All Stories from December 9, 2025 (Change date)
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Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversyDec 09, 2025 6:53 am - The Golden Globes this year introduced a best podcast category and, predictably, the nominees announced Monday will get people talking.
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California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland’s ‘Cars’ rideDec 09, 2025 6:42 am - For a Disneyland enthusiast who marked his 15,000th spin Monday on an auto-racing attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars,” it’s not about winning. It’s about the ride.
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Buyers demand new roof from sellersDec 09, 2025 6:15 am - Before we sold our house, I repaired a roof leak. The home inspector did not find any problems with the roof. But after the buyers moved in, two roof leaks occurred. Now they want us to pay for a new roof.
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This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your holiday tableDec 09, 2025 5:29 am - This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. It’s a great addition to a holiday table, a cheery little side dish, or a center-of-the-plate offering for the vegetarians in the house.
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These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effortDec 09, 2025 5:25 am - These pasta shells stuffed with spinach and cheese offer familiar saucy, comfort-food appeal in a healthier way. The ricotta filling packs double the usual amount of spinach, and there’s just enough cheese to make the shells creamy and rich while keeping them light and fresh.
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How to talk about wine like a normal personDec 09, 2025 5:22 am - It’s entirely possible to talk about wine in straightforward, everyday language that’s easy to follow. In other words, technical fluency isn’t a prerequisite for appreciating what’s in your glass. By focusing on concepts such as weight, budget, broad flavor categories and even vibe, everyone can find wines they’ll love.
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German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition (no margarine allowed)Dec 09, 2025 5:10 am - Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years. The traditional pastry, made only for the Advent season, combines buttery yeast dough with golden raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and almonds. Strict rules govern its production, including a ban on margarine and artificial additives.
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Today’s editorial cartoonDec 09, 2025 4:00 am -
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Who's calling the shots?Dec 09, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Europe's choice: Confront Russia now or surrender laterDec 09, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel: