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Paul KirbyEurope digital editorCarabinieri PalermoItalian police have launched a series of raids targeting Mafia clans operating in and around the Sicilian capital Palermo.More than 1,2000 officers were involved in the operation, which the military Carabinieri force said was aimed at "dismantling" the area's Mafia.

Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily

The 52-year-old gets 12 years in jail for ‘genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes’ by ISIL in 2015.A Swedish court has sentenced a woman to 12 years in prison on genocide charges for keeping Yazidi women and children as slaves at her home in Syria, in the country’s first court case over crimes committed by the ISIL (ISIS) group against the minority.

Woman jailed in Sweden for keeping Yazidi slaves in Syria

Shares of Coke have risen 7% over the past year, raising its market cap to $275 billion.Analysts are expecting the beverage giant to report a 2.5% decline in its quarterly sales.Coca-Cola executives have previously said that consumers have become more price sensitive.

Coca-Cola is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Conservative Friedrich Merz shattered a political taboo. His blunder gives the centre-left a chance in the 23 February electionThere are moments in every election campaign when the fate of a key protagonist takes a decisive turn, often after an unforced error. There was Rishi Sunak’s overly hasty return from D-day commemorations in France for a TV interview, and, in Germany, Armin Laschet’s unfortunate laughter during a 2021 visit to a flooded town that marked the beginning of the end for the then Christian Democratic Union (CDU) frontrunner.

By courting the far right, the man tipped to be Germany’s next chancellor may have sealed his own downfall

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.George Washington Revolutionaries (10-13, 3-9 A-10) at Loyola Chicago Ramblers (11-13, 3-10 A-10)

Reynolds and the George Washington Revolutionaries visit conference foe Loyola Chicago

A home cook's attempt to make a comforting meal took a terrifying turn after a tiny piece of onion root splintered off into her thumb and landed her in the emergency room with a serious infection.Sharing the terrifying ordeal, the unsuspecting victim explained that she had simply been making arroz caldo, a chicken soup, when disaster struck.'Grabbed an onion from the bin, and a bit from the dry root end of it splintered off into my thumb,' she recalled.Initially, it seemed harmless.'Couldn't get it out easily,

I peeled an onion and ended up in the ER in serious trouble

Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC NewsReutersPolice in Guatemala are investigating what could have caused a passenger bus to crash through a guardrail and tumble into a ravine.At least 55 of the around 70 people on board were killed in the accident, which happened in the early hours of Monday, local time.

Guatemala police investigate bus crash which killed 55

US vice president warns global leaders against striking AI deals with ‘authoritarian regimes’ in a veiled jab at China.United States Vice President JD Vance has warned against “excessive regulation” of artificial intelligence at a Paris summit on the technology, warning both European allies and rivals like China against tightening governmental grip.

Vance rails against AI regulation in Paris as US faces off with EU, China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the EU would mobilize a total of 200 billion euros ($206.5 billion) for artificial intelligence investments in Europe, stressing that the race for AI leadership had not yet been won by China or the U.S.The sum includes previously-announced 150-billion-euro funding from investors and industry, which Von der Leyen announced the bloc will top up by another 50 billion euros.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the

EU says AI race ‘far from over' as bloc pledges 50-billion-euro investment boost

Even a cat can set off their alarmDEAR ABBY: I’m fortunate that most of my neighbors are kind and considerate. We’ve all enjoyed sharing each other’s celebrations.However, there’s one family among the five households that we’ve never managed to connect with on a personal level.

Dear Abby: I need to talk to the standoffish neighbor about the noise at night

Sophie Zirkin made 99 3-pointers in 22 games as a junior. This year, she’s up to 130 in 24 contests.Park School senior Sophie Zirkin is only 5-foot-3, but she's one of the best high school 3-point shooters in the country.

This Park School senior is one of the best 3-point shooters in the country

Struggling Portuguese outfit take on inconsistent Germans in battle of the new bossesSporting CP and Borussia Dortmund meet at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday with the hosts winless in the UEFA Champions League since Ruben Amorim left. Rui Borges is now in charge and will attempt to navigate the knockout round playoffs against the German visitors who have just appointed Niko Kovac.

