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1+ min ago (436+ words) A Brooklyn pastor pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling $3 million over seven years from a daycare associated with his church. The Rev. Paul Mitchell, 60, admitted in federal court that he broke the Eighth Commandment " "Thou shall not steal" "while leading East New York's Changing Lives Christian Center. Prosecutors accused the pastor of pocketing money intended for the supervision and personal development of young people in the church's care. Officials said he even used the embezzled funds to purchase his fianc's engagement ring. "The defendant treated his organizations' accounts as his own personal piggy bank, stealing millions of dollars and betraying the trust of his congregation and those dependent on the services provided to the community," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella said in a statement. "Our office will always be vigilant in protecting houses of worship from criminality that threatens the important work they…...

1+ min ago (382+ words) In 2006, when the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the first-ever Arctic Report Card, scientists already knew the top of the world was in trouble. It's now much worse, according to the 20th edition of the report, which tracks the health of the polar region across multiple indicators. The last 10 years have been the Arctic's hottest 10 on record. Warm Atlantic waters have pushed into the central Arctic Ocean, hastening the loss of sea ice. With less ice to reflect sunlight back into space, and faster-melting snow, the region is primed to warm further. And as Arctic permafrost thaws, it releases more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Compiled by some 100 scientists from around the world, the 2025 report chronicles changes that are profound, not only for those living in northern latitudes but for all of Earth, since the Arctic acts…...

2+ min ago (98+ words) The commission would consider giving slaves" descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid. Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor"s Veto of Reparations Commission Maryland will form a commission to study the possibility of providing reparations for slavery after the state"s legislature reversed Gov. Wes Moore"s veto of enabling legislation on Dec. 16. Court Hearing Over Challenge to California Redistricting Begins Supreme Court Vacates Appeals Court Ruling Over Race-Based USDA Program National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project Supreme Court Won"t Hear Free Speech Case Over Vanity Plate...

2+ min ago (431+ words) Bank of Japan plans historic 75bps rate hike, the strongest move in 30 years. Polymarket data shows nearly 98% odds of December rate hike at BOJ meeting ahead. Analysts warn 75bps hike could push Bitcoin below $70,000 amid tightening global liquidity conditions. With just two days to go, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to deliver one of its biggest interest rate decisions, which could strongly impact the crypto market." This time, the move is even more aggressive. Japan is preparing a 75 basis point interest rate hike, its highest level in over 30 years. History shows that whenever the BOJ raises rates, the Bitcoin price has fallen by 2530%. For decades, Japan kept interest rates very low to support growth and fight deflation. However, the situation has changed. Inflation is now above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) 2% target, while economic growth remains weak. On December 19, the…...

3+ min ago (127+ words) The president made clear he supports his chief of staff despite her Vanity Fair comments. Well then! That's sure over now. Read: Inside the Trump-Musk breakup Read: The talented Mr. Vance "We have our disagreements," Vance said of Wiles. "We agree on much more than we disagree, but I've never seen her be disloyal to the president of the United States, and that makes you the best White House chief of staff that I think the president could ask for." Read: Retribution is here "If any of us have learned a lesson from that Vanity Fair article," Vance said in Pennsylvania, "I hope that the lesson is that we should be giving fewer interviews to mainstream-media outlets." Michael Scherer contributed to this report....

4+ min ago (2051+ words) [00:00:26] How do you explain these complicated concepts to people who don't have a background in science and engineering but want to understand all the same?" [00:00:34] Today I am talking with Rachel Rayner, the Science Explainer. [00:00:38] She is a science communicator, a writer and performer who is now based in Sydney, but has worked around the world with scientists and students and all kinds of people who have a sense of curiosity and want to understand the world better. So thank you so much for joining me today, Rachel. I really appreciate it. [00:00:53] Rachel: Oh, no worries. Thank you for having me on the show. [00:00:55] Veronica: So I was reading your, through your LinkedIn and looking at all the amazing work that you've done. . Oh, you're based in Australia. You've been to Vietnam and South Africa. I think you've worked with…...

4+ min ago (396+ words) Anthony Joshua has warned Jake Paul that it is kill or be killed on Friday night, and there will be no taking it easy. Baseless rumors that the Miami showdown between Paul and Joshua may be fixed have been thrown around during the build-up to the Netflix showcase, hindering promotion. But the two-time heavyweight champion has insisted that he will not be taking it easy at all against the much smaller American. In fact, he has even insisted that his "nice guy" persona outside of the ring will not set foot anywhere near where the pair compete at the Kaseya Center on the night. Joshua is a powerful puncher, scoring 25 KOs in his 28 wins. Despite comical claims that Jake Paul might somehow be able to rig Friday night"s fight, Anthony Joshua is insisting that he will be providing violence…...

5+ min ago (254+ words) A Jewish man was stabbed in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in what police are investigating as a possible antisemitic attack, occurring on the third night of Hanukkah. According to the NYPD, the 35-year-old victim was attacked following what authorities described as a "seemingly random" verbal altercation. Investigators are examining reports that the suspect made antisemitic remarks during the encounter, including statements expressing support for another Holocaust. The attacker stabbed the victim once in the chest before fleeing the scene. Despite his injury, the victim reportedly followed the suspect for an additional block before the assailant managed to escape. He was transported to Kings County Hospital Center, where he was listed in stable condition. His name was not released. Crown Heights Shomrim volunteers assisted police in an immediate search, and the NYPD announced that…...

5+ min ago (644+ words) Tucked inside one of Evanston's oldest churches is a hub for Indian Americans across the Chicago area. For months, worshippers at Emmanuel United Methodist Church have volunteered to decorate the historic building in hopes of replicating their culture. Since October, dozens of church volunteers " including children, teens and adults " have been working to prepare the building for a Christmas celebration, including adorning the entire ceiling of the church's nave with thousands of multicolored paper squares strung into a festive pattern with materials shipped from Gujarat, India. "You see the kids working too," the Rev. Scort Sanjay Christy said. "They climb up on the scaffolding, they just get so excited just doing this and being a part of this big thing. They're all born and raised here, so they have no clue what we do and what is involved, it's not…...

5+ min ago (110+ words) The U.S. Postal Service is urging people to mail holiday cards and gifts this week to ensure they arrive by Christmas. Ground Advantage packages should be sent by tomorrow, while Priority and Express options extend the deadline into Thursday and Saturday. Those dates shift a day later for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. The U.S. Postal Service is urging people to mail holiday cards and gifts this week to ensure they arrive by Christmas. Ground Advantage packages should be sent by tomorrow, while Priority and Express options extend the deadline into Thursday and Saturday. Those dates shift a day later for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories....