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How 'Gender Queer: A Memoir' became America's most banned book

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Maia Kobabe grew up in an idyll. Cow fields threaded by a dirt road. No TV. Almost no internet. Nights fell over hills, stars shone bright, and Kobabe read fantasy novels, imagining other universes while searching for an identity, a glint of self to carry into…

Los Angeles Times

Downtown Christkindlmarket to close Thursday for the season — 2 days early

The Aurora location will also close ahead of schedule due to the poor weather forecast, while the Wrigleyville market will close for the weekend but reopen next week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Watch: Wolf tries to run down elk in Grand Teton National Park

A Wyoming ecotour guide this week shared suspenseful footage showing a wolf trying to run down a large elk in Grand Teton National Park.

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Family's trip to Disneyland turns into two-day travel nightmare ending back in Glasgow

A surprise trip to Disneyland Paris for a six-year-old's birthday turned into a nightmare for a young family who was left stranded at Bristol airport after two flight cancellations and a seven-hour drive.

Glasgow Live

Countdown to 2023: 10 Chicago New Year’s Eve events

From hotel parties to bar pop-ups and comedy shows to concerts, here’s a guide to some of the events to ring in the new year on Dec. 31.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is downtown Tampa closer to opening up a cruise port to extend the Riverwalk?

TAMPA, Fla. — The sound of voices of those hoping to open a cruise ship terminal to walkers, runners and cyclists amid downtown’s current and explosive growth is getting louder.

Tribune News Service

Toy drive with a twist in Little Village: kids get vouchers for Discount Mall vendors

The Una Buenanoche toy drive, scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, will give 500 children $20 vouchers that can be spent at participating shops in the Discount Mall.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Florida airports expected to set records during holidays

The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the coronavirus pandemic at Florida’s two most bustling airports

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens shut in safety crackdown as ice causes hazard

As well as the iconic street party on Princes Street, there are associated events like the beautiful Torchlight Procession down the Royal Mile, an old Viking tradition.

Edinburgh Live

As the Bidens mark Hanukkah, the White House gets its own menorah for the first time

The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.

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3 new Disneyland Genie+ features you’ll love — and 1 you probably won’t

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disneyland continues to tweak features in the paid Genie+ line-cutting service based on visitor feedback — including three helpful new perks you’ll love and one pricey twist you probably won’t.

The Orange County Register

Knott’s Berry Farm scales back chaperone policy created after teen fights

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Knott’s Berry Farm has scaled back its weekend chaperone policy that went into effect over the summer to help restore order and confidence at the Buena Park theme park after multiple fights broke out involving teenagers.

The Orange County Register

LAX holiday travelers peaking this weekend, though not back to 2019 levels

LOS ANGELES — A prolonged holiday rush season is expected to hit a peak Sunday, with an estimated 214,000 travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport.

Los Angeles Times

Little Village mall vendors weigh uncertain future, FBI records detail dropped case against influential union and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Irish Mirror

London theme park bungee ride SNAPS and smashes into beam trapping two people inside

The terrifying accident happened on Wednesday night at the popular Christmas attraction as those queueing for the ride watched on in horror and two people were left hanging in the pod

The Independent UK

Two teens sent flying as bungee ride malfunctions at London’s Winter Wonderland

Horror at London fairground as boys left hanging high above ground

The Independent UK

Teenagers rescued after ride malfunction at Winter Wonderland

The two boys were left dangling above the ground after the elastic snapped on the Slingshot ride at the attraction in London’s Hyde Park.

The Guardian - UK

Two boys rescued from London Winter Wonderland ride after ‘bungee snaps’

Slingshot cage with boys inside crashes into mast, leaving them suspended in mid-air

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Daily Mirror

Winter Wonderland bungee ride SNAPS and smashes into beam trapping two people inside

The terrifying accident happened on Wednesday night at the popular Christmas attraction as those queueing for the ride watched on in horror as two people were left hanging in the pod

Evening Standard

Winter Wonderland: Boys left trapped inside slingshot ride after malfunction

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Dec. 15-21: The Mix

Salt Creek Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” the Randolph Street Holiday Market and the annual Tuba Christmas concert at the Palmer House are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

The National (Scotland)

What the cursed Scottish 'winter wonderland' was supposed to look like

What Enchanted Balgone visitors were promised versus what they really got ...

Evening Standard

When is Fortnite Winterfest 2022? How to grab the free items in the Xmas event

A total of 17 free in-game items are available across three weeks as part of the festivities

The Orange County Register

Disneyland to throw its first 'Princess Nite' after-hours party in new year

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Disney Princesses are the latest party theme to join Disneyland’s growing lineup of after-hours limited-time events at the Anaheim theme park with the Valentine’s-themed Sweethearts’ Nite also making a return engagement in 2023.

Tribune News Service

Familiar Christmas magic from Mall of America's first Asian Santa

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the most important things this Christmas, said new parents Lauren and Alex Tremblay, was getting photos of their 7-month-old, Joelle, with Santa Claus.

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