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Prosecco's bubble shows no sign of bursting

Saturday, 29 December 2018, 10:40 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

 Prosecco, the fruity sparkling wine made in the northeastern hills of Italy is gaining in global popularity — and producers of Champagne, for so long the dominant bubbly wine, are taking...

2018 in review: Legal marijuana industry had banner year in 2018

Saturday, 29 December 2018, 08:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The last year was a 12-month champagne toast for the legal marijuana industry as the global market exploded and cannabis pushed its way further into the financial and cultural mainstream. Liberal...

Match made in Hollywood: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth tie the knot

Thursday, 27 December 2018, 09:56 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth appear to have tied the knot amid reports the couple got married in a secret wedding ceremony. Cyrus posted three black-and-white photos of her and Hemsworth on the...

Indonesia widens danger zone around island volcano

Thursday, 27 December 2018, 09:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Indonesia has raised the danger level for an island volcano that triggered a tsunami over the weekend, killing at least 430 people in Sumatra and Java, and widened its no-go zone. The country's...

What is Boxing Day and how did it get its name?

Wednesday, 26 December 2018, 17:32 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here's a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its...

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