The best after-Christmas sales: Amazon, ClassPass and more

he time for after-Christmas sales is finally here. And we must admit there are some standout savings to be found at some of your favorite retailers.

From ClassPass offering a free one-month trial to Coach’s major 50% discount on sale items, there are endless deals to fill your online carts.

You can also score great savings on furniture and jewelry at brands like World Market and Gorjana. And even the language app Babbel is discounting subscriptions to the service, making for their biggest savings of the year on the app. 

We know you are probably still on deals overload from your holiday shopping over the past few weeks.

So we are making your bargain hunting a little simpler by pulling together all the best after Christmas sales you don’t want to miss.

• ALDO: All sale items at ALDO are 50% off their original price, and everything else is 20% off.
• Amazon: Amazon has had strong sales running throughout the holiday season, but they now have a special Year End Sales section of the site. One of our favorite deals on offer is 50% off the SimpliSafe 5 security system.
• Babbel: The popular language learning app is offering an after Christmas sale with two tiers of savings: 20% off of 6 months or 40% off of a year.
• Birchbox: The monthly beauty subscription box is still in the gifting spirit. Birchbox is offering 15% off of gift subscription cards and bundles with code BESTGIFT15.
• ClassPass: ClassPass allows you to take workout classes at top studios in your city, bundled into a monthly price. They’re currently offering an entire month free.
• Coach: Coach is offering an extra 50% off sale items. See our sale selections here.
• Cole Haan: Take up to 65% off of sale styles, plus take 10% off your entire order with code CHEER
• Cost Plus World Market: If you missed their mega Black Friday sale, you might have been right to hold. The retailer is offering up to 60% off of select furniture plus free shipping on orders over $75.
• Gorjana: The trendy and affordable jewelry brand is offering 40-70% a selection of items.
• Mizuno: Mizuno is offering footwear and apparel up to 30% off for their end of year sale.
• Nike: Take an extra 20% off of sale styles code GOBIG (note some exclusions apply).
• Saks Fifth Avenue: Saks is offering up to 60% off designer selections.
• Sonos: Sonos is offering $30 off speakers.
• Urban Outfitters: UO is offering an extra 30% off sale items.

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The best after-Christmas sales: Amazon, ClassPass and more

he time for after-Christmas sales is finally here. And we must admit there are some standout savings to be found at some of your favorite retailers.

From ClassPass offering a free one-month trial to Coach’s major 50% discount on sale items, there are endless deals to fill your online carts.

You can also score great savings on furniture and jewelry at brands like World Market and Gorjana. And even the language app Babbel is discounting subscriptions to the service, making for their biggest savings of the year on the app. 

We know you are probably still on deals overload from your holiday shopping over the past few weeks.

So we are making your bargain hunting a little simpler by pulling together all the best after Christmas sales you don’t want to miss.

• ALDO: All sale items at ALDO are 50% off their original price, and everything else is 20% off.
• Amazon: Amazon has had strong sales running throughout the holiday season, but they now have a special Year End Sales section of the site. One of our favorite deals on offer is 50% off the SimpliSafe 5 security system.
• Babbel: The popular language learning app is offering an after Christmas sale with two tiers of savings: 20% off of 6 months or 40% off of a year.
• Birchbox: The monthly beauty subscription box is still in the gifting spirit. Birchbox is offering 15% off of gift subscription cards and bundles with code BESTGIFT15.
• ClassPass: ClassPass allows you to take workout classes at top studios in your city, bundled into a monthly price. They’re currently offering an entire month free.
• Coach: Coach is offering an extra 50% off sale items. See our sale selections here.
• Cole Haan: Take up to 65% off of sale styles, plus take 10% off your entire order with code CHEER
• Cost Plus World Market: If you missed their mega Black Friday sale, you might have been right to hold. The retailer is offering up to 60% off of select furniture plus free shipping on orders over $75.
• Gorjana: The trendy and affordable jewelry brand is offering 40-70% a selection of items.
• Mizuno: Mizuno is offering footwear and apparel up to 30% off for their end of year sale.
• Nike: Take an extra 20% off of sale styles code GOBIG (note some exclusions apply).
• Saks Fifth Avenue: Saks is offering up to 60% off designer selections.
• Sonos: Sonos is offering $30 off speakers.
• Urban Outfitters: UO is offering an extra 30% off sale items.

