Daily Digest: Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Also: Judge green lights New York’s driver’s license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge • 2025 Honda Prologue SUV is a win for EVs

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Happy Thursday! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa C… Read more → Judge green lights New York's driver's license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge By MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge gave a green light Tuesday to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they are in the country legally. U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci in Albany […] Read more → 2025 Honda Prologue SUV is a win for EVs Stacking up in Grasso's Garage recently has been a slew of EV SUVs. From the EV9 by KIA and the newly redesigned fleet from Audi, EV's are everywhere. As someone who is certain that vehicles should be hybrid's and not fully electric, the Honda Prologues enters Grasso's Garage and is changing my mind quickly. The 2025 Honda Prologue Elite AWD enters Grasso's Garage wrapped in scenic North Shore Pearl, one of 7 color options for the Elite model. Additionally, 2 interior leather color options are offered including Black and Gray. Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite […] Read more → Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids Trump defended "clean, beautiful coal" as a Christmas gift. Read more → Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University The on-campus shooting killed one student and critically injured another. Read more → Call 911 or risk losing the baby? Raids force some immigrants to avoid care Since Trump took office, immigrant families are more likely to skip or delay health care. Read more → Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world are celebrating the Christmas season. Read more → Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building Scholars say the name change violates the law. Read more → Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote The election is continuing Latin America's swing to the right. Read more → Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve The soldiers were posthumously promoted to staff sergeant. Read more → Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs The suit alleges HHS made the cuts in retaliation for speaking out against Trump actions. Read more →

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