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Jesus and Augustus

December 24, 2024

Jesus and Augustus

Today, more than two millennia after Augustus forced a poor family on a journey to Bethlehem, billions of people around the world will sing not to Octavian but to that frail little boy.

Looking back on 2024: WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich returns home after grueling imprisonment in Russia

December 24, 2024

Looking back on 2024: WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich returns home after grueling imprisonment in Russia

One of the biggest media stories of 2024 was a celebratory one: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was freed from Russia in a complex prisoner swap.

'Christmas Lawyer' files for Supreme Court review in battle with HOA over holiday light show

December 24, 2024

'Christmas Lawyer' files for Supreme Court review in battle with HOA over holiday light show

The lawyer who hosted flashy Christmas programs in defiance of his former homeowners association wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on the neighborhood spat.

The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit

December 24, 2024

The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit

Rich or poor, down or up, left or right, the spirit of Christmas unites us all and remind us that this is the time of the birth of Jesus who brought so much love into this world.

Hero officers and good Samaritans who went above and beyond in 2024

December 24, 2024

Hero officers and good Samaritans who went above and beyond in 2024

These hero officers and good Samaritans saved children from thin ice, drowning, choking and a hostage situation, and adults from falling off a bridge and a house fire.

South Carolina police arrest The Grinch for allegedly stealing Christmas gifts

December 23, 2024

South Carolina police arrest The Grinch for allegedly stealing Christmas gifts

The Pickens Police Department in South Carolina arrested The Grinch after he was allegedly caught trying to steal Christmas presents.

Kim Kardashian’s ‘Santa Baby’ video labeled ‘disturbing’ and ‘weird’ by fans

December 23, 2024

Kim Kardashian’s ‘Santa Baby’ video labeled ‘disturbing’ and ‘weird’ by fans

The Kardashians are back with a holiday song. On Sunday, Kim Kardashian released a music video for her cover of, "Santa Baby," and sparked mixed reviews online.

Surviving the holiday school break

December 23, 2024

Surviving the holiday school break

With most kids off for two weeks for the holiday break, parents are struggling with a generation that just wants 'screen time.'

Sports teams that were crowned champions in 2024

December 23, 2024

Sports teams that were crowned champions in 2024

Looking back at all of the teams crowned champions during the 2024 season, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Michigan Wolverines and more.

Latvia claims to have displayed the world's first Christmas tree in 1510 adorned with artificial roses

December 23, 2024

Latvia claims to have displayed the world's first Christmas tree in 1510 adorned with artificial roses

Latvia claims to hold the title of the world's first Christmas tree, as does Estonia. Several sources cite that the first written record of a Christmas tree belongs to Latvia.