â–¼ Friday, December 26

Jimmy Kimmel criticizes Trump, jokes about tyranny in UK Christmas message, warns of rising tyranny in US.
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Jimmy Kimmel delivered an "Alternative Christmas Message" in the U.K., where he criticized President Trump and declared victory over him. Kimmel taunted Trump over his show being back on air and mentioned that tyranny is booming in the United States. The late-night TV host's remarks were part of a humorous alternative to the monarch's televised holiday address on British public broadcaster Channel 4. Kimmel's message came after a feud with the White House earlier in the year.
  • Jimmy Kimmel says tyranny rising under Trump, taunts president over show's return
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  • Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain
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  • Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming’ as he renews attacks on Trump in UK Christmas address
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  • Jimmy Kimmel says tyranny is ‘booming’ in US during Britain’s alternative Christmas message
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  • Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America
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Nigeria shared intelligence for US airstrikes on ISIS. Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes in Nigeria. Holiday shopping exceeds expectations. Trump criticizes Epstein associates in Christmas message.
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Nigeria shared intelligence with the U.S. before Christmas airstrikes against ISIS targets accused of killing Christians. The U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, as announced by President Trump on social media. Holiday spending exceeded expectations this year. Trump's Christmas message included a greeting and a reference to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Nigeria says it shared intelligence to support US strikes on ISIS
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  • U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria. And, holiday shopping was higher than expected
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  • Trump rails against ‘the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein’ in latest Christmas message
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  • Trump Discloses Christmas Day Strike Against ISIS in Nigeria
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  • What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria
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National average price for regular gas at Christmas is the lowest since 2020.
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The national average price for a gallon of regular gas dropped to $2.847 on Christmas Day, marking the fifth consecutive week of falling prices at the pumps. This is the lowest national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline on a Christmas Day since 2020.
  • Cheapest national average price for regular gas at Christmas since 2020
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  • Cheapest national average price for regular gas at Christmas since 2020
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Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump administration of dishonesty regarding border encounter numbers.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas has expressed skepticism about the accuracy of border data provided by the Trump administration. She accused the administration of not being truthful in reporting numbers and challenged their claims of success at the border. Crockett also criticized the administration's immigration enforcement as inhumane during an interview with NBC News.
  • Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump admin of dishonesty about border encounter numbers
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  • Crockett accuses Trump administration of dishonesty over border encounter numbers
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6 killed in mosque blast in Syria, according to government and state media reports.
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No group has claimed responsibility for an explosion that occurred on a day when many worshipers attend mosques for Friday prayers.
  • 6 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, Government Says
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  • 5 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, State Media Reports
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January Social Security payments start in 19 days, with a $994 direct payment in five days.
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The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, capped at $5,108, will be issued in 19 days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14. The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21. January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, up to $994, will be issued to recipients in five days, on Dec. 31.
  • First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 19 days
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  • January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in five days
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Ukrainian President Zelensky to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Positive talks with US. Russia may reject peace plan. Closer to peace deal.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced a planned meeting with President Trump in the near future to discuss peace talks. Zelensky is optimistic about negotiations after a recent conversation with U.S. envoys, with progress being made towards a revised draft that includes security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelensky believes the U.S. is committed to reaching a final agreement to end the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv's full support for a peace deal.
  • Trump, Zelensky set for Sunday meeting at Mar-a-Lago: report
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  • Zelensky Says He’ll Meet With Trump in the ‘Near Future’
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  • Zelenskyy encouraged by 'very good' Christmas talks with US
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  • WATCH: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says all sides 'much closer' to peace deal
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  • Zelensky offers demilitarized zone in Donetsk as US pushes Ukraine and Russia to compromise
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Lina Khan assists Mamdani in reducing costs for New Yorkers, with Ms. Rachel joining his inauguration committee.
