just now (60+ words) [Israel Natural Gas Lines employee trapped in flooded river in southern Israel, November 25, 2025. (photo credit: ISRAEL FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY)]Severe flooding has been reported across the country due to heavy overnight rainfall. First responders rescue trapped Israelis as severe flooding reported across the country Severe flooding has been reported across the country due to heavy overnight rainfall....

17+ min ago (85+ words) What does the trial of Hermann G'ring reveal about the unsettling normalcy of evil? For this, we're joined by Jack El-Hai, author of "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist'. Through their exchanges, Jack explains how G'ring sought to control his legacy, and what his case revealed about the psychology of power and guilt in the aftermath of war. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore. Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast. See all episodes from Dan Snow's History Hit...

44+ min ago (105+ words) #DateNovember 25, 1942 " the Soviet-French agreement is signed.On November 25, 1942, the Soviet-French agreement on the formation of a French aviation squadron in the USSR was signed. The squadron was named "Normandy", in honor of one of the... Andrey Marochko: #Date. November 25, 1942 " the Soviet-French agreement is signed November 25, 1942 " the Soviet-French agreement is signed. On November 25, 1942, the Soviet-French agreement on the formation of a French aviation squadron in the USSR was signed. The squadron was named "Normandy", in honor of one of the French provinces. Subsequently, it was transformed into the Normandy-Neman regiment....

47+ min ago (84+ words) DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in 1971, plans for Detroit's Renaissance Center were unveiled. The Riverfront complex was meant to revive the city's skyline. The glass-and-steel towers right now ... DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in 1971, plans for Detroit's Renaissance Center were unveiled. The Riverfront complex was meant to revive the city's skyline. The glass-and-steel towers right now hold the headquarters for General Motors, as well as offices and shops along the Detroit River....

54+ min ago (335+ words) Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2025 with 36 to follow. The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. In 1783, more than 6,000 British troops evacuated New York City after signing the peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War. In 1947, film industry executives introduced the first Hollywood blacklist banning people accused of communist sympathies from working in the film industry. The blacklist came about after 10 directors, producers and actors refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. In 1952, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap opened in London. It became the world's longest-running play. In 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy, assassinated in Dallas three days earlier, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered the national highway speed limit cut from 70 mph to 55 mph to save lives and gasoline....

54+ min ago (290+ words) Nov. 25 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1783, more than 6,000 British troops evacuated New York City after signing the peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War. In 1947, film industry executives introduced the first Hollywood blacklist banning people accused of communist sympathies from working in the film industry. The blacklist came about after 10 directors, producers and actors refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. In 1952, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap opened in London. It became the world's longest-running play. In 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy, assassinated in Dallas three days earlier, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered the national highway speed limit cut from 70 mph to 55 mph to save lives and gasoline. In 1986, U.S. President Ronald Reagan announced the resignation of national security adviser John Poindexter and the firing of Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North in the aftermath of…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (242+ words) A seminar on the cultural heritage exchanges of Fahai Temple in Beijing and Fengguo Temple in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, was held in Beijing on Sunday, bringing together university experts, cultural scholars and industry representatives from Beijing and Liaoning to discuss the two national treasures. Two ancient temples in the spotlight in Beijing A seminar on the cultural heritage exchanges of Fahai Temple in Beijing and Fengguo Temple in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, was held in Beijing on Sunday, bringing together university experts, cultural scholars and industry representatives from Beijing and Liaoning to discuss the two national treasures. The seminar focused on how they survive in urban renewal, their digital utilization, and the restoration and preservation of ancient architecture, fostering in-depth dialogue across regions. Both temples are significant treasures of the country. The Fahai Temple, as an outstanding representative of Ming Dynasty…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (161+ words) Only a few ex-servicemen, widows and families privately honour Operation Pawan each year, as no official remembrance day has ever been observed despite the heavy losses For the first time, the Indian Army will formally pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in Operation Pawan, India's first major military mission abroad since Independence. Operation Pawan, conducted between 1987 and 1990 in Sri Lanka, resulted in the death of 1,171 Indian soldiers and left over 3,500 injured. One of the most notable martyrs of Operation Pawan was Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran, a Param Vir Chakra recipient, who was killed on 25 November, 1987. Despite the significant losses, no official remembrance day has been observed for Operation Pawan. Each year, only a small number of ex-servicemen, widows, and their families gather privately at the memorial to pay their respects, but nothing was done at the official level....

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (216+ words) Donna Westerdahl Nichols presented the 80-year history of the Gerry Rodeo to the Valley Historical Society. SINCLAIRVILLE " Members and guests of the Valley Historical Society gathered at the Sinclairville Library for the presentation of the history of the Gerry Rodeo by Donna Westerdahl Nichols. Nichols is the daughter of Carl E. Westerdahl, who was a charter member of the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department, and a charter member of the Gerry Rodeo Committee. The Gerry Volunteer Fire Department was formed by 57 men in January 1942, with a 1924 Model T Ford truck and a treasury of $2. In May 1945, the fire department began an agreement to have a rodeo. That was 80 years ago. Bleachers were borrowed, a First Aid tent set up, there was a beef barbecue dinner with potatoes and salad, and there were concessions stands for food such as hot dogs. Admission was…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (485+ words) The fourth regular meeting of the 2025-2026 season of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Beckie Huber-Ross. President Karin S. Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Gail Crow on the historic center of Naples, Italy was presented. The following is a summary of that paper. Tucked beside the sparkling waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and watched over by the mighty Mount Vesuvius, Naples has a history extending almost 3,000 years. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world. It began as'Parthenope, a Greek colony established by sailors in the 9th century BC, named for a Siren in Greek mythology. A Siren was a half bird / half woman who lured sailors by the sweetness of her song. Naples" history is vast: to quote a 2017 report by…...