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A United States-led force has been deployed to protect ships in the Red Sea from attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, and Maersk is now preparing to resume operations in the area. After numerous recent attacks by Houthis on cargo ships in support for Palestine, multiple countries have come together and deployed a maritime security force that is solely committed to protecting those ships. Due to this, major Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk decided to resume operations in the Red Sea after suspending them earlier this month.
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Fact of the Day: Dead people can get goosebumps.
Quote of the Day: Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness. (Susan Gale)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Luminaria (noun)- A luminaria is a lantern—traditionally used in Christmas celebrations in the southwestern U.S.—that typically consists of a candle (or its electric analogue) set in sand inside a paper bag. Luminaria is also broadly used to refer to a similar lantern lit for other occasions, such as memorials or weddings. Both luminarias and luminaria are acceptable plural forms of luminaria.
In a Sentence: One of Anna’s favorite Christmas Eve traditions is lighting luminaria with her family to line their driveway in a festive display.
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