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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of New York City has ambitious plans that will take time to implement. Meanwhile, Lina Khan, the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, has ideas for making a quick impact. Mamdani has named educator and YouTube star Ms. Rachel to his inauguration committee, a move that has stirred some controversy. The committee will assist in planning and hosting the upcoming inauguration on January 1, 2026.
  • With Help of Lina Khan, Mamdani Looks to Quickly Cut Costs for New Yorkers
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  • Ms. Rachel named to Mamdani’s inauguration committee
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Southern California experienced record-breaking holiday rain, leading to flooding risks and mudslide concerns. Another storm is expected, intensifying the drought-to-deluge cycle.
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Scientists are linking extreme weather swings to climate change, warning of increasing "hydroclimate whiplash" patterns globally. California, already dealing with heavy rain and mudslides, faced another powerful storm on Christmas Day, leading to evacuation warnings and high surf advisories. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department issued an evacuation warning for Wrightwood. Rainfall amounts between 1 to 4 inches are expected in different parts of Los Angeles County. Despite less intense precipitation on Christmas Day, the risk of flooding and mudslides persists in some areas. Southern California remains at risk of deadly floods as heavy rains are forecasted to continue through the week.
  • Behind SoCal's wettest Christmas holiday ever, an intensifying drought-to-deluge cycle
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  • New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
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  • Heavy Rains and Floods Threaten California on Christmas Day
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  • WATCH: Flood emergency in California
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  • Watch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern California
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UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim, weeks after takeoff failure. Death toll rises to 15, confirmed by Kentucky Gov. Beshear.
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The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, has increased to 15 after a man injured in the incident passed away on Christmas Day. Alain Rodriguez Colina, who was injured when the cargo plane crashed into his workplace, died more than a month after the crash. The incident occurred during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4 when an engine separated from the wing.
  • UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure
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  • Death Toll in UPS Plane Crash Rises to 15
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  • 15th victim of UPS plane crash dies, according to Kentucky Gov. Beshear
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2025's top economic policies, political feuds in Washington, major political events, Trump's impact, and Asia's highlights and challenges.
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In 2025, significant changes were made to economic policy in the United States, including landmark tax legislation and President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. Trump's victory in the 2024 election was influenced by voter dissatisfaction with inflation. His second term in 2025 was marked by political controversies such as the longest government shutdown in history and mass deportation operations. The year is ending with Trump back in the White House for his second term, with protests, a government shutdown, and ongoing election cycle being key events. Overall, 2025 has been a historic year with both highs and lows, and its impact is yet to be fully determined.
  • The top economic policy developments of 2025 that will shape the years to come
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  • The iciest moments of 2025: The 5 political feuds that froze Washington
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  • Opinion | 2025: The Year of Trump
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  • Asia’s year in review: Who had it best — and who had it worst — in 2025
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North and South Korea engage in a nuclear submarine arms race. North Korea showcases progress on its nuclear-powered submarine.
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North Korea's state media released photos of a nuclear submarine hull, with leader Kim Jong Un criticizing South Korea's plans to build its own submarines as "an offensive act." The images show progress on a nuclear-powered submarine, as Kim toured a shipyard showcasing an 8,700-ton-class vessel. This development comes amid North Korea's recent test of a new surface-to-air missile and the visit of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarine to South Korea.
  • Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea
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  • Kim Jong Un swipes at South Korea’s progress building a nuclear submarine while inspecting his own
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  • North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarine
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  • ​North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarine
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The Trump-class battleship may struggle to compete with China's navy.
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The text mentions that building a battleship would be too expensive, even if it were possible. The speaker acknowledges the effort to build more ships but believes that the new battleship and cutter are insufficient.
  • The Trump-class battleship faces a large obstacle in its way: reality.
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  • Opinion | Can Trump’s Navy Match China’s?
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Summary: The text discusses the Hindu Right's century-long journey to influence India's politics, highlighting five key moments in their rise to power.
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (R.S.S.) and its prominent member, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are leading efforts to transform secular India into a Hindu-first society, marginalizing minorities. Despite facing bans and criticism, the R.S.S. is playing a significant role in reshaping India's secular republic into a Hindu nation.