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The final solar eclipse of the decade will create a "ring of fire." Here's how to watch.

The last solar eclipse of the decade is approaching, and it's a special one. This week brings an annular solar eclipse, which creates a "ring of fire" around it — a final Christmas celebration. 

On December 26, people in parts of Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa will be in the path for viewing for the eclipse. People in other parts of the world can watch the entire event online.

What is an annular solar eclipse? 

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's light. During an annular solar eclipse like this one, the moon does not completely cover the sun as it passes, leaving a glowing ring of sunlight around it. 

According to NASA, an annular eclipse can only occur under specific conditions. The moon must be a new moon, meaning it is in its first lunar phase. It must also be further away from Earth on its elliptical orbit, appearing smaller in the sky than it usually would. 

Because the moon appears smaller under these circumstances, it cannot fully eclipse the sun — so a "ring of fire" or "ring of light" is formed. 

How to watch the annular solar eclipse

Looking at the sun is dangerous and can damage your eyes. If you are observing the eclipse in person, it's important to wear proper eye protection, such as solar eclipse glasses. 

Weather permitting, the eclipse will be visible from Saudi Arabia, where the sun rises as the "ring of fire," Qatar, the UAE, Oman, southern India, northern Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Guam, where the sun sets as the "ring of fire." A partial eclipse will also be visible across the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia. 

The event will begin just before 10 p.m. EST on December 25 and end just after 3 a.m EST. A full list of cities and timing of the eclipse can be found at timeanddate.com. 

If you don't live in a place where the eclipse is visible, you can watch it live online in a few different places starting at 10 p.m. EST on December 25 — the perfect end to Christmas Day. 

Ring of Fire Annular Solar Eclipse Live! by Slooh on YouTube

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The final solar eclipse of the decade will create a "ring of fire." Here's how to watch.

The last solar eclipse of the decade is approaching, and it's a special one. This week brings an annular solar eclipse, which creates a "ring of fire" around it — a final Christmas celebration. 

On December 26, people in parts of Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa will be in the path for viewing for the eclipse. People in other parts of the world can watch the entire event online.

What is an annular solar eclipse? 

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's light. During an annular solar eclipse like this one, the moon does not completely cover the sun as it passes, leaving a glowing ring of sunlight around it. 

According to NASA, an annular eclipse can only occur under specific conditions. The moon must be a new moon, meaning it is in its first lunar phase. It must also be further away from Earth on its elliptical orbit, appearing smaller in the sky than it usually would. 

Because the moon appears smaller under these circumstances, it cannot fully eclipse the sun — so a "ring of fire" or "ring of light" is formed. 

How to watch the annular solar eclipse

Looking at the sun is dangerous and can damage your eyes. If you are observing the eclipse in person, it's important to wear proper eye protection, such as solar eclipse glasses. 

Weather permitting, the eclipse will be visible from Saudi Arabia, where the sun rises as the "ring of fire," Qatar, the UAE, Oman, southern India, northern Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Guam, where the sun sets as the "ring of fire." A partial eclipse will also be visible across the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia. 

The event will begin just before 10 p.m. EST on December 25 and end just after 3 a.m EST. A full list of cities and timing of the eclipse can be found at timeanddate.com. 

If you don't live in a place where the eclipse is visible, you can watch it live online in a few different places starting at 10 p.m. EST on December 25 — the perfect end to Christmas Day. 

Ring of Fire Annular Solar Eclipse Live! by Slooh on YouTube

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Angie Harmon gets engaged on Christmas: 'Marry, Marry Christmas'

Angie Harmon is engaged!

The actress revealed she said yes when Greg Vaughan proposed to her on Christmas.

"Marry, Marry Christmas," Harmon, 47, wrote on Instagram Wednesday.

The actress and her new fiance, 46, posed for a photo with their respective children wearing matching Christmas sweaters. Harmon is beaming in the picture with her new bling on full display.

ANGIE HARMON SHARES THROWBACK MODELING PICTURE

"Wishing you the most wonderful holiday from our family to yours!"

Someone captured the moment Vaughan popped the question and from the look on Harmon's face she was completely surprised.

