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Today is Sunday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2024. There are two days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as more than 250 Lakota people were killed by U. S. troops sent to disarm them. Also on this date: In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. Related Articles National News | Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down National News | Palm Beach County Republican chair aims to overtake Democrats as county’s majority party National News | Today in History: December 28, grand jury declines to indict police officers in Tamir Rice killing National News | Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in California National News | Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78 In 1940, during World War II, Germany dropped incendiary bombs on London, setting off what came to be known as “The Second Great Fire of London.” In 1978, during the Gator Bowl, Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes punched Clemson player Charlie Bauman, who had intercepted an Ohio State pass.

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General Daily Insight for December 29, 2024 When we do the work, we can achieve visible results. The Moon in Sagittarius begins with a trine to Chiron. This activates Chiron’s healing potential before it turns direct at 4:13 pm EST, stabilizing our paths toward soothing catharsis and emotional progress. The Moon will then square off Neptune, which does risk inciting a bit of confusion.

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