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Getty ImagesChristmas has become the dominant festival in the Western cultural calendar, but echoes of the pre-Christian past can still be found across the continent.Christmas is the dominant festival in the Western winter, with an immediately recognisable cast of characters: Jesus, the Holy Family and gift-giving figures like Father Christmas and the Three Magi .

Four of Europe's most fascinating pre-Christian winter festivals

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Brent William Walker was loudest when he laughed, and he loved a good laugh.His resounding and infectious chuckle could be overheard throughout any home he was in, regardless of where he was, and you knew he and everyone around him was having a good time, his mother Penny Breitkreutz said.

Man found dead on side of road was beloved son, father of 4-year-old boy

The country’s historically disadvantaged north is set to decide the tight race for the first time.Voters in the West African nation of Ghana are heading to the polls on Saturday to decide the country’s next parliament and president in tense, tightly contested elections that come amid biting economic hardship and general frustration with outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government.

Ghana elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?

Thermal batteries could transform renewable energy storage and provide a cheaper and scalable alternative to lithium-ion technology."Intermittent wind and solar power are becoming the cheapest forms of energy that humans have ever known, and all kinds of energy storage is now being used to harness that, to drive transportation, to drive the electricity grid," said John O'Donnell, the founder and chief innovation officer of Rondo Energy. "Heat batteries are a fundamentally new way of storing energy at a small

Why thermal batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries for energy storage

Crews have ended their search for three climbers from North America who vanished attempting to climb Aoraki, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, officials said.The climbers, Americans Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and an unidentified Canadian man, disappeared five days ago, and are presumed dead, Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vick announced in a statement Friday.

2 missing Americans, 1 Canadian climbing New Zealand's tallest mountain presumed dead

A former Trump State Department official says the 'Oval Office has been replaced by Mar-a-Lago'Trump to attend re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in first foreign trip since electionFox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy has the latest as President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with world leaders ahead of inauguration on 'Your World.'

'Breathtaking speed': Trump's Paris trip marks return to global stage as leaders turn 'the page' on Biden

Israeli forces targeted several buildings in Gaza City, Rafah, and central areas of the Strip.Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed dozens of civilians and injured many others, according to the Wafa news agency.More than 30 people were killed on Friday morning in an Israeli attack on a residential block in the vicinity of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern city of Beit Lahiya, Wafa reported.

Israel kills dozens of civilians across Gaza

Donald Trump revealed in a furious online post that he pulled the plug himself on his recent pick to run the Drug Enforcement Agency – saying he did so over his actions involving COVID lockdowns.'I pulled him out,' Trump wrote after Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced his withdrawal.

Trump reveals HE forced Cabinet nominee out as he attacks the media

Far-right streamer and influencer Nick Fuentes has been accused of battery after allegedly spraying a woman with pepper spray when she appeared at his front door in Illinois last month as his refrain “Your body, my choice” was going viral.Marla Rose, 57, told police that she went to record Fuentes’ home on Nov. after she saw his controversial social media post and that he pepper-sprayed her, pushed her onto the concrete and broke her phone outside his Chicago-area home in Berwyn, Illinois.

Nick Fuentes facing battery charge after ‘your body, my choice’ confrontation at his Illinois home

The Roar singer and Pirates of the Caribbean actor have been through hell with their propertyOrlando Bloom's wife Katy Perry celebrated in November after successfully winning her court case brought about by the former owner of their Montecito mansion, Carl Westcott.Carl hoped to rescind the property transaction after he claimed he was "mentally incapacitated" at the time, but a judge agreed he was of "sound mind" during the deal and ruled the transaction would still stand.

Prince Harry's neighbors Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom fight back amid $15m Montecito mansion woes

Chares Leclerc gets 10-place grid penalty for battery change at Abu Dhabi GP in blow to Ferrari title hopes.Ferrari’s hopes of winning a first Formula One constructors’ title since 2008 took a huge hit as Charles Leclerc collected a 10-place grid drop and rivals McLaren were one-two in Friday practice for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.

McLaren’s F1 title hopes rise as Ferrari’s take a hit in Abu Dhabi finale

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.Wright State Raiders (5-5, 0-1 Horizon League) at Detroit Mercy Titans (5-5, 1-0 Horizon League)

Wright State visits Detroit Mercy after Geeter’s 22-point game

Replacing a sitting FBI director is a controversial move that breaks with the express purpose of the roleHunter Biden pardon, Patel nomination stir up Washington, D.C.Fox News' Trey Gowdy and Andrew McCarthy unpack the debates surrounding President Biden's pardon of son Hunter and President-elect Trump picking Kash Patel to head the FBI on 'Special Report.'

Here's how Trump plans to install longtime ally Kash Patel as FBI director

Amid a surge in electricity bills, customers can find effective strategies to manage costs while navigating PG&E's pricing challenges.**Understanding the Financial Strain**Customers of PG&E are feeling the financial pinch as electricity bills rise at a pace that exceeds competitors.

