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Winter's Dawn: Celebrating the Solstice

The Winter Solstice, which occurred on December 21st, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, signaling the official start of winter. Mary Walrath-Holdridge and Julia Gomez from USA TODAY explore the significance of this astronomical event and how it is celebrated across different cultures. The solstice, occurring when the North Pole is tilted furthest away from the sun, brings the least amount of daylight and the longest night. This year, the solstice fell on December 21st at 4:21 a.m. EST, marking the astronomical beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Historically, the Winter Solstice has been a time of celebration and reflection. Ancient civilizations, such as the Romans with their Saturnalia festival and the Norsemen with their bonfires, honored the return of the sun and the promise of longer days ahead. Today, people continue to observe the solstice with various traditions, including gatherings, feasts, and rituals that pay homage to the natural cycles of l...
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Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about the Trump attacker

 

Thomas Matthew Crooks is the man who shot at former US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally. Here’s what we know about him:

  1. Identity and Background:

    • Crooks, a 20-year-old nursing-home employee from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was identified as the attacker.
    • He allegedly opened fire while Trump was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others critically wounded.
    • Crooks was shot dead at the scene by a Secret Service sniper.
    • Neighbors in his quiet hometown of Bethel Park are in shock, struggling to understand how a seemingly quiet young man could be involved in the shooting.

  2. Education and Political Affiliation:

    • Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022, where he received a $500 prize for math and science.
    • State voter records show that he was a registered Republican.
    • He also donated $15 to the liberal campaign group ActBlue in 2021.
    • Crooks had not been carrying ID, so investigators used DNA to identify him.

  3. Weapon and Motive:

    • The weapon used to shoot at Trump was believed to have been purchased by Crooks’ father.
    • Suspicious devices were found in Crooks’ vehicle after the shooting.
    • Investigators are still probing his motive.

The incident shattered the nation’s illusion of security, and authorities continue to investigate the details surrounding the attack.

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