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The best Advent calendars you can still find for this season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.You still have a little time to get your Advent calendarsAnd just like that, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are both in the rearview mirror, and Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching. With December just days away, it’s almost time to start counting down to Christmas with an Advent calendar — and if you haven’t gotten one yet, the options are starting to get limited. Many of this year’s bestsellers have long sold out.However, you aren’t completely out of luck. If you forgot to buy your Advent calendar, there are still some you can grab before December arrives (or even order, with one- or two-day shipping so they arrive just in time). There are great choices for kids and grownups, including Advent calendars for animal lovers, those who need a skin care refresh and anyone who would love a cup of tea every day this December.Shop this article: PAW Patro...

Yes, you can buy an Advent calendar for your dog (or cat)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Give an Advent calendar to your favorite being this year: your dogWhen you do your Christmas shopping this year, there’s someone to make sure you don’t leave off your list — because he (or she) has undoubtedly been a very good boy (or girl). Of course, we’re talking about your pet, who definitely belongs on Santa’s nice list this year (and every year). You can make sure they feel the holiday spirit by gifting them their own Advent calendar, so they can join in with the rest of the family in counting down the days until Christmas.That’s right — there are Advent calendars for dogs and cats. And you’re going to want to grab one of these right away for your furry friend, so it’ll arrive in time for this year’s holiday season. Merry Christmas to all — Fido and Fluffy included.Shop this article: Himalayan Dog Chew 24 Joyful Days Dog Advent Calendar, Purina Fancy Feast...

'Merry Swiftmas!' Illinois family goes viral with Taylor Swift-themed holiday lights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Merry Swiftmas, Swifties! A family's house in Naperville has gone viral for their enchanted Taylor Swift holiday light display.Amy Scott and her daughters, Rebecca, 18, and Emily, 21, have been longtime fans of the pop icon. Unfortunately, like many of us, the family did not go to the 'Eras Tour.' But after seeing Swift's concert movie in theaters, the ladies were inspired.Amy told WGN News that her family has been doing huge light displays for years, but this is the first time they would pay tribute to T. Swift.She said the decorating began in early November and ended late last week after her daughters came home from college for Thanksgiving break."We made almost everything. My husband, Brian, is a printer. We thought of and then he created our vision. The girls and I did all the glittering, of course," Amy told WGN.And oh, what a vision! The two-story Naperville house, located near Atlas Lane and Tupelo Avenue, has completely transformed into a Taylor Swift...

Interior of downtown Denver hotel inspired by Colorado aspen trees to celebrate outdoors, West

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

A hotel under construction in downtown Denver and whose exterior is inspired by Colorado’s quaking aspen trees will feature interior designs and furnishings that pay homage to the outdoors and the West.The 13-story Populus hotel by Urban Villages is scheduled to open in the summer of 2024. The Denver-based developer said it intends to build the country’s first “carbon-positive” hotel, which can mean going beyond cutting greenhouse-gas emissions to producing such environmental benefits as generating a surplus of renewable energy.Heather Wildman, principal and design director of Wildman Chalmers Design in Pittsburgh, said the architectural and interior design firm has worked with Urban Villages before.“The good thing about that is we have trust there, which is huge. But we also understood their mission statement and their values, which is highly related to (environmental) sustainability and reverence to nature,” Wildman said.A challenge of the proje...

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto’s patience paid off in fourth quarter vs. Browns. Is he on verge of another hot streak?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

The fourth-quarter blast of big plays probably felt like a long time coming for Nik Bonitto.With the Broncos leading by two scores and Cleveland down to No. 3 quarterback P.J. Walker, Bonitto and the Denver front seven revved up the pass-rush engine.He ripped around the left side for a sack on a second-and-11 early in the fourth.On the next play, he nearly forced Walker to fumble but got enough of the ball to ensure a third-and-15 pass fluttered harmlessly to the ground.Then Bonitto capped off the 29-12 win by meeting defensive lineman Zach Allen and dragging Walker down in the end zone for a safety.Bonitto had worked the entire day to chase Cleveland out of their preferred offensive style — being able to lean on a big offensive line and powerful run game — and finally in the end reaped the reward.It’s similar, in a way, to the patience required of Bonitto in recent weeks. He got off to a fast start this season, racking up 5.5 sacks over the Broncos’ first five games. Then the...

