Mexican President AMLO has admitted that the Gulf Cartel released 32 kidnapped migrants, contradicting previous claims of a rescue by authorities. The migrants were initially taken to another location by gunmen but were eventually set free.

In Florida, a teacher named Marie-Jo Gordo is facing federal prosecution after sexually explicit videos were discovered on her former student's phone. The videos depict Gordo engaging in sexual intercourse with the underage student in multiple places. She now faces charges of sexually exploiting a minor.

On Christmas Eve, Orthodox Christians in Russia and Ukraine held intricate church services. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended services alongside the families of military personnel killed in the Ukraine conflict. Unfortunately, festivities in Bethlehem were canceled due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and church leaders urged prayers for peace. In a show of solidarity with Gaza and in memory of a tragic fire, Christians in Iraq also opted to cancel their celebrations. Meanwhile, the Patriarch of Constantinople led the Blessing of the Waters ceremony in Istanbul.

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The Digest, 1/6/2024 @900PM, CDT

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