Bethlehem, a city known for its deep Christian roots, saw a revival of Christmas celebrations this year. After two years of cancellations due to the Israel-Hamas war, the giant Christmas tree made its comeback, bringing a sense of normalcy to Manger Square. The city, where Jesus is believed to have
Ann Lee, a simple blacksmith's daughter from Manchester, was born on a leap day in 1736. From a young age, she was deeply spiritual, drawn to divine worship and repulsed by physical intimacy. Her life took an extraordinary turn when she became the leader of a significant religious movement in Americ
The Spurs and Thunder faced off in a thrilling matchup, with the Spurs coming out on top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Spurs' balanced attack. Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, and Devin Vassell all contributed with double-digit scores,
The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho
The NFL season is heating up, and Week 17 is packed with exciting matchups. Two experts are going head-to-head with their predictions, and the stakes are high. One is slightly ahead, but the other is catching up fast. Last week was a big win for both. One expert hit four out of five predictions, wh
Measles has made an unwelcome visit to Boston. A traveler from Texas, carrying the virus, spent time in the city and nearby Westborough over a few days in December. This person flew into Logan Airport on December 11th and left on the 12th, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Westborough dur
In the world of fantasy football, Week 17 is all about big plays and surprising performances. Brock Purdy, who started the season on a shaky note, has been on fire lately. He scored 31. 2 points in Week 15 and 35. 9 in Week 16. With a game against the Bears coming up, he's looking like a strong pick
In the quiet of a Moscow night, an explosion rocked the city, taking the lives of two police officers. This wasn't just any explosion; it was a targeted strike on individuals tied to the abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The incident, which occurred around 1 a. m. , saw a local resident approach
In a swift turn of events, ICE officer Victor Mojica was reinstated to his position within three days of being placed on leave after a viral video showed him forcefully pushing a woman to the ground. The incident, which took place in a New York immigration court, sparked widespread criticism and led
BP, a major player in the oil industry, has made a significant decision to sell a large portion of its motor oil brand, Castrol. The buyer is a US investment company called Stonepeak, which is paying a huge sum of $6 billion for a 65% stake in Castrol. This deal values Castrol at $10. 1 billion, and
