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How a newspaper misprint turned into NORAD’s Santa tracker
SUMMARY: The NORAD Santa Tracker, which uses military radar to follow Santa's journey on Christmas Eve, is a popular tradition for millions of children. This tradition began in 1955 when a misprinted phone number in a Colorado newspaper ad led children to call the Continental Air Defense Command's director of operations, Col. Harry Shoup, who played along and started tracking Santa's flight. The tradition continued, and NORAD took over the responsibility in 1958. Volunteers now respond to children's calls, letters, and emails to track Santa's flight each Christmas. This heartwarming tradition has been loved by many and continues to bring joy to children around the world.
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Pools open to the public in Austin this summer
SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin offers numerous options to stay cool during summer through public city pools, neighborhood pools, splash pads, and hotel pools with day passes. The city has 27 free public pools, each with specific operating hours, details of which can be found on the Austin city website. Some pools require an entry fee from Spring Break to October, with varying rates based on age groups. Additionally, splash pads are free and operate daily from May 1 to October 31. Several hotels also provide day passes for pool access, costing between $10 to $50.
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Joe Biden interview with George Stephanopoulos: President dismisses concerns, says he’d drop out if the ‘Lord Almighty’ told him
SUMMARY: In an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, President Joe Biden addressed concerns regarding his age and mental fitness, following a perceived poor debate performance. Stephanopoulos questioned Biden about recent lapses, but Biden defended his accomplishments, including his peace plan for the Middle East and economic growth initiatives. He dismissed worries about his physical condition and insisted he is capable of another term. The interview aimed to reassure the public and recalibrate Biden's campaign strategy amidst declining poll numbers. Despite some Democrats' concerns, Biden emphasized his commitment to running, contingent on divine insight about his chances against Donald Trump.
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Congressional Democrats respond to President Joe Biden’s interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos
SUMMARY: Democrats were anxious as President Joe Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos aired, addressing concerns following a chaotic debate with Donald Trump. Biden labeled the debate a “bad episode” and defended his fitness for office. Though he vowed to continue his campaign, some Democrats voiced worries about his age and mental stamina. Rep. Mike Quigley and three other House Democrats called for Biden to step aside. Sen. Chris Coons defended Biden, while the White House asserted support for his candidacy. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans a crucial meeting on Sunday as Biden faces a busy campaign schedule.
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