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Group of Deported Venezuelans Seek to Challenge Expulsion in US Court
Venezuelans once held in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center call on Washington to comply with a court ruling on due process rights.
Person of Interest Named in Hanukkah Car Fire
Police have asked a 47-year-old man to contact them after a car with a celebratory Hanukkah sign was set alight on Christmas day.
Aussies Set to Spend Big to Bag Boxing Day Bargains
With an estimated seven billion Aussies set to spend more than $3 billion on Boxing Day sales, shoppers are being urged to carefully consider what they buy.
Wild Weather to Bake or Drench Christmas Celebrations for Australians
Parts of Australia are expected to experience heatwaves and severe thunderstorms on Christmas Day.
Holiday Warning After Hoard of Stolen E-bikes Uncovered
Police has urged people to lock up their battery vehicles during the holidays to remove temptation for thieves.
Keeping Teens in School Longer Reduced Child Harm, Study Finds
A major South Australian education reform led to sharp falls in child maltreatment reports and emergency hospital visits, according to new research.
Australian PM to Launch Largest Gun Buyback Scheme in 30 Years after Bondi Terror Attack
The move comes as the Labor government faces pressure over its response to the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives.
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Airlines Cancel Over 1,500 Flights Across the US Ahead of Winter Storm
States from Connecticut to Pennsylvania will face heavy snowfall, while mid-Atlantic states will encounter freezing rain.
Nigeria Emphasizes Cooperation With US Amid Strikes on ISIS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work to protect civilians regardless of their faith.
US Likely to Record Largest Single-Year Drop in Murders, Analysts Say
The drop in murders coincides with high-profile federal anti-crime initiatives.
US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $64 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With China
Missiles, drones, and strike capabilities drive Japan’s largest-ever military budget as regional security risks intensify.
Beijing’s Falsified Economic Data Cripple Its Ability to Compete With US: Analysts
China’s real economic output in 2025 likely expanded by less than half of what the regime claimed, according to a new analysis by Rhodium Group.
Faith, the Brain, and the Forgotten Dimension of Health
Why spiritual health shapes human behavior, resilience, and survival.
Rituals Change Your Brain in Ways Habits Never Will
Science has found that personal or family rituals can turn into gifts of health—here’s how.
A Vegetarian Diet Can Heal—or Harm—Depending on Dietary Choices
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With its colorful buildings, wharf, and surrounding mountains, Bergen was a major inspiration for the fictional kingdom of Arendelle in Disney’s “Frozen.”












































































































































































































