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Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison

ABC News - 3h

'Modern-day gladiator' - the rise of heavyweight hope Itauma

Rising heavyweight hope Moses Itauma reflects on his journey from a small Slovakian town to being tipped for boxing greatness.

BBC News - 4h

Why Bill Belichick Abandoned the Hope of Landing an N.F.L. Job

Belichick, the most prepared figure in the league for so long, had to recognize a chilling reality.

The New York Times - 21h

U.S. Air Taxi Developers Hope 2024 Gains Help Services Take Off in 2025

Leading electric takeoff and landing plane developers Joby and Archer are seeking 2025 FAA approval of their next-generation aircraft, then initiate air taxi services that may take a long time to ...

Inc. - 1d

Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ an Anthem of Hope, Was Born of a Contentious Friendship

How a contentious friendship between political rivals led to the creation of a classic Christmas anthem of hope.

The New York Times - 1d

Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

BBC News - 1d

Hanukkah begins Wednesday; QC Jewish leader hopes for ‘more light, less darkness’

Yahoo News - 1d

Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges

The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.

BBC News - 2d

Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds

A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.

CBS News - 2d

French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote

Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Guardian view on the tenacity of hope: a necessary virtue in troubled times | Editorial

At a moment of the year associated with renewal and new birth, reflection on inspiring acts of solidarity and courage can point the way to a better future. In the introduction to a new, seasonal ...