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CNN —At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former forces of deposed leader Bashar al-Assad, the interior ministry said on Thursday, in an indication of challenges for the country’s new government.The attack in the countryside of the Tartus region also injured 10 officers, according to the ministry.

At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say

MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country’s police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.Thirty-three prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces, the police chief Bernardino Rafael added.

6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique amid post-election violence

Cellphone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before hitting the ground and exploding in a fireball.An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in Kazakhstan after being diverted, killing 38 of 67 people on board.Some things to know about the crash and the speculation about a possible cause:

What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck were married for 2 years before she filed for divorce in August 2024Jennifer Garner sees Ben Affleck ‘as a family member,’ expert saysCelebrity matchmaker Alessandra Conti told Fox News Digital that Garner and Affleck are incredible co-parents.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's love story was two decades in the making, but the former couple ultimately went their separate ways.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose: Shocking celebrity splits of 2024

Trump shares social media post attacking ‘radical left lunatics’ and says Canada could become 51st US state.The outgoing and incoming United States presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite, while Republican Donald Trump offered a holiday greeting and then took aim at his political opponents.

Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages in US

‘That’s not what they paid me for’Home Depot worker and TikTok creator Original_spiritual_hoochie (@big_boss_ceecee) recently struck a chord with retail workers everywhere in a viral rant that garnered 85,000 views and over 1,200 comments. Her frustration? Customers who create unnecessary messes in stores, leaving workers to clean up after them.

‘I hate customers’: Home Depot worker shows the mess that customers left for her on purpose

24 karat gold bars are seen at the United States West Point Mint facility in West Point, New York June 5, 2013.Gold prices rose on Thursday in holiday-thinned trade, while markets await clues on the Federal Reserve's 2025 rate plan and tariff policies from the incoming Trump administration.Spot gold rose 0.5% to $2,627.62 per ounce. U.S. gold futures added 0.3% to $2,642.30.Markets in the euro zone are closed on Thursday for the Boxing Day public holiday.Next year is going to be a very volatile period for

Gold firms in holiday-thinned trade with spotlight on Fed and Trump policies

From velvety purples to fiery reds, many people can see a spectrum of vivid colors via the human eye. Others, however, may have limited hue perception due to certain conditions.Animals, on the other hand, perceive the world through a different lens. Dogs only have two color-sensing cones in their eyes, giving them "dichromatic vision."

What colors can cats see? Here's how your pet perceives the world.

Trump’s ‘billionaire boys club’ has parallels in other supposedly liberal democracies around the world.President-elect Donald Trump arrives to watch SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight with Elon Musk from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, November 19, 2024 Brandon Bell/Pool via APUntil recently, it was authoritarian capitalist regimes such as those in Russia and China that were characterised as plutocratic: Putin’s government, well known to be dominated by powerful oligarchs such

Musk’s rise is symptomatic of our neo-feudal capitalist times

The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 on board, after an aviation expert said evidence indicated that a Russian anti-missile battery may have brought down the passenger plane.The Embraer 190 crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny in Chechnya in Russia on Wednesday.

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight

The Royal Family are known for their love of tradition and Christmas is no exception. But when it comes to Christmas presents for members of the Royal Family, what do the people who have everything ask for?The Royal Family embraces a blend of festivities at Sandringham Estate, where they uphold German traditions, such as opening presents on Christmas Eve.

Prince George's Christmas list speaks volumes about his upbringing

Harris said 'nothing came to mind' in response to how she would have done things differently than BidenKamala Harris tells 'The View' how she would be different than Joe Biden as presidentVice President Kamala Harris told the women of ABC's 'The View' that she would put a greater emphasis on small businesses and crimes against women and children.

Top 10 moments on 'The View' in 2024: Kamala Harris bungles on Biden, co-hosts struggle to reconcile election

Ajeeb KomachiMT Vasudevan Nair, a legendary writer from the southern Indian state of Kerala, has died at the age of 91.Nair died in a hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode district, where he was admitted a few days ago with breathing difficulties.Apart from being a celebrated writer, MT, as Nair was popularly known, was also an acclaimed film director and screenwriter.

Celebrated Indian author MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for American ambassador to Panama, days after suggesting that the United States should take control of the Panama Canal.“I am pleased to announce that Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, a Country that is ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far beyond their wildest dreams,” Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social late Wednesday.

Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera U.S. ambassador to Panama

Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points and the ending of “Nosferatu” (in theaters now), so beware if you haven’t seen it yet.The climax of “Nosferatu” is unlike any love scene you’ve ever seen before, a marriage of death, blood and sacrifice with definite emotion and a touching final shot.

Spoilers! Why the 'Nosferatu' remake embraces a 'death and ecstasy' ending

Choose your Most Memorable Sports Moment of 2024. Then see how your choice ranks and share the results with your friends.Choose your Most Memorable Sports Moment of 2024.Choose between the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, or LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani becoming the first MLB player ever with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season.

2024 Most Memorable Sports Moments: December 26, 2024

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years.With temperatures in Victoria state reaching 37 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit) and with wind changes expected throughout the day, fire chiefs have issued stark warnings to rural communities to delay travel or leave their homes and seek safety at shelters.

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia

‘I am over this.’Walmart won’t let this mom exchange this item that she very much needs to take care of her newborn baby. They seem to be breaking policy, but why?Having a newborn baby is stressful enough. There are months of sleeplessness, breastfeeding (if you choose to do it) can be painful, and first-time parents are often jittery about whether they’re doing things right.

