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Washington, D.C. - In a dramatic race against the clock, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a stopgap funding bill late Friday evening, narrowly averting a federal government shutdown. The decisive 366-34 vote came just hours before the midnight deadline, ensuring the continuity of government operations through the holiday season and into the new year.
On a crisp December 21, 2024, thousands gathered at the iconic Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, to celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. This ancient monument, aligned with the movements of the sun, served as a powerful backdrop for a vibrant celebration of the winter solstice sunrise.
