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Winter Weather Warnings for 23 States With Travel ‘Difficult to Impossible’

Winter weather warnings are in place for 23 states this weekend, with forecasters warning that travel conditions could range from difficult to impossible. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), residents in states including Idaho, Pennsylvania and New York, among others, should exercise caution when traveling over the weekend amid icy conditions on the roads. […]

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My 500-Mile Journey Across Alaska’s Thawing Arctic

Flames were leaping out of the forest beneath the float plane taking us deep into the remote interior of northern Alaska. Our destination was the glacial Walker Lake, which stretches 14 miles through Gates of the Arctic National Park. Nearly 100 miles from the nearest dirt road, Walker Lake is within an expanse of uninhabited […]

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The 15 best modern Christmas songs to add to your holiday playlist

Come December, everyone is bound to hear the seasonal staples, from Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” to Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” and, of course, reigning queen of year-end festivities Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” But if you’re looking to enjoy newer […]

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The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

On December 17 the World Bank is set to vote on financing the Rogun mega dam project in Tajikistan. If the vote passes, it would make one of the wildest dreams of the Tajik regime come true. The $5bn Rogun project has been in development since the mid-1970s as a solution for the chronic energy […]

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I Tried Universal Studios’ $7 ‘Harry Potter’ Pumpkin Pasty Treat

The holidays are still going strong in the Wizarding World. On Nov. 29, Universal Studios Hollywood began its seasonal celebrations, which includes the return of the Frog Choir, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle light show, and hot Butterbeer. This year, Universal also added a Pumpkin Pasty to the Three Broomsticks menu. Before, the […]

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I’m Obsessed With This Chic Waterproof Jewelry — & They’re Practically Giving It Away

I adore jewelry, and I’m also busy — so I lean towards versatile pieces that, once on, I never take off. Which is why women-owned brand Lover’s Tempo is just my speed — many of its best-selling pieces are waterproof. Waterproof. And, just in time for the holidays the brand is launching a series of […]

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My family voted for Trump. How can we talk about politics without ruining the holidays?

Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. This unconventional column is based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other. Here is a Vox reader’s […]

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Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury spark reunion rumours as they’re spotted on a family day out

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have sparked reunion rumours as they were spotted on a family day out with their daughter Bambi. It’s the first time the former couple have been pictured together since their shock split in August. RELATED: Molly-Mae starts the Christmas celebrations for her first year as a single mum Are Molly-Mae […]

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Strictly pro Aljaz sparks concern in final as fans spot him ‘sweating and out of breath’

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have been left concerned after show pro Aljaz Skorjanec looked “so sweaty and tired” after his routine with Tasha Ghouri.

The dancer, who returned to the BBC One series for this series after quitting two years earlier, was left “knackered” according to fans.

Aljaz Škorjanec and his partner appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left fearing for Aljaz Skorjanec following the show final[/caption]
Aljaz Skorjanec appearing concerned and out of breath on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Fans suggested he was ‘sweating’ and knackered after each routine[/caption]
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec dancing on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Aljazand Tash started out by revisiting their stunning Couple’s Choice routine[/caption]

They called out the Slovenian dad-of-one, 34, after his opening Strictly Come Dancing Couple’s Choice routine with the Love Island alum, 26, during Saturday’s final.

As he appeared out of breath during the chat with host Tess Daly, 55, and placed his hand on his chest, fans took to social media to comment.

One wrote on Reddit: “Aljaz’s Christmas gift from Janette will be an inhaler and a gym membership.”

Another bluntly mused on X: “Aljaz is knackered.”

One put: “I’M CRYING AT ALJAZ ALWAYS SO SWEATING AND TIRED AFTER EACH PERFORMANCE POOR GUY HAVE TO DO IT FOR 3 TIMES TONIGHT.”

A Strictly fan then suggested: “He needs to be in better shape for next season,” as one mused: “Aljaz being completely done and out of breath after the dance and Tasha basically chilling will never not make me laugh.”

One show viewer then put: “Actually, all jokes aside, is he really okay?

“Because he’s sweating something awful. Far more than normal, I think?”

DOUBLE TAKE

It isn’t the first time fans have expressed concern over the TV star.

They begged him to get “checked out” after a routine earlier in the season.

At the time, his heavy breathing was being picked up by the microphone he was wearing.

