President Zelensky of Ukraine signs legislation expanding government regulatory power over news media, causing concern among journalists and international organizations over potential erosion of press freedom.
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.
Data show over 31,600 Russians have crossed southern border to seek political asylum since outbreak of war in Ukraine in February, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountering over 5,500 Russian migrants in November alone.
Russia's President Putin expresses willingness to negotiate acceptable outcomes with all parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine, despite continued attacks from Moscow.
Those hoping for a Christmastime government shutdown were once again disappointed when Congress passed a 4,000-page, $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that few, if any, Representatives and Senators read before voting on.