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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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US: Christmas Snowstorm Dumps Feet of Snow in Sierra, Western Nevada

A strong Christmas snowstorm dumped up to five feet of snow across the Sierra and western Nevada from December 24–26, causing white-out mountain conditions and rare winter scenes in lower elevations.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Maine on Christmas Eve

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to Maine from Tuesday evening, December 23, into Wednesday morning, December 24, raising the likelihood of a white Christmas.

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US: Nights of Thousand Candles Lights Up Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is glowing with holiday magic during its annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event. On select evenings, thousands of hand-lit candles and sparkling lights illuminate the gardens, creating a festive and atmospheric nighttime experience. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, enjoy seasonal music, and take in the warm holiday ambiance.

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US: Festive Carolers Delight Passengers at Portland International Airport

On Saturday, December 20, dozens of festive singers gathered at Portland International Airport in Oregon, delighting passengers with Christmas carols as they headed off for the holidays.

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

Paper mache spheres are seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a star as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

A Santa Claus figure is seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

Santa Claus figures are seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a star as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

On December 18,2025 papier-mâché artists in Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir create Christmas decorations as the holiday season approaches. However, the industry faces fresh hurdles after the US increases import duties. Artisans fear that the higher tariffs will decrease demand for their products, particularly Christmas ornaments, which make up a large part of exports. Kashmir’s papier-mâché items are sent to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. Exporters warn that these higher costs could harm both sales and the livelihoods of local artisans.(Photo by Danish Showkat/Eyepix group)

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

A papier-mâché vase is seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) lights the Hanukkah Menorah during a Hanukkah holiday reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House on December 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Looking on from right is US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), makes remarks during a Hanukkah reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on December 16, 2025. Looking on are US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), left, makes remarks during a Hanukkah reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on December 16, 2025. Looking on are US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, center, and Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski, right. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), makes remarks during a Hanukkah reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on December 16, 2025. Looking on are US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), left, makes remarks during a Hanukkah reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on December 16, 2025. Looking on are US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, center, and Holocaust survivors Jerry Wartski and Michael Bornstein. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), left, makes remarks during a Hanukkah reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on December 16, 2025. Looking on are US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, center, and Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski, right. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Hosts a Hanukkah Reception - Washington

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Executive Vice President, American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), left, makes remarks during a Hanukkah reception hosted by United States President Donald J Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on December 16, 2025. Looking on are US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, center, and Holocaust survivors Jerry Wartski and Michael Bornstein. This year's holiday reception was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Columbia University Marks Hanukkah After Sydney Attack

Thousands of people gathered across New York City, including Columbia University, on Sunday night, December 14, to mark the first night of Hanukkah. Jews from around the city danced, sang, and huddled against the cold at menorah lightings, while mourning those killed in the terror shooting that targeted a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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US: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Bryant Park in New York City

The annual Christmas tree lighting was held at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York City on Tuesday, December 2.

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US: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Dazzle Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights lights up every winter with thousands of decorations, giant Santas, and animated displays. Visitors flock to 11th Avenue to stroll, snap photos, and enjoy the festive magic.

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US: Thanksgiving Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold to Twin Cities

A winter storm swept through Minnesota, bringing snow, slick roads and cold temperatures to Twin Cities over Thanksgiving weekend.

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US: Black Friday Lines Wrap Store Despite Frigid Temperatures in Iowa

Although a winter storm brought low temperatures to Iowa, shoppers wrapped around the store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Black Friday sale.

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