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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

'India must continue to exploit 'brittle' Australian line-up'

India are poised for an advantage in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after tying the series 1-1, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performance. Ravi Shastri backs India for the Boxing Day Test and applauds the inclusion of debutant Sam Konstas in Australia's team.

Raw Story 

Behind the pagan roots of modern Christmas traditions

Today is Christmas Day, a connection to some of the most ancient of all known northern European shamanic traditions. Like people living in the north for millennia, we continue to embrace them with regional, national, and religious tweaks.

It occurs during the week of the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, when ancient holy men and women lit “yule logs” to push back the darkness and implore the gods or nature to bring back the light of summer.

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NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Taiwan blocks Uber-Foodpanda merger over monopoly concerns

Taiwan has rejected ride-hailing giant Uber's plan to buy Delivery Hero's Foodpanda on the island, stating on Wednesday that the deal would significantly harm market competition. The US ride-hailing giant was aiming to acquire Foodpanda Taiwan by the first half of 2025 for US$950 million, merging the top two players in Taiwan's food delivery market.

Sports.inquirer.net 

NBA Christmas Day: Wemby at Garden, LeBron vs Steph

LeBron James made his Christmas debut in 2003. Victor Wembanyama was born 10 days later. That’s right: James has been featured on the NBA’s big day for longer than Wembanyama has been alive. And on Wednesday—when the league celebrates Christmas with games for the 77th time—the league’s oldest player and brightest young star will be