President Joe Biden condemned the rise in antisemitism around the world during a menorah lighting at the White House.
Author: Cody Godwin, Associated Press
State of Emergency declared in El Paso, TX ahead of Title 42 ending
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency in response to the worsening immigration crisis as Title 42 ends December 21.
First lady Jill Biden unveils the White House’s ‘We The People’ themed holiday decorations
First lady Jill Biden shows off “We The People” inspired holiday decor in the White House.
Virtual Jenga tower brought to life by visual effects artist
A visual effects designer gave this virtual Jenga tower legs to walk around on a table.
That’s a lot of passengers! Swiss train with 100 cars becomes longest passenger train.
The 100-carriage Swiss train stretches 1.2 miles long and is the longest passenger train.
Russian strike hits Ukrainian infrastructure, takes out power and water for many in Kyiv
Russian strikes left many in the Ukrainian capital without power or water. President Zelenskyy said they shot down most of the 55 Russian missiles.
Archaeologists rediscover sunken 17th-century Swedish warship
The ship, Applet (or Apple in English), was intentionally sunk in 1659, but the location details were eventually lost until December 2021.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives first address in new role after Liz Truss resignation
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak becomes prime minister after former Prime Minister Liz Truss was ousted after seven weeks in office.
Russian shelling in Ukraine continues as civilians grapple with harsh realities
Russian forces continue to shell Ukraine. In a statement, President Zelenskyy said, “we will hold President Putin and those responsible to account.”
Is this the future of air travel? Electric airplane successfully takes its maiden voyage
Eviation Aircraft has completed the maiden voyage of their battery-powered, electric airplane “Alice.”