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Ten Commandments tablet dating back more than 1,500 years to be sold
The oldest known Ten Commandments tablet is going up for sale at the auction house Sotheby’s in New York City. The BBC showcased it on Monday, Dec. 9, and it is set to be bid on this month. Sotheby’s International senior specialist Sharon Liberman Mintz told the BBC, “We have one of the most important… -
Rapidly spreading fire in Malibu grows by nearly 40% overnight as thousands flee
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Malibu, California, exploded in size on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as thousands of people, including some celebrities, fled their homes. The Franklin Fire, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, grew from around 2,700 acres to nearly 4,000 acres overnight. Officials report that at least 7,500 structures, mostly homes, are in… -
Belarus, Russia strengthen relations with security treaty, possible nuclear weapons
Russia’s relationship with Belarus has become even stronger as the two countries sign a security treaty. The pact solidified Russia’s closest ally, rolling out new facilities to house powerful weapons for Moscow. The European country borders Russia, and is key for the Kremlin as war continues just past Belarus’ border in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir… -
Immigration surge to US since 2021 largest in history: Report
The surge in immigration to the U.S. since 2021 has been the largest in history, according to an analysis of government data by The New York Times. The annual net migration numbers reveal that, from 2021 to 2023, an average of 2.4 million immigrants arrived in the U.S. per year. Those immigration numbers surpass the… -
Amazon, Hyundai team up to start selling cars online
Americans can shop for nearly everything on Amazon, and now, they can add a car to their shopping cart. Amazon partnered with Hyundai to launch Amazon Autos, offering online vehicle sales for residents in 48 U.S. cities. Customers in several cities can browse and order vehicles, find financing and set up delivery all on Amazon’s… -
FBI Director Wray considering resignation before Trump’s inauguration
FBI Director Christopher Wray is reportedly planning to resign on or before President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day, according to The Washington Times. Wray, who is seven years into a 10-year term, was appointed during the first Trump administration but is looking to step down before Trump can fire him. The newspaper notes that Wray’s resignation… -
Outgoing GOP leader Mitch McConnell ‘fine’ after fall in Washington, DC
Republican Senators said outgoing GOP leader Mitch McConnell, R. Ky., is fine after falling during the Republicans’ weekly lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Washington, D.C. Reports indicate the Senate minority leader suffered a cut to his face. Medical personnel were seen leaving his Senate office Tuesday afternoon. “He is fine,” McConnell’s deputy, Sen. John… -
New York AG won’t drop Trump’s multi-million dollar civil fraud penalty
The New York attorney general’s office has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to end a multi-million dollar penalty in his civil fraud case. The case went to trial last year, and a New York judge found that Trump and his business had inflated the values of properties on financial statements used to obtain favorable loan… -
California aims to protect kids with social media warning labels
A new bill introduced Monday, Dec. 9, in California’s Legislature, would, if passed, make it the first state to mandate mental health warning labels on social media sites. Supporters of the proposal say it is needed to protect children’s online safety and stop social media companies from viewing kids as a “commodity.” Victoria Hinks, who… -
UN may consider removing terror label from top Syrian rebel group
The United Nations special envoy to Syria said Monday, Dec. 9, it may consider removing Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) from its list of terrorist groups. The envoy said it could happen if HTS forms a transitional government that includes religious minorities. The international community welcomed the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad. However, the U.N.… -
Trump, Homan discuss the fate of ‘Dreamers’
President-elect Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, are preparing to execute a plan to deport the largest number of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. As part of this effort, the topic of “Dreamers” has once again come to the forefront. Dreamers, under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), are undocumented immigrants who… -
Some sources of added sugar are worse than others, new study suggests
Added sugar is the enemy to the body’s health, at least that is what has been taught for decades now. However, just like any other enemy, some are worse than others. A new study shows the kind of sugary treat one indulges in changes how it impacts their health. The study was done over the… -
US works to find, free journalist Austin Tice after Assad regime falls in Syria
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria renewed hope that American freelance journalist Austin Tice, captured more than 12 years ago, could soon come home. U.S. officials said they’re working to get as much information as possible about the 43-year-old. Tice was abducted in August 2012 near Damascus, a year after the start of…
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