Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
Day: December 30, 2024
How Americans will remember former President Jimmy CarterHow Americans will remember former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Americans are remembering Carter for his impact on foreign policy and his humanitarian work after his presidency. CBS News’
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Remembering former President Jimmy Carter; Actress Linda Lavin dies at 87.
Questions emerge after South Korean plane crash kills 179 peopleQuestions emerge after South Korean plane crash kills 179 people
It could take years until more details emerge about what caused the South Korean plane crash that killed 179 people. Robert Sumwalt, the former chairman of the National Transportation Safety
Guardian Angels resume New York City patrols after subway burning death: ‘Never seen it this bad’Guardian Angels resume New York City patrols after subway burning death: ‘Never seen it this bad’
The Guardian Angels, a volunteer crime-prevention group, will be resuming its patrols of the New York subways after the death of a woman burned alive one week ago. “We’re now
NBC omits ‘Redskins’ from ex-star QB’s jersey as Jayden Daniels sets franchise mark, draws fan backlashNBC omits ‘Redskins’ from ex-star QB’s jersey as Jayden Daniels sets franchise mark, draws fan backlash
NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” broadcast came under fire as Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels broke the franchise’s rookie rushing record against the Atlanta Falcons. Daniels ran for 127 yards in
Biden’s Defense Department announces new multi-billion-dollar aid packages for UkraineBiden’s Defense Department announces new multi-billion-dollar aid packages for Ukraine
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced two weapons packages for Ukraine on Monday, totaling $2.47 billion. The first of the two, the Presidential Drawdown Authority package, with an “estimated value”
UConn’s Jim Mora warns schools to ‘think hard before you tamper with our players’UConn’s Jim Mora warns schools to ‘think hard before you tamper with our players’
UConn Huskies head football coach Jim Mora called out other schools on Monday for allegedly trying to tamper with his players after the team won the Fenway Bowl. Mora fired
Update your winter wardrobe with these 9 cozy stylesUpdate your winter wardrobe with these 9 cozy styles
Your winter wardrobe should be about functionality and fashion. You want to keep warm and look good while doing it. Updating your wardrobe to include key pieces that are both
Rep. Victoria Spartz demands ‘assurances’ Speaker Johnson ‘won’t sell us out to the swamp’Rep. Victoria Spartz demands ‘assurances’ Speaker Johnson ‘won’t sell us out to the swamp’
As House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to retain his grip on the gavel, Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., is demanding “assurances” that Johnson “won’t sell us out to the swamp.” Johnson,
Cong slams BJP over depreciating rupee, reminds PM Modi of 2013 remarksCong slams BJP over depreciating rupee, reminds PM Modi of 2013 remarks
Congress criticises PM Modi for his silence on the rupee’s depreciation against the US dollar, contrasting it with his previous attacks on former PM Manmohan Singh over similar issues. The
From brain rot to demure: The delulu trends defining 2024From brain rot to demure: The delulu trends defining 2024
Gen Z’s slang in 2024 saw terms like ‘brain rot,’ ‘demure,’ and ‘manifest’ become increasingly popular. Dictionaries highlighted these words, reflecting digital media’s impact, societal trends, and polarisation. Notable mentions
Smoking takes much larger toll on life expectancy, reveals studySmoking takes much larger toll on life expectancy, reveals study
A recent study has shown that smoking a single cigarette cuts 17 minutes off a man’s life and 22 minutes off a woman’s. Smokers lose 10-11 years of life expectancy
Comeback that shocked US: The 12 months that led to Trump’s re-electionComeback that shocked US: The 12 months that led to Trump’s re-election
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, overcoming legal challenges, an assassination attempt, and a divided Republican Party. His victory, despite various controversies and a struggling Democratic campaign led by
5 months on, Centre declares Wayanad landslides a ‘severe nature’ disaster5 months on, Centre declares Wayanad landslides a ‘severe nature’ disaster
The Centre has declared the Wayanad landslides in Kerala, which occurred on July 30, as a disaster of severe nature. The catastrophic event claimed over 200 lives, injured many, and
Smugglers abandon two migrant girls at southern border with note to authoritiesSmugglers abandon two migrant girls at southern border with note to authorities
Smugglers abandoned two migrant children at the southern border in Texas this week, fleeing back to Mexico as Texas authorities came to the little girls’ rescue, amid continued concerns about
These six states banned or limited DEI at colleges and universities in 2024These six states banned or limited DEI at colleges and universities in 2024
Six states, including one with a Democratic governor, have either banned or prohibited the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public colleges and universities this year. The
Family accused of ‘Sopranos’-style brawl with bats, guns against rival paving company: policeFamily accused of ‘Sopranos’-style brawl with bats, guns against rival paving company: police
Six Georgia men who work for the same family paving company are accused of instigating a brawl with a competitor paving company on Dec. 19, according to police records. Mark
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral to be held on Jan. 9Jimmy Carter’s state funeral to be held on Jan. 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Can you remove collections from your credit report without paying?Can you remove collections from your credit report without paying?
