Beyoncé delivered an unforgettable halftime performance at the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas Day 2024, turning the event into a showcase for her 'Cowboy Carter' album. The spectacle included Beyoncé riding in on a white horse, as noted by CBS News, and featured live renditions of her new tracks.

Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee Year 2025 by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve, marking the start of a significant period for Catholics worldwide. This 'Jubilee of Hope' is intended as a time for reflection, penance, and spiritual renewal, with an anticipated 32 million pilgrims visiting Rome. During the ceremony, Pope Francis, despite appearing somewhat somber, conveyed messages of hope, calling for debt relief, support for the poor, and environmental stewardship. The event was under heightened security due to recent global tensions. The opening of the Holy Door symbolizes a passage into new life through …

BREAKING: American Airlines has grounded all flights due to a technical issue. The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop at the start of Christmas Eve

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U.S. Government Averts Shutdown with Trimmed Funding Bill

Congress has successfully passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a U.S. government shutdown, extending federal funding until March 14. This bill, significantly reduced from its original 1,500+ page version, includes disaster relief funding but omits member pay raises and additional debt ceiling adjustments. The legislation received strong bipartisan support, passing with a vote of 366-34 in the House, where Democrats played a crucial role in its passage.

Kamala Harris just abruptly cancelled her planned trip to California and “raced to the White House,” per reporters Biden also just returned to DC, after being expected to stay in Delaware until after Christmas.

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to temporarily extend government funding and avoid a shutdown. This 1,547-page bill has sparked controversy.  The Bills image below . What are your thoughts!