Where to watch Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund: UEFA Champions League live online, TV, prediction and odds

AILSA CHANG, HOST:The resignation offer to federal employees known as "Fork In The Road" is on hold again. In a hearing today, labor unions representing 800,000 federal workers argued that the offer is unlawful, confusing and rushed. The Trump administration defended it as humane.

Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer for federal workers is in judge's hands

Affirm is partnering with fintech company FIS to bring its debit card to more banks.Affirm launched its own debit card in 2021, and is now extending its offering to third-party issuers for the first time.In its earnings report last week, the company said its debit card now has 1.7 million active users, up more than 136% from the year-ago quarter.

Affirm plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later debit cards to more users through deal with FIS

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for hearts and flowers—this year, why not mix it up with some creative, cannabis-inspired activities? Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis user or just looking for a chill way to celebrate, here are some fun and trendy ideas to make this Valentine’s Day special:

Creative Cannabis-Inspired Valentine’s Day Activities

State lawmakers are again attempting to pass a bill that would dole out stricter punishments for dealers of heroin or fentanyl.

Proposed bipartisan bill supported by Carroll lawmakers targets fentanyl and heroin dealers

The internet has overwhelmingly supported a man who asked his girlfriend to contribute to rent and utilities before moving in with him.The debate unfolded on Reddit’s popular "Am I The A**hole" (AITA) forum, where the original poster (OP) asked if he was wrong to do so.

'AITA for asking my girlfriend to pay equal share of rent when she talked about moving in with me?

Happy's Place star Reba McEntire just celebrated her fifth anniversary with her "Sugar Tot" lover Rex Linn, but the country legend's marriage-phobia is putting their relationship in less than a happy place, RadarOnline.com can reveal."I'm fine with the way we are," McEntire said.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Happy's Place' Star Reba McEntire 'REFUSING to Let Partner of Five Years Rex Linn Marry Her' – Despite His 'Repeated Pleas to Put a Ring on Her'

A woman who heard her dog reacting to something outside in the middle of the night didn't hesitate to check it out and then discovered something very surprising.What was even more surprising—to viewers of the viral video that followed—was how she reacted to the culprit.Shayla Eggert, a 911 dispatcher who lives in Florida and posts to TikTok under the username @malibootyjudy, told Newsweek: "When I opened my door, I expected to see someone trying to break in, but to my surprise it was this opossum that was at a height I could finally pet."

Dog Alerts Owner Something Is Outside at 2 A.M.—Shock at What She Finds

Nine years, a few change.org campaigns and many reddit threads later. is finally bringing the much-loved, bright yellow crayon named Dandelion back into rotation.It will be part of a limited box collection of eight retired colors, including Blizzard Blue, Magic Mint, and Mulberry, all of which were retired in 2003, and Orange Red, Violet Blue, Lemon Yellow, and Raw Umber, which were retired in 1990.

Crayola Finally Brings Back Retired Color After Customer Demands

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President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat who served prison time for soliciting campaign funds and other favors in exchange for former President Barack Obama's Senate seat.Blagojevich has become a vocal Trump supporter. He attended the 2024 Republican National Convention and backed Trump during his New York trial on charges related to paying hush money to an adult film actress to conceal an affair.

Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who served 8 years in prison

Heavy snow, freezing rain and temperatures as much as 35 degrees below seasonal averages are set to hit large parts of the continental United States as a string of storms confirm that winter is far from over.Some 32 million people were under winter weather alerts overnight, with the heavy snow due for northern Kentucky into West Virginia, the Washington metro area and Maryland, as well as parts of the Ohio Valley and across the Mid-Atlantic.

Winter storms to dump snow, extreme cold and travel warnings across the U.S.

