A New York judge on Monday denied President-elect Donald Trump’s last-minute request to delay sentencing in his business records case. Trump’s legal team had filed the petition earlier in the day, seeking more time to pursue an appeal, but Judge Juan M. Merchan rejected the motion, keeping sentencing scheduled for January 10.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday to mourn with the families and community members affected by the recent tragic attack.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that the patient hospitalized with H5N1, bird flu, has passed away. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions.
"Epiphany" is a Greek word meaning "appearance" or "manifestation," celebrating Christ's "manifestation" to the world, as foretold in Isaiah 49:6:
"I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end...
The Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday saw bold statements and controversy as transgender actor Karla Sofía Gascón and Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness captured attention. Van Ness, who identifies as non-binary, wore a flowing green gown paired with a full beard, drawing mixed reactions online. Meanwhile, Gascón, a biological male nominated in the female acting category for Emila Pérez, reignited debates about gender in award categories.
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
Christian leaders across the nation will gather for a special “Prayer for the Nation” broadcast on Sunday following the tragic New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The event will air at 6:00 p.m., uniting faith leaders and government officials to pray for healing, protection, and national repentance.
