Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the attacks make clear Russia does not want to end the war and that the world must do more to pressure Moscow. Go to …
Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes
The neighbors renewed a commitment to stop violent clashes along their border, after an October truce for which President Donald Trump claimed credit unraveled. Go to Source Author: Victoria Bisset
Philadelphia lacked bus-tracking signs. ‘Bus Stop Banksy’ stepped in.
Street artists in Philadelphia have installed guerrilla transit signs to display bus arrival times, aiming to make SEPTA more accessible. Read full story Author: Angie Orellana Hernandez
Technology can’t kill this popular Midwestern bar game
Pull tabs, legal in Minnesota and a few other states, have been a cherished Midwestern tradition for nearly 50 years. Read full story Author: Caroline O’Donovan
Technology can’t kill this popular Midwestern bar game
Pull tabs, legal in Minnesota and a few other states, have been a cherished Midwestern tradition for nearly 50 years. Read full story Author: Caroline O’Donovan
How pets healed us this year
They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025. Read full story Author: Sydney Page
How pets healed us this year
They give our lives deeper meaning and make us laugh. Here’s how pets helped get us through 2025. Read full story Author: Sydney Page
South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.)
In South Korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol. Go to Source Author: Michelle Lee
The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers. Go to Source Author: Arturo Torres, Samantha Schmidt, …
With airstrike in Nigeria, Trump inserts U.S. into long-running turmoil
While Trump has said he acted to protect Christians, analysts report that violence, particularly by Islamist militants, has targeted Christians and Muslims. Go to Source Author: Rachel Chason, Abiodun Jamiu, …
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least eight people
Syrian authorities did not identify a perpetrator in the blast, which occurred in an area of Homs where most residents belong to the Alawite religious minority. Go to Source Author: …
Zelensky says he will meet Trump soon, citing progress in peace plan
The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan. Go to Source Author: …
Consumers keep contradicting themselves. What does that mean for 2026?
For retail experts and economists, the takeaway on the holiday season varies widely, depending on the product category, brand and who’s buying. Read full story Author: Jaclyn Peiser
States invest in child care more than ever to help parents with rising costs
About half of states passed some legislation related to child care this year, a sign of growing political momentum. Read full story Author: Justine McDaniel
Consumers keep contradicting themselves. What does that mean for 2026?
For retail experts and economists, the takeaway on the holiday season varies widely, depending on the product category, brand and who’s buying. Read full story Author: Jaclyn Peiser
New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust
One of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful artifacts lies in a Berlin museum, and the calls for its return have received a renewed push with the opening of a new …
She spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leave.
Displaced seven times, Diana Shams intended to return to her home, which survived years of war in Gaza only to be destroyed in the final hours before the ceasefire. Go …
Pope Leo speaks about Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan in his first Christmas address
The pope called for peace, especially for the victims of “forgotten” wars, naming several conflicts in Africa. Go to Source Author: Maham Javaid
We asked people what wearing a cross means to them
Profession of faith, political statement or simple fashion accessory, the ancient symbol is a way for individuals to say something publicly about what they value. Read full story Author: Michelle …
Want real-life connection? Try volunteering, these Gen Zers say.
Some young people are turning to volunteering to get offline, as organizations see upticks in demand. Read full story Author: Justine McDaniel