Destination in the South of France’s Off-Season

I just had a most eventful week. I watched in horror as a terrible storm in the Mediterranean dashed a ship against a rocky coast, forcing its crew and passengers into a desperate attempt to save themselves and rescue their cargo.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. I soared with the birds among snow-covered peaks in the Rockies, marveling at the many shades of white and blue. And I joined picnickers on a serene hillside a

Feeling wonder every day improves our health. Here’s how to do it.

A dad shares how families can make holiday gatherings more inclusive and less stressful for neurodivergent kids like his — with simple, thoughtful support.

I’m a dad to an autistic child. Here’s how you can make the holidays easier for all of us.

Take a soda, add syrup and cream and voilà — you've got a sober-curious sensation.

Dirty soda started as a Mormon alternative to booze. Now it's everywhere.

How to prepare for whatever gift exchange you're participating in this holiday season.

From White Elephant to Favorite Things parties, here are all the rules you need to know every kind of gift exchange

Asia’s reputation as a challenging destination for solo female travelers is rapidly evolving as infrastructure improvements, cultural shifts, and growing awareness create increasingly welcoming environments for independent women explorers. From ultra-modern cities with world-class safety ... Read more

10 Asian Countries Perfect for Solo Female Travelers

By the time I turned 35, I had yet to meet a partner I’d want to start a family with, and decided to undergo fertility treatments to become a single mother by choice (SMBC). I wasn’t ready, however, to give up the possibility of finding the love of my life.

I decided to become a single mother by choice. I wasn't ready to stop dating.

Charlie Brown won't let commercialism ruin his Christmas — and neither should you!

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free this weekend

Just the tiniest bit of light can let you see in the ‘dark.’ Here’s how your eyes do it.

How do my eyes adjust to the dark and how long does it take?

Sprucing up a drab, beige bathroom is no easy feat. I know from experience: My family and I moved into a four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment provided by my husband’s employer in Cairo, Egypt. While not paying rent has its perks, being stuck with multiple dated bathrooms wasn’t ideal.

These 3 Nail-Free Finds Completely Transformed My Drab Bathroom

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free in 2025

Her desserts don’t just look like celebrities — they’re full-size, human-weight and sculpted to perfection.

Let them eat (Taylor Swift) cake: The baker turning A-listers into life-size desserts

Adult daughters of "almond moms" are still dreading holiday meals with family, where diet talk runs rampant.

They grew up with 'almond moms.' Now, they dread going home for the holidays.

The supermodel and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star on raw food, OnlyFans and shivering through bikini shoots.

She was the supermodel dubbed 'The Face' in the '80s. Joining OnlyFans in her 60s taught her a lot.

The Rockettes, known for their athleticism and precision, let me join them for the day. No pressure, right?

I spent the last year transforming my life. Becoming a Rockette for a day made me confront a fear I couldn't shake.

France may be known for its glamorous cities and famous landmarks, but its most enchanting treasures are tucked far away from the usual tourist trails. These small villages offer a glimpse into traditional French life, ... Read more

25 Most Beautiful Villages in France You Can Actually Visit

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are proud of their gift-giving skills. But it turns out that there's a literal science to what makes a good present. So they asked a researcher who studies gifting how their methods measure up.

She loves to give experiences. He goes for sentimental gifts. They ask an expert: What is the perfect holiday present?

Hershey's Dubai-inspired chocolate bar is hard to get your hands on — but is it good?

We tasted one of the 10,000 Hershey's Dubai chocolate bars being resold on eBay. Is it worth the hype?

Gen Z-ers are creating spreadsheets and slideshows for their holiday wish lists. Here's what they're asking for.

What do teens and tweens want for the holidays? E-bikes, gift cards and lip tints.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Arctic League is non-profit organization that tries to make sure all kids in Chemung County have gifts to open for Christmas. On Dec. 7, it had a live telethon in the Clemens Center and raised $39,600. The Arctic League has been serving Chemung County for more than 100 years. Every year, […]

2025 Arctic League telethon raises more than $39k

Older Americans who live alone tend to struggle more financially and with their emotional and physical health.

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