Sophie Kinsella, author of ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dead at 55 – National

Sophie Kinsella, author of ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dead at 55 – National

By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 10, 2025 9:04 am Updated December 10, 2025 2:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Sophie Kinsella, the author of Confessions of a Shopaholic and a series of millions-selling sequels died Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed…

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Edmonton father, 44, dies in hospital after waiting 8 hours in ER to see a doctor

Edmonton father, 44, dies in hospital after waiting 8 hours in ER to see a doctor

A family is grieving after a 44-year-old father of three died in an Edmonton hospital emergency room waiting area. On Dec. 22, Prashant Sreekumar began experiencing severe chest pains while at work. A client drove him to the Grey Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton, where Sreekumar was checked in at triage and then took a…

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Festive season: Where to buy best plum cakes

Festive season: Where to buy best plum cakes

Bizou Cafe, Saibaba Colony A decorated red tin box arrives with plum cake, assorted cookies, and festive cheer. The plum cake coated with a thin layer of flat icing holds the assorted toppings of dry fruits in place lending the cake a festive finish. The plum cake is light, balanced, and I can taste the…

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Dramatic rise in interest towards women’s cricket in Tamil Nadu post India’s World Cup win

Dramatic rise in interest towards women’s cricket in Tamil Nadu post India’s World Cup win

On November 2, when Harmanpreet Kaur’s team of 11 hopefuls scripted team India’s cinematic victory in the Women’s World Cup final against the formidable team from South Africa, something fundamentally changed in this country forever. You perhaps discount the previous statement as hyperbole, yet the numbers cease to lie. An estimated 40,000 pairs of eyes…

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Craft-focused jackets to invest in next year

Craft-focused jackets to invest in next year

“The jacket is the first thing people notice and the last thing they forget.” Tom Ford, one of fashion’s most formidable forces, isn’t wrong. In the colder months up north, or as the festive season takes over in the south, outerwear does far more than keep the chill out. Good coats are conversation starters, punctuation…

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Personality test: The path you choose to walk on reveals how you deal with difficult situations |

Personality test: The path you choose to walk on reveals how you deal with difficult situations |

Uncover your unique approach to stress with an easy visual quiz. Choose between three distinct pathways that symbolize your instinctual response to pressure: serene contemplation, agile adjustment, or daring assertiveness. Your selections will shed light on your personal strengths and coping mechanisms in challenging situations. Personality tests have a simple charm. They ask you to…

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Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk shares surge after GLP-1 pill approval

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk shares surge after GLP-1 pill approval

Novo Nordisk shares received a much-needed end of the year boost as the Wegovy maker became the first drugmaker to secure approval of a GLP-1 pill for weight loss, in what one analyst called a “redemption for the investors” after the stock’s worst year ever. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Novo Nordisk’s…

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Flu cases hit record 71,123 in New York state this week amid surge

Flu cases hit record 71,123 in New York state this week amid surge

New flu strain emerging as a severe health threat Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to warn of a new strain of the flu that is spiking hospitalizations across the country and newfound risks of medical marijuana’s link to psychosis. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New…

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Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day

Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day

For the second year, the UN is commemorating this ancient practice, which is proven to help improve personal well-being and mental health.   “When attention deficiency is so much, meditation is absolutely essential,” Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Ravi Shankar said at an event at UN Headquarters on Friday ahead of World Meditation Day.  “Nearly 500 universities around the world have today started to adopt meditation….

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Hanukkah begins this weekend. What to know and how it’s celebrated – National

Hanukkah begins this weekend. What to know and how it’s celebrated – National

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra. In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication.” The holiday marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem nearly 2,200…

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