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Christmas chaos round-up: Pennsylvania stabbing charge, pet food warnings, California storm whiteouts, AMD vs Nvidia AI workstation showdown, Pope Leo urges Ukraine peace, rare China dissent, Castrol private-capital deal, CAR’s Touadéra eyes third term, and an EastEnders holiday quiz

Police: Pennsylvania woman charged after allegedly stabbing her adult daughter to death as husband returned home with breakfast

Police in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, say 57-year-old Diane Grovola fatally stabbed her 23-year-old daughter, Daniele Grovola, early Tuesday morning and also injured the family dog. Investigators allege the victim’s father returned from an overnight shift, found his wife holding a knife and claiming she had stabbed their daughter, then called 911 after discovering his daughter unresponsive. Officers took the woman into custody at the home; the daughter was pronounced dead at the scene, and the dog survived after veterinary treatment. Grovola faces multiple charges including criminal homicide and aggravated cruelty to animals and is being held without bail pending a Jan. 6 court date.

Avoid Feeding Your Dog Six Common Christmas Foods to Prevent Costly Vet Visits

Don’t let your dog eat six festive Christmas foods, as some holiday favorites and leftovers can make pets seriously ill and lead to an expensive trip to the vet. It’s safest to avoid sharing these scraps with your pooch and stick to dog-safe treats instead.

Winter Storm Causes Flooding, Mudslides, and Near-Whiteout Snow in California

A powerful winter storm hit California, triggering flash flooding and mudslides and creating near-whiteout snow and hazardous travel conditions across affected areas.

AMD Strix Halo vs. Nvidia DGX Spark: Which AI workstation performs better?

AMD Strix Halo vs Nvidia DGX Spark pits two compact AI workstations with 128 GB each against one another, highlighting that local AI development still matters even as most generative AI models are trained and run in large datacenter clusters, and that each box brings different strengths to building, testing, and prototyping systems on a desktop.

Pope Leo Calls for Courage to End the War in Ukraine in His First Christmas Address

In his first Christmas address, Pope Leo urged leaders to show courage to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, and he also lamented the suffering and living conditions faced by Palestinians while speaking to worshippers at the Vatican.

Chinese social media users criticize authorities in a rare sign of dissent

Chinese social media users criticized authorities in a rare sign of dissent, targeting two sensitive government issues despite heavy online censorship. The death of a former official tied to the one-child policy prompted renewed condemnation of forced abortions and sterilizations. Separately, some users questioned Beijing’s handling of tensions with Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tokyo could intervene to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack.

Castrol Deal Brings Private Capital Into the Industrial Sector

Unlikely bedfellows: Castrol deal draws private capital into industry, reflecting a shift in investor thinking that treats businesses like Castrol less as consumer brands and more as industrial infrastructure woven into the global economy.

Touadéra poised to secure a third term as president of the Central African Republic

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra appears on track to win a third term, with analysts citing his tight control over state institutions as a key factor. Experts say another term would likely deepen Russia’s influence as Touadéra has shifted security ties toward Moscow and granted Russian economic concessions, even as growth slows. Armed groups remain a major threat, and critics note that security has deteriorated in other countries that recently moved their security partnerships toward Russia.

Take a quiz on classic EastEnders Christmas episodes

Take a quiz on iconic EastEnders Christmas episodes, celebrating the idea that the holiday season isn’t complete without a trip to Albert Square.

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