  • From Pariah to Power: The Hindu Right’s 100-Year Quest to Reshape India
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  • 5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhouse
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Travis Kelce fails to score in potential last home game as Broncos beat Chiefs; Taylor Swift attends to support him.
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Travis Kelce is being hailed as a legend regardless of the outcome of what might be his last home game. Taylor Swift was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium watching her possible fiancé play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Travis Kelce held without touchdown in possible final home game as Broncos narrowly top Chiefs
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  • Taylor Swift shows up to support Travis Kelce in possible final home game
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King Charles calls for 'digital detox' and reconciliation in Christmas speech, emphasizing compassion and diversity.
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King Charles III is encouraging a "digital detox" in his Christmas speech, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and prioritizing family and community in today's fast-paced world. This year's message is more focused on looking outward compared to last year, when he thanked medical workers for their support during his and his daughter-in-law's cancer diagnoses.
  • King Charles urges 'digital detox,' reconciliation in Christmas speech after year of royal drama
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  • King Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity in Annual Christmas Message
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â–¼ Thursday, December 25

New York City prepares for heavy snow as a major winter storm is expected to bring snow and ice to the Midwest and Northeast.
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A major winter storm is forecasted to bring ice and snow to the upper Midwest on Thursday, moving through the lower Northeast on Friday. Accumulations of up to 5 to 7 inches are expected in the region from late Friday into Saturday.
  • New York City Braces for Heavy Snow as Winter Storm Approaches
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  • Major winter storm predicted to bring snow, ice to Midwest and Northeast
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Hunter Biden takes center stage in Biden family Christmas photo, leaving Joe Biden nearly invisible in the background.
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The Christmas Eve family photo of President Biden has sparked a social media debate over the positioning, with his son Hunter prominently featured while Biden appears partially obscured. This has surprised many as the president is not front and center, as is typical for family patriarchs.
  • Biden nearly invisible in own Christmas family photo as Hunter takes center stage position
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  • Biden shares perplexing family Christmas photo with himself hidden in back: ‘Where’s Joe?’
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Kate Middleton shines at royal Christmas walk, performs piano duet with Princess Charlotte at carol service as Andrew is excluded.
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The Princess of Wales, along with Prince William and their children, led a royal Christmas walk, demonstrating family unity and interacting with enthusiastic crowds during a service. Additionally, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte performed a heartwarming piano duet at the "Together at Christmas" carol service, playing "Holm Sound."
  • Kate Middleton takes center stage at royal Christmas walk as Andrew is frozen out
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  • Kate Middleton surprises with piano duet alongside daughter, Princess Charlotte, for Christmas carol service
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Bari Weiss defends delaying '60 Minutes' segment. Trump criticizes Stephen Colbert. Stephen Miller calls for firing of CBS producers. White House statement omitted from '60 Minutes' segment.
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CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss defended her decision to hold a 60 Minutes segment about Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, stating it was part of her strategy to restore trust in the press. She acknowledged that the piece was not yet fair or comprehensive. President Trump criticized Stephen Colbert and urged CBS to remove him. White House deputy Stephen Miller called for the firing of "60 Minutes" producers over a shelved Trump deportation segment. The White House reportedly sent a statement to CBS that was not included in a controversial "60 Minutes" segment pulled before airing.
  • Bari Weiss defends decision to hold 60 Minutes segment in staff email
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  • Bari Weiss suggests CECOT '60 Minutes' piece she delayed wasn't 'fair' in memo to staffers
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  • Pulled ’60 Minutes’ Report, Briefly Streamed in Canada, Is All Over the Internet Now
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  • CBS defends pulling 60 Minutes segment about Trump deportations
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  • CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry
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Kennedy Center jazz concert canceled on Christmas Eve due to protest against Trump's name addition to the building.
