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Kirstie    Kirstie says the task of sorting out her house was overwhelming and she realised she needed helpKirstie knew it was time to ask for help, but she was scared. "I was so embarrassed," she says. The mother-of-three's house in Ipswich had got out of control after a traumatic event left her bedbound. "I had a stillborn baby girl in May 2022 and I had to carry on for my other two children but every day was a struggle and I spent months in bed," she explains. Every surface of the house was covered in

'My house was so out of control, I felt ashamed'

Khelif received votes for AP's Female Athlete of the YearTrump: ‘We will keep men out of women’s sports’President-elect Donald Trump speaks about transgender bathrooms and women's sports at AmericaFest.Tennis legend Martina Navratilova only needed one acronym in response to Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif receiving votes for the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.

Tennis legend volleys befuddled response after Imane Khelif receives votes for prestigious female award

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March.

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them

CNN —Azerbaijan Airlines, the carrier of the passenger jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, said preliminary investigations have found the disaster occurred “as a result of physical and technical external interference,” according to Azerbaijan’s state news agency AZERTAC.A US official told CNN on Thursday that early indications suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed the passenger jet.

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after ‘physical and technical external interference,’ carrier says

The entry, named "Defying Gravity" in reference to the musical's most sensational number, is 55-feet-long and will feature several of Oz's most iconic details.The merry old land of Oz is coming to California.The magical land from "Wicked," the blockbuster film adaptation of the Broadway hit, will come to life with a float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year's Day.

‘Wicked' will come to life with a Rose Parade super float

Andre Rush also suggested ways he would "manipulate" the president-elect's diet to make it healthier if he were to serve in the next administration.A chef who worked in the White House during four administrations said Donald Trump was the “hardest” president to cook for, because he and his wife liked their food in quite a specific way.

Ex-White House Chef Explains Why Trump Was 'Hardest' President To Cook For

Before we reach 2025, let's visit the folksy 1960s and gothic 1830s.A great way to spend some of your holiday break is hitting up the local cinema, and there are a couple retro affairs – each very different as counterprogramming goes – that you'll want to see. There's an excellent Bob Dylan biopic with a stellar cast led by Timothée Chalamet, plus a remake of the 1922 horror movie "Nosferatu" that's a lot sexier and cooler than you might imagine for a 19th-century vampire flick. (I'll let you guess which

The freewheelin' Timmy C 🕶️

CNN —Dick Parsons, an American businessman who led Time Warner and helped iconic US companies navigate tough circumstances, has died at 76.A prominent Black business executive, Parsons was known for his problem-solving prowess, steering major companies, including Time Warner and Citigroup, through periods of distress.

Richard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner, dies at 76

Starface World president Kara Brothers has learned a counterintuitive trick to being a good boss: embrace your flaws."A flaw of mine that's helped me lead more effectively is that I'm naturally a very direct person," Brothers tells CNBC Make It. "I prefer getting straight to the point, but that approach doesn't work in every situation.

39-year-old executive says embracing this 'flaw' has made her a better boss

Finland has seized an oil tanker suspected of having severed undersea power and internet cables, with Finnish authorities saying the vessel may have been part of Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships aimed at skirting Western sanctions.The incident comes at a time when the region is already on high alert over the war in Ukraine, with NATO vowing to enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea following Wednesday's cable-cutting incident.

Finland seizes Russia-linked tanker suspected of cutting vital undersea cables

Plus: Should I tell my daughter-in-law that she hurt my feelings?DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events.He didn’t help plan for camping, didn’t financially plan well for souvenirs or if we wanted to eat out, and had a crappy attitude the entire time.

Dear Abby: My husband took me on a lousy birthday trip and blasted me for being upset

Recent high-profile bouts, both professional and celebrity, are making boxing as popular as ever but medical science points to potential risks for the athletes.An estimated 40,000 boxing fans watched Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh earlier this month.Millions tuned in over legal and illegal streams across the world to witness Usyk defend his title against Fury in an enthralling contest that reportedly earned the boxers a combined $191m in prize money.

Should boxing be banned as a sport?

Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Operations are back to normal at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport Thursday after an apparent family fight erupted into gunfire in the airport's busiest terminal Wednesday night, injuring four people, one critically.A fight broke out near the shopping and dining area of Terminal 4 at about 9:40 MST Christmas night.

Phoenix airport returns to normal after Christmas night shooting that injured 4

NEW DELHI — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92.Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement.

India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of landmark nuclear deal with the U.S., dies at 92

Before she allegedly orchestrated the P.R. campaign against Lively, publicist Jennifer Abel called Balboni, her client, ‘pompous’ and said the co-stars’ kissing scenes were ‘so cringey’The hits keep coming for Justin Baldoni, as it’s been revealed that the disgraced actor’s own publicist couldn’t “stand” him and found him to be “unlikable,” even as she still allegedly agreed to help him wage a “smear campaign” against his co-star Blake Lively.

Even Justin Baldoni’s publicist called him ‘unlikable’ before Blake Lively ‘smear campaign’

Editors are like parents. Our stories are like our children. We love them all! But sometimes stories that we think are just spellbinding don't get quite the attention we think they deserve.We've looked at our story list for 2024 and identified five stories that a) had amazing time on page but b) didn't get as many pageviews as we'd hoped.