There are ways to remove collections from your credit report without paying, but they only work in certain cases.
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Remembering former President Jimmy Carter; Reflecting on Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death5 charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
CBS News Poll analysis: President Jimmy Carter – retrospective in public opinionCBS News Poll analysis: President Jimmy Carter – retrospective in public opinion
Positive views of former President Jimmy Carter and his presidency have risen since he left office
Move over Gen Z and Gen Alpha, new Generation Beta to start from 2025Move over Gen Z and Gen Alpha, new Generation Beta to start from 2025
Generation Beta, starting from 2025, will consist of individuals born up to 2039. This cohort will see AI and automation seamlessly integrated into daily life, influencing education, work, and healthcare.
Raised living costs to revised work hours and stricter study permits: A look back at the major changes to Canada’s PGWP in 2024Raised living costs to revised work hours and stricter study permits: A look back at the major changes to Canada’s PGWP in 2024
In 2024, shifts in Canada’s immigration policies, including stricter PGWP eligibility, increased financial requirements, and intake caps on study permits, combined with diplomatic tensions with India, are leading to a
Chinese school under fire for serving kids leftovers from dog bucketChinese school under fire for serving kids leftovers from dog bucket
Parents were outraged after discovering that Wulidianzi School in Liaoning province served students food stored in containers previously used for dog food. Younger students ate leftovers collected from older students,
Isro launches space docking satellites, India on path to join elite clubIsro launches space docking satellites, India on path to join elite club
India neared joining nations with space-docking technology as Isro launched the SpaDeX mission, putting two satellites in space for docking attempts. The mission, crucial for Chandrayaan-4 and Bhartiya Antriksh Station,
Washington inmate accused of molesting cellmate after changing gender, transfer to women’s prisonWashington inmate accused of molesting cellmate after changing gender, transfer to women’s prison
A recently released Washington state woman says her former cellmate, a biological male who stands six feet, four inches tall and is a “violent, convicted sexual predator,” repeatedly sexually assaulted
Israeli spy network uncovers Hezbollah commander’s plans to marry his 4 mistressesIsraeli spy network uncovers Hezbollah commander’s plans to marry his 4 mistresses
Israeli spy agencies have uncovered information about Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr’s plans to marry his four mistresses over the phone, according to a report. The New York Times reported this
PGA Tour star Viktor Hovland suffers freak bedroom injury as season beginsPGA Tour star Viktor Hovland suffers freak bedroom injury as season begins
Viktor Hovland became the latest PGA Tour star to have questions about his start to 2025. The Norwegian golfer revealed in a post on social media that he had broken
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national electionsGermany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national elections
German government officials accused Tesla founder Elon Musk on Monday of attempting to interfere in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections on behalf of the country’s far-right political party, citing recent
Biden shredded for calling on Trump to emulate ‘decency’ shown by CarterBiden shredded for calling on Trump to emulate ‘decency’ shown by Carter
President Biden’s jab at President-elect Donald Trump that he could learn about “decency” from the late Jimmy Carter didn’t play well with conservatives online. Carter died on Sunday at the
What Jimmy Carter can teach us about life and our legacyWhat Jimmy Carter can teach us about life and our legacy
National mourning is a time for remembrance and reflection and gives us the freedom to do so through a lens of patriotism, not politics – and from a posture of
U.S. appeals court upholds Trump verdict in E. Jean Carroll defamation caseU.S. appeals court upholds Trump verdict in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury’s verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s— delivering a blow to the
Jimmy Carter ‘killer rabbit attack’ story highlighted his struggles as presidentJimmy Carter ‘killer rabbit attack’ story highlighted his struggles as president