PG&E's Rising Bills: How Customers Can Manage Their Energy Costs

On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing 2,403 people and catapulting the United States into World War II.Dec. 7 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

Mehmet Oz, the celebrity doctor picked by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the country's Medicare and Medicaid programs, has agreed to stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed by the Senate, according to a spokesperson for the Trump transition.Likewise, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – who recently raised eyebrows by appearing on his wife's social media account apparently showering naked in the background while she promoted her beauty line – also has agreed to disclose his finances and undergo a federal ethics review if confirmed as health secretary, said spokesperson Katie Miller.

Dr. Oz agrees to stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed, Trump transition says

Hegseth's nomination remains in limbo amid drinking and sexual misconduct allegationsTrump maintains support for HegsethFox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich explains the latest on President-elect Trump publicly supporting his nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary on Truth Social and more on 'Special Report.'

Pete Hegseth says he had ‘substantive conversation’ with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support

Despite both being nominally from the same political party, our last two Republican presidents, Donald Trump and George W. Bush, don’t share much common ground these days. In fact, some politicos hoped that Bush would endorse Harris — or at least criticize Trump — in the lead-up to last month’s election.

Trump’s makeup mask strategically hides something that we might never see

A doll-faced killer will get thrown in the box.A sultry 23-year-old Colombian woman known as “The Doll” and labeled a “dangerous hitwoman” was arrested in connection to several targeted gangland killings — including the recent ambush murder of her ex-lover, according to local reports.

Colombian hitwoman, 23, known as ‘The Doll’ arrested for several murders, including her ex-bf: reports

‘There is no need for that kind of rudeness.’ @haileyireland0/TikTok Ken Wolter/ShutterStock Monkey Business Images/ShutterStock (Licensed)A woman says that she was met with a rude message from her delivery driver when she opened the door for him. Hailey Ireland (@haileyireland0) posted about the experience on TikTok, where she received over 464,000 views. In the short clip, the woman sits in front of the camera with a pained expression on her face. The text overlay explains what just happened. It reads,

‘Report the delivery driver because what the?????’: Woman makes the mistake of opening door for delivery driver. She can’t believe what he says to her

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'The declaration of his martial law was made out of my desperation,' President Yoon Suk Yeol saidExpert says South Korean president's failed martial law declaration attempt a ‘blunder,' to ‘reassert himself’South Korea’s opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law ahead of impeachment vote

PARIS (AP) — Donald Trump is off on his first international trip as president-elect, ready to join world leaders and dignitaries in Paris for a Saturday celebration of the renovation of Notre Dame Cathedral after a devastating fire in 2019.Trump wrote when he accepted the invitation earlier this week that French President Emmanuel Macron had done “a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so.

Trump is traveling to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening celebration, will meet with Macron

Polls opened in a general election in Ghana Saturday, poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coupsByThe Associated PressDecember 7, 2024, 2:21 AMACCRA, Ghana -- Polls opened in a general election in Ghana Saturday, poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coups.

Polls open in general election in Ghana overshadowed by the worst economic crisis in a generation

WASHINGTON — A federal judge appointed to the bench by former President Ronald Reagan said Friday that the public discourse about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol — and the cases against Donald Trump supporters prosecuted because they committed crimes in support of the once and future president — had been distorted.

Reagan-appointed judge stresses lasting impact of Jan. 6 while sentencing rioter banking on Trump pardon

The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draftSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Once general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and her Golden State Valkyries staff had decided who to pick in the WNBA expansion draft, the first challenge became reaching each player with the news before she heard it anywhere else.

Golden State Valkyries build roster by taking 11 players in expansion draft, including Kate Martin

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industryThe UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn., lowered its flags to half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in honor of CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot outside a hotel in New York.

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

Plus, German Volkswagen workers are planning another walkout next week, and Tesla is getting aggressive with leases as U.S. growth stallsGood morning! It’s Friday, December 6, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place.

Elon Musk Spent A Quarter Billion Dollars To Get Donald Trump Elected

New York CNN —Companies are closing headquarters, scrubbing their websites of top executives’ photographs and increasing armed security details for key leaders following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Health insurer Medica temporarily closed its Minnetonka, Minnesota, headquarters as a safety precaution, a spokesperson told CNN.

Companies step up security in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

A passenger on a delayed Delta flight got himself stuck in the plane’s lavatory shortly after takeoff. He managed to get “locked in there somehow” and couldn’t figure out how to get out. The lock was sticking, several flight attendants couldn’t free him, and finally “one of the pilots..got the job done with a butter knife.”

Delta Pilot Saves Passenger Locked In Lavatory Using Nothing But A Butter Knife

Yana Iskayeva/Getty ImagesA Christmas tree is the dazzling centerpiece in any house during the holidays. But behind all that sparkle lies a less glamorous reality of trying to maintain it. If the tree dries out, you risk losing that festive fragrance and watching it shed needles faster than you can sweep them up. But watering the tree is a balancing act of leaning over prickly branches, dodging ornaments, and trying not to soak the floor or your beautifully wrapped gifts.Fortunately, there's a simple solution

The Genius Pool Noodle Hack That Makes Watering Your Christmas Tree A Breeze

Guests must be identified in person as key boxes will be removed from short-term rentals nationwideAirline travelers reveal what happens when you see 'SSSS' on your boarding passTwo travelers from Arizona speak to Fox News Digital about the four letters 'SSSS' that may be printed on your airline boarding pass.