Why the 24th Matters More: Christmas Eve Traditions in Europe
In many European homes, the real holiday “click” happens on December 24. Families gather earlier, streets feel more alive after dark, and the most meaningful meal often lands before midnight. Christmas Eve traditions in Europe turn the 24th into the emotional center, while the 25th becomes slower, softer, and built for leftovers and long visits. […]
The Christmas Truce of 1914: When Peace (and Football) Stopped a War for One Night
The Christmas Truce of 1914 is one of the most remarkable and most misunderstood episodes of World War I. For a brief moment during the first winter of the war, along certain sections of the Western Front, enemy soldiers stopped shooting, climbed out of their trenches, and met in No Man’s Land. They exchanged greetings, […]
US Visa Ban Thierry Breton: U.S.–EU Social Media Rules Fight Turns Into Travel Sanctions
The United States has imposed a visa/entry ban on former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and four Europe-based civil-society leaders, accusing them of pushing social media rules that pressure U.S. platforms to limit Americans’ speech. The U.S. ban: who it targets, what it means, and when it was announced? The U.S. State Department announced on December […]
Miss Universe Organization Hit Again as Miss Iceland Renounces Title
Miss Universe Organization Faces Fresh Crisis as Miss Iceland Helena O’Connor Renounces Title Amid Allegations of Coercion. In a stunning development that underscores ongoing turmoil within the Miss Universe Organization, Helena Hafþórsdóttir O’Connor, crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2025, has publicly relinquished her title. O’Connor’s resignation, announced via Instagram on December 15, 2025, stems from claims […]
Libyan Army Chief Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey Near Ankara
Libya’s army chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, and four other officials died after a business jet crashed near Ankara, Turkey, shortly after takeoff for Tripoli; Turkish authorities launched an investigation as Libya declared three days of national mourning. What happened: Flight lost contact after takeoff from Ankara A Dassault Falcon 50-type jet departed […]
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Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Feeding America, Group Says
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has made a significant $1 million donation to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, just days before Christmas 2025. The gift, announced by the nonprofit on December 22, underscores Swift’s ongoing commitment to combating food insecurity as demand surges nationwide. Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot praised the contribution, calling it […]
New Explosions Hit Moscow Site of Sarvarov Killing
Multiple explosions rocked southern Moscow on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at the same residential area where Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb two days earlier, raising fresh security fears in the capital. What happened in Moscow on Wednesday Residents in the Yasenevo district reported loud blasts and smoke in the area where […]
15 Ergonomic Must-Haves for Beating Back Pain in a Dubai Work-From-Home Day
Working from home in Dubai offers a unique set of luxuries, ordering Talabat at 2 PM, skipping the Sheikh Zayed Road traffic, and enjoying the comfort of your own AC. However, it also presents a silent health hazard: the “luxury” trap. Many of us trade office cubicles for plush sofas or dining tables on hard […]
US Deploys 15,000 Troops Near Venezuela as Operation Southern Spear Expands
US deploys 15,000 troops near Venezuela, reinforcing Operation Southern Spear in the Caribbean as U.S. forces, led by a carrier strike group, support counter-crime and sanctions enforcement efforts. What happened and why it matters? The United States has expanded its military posture in the Caribbean near Venezuela under what U.S. officials describe as Operation Southern […]
Universe May Be Lopsided, Study Finds
A groundbreaking new study challenges the long-held assumption that the universe is perfectly symmetric, suggesting it could be asymmetric or “lopsided” on cosmic scales. Researchers analyzing distant galaxies and quasars have uncovered a significant mismatch between expected patterns in cosmic radiation and matter distribution, potentially upending the foundational Lambda-CDM model of cosmology. The Cosmic Dipole […]
14 Automation Routines That Supercharge Your Home’s Security
Most homes do not need more gadgets. They need better habits. The problem is that habits break when you are busy, tired, or in a rush. That is where home security automation becomes useful. It turns your best intentions into actions that happen on time. Automation also reduces “weak moments.” These are the small gaps […]
