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just now (1058+ words) Pope Leo XIV's visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday that draw Christian and Muslims as he seeks to recognize the importance of the country's religious pluralism and also send a message to Christians not to abandon the region. Over the past few decades, hundreds of thousands of Christians have left parts of the Middle East for good, driven by wars and the rise of Muslim extremists. Leo arrived in Beirut on Sunday after a visit to Turkey that began on Nov. 27. He challenged Lebanon's political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside as he sought to give Lebanon's long-suffering people a message of hope and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. A Muslim-majority country where about a third of the population is Christian, Lebanon always has been a priority for the Vatican as…...

just now (501+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: I've been getting close to a man for the past year and a half, and the other day we had a big blow-up. I didn't like the lax way that he was responding to me, and I wrote him a note saying as much. He got angry and accused me of speaking to him like he was my child. When I attempted to address the issue at hand " namely, his unresponsiveness " he got madder. Next thing you know, he had blocked me on social media, knocked me off of a shared email address that we had and summarily ghosted me. I did not expect this. I haven't heard from him in weeks. I have walked past places where we used to see each other, but he hasn't been there. I know I should just walk away, but my…...

1+ min ago (416+ words) Masayoshi Son during the Future Investment Initiative Institute Priority Asia conference in Tokyo,, Dec. 1. (Bloomberg) -- SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son said he wouldn't have sold off Nvidia Corp. shares if his company had unlimited money to bankroll its next investments in artificial intelligence, which include a big bet on OpenAI. Europe's Largest Capital Without a Subway Is Finally Getting One Son, addressing for the first time the surprise November disclosure that SoftBank had unloaded its entire stake in the world's most valuable company, also slammed talk of an AI investment bubble. The Japanese company simply needed to raise capital to fund projects including data center construction, he told a forum in Tokyo Monday. "I don't want to sell a single share. I just had more need for money to invest in OpenAI" and other projects, Son said during the…...

1+ min ago (207+ words) Wicked fans have rushed in to provide context after a 'sad' selfie of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo omitting Marissa Bode went viral on social media. Wicked fans have set the record straight after a 'sad' selfie omitting Marissa Bode went viral (Dave Benett / Contributor / Getty Images) After catching a glimpse of the snap, many rushed online to hit out at the group for seemingly excluding her.However, what internet critics conveniently ignored was that the woman in question did take a selfie that included Bode. Universal Pictures actually shared a load of snaps from the London leg of the press tour a few weeks back (12 November), showing the group selfie.Without that context, it appeared as if Bode had been deliberately ignored. Needless to say, the internet had already run with the story, but many Wicked fans have now…...

1+ min ago (666+ words) Every holiday season we pause to think about the unhoused. We drop off pantry staples, donate cloth ing or volunteer for a day. Then the holi days end and life moves on, but the cri sis continues. Home lessness may feel seasonal, but it is a daily struggle playing out in every corner of Miami... Every holiday season we pause to think about the unhoused. We drop off pantry staples, donate cloth ing or volunteer for a day. Then the holi days end and life moves on, but the cri sis continues. Home lessness may feel seasonal, but it is a daily struggle playing out in every corner of Miami Dade County. What many residents do not realize is that Miami Dade built a year round sys tem for this work long before it was fash ionable to talk about…...

1+ min ago (641+ words) A federal appeals court said on Monday that Alina Habba had been serving unlawfully as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey, dealing a blow to the Trump administration and most likely setting up a showdown at the Supreme Court. In its ruling, the three-judge panel, based in Philadelphia, affirmed an earlier ruling by a Federal District Court judge, shooting down each of the government's arguments for why Ms. Habba could continue to serve. In their opinion, the judges wrote that the Trump administration appeared to have become frustrated by the legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors' offices. They added that the maneuvers undertaken to keep Ms. Habba in charge exemplified the difficulties it had faced. "Yet the citizens of New Jersey and the loyal employees in the U.S. attorney's office deserve some clarity and…...

1+ min ago (305+ words) KUCHING: Commercial negotiations between PETRONAS and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) are expected to conclude by the end of the year. Sarawak Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said Petros was fine-tuning the discussions to finalise a commercial agreement by Dec 31 at the latest. "We hope the agreement can be finalised for our mutual interests, particularly in terms of Sarawak's efforts to implement the Sarawak Gas Roadmap. "We believe PETRONAS can play an important joint role with Petros to make the roadmap a success," he said in his winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Monday (Dec 1). The roadmap aims to increase domestic gas usage from the current 7% to at least 30% by 2030. Julaihi called on PETRONAS to prioritise the agreement with Petros, especially after the national oil corporation recently announced new deals with international partners in Italy and…...

1+ min ago (482+ words) Gastro Center of Maryland (GCM), one of the state's largest GI practices, announces expansion to serve more patients across the DMV. With locations in Annapolis, Bethesda, Columbia, Gaithersburg, Olney, Riverdale, Silver Spring, Timonium, and White Marsh, GCM offers comprehensive digestive care including colonoscopies, endoscopies, and advanced treatments. State-of-the-art facilities feature onsite pathology and an IBD Infusion Center. Same-week and NextDay appointments available. Now welcoming new patients. SILVER SPRING, MD / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Gastro Center of Maryland (GCM), one of the largest and most respected gastroenterology practices in the state, recently announced its continued expansion with the addition of Silver Spring and Bethesda Location. This strategi... Gastro Center of Maryland Expands Footprint, Bringing Expert Digestive Care to More Communities Across the DMV Gastro Center of Maryland (GCM), one of the state's largest GI practices, announces expansion to serve more patients across the…...

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2+ min ago (342+ words) Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market have captured the attention of investors and analysts alike. With the looming potential for a Bitcoin crash, many are pondering the effects on both the market and individual investors. As Bitcoin hovers near $86,000, analysts predict a possible drop to $50,000. Mike McGlone, a specialist at Bloomberg, suggests that the digital currency's value could further decline. Following a brief recovery period at the end of November, many are skeptical about whether this rise was genuine or merely a temporary reprieve. The sudden dip of $5,000 within a few hours on December 1st raised eyebrows, leading to the liquidation of nearly $700 million from the market and erasing $210 billion in total market value. Despite this, it remains unclear if this decline signals the onset of a prolonged bear market or if it is a strategic move by larger investors looking…...