‘I was unaware of a policy change’: Walmart customer tries to return common household item. Then a worker intervenes

What we know about the holidays at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.Since his arrest on September 17th, longtime rapper and mogul Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail four times while he awaits trial. The latest instance came in December of this year, when a judge ruled the rapper ‘could not be trusted’ and cemented the fact he’d be spending the holidays behind bars.

A Jail Employee Spoke Out About What Holidays Are Really Like At Diddy's Prison And What He'll Get To Eat On Christmas Day 'Nobody Wants To Be Here'

First steps to take when setting up your new devicesGifts, eggnog, flight delays: Expert shares holiday travel tipsTravel expert Gabe Saglie explains his top holiday travel tips on ‘Your World.’Got new electronics for the holidays? Whether you've unwrapped a shiny new smartphone, tablet or laptop, the first steps you take can set the tone for your entire experience.

Got new electronics for the holidays? Here's what to do first

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A taxi plowed into multiple people after it hopped a curb in a popular tourist area of Manhattan, sending three pedestrians to the hospital — including a young boy and his mother visiting from another country, according to law enforcement sources.The cab was heading west on 34th Street just after 4 p.m. on Christmas when it veered onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue near Herald Square, police said.

Child and mother among 6 struck by taxi that veered onto sidewalk in Manhattan

Boulder County, Colorado CNN —Grass fires aren’t out of the ordinary here in the high desert foothills, so Allison Bequette wasn’t terribly surprised when one forced her and other drivers on a detour.What was striking to her, however, was the sheer intensity and size of the flames.

Disasters and extreme weather are making America’s homes even more unaffordable

The Earth was ready for its close-up this year. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, or GOES-16 satellites, captured several spectacular weather events from hurricanes, supercell storms, wildfires and an amazing total solar eclipse.About the GOES-16 satelliteThe GOES-16, also known as GOES-R before it reached its geostationary orbit, is operated by NASA and NOAA and is focused on the Americas.

Amazing imagery from the GOES-16 satellite shows major weather events in 2024

This is an adapted excerpt from the Dec. 17 episode of “Deadline: White House.”During Vice President Kamala Harris' first speech since her election loss to President-elect Donald Trump, she urged the crowd of young community leaders in Maryland to“stay in the fight.”

Harris urges supporters to ‘stay in the fight,’ as her political future remains uncertain

Move over Michael Vick.While the former Falcons quarterback prepares to enter the college coaching ranks, he has been replaced atop one chapter of the NFL history book.By one yard, the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson is now the NFL’s all-time leading rusher for a quarterback.

Lamar Jackson surpasses Michael Vick as NFL’s leading rushing quarterback

Key TakeawaysFemale stroke survivors are less likely to take meds that could prevent a second strokeThey’re less likely to take cholesterol-lowering drugs or blood thinners than menMexican-American women appeared to drive these numbersOriginally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Take Medication After a Stroke, Study Suggests

Edie Falco appeared on Knicks stars' podcastNick breaks down why Jalen Brunson signed a 'discounted' extension with the Knicks | What's Wright?Nick Wright dives into Jalen Brunson's discounted four-year, $156.6 million extension with the New York Knicks, which left $113 million on the table if he waited another year.

'Sopranos' star says she wanted to 'go after' 76ers' Joel Embiid for elbowing Knicks guard during playoff game

Leonard Stevenson even watched three of his cars being assembledLeonard Stevenson’s 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is not just one in a million. It’s one in six million.More specifically, it’s the last of 6.3 million. That’s the total number of vehicles that were produced in General Motors’ Van Nuys, California, assembly plant between 1947 and 1992 – the year Leonard’s Bright Red Z28 “heritage” rolled off the line in August.

Meet the Man Who’s Owned 11 Camaros

AP —A taxicab hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, with three people — including a 9-year-old boy — transported to hospitals for their injuries.A New York Police Department spokesperson said the taxi driver may have suffered a medical episode, but that the investigation had yet to confirm that.

New York taxi driver hits 6 pedestrians, 3 taken to hospital, police say

On the outskirts of Pensacola lies the small town of Milton, Florida. It's an hour or so east of the famous Florida-Alabama state line, sitting at the mouth of the beautiful Blackwater River. The picturesque river is lined with little sandy beaches and features clear but tannin-stained water and peaceful surroundings.

One Of Florida's Oldest Towns Is A Panhandle Paradise Called The State's 'Canoe Capital'

George Pimentel/Getty ImagesEven if you splurge on the most beautiful tile for your renovation, if you skip the crucial prep work, your flawless design might crumble before your eyes. That's why it's important to approach the tile-laying process with care and keep expert advice from professionals in mind. Luckily, some HGTV stars have shared their insights on the process, including Mike Holmes Jr., a licensed contractor and woodworker who you might remember from "Holmes Family Rescue." As the son of renowned

The Important Prep Work HGTV's Mike Holmes Jr. Wouldn't Skip Before Laying Tile

Stephen Vagg wrote a biography on 'The Time Machine' actor and '101 Dalmatians' voice actor, 'Rod Taylor: An Aussie in Hollywood'‘The Birds’ star enjoyed ‘hard drinking’ and ‘casual romances’: bookStephen Vagg has written a biography on the late actor titled Rod Taylor: An Aussie in Hollywood.