The origin of lights at this season can be traced back to the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Feast of the Dedication, in Hebrew called "Hanukkah."
Solomon's week-long dedication of the First Temple began on the 1st day of...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's "conscious choice" to launch a major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, calling the strikes "inhumane." Russia fired 184 missiles and drones, many of which were intercepted by Ukraine's air force, but some still caused casualties, with damage reported in several regions. The attack resulted in widespread power cuts, including in Kyiv, where residents took shelter in metro stations as air raid alarms sounded.
The Biden administration has officially abandoned its proposed revision of Title IX that would have expanded protections for transgender individuals, effectively allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports and access women’s facilities.
Religious persecution reached record levels worldwide in 2022, with Christians facing increasing hostility, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
A shooting in Towson, Maryland, on Tuesday evening left one person dead and nine others injured, according to Baltimore County police. The incident occurred near Loch Raven Boulevard around 7:15 p.m., where authorities also found a vehicle engulfed in flames.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, causing significant damage, including to the U.S. Embassy and several other foreign missions in the capital city.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to eliminate or suspend burdensome regulations preventing Floridians from rebuilding their homes after the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton. These restrictions, she argues, are forcing some residents to abandon their communities altogether.