After the passing of 100-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, many are recalling the “killer rabbit” incident in which Carter had to fight off a berserk swamp creature while fishing in
Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt’s Red Sea coastShark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt’s Red Sea coast
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
Trump endorses Johnson for House speakerTrump endorses Johnson for House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump posted his support on social media for House Speaker Mike Johnson as lawmakers prepare to hold a formal vote on the leadership role. This comes as politicians
Appeals court rejects Trump’s challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll caseAppeals court rejects Trump’s challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
More questions than answers over cause of South Korea plane crashMore questions than answers over cause of South Korea plane crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
Will a debt consolidation loan be worth opening in 2025? Experts weigh inWill a debt consolidation loan be worth opening in 2025? Experts weigh in
A debt consolidation loan may improve your finances in the new year — but it could depend on the circumstances.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speakerTrump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement.”
Jimmy Carter’s extraordinary life in picturesJimmy Carter’s extraordinary life in pictures
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include
Boeing 737-800, the model that crashed in South Korea, is one of the world’s most popular aircraftBoeing 737-800, the model that crashed in South Korea, is one of the world’s most popular aircraft
Accident investigators are trying to find the cause of a Jeju Air fatal crash landing that killed 179 of the 181 on board the flight.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2025: What’s Changed and What’s Yet to Come?National Education Policy (NEP) 2025: What’s Changed and What’s Yet to Come?
The NEP 2020 aims to modernize India’s education system, focusing on inclusivity, foundational literacy, and new educational structures. As of December 2024, the government has abolished the ‘No Detention Policy’
Who is the richest and poorest CM? ADR releases reportWho is the richest and poorest CM? ADR releases report
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is the wealthiest with assets over Rs 931 crore, while West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee is the least wealthy at Rs 15 lakh. The
MPESB Group 5 recruitment 2024 begins for 1170 posts of Nursing, Paramedical and others: Direct link to apply hereMPESB Group 5 recruitment 2024 begins for 1170 posts of Nursing, Paramedical and others: Direct link to apply here
MPESB Group 5 Recruitment 2024: The Madhya Pradesh Examination Board (MPESB) will start the online application process for Group 5 recruitment, including Staff Nurse and Paramedical positions, from December 30,
How world rallied against oppression and injustice in 2024How world rallied against oppression and injustice in 2024
In 2024, around the world, various protests and social movements highlighted demands for justice and rights. Major events included Bangladesh’s governmental resignation, Russian anti-Putin protests, Afghan women’s dissent against regressive
Elon Musk calls for higher H-1B salaries and hefty annual program fees: A look at current wages and the cost of employing non-immigrant workers in the USElon Musk calls for higher H-1B salaries and hefty annual program fees: A look at current wages and the cost of employing non-immigrant workers in the US
H-1B row: Elon Musk highlights the benefits of the H-1B visa for U.S. innovation while aiming to reform the system by proposing higher minimum salaries and substantial fees. Upcoming steep
Is Digi Yatra data shared with tax authorities? Centre clarifiesIs Digi Yatra data shared with tax authorities? Centre clarifies
The Civil Aviation Ministry clarified that Digi Yatra does not share passenger data with tax authorities. The system erases data within 24 hours of a flight’s departure, and the app
US Appeals Court upholds $5m verdict against Trump in sexual abuse caseUS Appeals Court upholds $5m verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case
A US appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict that Donald Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and confirmed a $5 million compensation for defamation and sexual