Global stories from 2024 that we loved ... but that you may have missed

How much Grinch-themed cotton candy can @LeahShutkever eat in one minute? pic.twitter.com/x8FZabApPt— Guinness World Records (@GWR) December 23, 2024Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Speed eater Leah Shutkever took home a new Guinness World Record title when she consumed 49 grams of green cotton candy in sixty seconds.

Woman consumes 49 grams of green cotton candy for Guiness World Record

A man from Ontario, Canada, recently got an unexpected surprise at his local grocery store when he was given a senior citizen discount—despite only being 48 years old.The anonymous poster, who goes by u/Themusicison on Reddit, shared the moment on the popular r/mildlyinfurating subreddit where it quickly gained attention with over 50,000 upvotes and thousands of comments.

Man Buys Groceries—Shock As He Later Realizes What's Written on the Receipt

Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in LumbertonA woman was shot and killed while waiting in line at a North Carolina Walmart by a 17-year-old stranger who wanted to “incite fear,” police have said.Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in Lumberton.

Woman killed in Walmart line by 17-year-old stranger who wanted ‘to incite fear,’ cops say

The latest United States presidential election has once again sparked outrage among several celebrities, many of whom had vowed to leave the country if Trump came to power.Here's a look at some high-profile figures who made headlines with their bold threats to move overseas.Barbra Streisand

What Happened to Celebrities Who Threatened to Leave US a Month After Donald Trump's Win?

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Rounds of storms are forecast to continue lashing the Northwest as the East Coast braces for severe storms that may delays flights and snarl traffic during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.A parade of storms, which have dropped several inches of rain and snow across the Pacific Northwest this week, is showing no signs of slowing down.

Severe weather across the country could hamper holiday travel this weekend

CNN —Although President-elect Donald Trump wanted to start 2025 without having to worry about the debt ceiling, he did not get his wish.Addressing the debt ceiling, which will be reinstated on January 2, is still on the list of congressional Republicans’ New Year’s resolutions.

Republicans will still have to deal with the debt ceiling in 2025. Here’s what you need to know

Mass deportations. Pardoning Jan. 6 rioters. Banning trans athletes from sports. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would not be a dictator “except for Day 1” of his presidency, when he plans to act swiftly on those proposals and several other major campaign promises he made to voters during the election.

What Trump has said he’ll do on Day 1 of his presidency

The sinkhole formed after a section of the right lane and shoulder collapsed on the busy highway near Wharton.A massive sinkhole formed Thursday off the shoulder of a heavily trafficked interstate highway in New Jersey, forcing motorists to take detours to avoid the area.The sinkhole formed after a section of the right lane and shoulder collapsed near the Wharton exit on Interstate 80 eastbound, about 40 miles west of New York City.

New Jersey sinkhole: Photos show 40-foot-deep depression on Interstate 80

The Grinch stole more than Christmas this year. He also stole our fantasy points.One day after the entire Houston Texans team, including the defense, scored a dreadful 50.1 fantasy points, the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears scored nine combined points at halftime on Thursday night … and neither team would score another point!

Seahawks, Bears Disappoint Fantasy Managers In Championship Week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay NewsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers.According to an FDA report, the proposed rule would mandate that

FDA proposes rule to target asbestos in talc cosmetic products

Just one Democrat made it onto the list of Congress' 20 most active X accounts of 2024Some Democrats express concern over Musk’s political involvementFox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on some Democrats referring to Elon Musk as a ‘shadow president’ over political involvement, on ‘Special Report.’

Democratic pols ditch Twitter after Elon Musk takeover, report shows

When MotorTrend compares cars, we’re sometimes impressed by how good cars are today, even the ones that finish closer to last. And then there are times when the loser is more obvious. In MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings, you’d be surprised how often a former favorite falls into the midpack of a segment or lower because it hasn’t kept up.

MotorTrend Car, Truck, and SUV Rankings: Here Are the Biggest Losers of 2024

CNN —The cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 on Christmas Day near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, is still unknown. As of Friday, flight recorders have been recovered from the scene and the investigation continues.But early indications may point to a possible cause: A US official told CNN a Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed the passenger jet.

How Kremlin disinformation could hide the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Many travelers who have their hearts set on Europe surely have Italy close to the top of their bucket list. The country, especially the capital city of Rome, is one of the most popular places in the world, and it's easy to see why. With so much art, culture, food, nightlife, and history to experience in Italy, even the off-season of winter can still be busy.

One Of Italy's Best Hill Towns Is A Crowd-Free Gem Overlooking A Big Canyon, Per Rick Steves

ViDI Studio/ShutterstockEvery book lover knows that the thrill of reading goes beyond just the pages. Reading is about the journey, the transportation to another world. Through vivid imagery and unforgettable characters, these stories stay with us long after we've closed the last chapter. Whether you're traipsing through an enchanted forest, fighting crime in a bustling city, or training for the end of the world — anything feels possible when you're living in these stories. What if you could bring these worlds

The Clever Way Book Lovers Can Reuse Jars To Upgrade Their Library Display

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops.Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly. “The President of the Republic has decided to close all foreign military bases in the very near future,” Sonko said.