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The Talmud says that on Hanukkah, we celebrate the miracle of the oil. Secularists claim the essence of Hanukkah is to celebrate the Maccabean victory.

Frank Kendall, who grew up on an apple farm and then rose to the pinnacle of the U.S. military, has preached the need for better preparation for the next big fight.

Barry Keoghan has never seen a script for Bird.

In keeping with our yearly tradition, as we welcome another year, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the most popular articles from the past twelve months.

1. Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence  The New York Times
2. How Israel’s ‘Operation Grim Beeper’ rattled global spy chiefs  Financial Times
3. How Israel's Mossad tricked Hezbollah into buying explosive pagers | 60 Minutes  CBS News
4. Massive intel breach: How the IDF blocked Hezbollah's doomsday attacks on Tel Aviv  The Jerusalem Post

A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Police have arrested three men after Kirk Marsden, 37, was hit by a car and died from his injuries.

The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, in which 179 of the 181 people on board are feared dead, came at a time when the Asian country's government is in the middle of a full-blown political...

Kyle Falconer is bringing out a new acoustic album.

The extended Craig family has suffered an unthinkable loss after landslides slammed into their North Carolina town during Hurricane Helene. The survivors are trying to move forward.

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe share a little hand clap before going on stage.

The extended Craig family has suffered an unthinkable loss after landslides slammed into their North Carolina town during Hurricane Helene. The survivors are trying to move forward.

The dance group has accumulated enormous wealth, in large part by getting followers of the Falun Gong religious movement to work for free and pay its bills.

Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday that he plans to continue playing tennis for “years to come,” with more tournaments on his schedule in 2025, as he prepares to challenge the new generation led by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The 37-year-old endured a disappointing season last year by his standards, failing to win a Grand

1. Georgia's outgoing president Salome Zourabichvili refuses to quit as successor Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in  BBC.com
2. Former Manchester City footballer sworn in as Georgia’s new president amid political showdown  The Telegraph
3. Georgia: Pro-EU protesters, president form human chain  DW (English)
4. Russia could inflict 'substantial' casualties by unconventional attack against NATO, allied official says  Kyiv Independent
5. New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor... Читать дальше...

Actor Patricia Clarkson turns 65 and actor Diego Luna turns 45, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 29.

On Dec. 29, 1845, Texas was admitted into the United States as the 28th state.

"It is up to state authorities to determine the cause of the incident as part of the investigation. At the moment, it is impossible to confirm claims of a collision with birds," he noted

TL;DR: Use Visio to turn complex data into approachable visuals. A lifetime license is only $19.97 (reg. $249) until January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

Polesie Arena in Mozyr immediately became one of the best sports and entertainment facilities in Belarus, Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi said at the concert Time Chose Us during the Marathon of Unity campaign in Mozyr, BelTA has learned.

Robin Hood is practically synonymous with heroism. In the face of oppression in medieval England, this folk figure stands up to the malicious Sheriff of Nottingham and the malevolent Prince John. His example helps rally the commoners into a formidable fighting force. Together with his band of outlaws, Robin takes from the rich and gives […]

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A woman's Houston "luxury apartment" tour failed to impress her. Others agree the word may be overused by realtors.

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Mae's world turned upside down when she discovered a lump in her breast but after gruelling treatment, the escort is better at her job than ever