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ANALYSIS

2025: What the Year Revealed

A year of war, disaster, division and unrest tested the foundations of modern life. What stood—and what failed—revealed far more than headlines ever could.

“In a time of crisis, it’s so funny what you learn about yourself, in terms of what to save,” a Los Angeles resident told People after being forced to flee as wildfires tore through Southern California in the first days of 2025.

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GEOPOLITICS

Is Peace in Ukraine Any Closer After Trump-Zelenskyy Talks?

U.S. President Donald Trump met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday and said the two were “maybe very close” to a deal to end the war with Russia.

But they gave few details on how the most contentious issues between the warring parties would be resolved, namely territorial concessions and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Here are some of the main sticking points after weeks of intense diplomacy.

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RELIGION

The 10 Laws That Could Change the World

A new Personal from Editor-in-Chief David C. Pack.

Learn the why behind the headlines.

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HOLIDAYS

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail—and How to Succeed God’s Way

Why do New Year's resolutions fail?

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ANALYSIS

Myanmar Junta’s Shift from Battlefield to Ballots Faces Long Odds

Experts say the aim of establishing a stable administration in Myanmar is far-fetched since the civil war is still raging, and a military-controlled government with a civilian veneer is unlikely to win many backers overseas.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Chase Away the Winter Blues!

Frigid temperatures and dreary skies often do not spark excitement, but with proper planning and a positive attitude, wintertime can be enjoyable for you and your family.

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INTERNATIONAL

U.S. Launches Strikes Against Islamic State Group in Nigeria After Attacks Target Christians

President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Entitlement Programs: What They Can’t Fix

As lawmakers debate how to care for the vulnerable, the Bible reveals the ultimate answer, one that human-led governments will never reach on their own.

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ANALYSIS

You Were Designed to Be Creative

Creativity is not exclusive to the famous painters, composers and inventors of history. Anyone can nurture and develop this trait.

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MIDDLE EAST

Explainer: What’s Next for the Gaza Ceasefire, and Will the Truce Last?

Over two months after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, both sides accuse each other of major breaches of the deal.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Afghan Hunger Crisis Deepens as Aid Funding Falls Short, UN Says

The UN World Food Programme is unable for the first time in decades to provide effective aid to millions of Afghans suffering from malnutrition, with deaths especially among children likely to rise this winter, the WFP said.

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PROPHECY

America and Britain in Bible Prophecy

The Bible contains awe-inspiring prophecies that involve the greatest nations in the history of the world. What are they?

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect in World First

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Digestive Health: Are Supplements the Solution?

Are supplements all it takes to improve your digestive health?

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AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC

‘It Was Dead People Everywhere’: Inside Australia’s Hanukkah Massacre

Here's how a Hanukkah event on Australia's Bondi Beach turned from celebration to fear.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Marijuana Addiction Is Surging. Few Seek Help

As more states legalize marijuana, use has become more normalized and products have become more potent. But fewer of those who are addicted seek help for it.

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RELIGION

Do You Believe in Angels?

Most Americans think angels exist, yet few understand their great purpose.

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

‘It’s Not Safe to Live Here.’ Colombia Is Deadliest Country for Environmental Defenders

Colombia, the deadliest country in the world for people protecting land and forests, recorded 48 killings in 2024, nearly a third of all cases worldwide.