As anti-ICE Nativity scenes spark outrage, faith leaders grapple with politics at the pulpit

As Nativity scenes depicting ICE draw attention and outrage, faith leaders are grappling with politics in religion and urging a closer reading of the Christmas story.
Shacknews

Mr. Big comes to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on December 9

The final character of the current run of Year 1 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC has been given his official release date, and he’s a doozy. The final character is Mr. Big, who was the main ...

As Jews celebrate Hanukkah, America’s Jewish community is on edge in wake of antisemitic attack in Australia

Members of the Jewish community across the world woke up Sunday to yet another fatal attack — something that has become all too common for those of the faith.
CNN

Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism

Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of religion for justifying “war,” “violence” or “fanaticism” on Friday – instead urging Catholics to mobilize their faith and unify others “regardless of ethnicity, ...
CNN

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claimed on Monday to have captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, in what would be an important victory for its forces if confirmed – though Ukraine dismissed what it said were “loud ...

Christmas tree lit up in Jerusalem’s Old City Christian quarter for first time since Gaza war

Christmas festivities in Jerusalem's Old City Christian quarter drew large crowds who came to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Times of San Diego

Faith leaders to rally as Vista officials vote on ‘sanctuary city’ policy

The Vista City Council will vote Tuesday evening on limiting local law enforcement collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, among other ...
CNN

The real reason behind China’s fury toward Japan’s Takaichi

Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan. In the days since Sanae Takaichi suggested her country could respond militarily if ...
CNN

‘Once-in-300-years’ rain leaves Thai city flooded and maternity ward stranded

A “once in 300 year” storm has battered southern Thailand, bringing floodwaters more than eight feet high that in one city cut off access to a maternity ward holding 30 newborn babies, staff and ...
CNN

Archaeologists may have uncovered a Bronze Age metropolis in Kazakhstan’s steppe

Upon the open grasslands of what is now Kazakhstan, there once stood a Bronze Age settlement that may have served as a center of exchange and power around 1600 BC. The settlement — called Semiyarka ...
CNN

Jersey City voters will decide on former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback attempt

Jersey City voters will head to the polls Tuesday for a runoff to decide whether Jim McGreevey, who resigned from the New Jersey governorship in scandal more than 20 years ago, will complete a ...
CNN

Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting

They talked real estate, debated complicated zoning code, and mulled over how to get a utility giant to bring down electricity rates. Then, they talked about what it takes to build housing in ...