Professor Laurie Santos at Yale University warns that capitalism and the pursuit of material possessions and success cause anxiety in students and suggests that religion, spirituality, and positive actions such as meditation and volunteering promote lasting happiness.
Renewable energy sources, including wind turbines and solar panels, struggle to meet elevated energy demand during Christmas Eve snowstorms in the northeastern US and Texas, forcing utilities to burn fossil fuels to prevent power outages.
The passage from Tammy Hotsenpiller's book 'Fasting for Miracles' encourages readers to trust in God and find rest in Jesus during difficult times, using the examples of Jesus calming a storm and walking on water to illustrate His power.
Since Beijing announced it is reopening China’s borders, Hong Kong announced that beginning on Dec. 29, most of the pandemic measures will be lifted but the mask mandate will remain in effect.
Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu stated that Boston Public Schools is weighing a mask mandate for children following their Christmas break from school.