Family of man shot by CHP officer on 105 Freeway files lawsuit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

The family of Jesse Dominguez is suing the California Highway Patrol after an officer fatally shot him in the roadway of the 105 Freeway on Nov. 19.In a Tuesday morning press conference in South Pasadena, Dominguez' family members and attorneys Luis and Michael Carrillo said their suit seeks justice, as Dominguez was on the ground and "not an imminent threat to the CHP officer," they said in a news release.Video posted to social media shows the CHP officer firing several shots, killing the man he was wrestling with. Nov. 19, 2023. "Jesse Dominguez suffered from serious mental health issues and he did not have a gun when he was shot and killed near the sober living house where he lived," the release added.Dominguez, 34, wandered onto the freeway that afternoon and deployed his stun gun on the officer, CHP officials said in the aftermath of the shooting.The officer then opened fire with his pistol at point-blank range, video from the encounter shows.CHP officials said the deputy acted...

Actor Evan Ellingson's death ruled an accident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

HOLLYWOOD - The death of former child star Evan Ellingson has been deemed an accident, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner.Ellingson, 35, was found dead inside a bedroom at a home in Fontana on Nov. 5. His father told TMZ it was a sober living home where the former actor had been staying as he worked to overcome drug addiction.The coroner's report did not state the exact cause of death. KTLA has contacted the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for additional details.Pictured (L-R) Evan Ellingson as Kyle Harmon and David Caruso as Horatio Caine (Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images)As a child actor, Ellingson appeared on shows including “General Hospital” and “Mad TV,” and landed an early recurring role on the 2000 Fox sitcom “Titus” as a child version of lead actor Christopher Titus.Later, Ellingson appeared on “24” playing the nephew of Keifer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer character and portrayed the son of David Caruso's Horatio Crane on “CSI: Miami” from 2007...

Woman Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision on Broadway Street [Vallejo, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

Female Fatally Struck in SUV Vs Sedan Crash near Sereno DriveVALLEJO, CA (November 28, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, one woman was killed in a head-on crash on Broadway Street and Sereno Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 12:36 a.m.The driver of a northbound 2002 Toyota Sequoia collided head-on with a 1996 Cadillac sedan. First responders declared a female passenger from the Cadillac dead at the scene.The condition of the other two Cadillac occupants, as well as the Toyota driver, remains unclear.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, more information will be released.Following preliminary duties, investigators claimed that alcohol and drugs did not play a role in the incident. Anyone with additional information about the fatal Broadway Street two-vehicle collision can contact the Vallejo Police Department at 707-648-4329.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to t...

Miguel Angel Delacruz, Emigdio Montano and 1 Other Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 82 [Lea County, NM]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

Three Pronounced Dead after Head-On Accident near Mile Post 163LEA COUNTY, NM (November 28, 2023) – Miguel Angel Delacruz, Emigdio Montano, and a third individual lost their lives Friday morning in a head-on crash at Highway 82 near mile post 163.Emergency responders indicated that 24-year-old Delacruz was driving a Toyota 4-door sedan in the wrong direction on the westbound lanes for reasons yet to be determined. Consequently, the Toyota collided with a Chevrolet pickup-truck, operated by 74-year-old Montano, who had a 31-year-old passenger.Medical personnel pronounced Delacruz, Montano, and another passenger deceased at the accident site. Additionally, emergency services transported another passenger to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.Initial investigations ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor, although authorities noted that seat belts were not worn correctly. More comprehensive details will be provided as soon as they become available.No words can men...

Customer sues eatery chain over salad that she says contained a piece of manager’s finger

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:57 GMT

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.  — A customer has filed a lawsuit against the fast casual chain Chopt over a salad that she says contained a piece of the manager’s finger.The lawsuit filed Monday by Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, Connecticut, alleges that she bought a salad at a Chopt location in Mount Kisco, New York, on April 7, 2023, and realized while eating it that “she was chewing on a portion of a human finger that had been mixed in to, and made a part of, the salad.”According to the suit, a manager at the restaurant accidentally severed a piece of her left pointer finger while chopping arugula.The manager went to the hospital but the contaminated arugula was served to customers including Cozzi, the lawsuit says.Westchester County health department records show that Chopt was fined $900.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Letters: Delay decision | Stand by Biden | War and climate | Lee for Senate | No comparison Crime and Public Safety | Why environmentalists ...