December 22, 2020 Archive December 2020

A planetary conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn may account for the biblical "Christmas Star"

Bill Barr breaks with Trump over Russia

As heavenly bodies converge, many ask: Is the Star of Bethlehem making a comeback?

"$600 is not enough": Progressives in Congress left unhappy with COVID relief deal

Texas has $2 billion in COVID relief funds left to spend. Advocacy groups are anxiously watching

We've lost control: The real lessons of the Trump regime and the pandemic

Jared Kushner signed off on secret payments to top campaign officials, source says

Yes, older people like my mom should get the vaccine first: Here's why

This pumpkin bread keeps astonishingly well for days

COVID-19 further exposes inequalities in the global financial system

Democrats open investigation into Trump's handling of COVID: House watchdog subpoenas HHS, CDC heads

Why Facebook antitrust case relies so heavily on Mark Zuckerberg’s emails

Ritz cracker shortbread is a holiday miracle

Trump's loss was radicalizing: His promise to "cheat" the system has further deluded his fans

"Trump is turning on Pence" as his anger over his election loss grows: report

Trump's COVID task force coordinator Deborah Birx to retire after violating WH travel guidance

Obama's new book offers key insight about how laws really get made

The ceramic Christmas tree is back! Why the retro holiday decoration is everywhere this year

"It isn't even really a stimulus in my opinion": Economists lament paltry $600 checks to citizens

Why a new coronavirus mutation has some scientists worried

Best of 2020: How I stole my bike back