Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution prohibits the establishment of an official state religion. Go to Source Author: Ashley Ahn https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
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 …
Heavy rains led to ‘nightmare before Christmas’ with flooding, mudslides as risks persist
On Christmas Day, rain continued to fall across L.A. County and beyond. The precipitation has been less intense, but risks of flooding and mudslides remain in some areas. Read full …
Here’s what to expect Friday after record-breaking holiday rain in SoCal
Between 1 to 1½ inches of rain is expected to fall on Los Angeles County’s coasts and valleys between midnight and noon on Friday, with 1½ inches to 4 inches …
Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
Judge P. Casey Pitts issued a ruling that would block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining immigrants who show up to court hearings in Northern California. Read full story Author: …
U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians
The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants. Go to Source Author: Helene …
What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria
Before the strikes on Thursday, President Trump said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants. Go to Source Author: The New York Times https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
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
No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire
The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure. Go to Source Author: Kim Barker, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn and …
Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression. Go to Source Author: Ivan Nechepurenko https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
SoCal Christmas storm breaks rainfall records, and it’s not quite over yet
The region’s wet Christmas is expected to continue through the weekend, though forecasters said Wednesday was expected to be the more intense day of rain. Read full story Author: Ruben …
ICE tore apart families. This immigrant-led group brought back some Christmas joy
Barrio Power, a grassroots collective, found immigrant families were stressed about the holidays. So, they called out to the community for help. After 900 gifts and nearly $15,000 were donated, …
Indian truckers sue California’s DMV for revoking their licenses
The Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus are suing the California DMV, alleging the state violated truck drivers’ rights when it revoked 17,000 licenses. Read full story Author: Nilesh Christopher
King’s Christmas message urges communities to pull together in times of uncertainty
He invokes the wartime spirit in his annual speech, delivered from Westminster Abbey. Read full story Author:
Royal Family greet crowds after Christmas Day service
The King and Queen attend a church service alongside other family members, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Read full story Author:
Two men believed missing as coast search continues
Emergency services are responding to reports of people in trouble in the water off the Devon coast. Read full story Author: