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RELIGION

From DC to the Vatican, baby Jesus is wearing a keffiyeh  

(RNS) — The scene representing the birth of Jesus is a common December sight, artfully arranged on church lawns or entryways across the country. But

SCIENCE

The ancient board games we finally know how to play – thanks to AI

In the 1970s, in a grave in a Bronze Age cemetery in Shahr-i Sokhta, Iran, an incredible object was unearthed next to a human skull:

NATURE

The revolutionary economist who became the unlikely leader of Bangladesh

After weeks of deadly demonstrations that toppled Bangladesh’s autocratic government in August, the students who led the revolution had one demand: invite Nobel Peace prizewinning

MOBILE

Griply Combines a Habit Tracker and Task Manager Focusing on Your Personal Goals

The app brings together a task manager and habit tracker with a focus on your personal goals. You can create a SMART goal—specific, measurable, achievable,

LIFESTYLE

Cool Gift Approach: Book Kits

I know we’re up to our ears in gift guides at this point, but! My friend Jodi Levine had such a cool idea for how

ARTS & THEATER

Theatre Needs Fat Justice | HowlRound Theatre Commons

The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed clarity to systems of inequities beyond health. In the theatre and performing arts, artists and organizational leaders have soul-searched, read,

MUSIC

Jack White Adds Winter 2025 European Dates to No Name Tour

Jack White is adding more stops to his recently announced No Name Tour. The new shows take place in France, the Netherlands, England, and Scotland

CULTURE

How Charles M Schulz created Charlie Brown and Snoopy

Getty Images Charles M Schulz drew his beloved Peanuts strip for 50 years until his announcement on 14 December 1999 that ill health was forcing

APPS

The next phase of Play

Posted by Sam Bright – VP & GM, Google Play + Developer Ecosystem Hello everyone, Thank you for making this year another incredible one! Your

MUSIC

Shygirl Announces Club Shy Room 2 EP, Shares Video for New Song: Watch

Shygirl has announced a new EP: Club Shy Room 2 is out February 14 via Because Music, and it will include the recent Saweetie collaboration