A federal judge has ordered that the FBI must release some records related to its investigation of President Donald Trump's handling of presidential records that have been sought under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).In a memorandum opinion issued Monday, Judge Beryl Howell wrote, "Given the current circumstances and legal landscape—including that President Trump now enjoys absolute and presumptive immunity from criminal liability, the government has dismissed criminal charges against President Trump and ... and no pending or even contemplated criminal enforcement action within the applicable statute of limitations on the topics of responsive records is at all likely," the exemptions the FBI cited to block the release of information no longer apply.

Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case

'The irrational campaign against plastic straws has forced Americans to use nonfunctional paper straws,' a White House fact sheet readsJimmy Reacts To Trump's Plan To Ditch Paper Straws On 'America's Newsroom'During an appearance on "America's Newsroom", Jimmy Failla gives his take on a few of the recent executive orders signed by President Trump. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the "procurement and forced use of paper straws."The order directs the federal government to

Trump signs executive order ending 'forced use of paper straws'

New York (CNN) — Despite a blowout of a game and halftime performer telling people to turn off their TVs, the Super Bowl registered record ratings for the second year in a row, according to preliminary estimates.Sunday’s game on Fox, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs lose to the Philadelphia Eagles, averaged 126 million viewers across all platforms, including on broadcast TV, streaming and apps.

Super Bowl scores record ratings — again

A ring of light surrounding the center of NGC 6505, a nearby galaxy, is captured by the European Space Agency's Euclid telescope.A rare ring of light surrounding a galaxy nearly 590 million light-years away from Earth has been discovered by a space telescope that scientists hope will uncover more cosmic phenomena throughout the universe, the European Space Agency announced on Monday. The ring of light, known as an Einstein Ring, was discovered in September 2023 by Euclid, a space telescope on a six-year mission

Space telescope finds rare 'Einstein Ring' of light in nearby galaxy

Some Congressional Democrats are considering a partial government shutdown in protest of Trump's spending cutsCNN analyst blasts crazy talk of Dems leading government shutdownCNN analyst Mark Preston called out Democrats on "CNN News Central" for considering a partial government shutdown to pushback against President Donald Trump.

CNN analyst says Democrats' 'crazy' government shutdown talk 'makes no sense politically'

The eighth generation of the Celica is currently under development by the Toyota Gazoo Racing divisionToyota Motor Corporation recently filed a trademark for the GR Celica nameplate in Brazil.Company officials have confirmed the Celica’s return to the lineup in the near future.The model will likely feature a new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, producing up to 400 hp.

Toyota Trademarks GR Celica Name

Cocoa prices have skyrocketed over 200% since the start of 2024, significantly impacting chocolate prices this Valentine’s Day. As consumers brace for a 10-20% increase in chocolate costs, many are rethinking their purchases and exploring alternatives.Valentine’s Day, a holiday synonymous with sweet treats and romantic gestures, faces a unique challenge this year.

Chocolate Prices Spike 20% This Valentine’s Day: Alternatives to Explore

A United Airlines passenger wound up restrained on board Sunday night’s redeye flight 1494 from San Francisco to Chicago O’Hare after this “big dude kept coming up the aisle towards the front of the plane” getting into “heated confrontations with the crew,” according to a passenger on board.

United Airlines Redeye Diverts To Denver As Four Passengers Pin Down Man Demanding, ‘Where Are The Mormons?’

Thrift store aisles are usually filled with many amazing items that can level up your home at a low cost. This is especially true if you love vintage items and antiques, which can always be used to add a touch of personality and character to any room. While thrifting expeditions can be hit or miss, one thing you should be looking out for can often be found in the home décor or gardening aisle.

The One Piece Of Decor You Should Never Overlook In A Thrift Store (And How To Style It)

What's going on todayPresident Donald Trump is expected to impose reciprocal tariffs as soon as today. Francis Chung / Bloomberg / Getty ImagesTrump says he has spoken with China's Xi since inaugurationReporting from Hong KongTrump says he has spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping since his inauguration, though neither the U.S. nor China has reported any calls between the two leaders during that period.