The couple has been together for at least over a year, although it's unclear exactly when they started dating.

ANGIE HARMON GUSHES OVER NEW BOYFRIEND GREG VAUGHAN: 'HE CONTINUES TO ASTOUND ME WITH HIS CARE & LOVE'

Harmon and her ex-husband, former NFL player Jason Sehorn, separated in 2014 and officially divorced in 2016. They share three girls.

Meanwhile, Vaughan and his ex-wife, Touriya Haoud, share three sons and announced their separation in 2014 after eight years of marriage.

In 2018, Vaughan gushed over Harmon in honor of her birthday.

"There isn't a day that I don't feel beel I am blessed, but as is every day I live to see another day, I continue to see a new blessing enter my life," Vaughan wrote.

"Your love of life anda llowing me to open mine and our ability to share ours together with 6 amazing children is beyond any wish I could have dreamt!! May all your days continue to be filled with sunbeams, smiles, laughter, love, joy & my warm embrace HAPPY BDay."

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Angie Harmon gets engaged on Christmas: 'Marry, Marry Christmas'

Angie Harmon is engaged!

The actress revealed she said yes when Greg Vaughan proposed to her on Christmas.

"Marry, Marry Christmas," Harmon, 47, wrote on Instagram Wednesday.

The actress and her new fiance, 46, posed for a photo with their respective children wearing matching Christmas sweaters. Harmon is beaming in the picture with her new bling on full display.

ANGIE HARMON SHARES THROWBACK MODELING PICTURE

"Wishing you the most wonderful holiday from our family to yours!"

Someone captured the moment Vaughan popped the question and from the look on Harmon's face she was completely surprised.

The couple has been together for at least over a year, although it's unclear exactly when they started dating.

ANGIE HARMON GUSHES OVER NEW BOYFRIEND GREG VAUGHAN: 'HE CONTINUES TO ASTOUND ME WITH HIS CARE & LOVE'

Harmon and her ex-husband, former NFL player Jason Sehorn, separated in 2014 and officially divorced in 2016. They share three girls.

Meanwhile, Vaughan and his ex-wife, Touriya Haoud, share three sons and announced their separation in 2014 after eight years of marriage.

In 2018, Vaughan gushed over Harmon in honor of her birthday.

"There isn't a day that I don't feel beel I am blessed, but as is every day I live to see another day, I continue to see a new blessing enter my life," Vaughan wrote.

"Your love of life anda llowing me to open mine and our ability to share ours together with 6 amazing children is beyond any wish I could have dreamt!! May all your days continue to be filled with sunbeams, smiles, laughter, love, joy & my warm embrace HAPPY BDay."

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UK set for gloomy Boxing Day with heavy rain across all regions

Shoppers hoping to take advantage of the Boxing Day sales are likely to face a deluge of rain across most of the country, the Met Office has said

Shoppers hoping to take advantage of the Boxing Day sales are likely to face a deluge of rain across parts of the UK, the Met Office has said. Christmas Day’s clear skies will give way to cloud, wind and rain on 26 December, with the south-west of England experiencing the heaviest downpours.

The Environment Agency has issued 36 flood warnings – where flooding is expected – and 96 flood alerts, where flooding is possible.

The Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill said a band of rain moving from the south-west to the north-east of England would ensure that “pretty much everywhere” will see some wet weather on Thursday.

He said: “For most places there is going to be a lot of cloud and some rain around too. The heaviest will be in south-west England and Wales. Because of the amount of rain we have seen this month, there could also be some localised flooding.”

About 30mm (1.2in) of rain is expected to fall in some parts of south-west England, while other regions could see up to 20mm throughout the day, Burkill said. Coastal areas in the south-west are also forecast to be hit by winds of up to 50mph. Boxing Day shoppers in London will see the worst of the rain in the morning before the weather clears later in the day.

Despite the bad weather, temperatures are likely to be around 12C in the south and 5C further north. Friday is forecast to be another wet day, but with temperatures increasing to 14C in the west and between 11C to 12C in the north-east of England.

While the rain is forecast to clear later on Friday, it will return on Saturday to the north-west of England. The south-east, meanwhile, will be drier and brighter.

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