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The annual Christmas Eve jazz tradition at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was canceled after the venue's board decided to add President Donald Trump's name to the building. Chuck Redd, the musician who has organized the Christmas Eve "Jazz Jams" since 2006, canceled the event in protest. The board, chaired by President Trump, voted to rename the institution the Trump Kennedy Center, leading to Redd's decision to pull the plug on the concert.
  • Holiday sour note: Kennedy Center jazz performance canceled due to Trump renaming fight
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  • Trump fans blast musician who canceled holiday concert to protest Kennedy Center rebrand: ‘Super bad TDS’
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  • Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled at Kennedy Center after Trump name added to building
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  • Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building
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Dak Prescott wants more say in Cowboys decisions and urges teammates to give generous bonuses to staff.
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Star quarterback Dak Prescott expressed frustration about the Cowboys missing the playoffs despite receiving Pro Bowl honors. He hinted at wanting more input in front office decisions. Additionally, Prescott encouraged his teammates to share the wealth by giving bonuses to staff members during the holiday season.
  • NFL Pro Bowler Dak Prescott’s Christmas wish includes greater say in Cowboys front office decisions
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  • Cowboys star implores teammates to give generous bonus to staff members: 'Don't be cheap'
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Trump-endorsed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election after vote contest.
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Honduran election authorities have certified conservative Nasry Asfura as the winner of the country's presidential race, with backing from President Donald Trump. Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa and candidate of the National Party, secured the presidency with 40.27% of the vote. The election process was drawn-out and contentious, testing confidence in Honduras' electoral system. Asfura defeated Salvador Nasralla and Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy in a polarized campaign, shifting Central America's political landscape. The 67-year-old Asfura edged out Nasralla with a narrow margin in a vote that took weeks to conclude.
  • Trump-endorsed candidate wins Honduras election after weeks of contesting votes
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  • Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
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  • Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
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  • Trump-backed conservative declared winner of Honduras presidential election
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  • Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election
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Pope Leo calls for compassion, dialogue, and end to violence in Christmas messages, urging action against suffering and conflicts.
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Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas message, emphasizing the suffering in Gaza, Yemen, and among migrants, while calling for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, Ukraine, and Syria. During his Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, he condemned the senselessness of war and urged compassion for those in need. The pontiff's address urged world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue, drawing comparisons to his predecessor, Pope Francis. Despite rainy conditions, thousands of worshippers gathered in St. Peter’s Square and the basilica to hear his message.
  • The pope urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
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  • Pope Leo delivers first Christmas Eve Mass, calls for compassion toward Palestinians and refugees
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  • Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war
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  • Pope Leo Makes Christmas Call for Dialogue to Address World’s Conflicts
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  • WATCH: Pope Leo XIV set to lead his first Christmas Eve mass
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Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, making it an unforgettable holiday for the lucky winner.
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A single ticket won the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever on Christmas Eve, with the prize estimated to be worth $1.7 billion. This marked the end of a three-month stretch without a winner, and the final ticket sales pushed the jackpot to its historic level. The Powerball drawing on Christmas Eve is anticipated to bring holiday cheer to millions of players aiming to cash in on the massive prize.
  • Jingle bills: Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
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  • A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
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  • Winner in Arkansas Takes $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot
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  • Did anyone win $1.7B Powerball jackpot? Winning numbers in Christmas Eve drawing
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  • Last night's Powerball created several new millionaires, but no billionaire winner
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US troops abroad celebrate Christmas with scavenger hunts, Christmas mass, and Cajun-fried turkey. Cabinet Secretaries share their holiday traditions.
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U.S. troops stationed overseas are celebrating the holidays with new traditions, special meals, and community events across the Pacific region. House lawmakers emphasize the importance of family, friends, and showing care during this time. Meanwhile, Cabinet members are marking the holidays with official events in Washington and personal family traditions.
  • How US troops celebrate Christmas abroad
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  • Scavenger hunts, Christmas mass, Cajun-fried turkey: Capitol Hill's favorite holiday traditions
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  • Here’s how the Cabinet Secretaries and their families celebrate the holidays
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