It caused alarm for some Strictly viewers watching at home, with one tweeting on X: “Aljaz you need to get checked out for that shortness of breath, love.”

It was no wonder Aljaz was out of breath after such an energetic routine in Icons Week, and some viewers saw a more humorous and somewhat cheeky side to the handsome dancer’s loud noises.

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One wrote: “Sound people not turning Aljaz mic off and just the constant heavy breathing has sent me.”

Meanwhile, others called out one key flaw between the pairing that had nothing to do with the intense routines.

One expert exclusively told The Sun their partnership lacked chemistry – and merely contained “professional respect.”

Aljaz Skorjanec appearing concerned and sweaty on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Strictly fans noted how the dad of one struggled to speak after their first routine on Saturday’[/caption]
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec dancing on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Experts have said the pair lacked chemistry – and oozed ‘personal respect’ instead[/caption]

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Budgeting mum transforms Poundland buys into enviable Christmas presents with £1 charity shop bargain

Woman tying a red ribbon on a Christmas gift.
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GIVING gifts over the festive period doesn’t need to break the bank.

Money-saving mum Rosie Henshaw has proved just that with her savvy hack – and all her gifts still look super luxurious.

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The mum had fun cinema snack buckets for next to nothing[/caption]
Woman holding a gift basket of Poundland items transformed into expensive-looking presents.
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You’d never know the entire hamper cost a fiver[/caption]

After a trip to Poundland, Rosie had plenty of gifts to give out to family and friends for Christmas.

The only problem was that the presents didn’t exactly look high-end.

She took to YouTube to explain exactly how she transformed them into luxurious presents that anyone would be happy to receive.

“This is something you can do last minute; go and get these bits, wrap them up like this, and they will be beautiful gifts, and you won’t have to spend a lot,” she said.

SPRUCE UP A CANDLE

The first item the mum picked up in Poundland was a large candle for £4, but because it didn’t come in a box like some more luxurious brands do, she decided to spruce it up a bit.

“Something like this can look a bit naff,” she said.

Using off cuts of old fabric, which you can get at your local haberdashery, and ribbon from Amazon, Rosie made the gift look like something she’d spent a fortune on.

Rather than using wrapping paper, she wrapped the candle in the fabric and added a lush velvet ribbon on top.

It’s also key to take off any labels, minus safety stickers, because that will give the gift a more homemade look and feel – plus it doesn’t let anyone know it’s from Poundland.

You could gift the candle on it’s own, or add it to a larger hamper using other Poundland products, she explained.

DIY A HAMPER

Premade gift hampers can end up costing hundreds of pounds – not exactly budget friendly stuff.

But Rosie explained how anyone can make their own with a few cheap buys.

She suggested getting a basket from a local charity shop or in stores like Home Bargains or B&M for a couple of quid.

Then pad it out with some paper or fabric, then place the products on top, making sure to organise them all to sit nicely in the basket.

Rosie used a two pots of body butter for £1.50 each, and a bath bomb for £1 in the basket, meaning she only spend £4 on the entire thing.

“No way are you ever going to know this is £4 from the pound shop, ever, in a million years.

“It looks really, really cute, and even if you have to buy the basket from the pound shop for £1.50, that’s a £5.50 gift, so it’s still not breaking the bank,” Rosie said.

FOR THE FOODIE FRIEND

If you’ve got a friend who loves a little snack, making them a food hamper is a great shout.

The mum started with two popcorn buckets, which she picked up for £1, then filled each one with a bag of popcorn, chocolate and other snacks – delicious.

And if you want to really push the boat out, you could add something like a voucher to the cinema to the popcorn bucket so they’ve got a good excuse to indulge in the treats.

You could do this with any nice treats as well, not just popcorn.

A make your own hot chocolate hamper, for example, could include the chocolate powder, a nice mug, marshmallows, and some other chocolatey treats.

“It’s not just going to add to the piles of stuff they don’t use and don’t want,” Rosie added.

After sharing her ideas on YouTube other money-saving mums praised her clever ideas.

One said: “You have given me a great idea for my friend’s daughter, thank you!”

And a second raved: “Great ideas and not too pricey, perfect.”

Woman tying a red ribbon on a Christmas gift.
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Christmas gifts don’t have to cost a fortune to look posh[/caption]

How to save money on Christmas shopping

Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.

Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.

Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.

Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.

Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.

Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.

Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.

Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.

They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.

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