Forget Halloween, Bring Ghost Stories Back to Christmas
If your idea of festive joy is being haunted by past memories or driven insane by mysterious specters, have we got the tradition for you.
U.N. Security Council Vote on Gaza Resolution Is Delayed Again
The announcement came as diplomats negotiated with the U.S. on what it might allow to pass. The U.S. has been the only member of the Security Council to block demands for an immediate cease-fire.
Vigil Commemorates Journalists Killed in Gaza
The names of journalists and media workers killed covering the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza were read aloud during a candlelight vigil in New York City.
Wednesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
French MPs pass controversial immigration reform – BBC.com
French MPs pass controversial immigration reform  BBC.comThe French parliament approves a divisive immigration bill, prompting a heated debate  ABC NewsFrance passes tough immigration bill amid Macron party rebellion  Al Jazeera EnglishMacron in crisis after immigration showdown – POLITICO  POLITICO EuropeFrench Parliament Approves Immigration Overhaul  The New York Times
US and China remain top credit ratings to watch in 2024 – Reuters
US and China remain top credit ratings to watch in 2024Â Â ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
Toshiba delisted after 74 years, faces future with new owners – Reuters
Toshiba delisted after 74 years, faces future with new owners  ReutersEnd of an era for electronics giant Toshiba  BBC.comEnd of era as Toshiba delists from Tokyo stock exchange after 74 years  The GuardianJapan’s crisis-plagued Toshiba delists and enters era of private ownership  Financial TimesToshiba ends 74-year history as public firm, set for turnaround  Kyodo News Plus
Stephen Curry sinks Celtics with 3-point dagger in bounce back from rare game with no 3s – Yahoo Sports
Stephen Curry sinks Celtics with 3-point dagger in bounce back from rare game with no 3s  Yahoo SportsWarriors 132-126 Celtics (Dec 19, 2023) Game Recap  ESPNKeys to the Game: Warriors 132, Celtics 126 (OT)  NBA.comThe Boston Celtics open road trip with 132-126 overtime loss to Golden State Warriors  Celtics BlogStephen Curry’s ‘magical’ high-arcing 3-pointer to bury Celtics could mark
Iceland volcano: Here is everything you need to know about the eruption – The Associated Press
Iceland volcano: Here is everything you need to know about the eruption  The Associated PressDecember 19, 2023 – Iceland volcano erupts  CNNHuge danger that volcanic fissures could tear apart Icelandic town without warning, local experts fear as tour  Daily MailPhotos From Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption: A Show of Lava and Smoke  The New York TimesAP PHOTOS: Rivers and fountains of
China Earthquake Kills More Than 100 in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces
The 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Gansu Province around midnight. People who had fled their homes huddled in the cold, building fires to keep warm.