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.

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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.
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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 ...
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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.
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Hanukkah begins Wednesday; QC Jewish leader hopes for ‘more light, less darkness’

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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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