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Oslo Reuters —Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Wednesday authorities in his country were investigating an undersea power cable outage on a line connecting Finland and Estonia.An unplanned break in service on the Estlink 2 interconnector occurred at 1026 GMT, operator Fingrid said in a statement on the Nordpool regulatory web site, reducing its available capacity to 358 megawatts (MW) from an installed capacity of 1,016 MW.

Finland investigates outage of undersea power link to Estonia, Finnish PM says

In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives and a ceasefire in the war-torn coastal enclave.In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and world) address on Wednesday at the Vatican, Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’

Researchers in Siberia are trying to learn more about a baby mammoth whose nearly-intact remains were found in thawing permafrost after more than 50,000 years.According to Reuters, the animal was found in the Batagaika crater, part of northeastern Russia, likely due to climate change. As permafrost melts, scientists are able to discover prehistoric animals such as mammoths like this one, bison,and dogs.

Scientists discover 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in Russia: 'Remarkably well preserved'

Imane Khelif was also the most-Googled athlete of the yearFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 24Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Caitlin Clark was named AP's Female Athlete of the Year without much competition, but one person who received votes was the cause for much controversy over the summer.

Imane Khelif receives 4 votes for AP's Female Athlete of the Year

While Emmerdale's Belle Dingle saw her abuser jailed, for Esther Garrity who was beaten so badly she had an imprint of her boyfriend boot on her face, it was the only the beginning of her nightmareLying in her hospital bed, Esther Garrity was unrecognisable from the bubbly, pretty young woman she should have been.

'My boyfriend almost beat me to death but I was so under his control it took me years to break free'

‘I bought at least $3,000 worth of these shelves and only paid about $14.’Since 1967, the popular chain Big Lots has provided shoppers with deals on closeout and overstock merchandise.However, in December of 2024, that history came to a close.

‘Big Lots is over’: Man shows $75.14 worth of items ringing up to 53 cents at Big Lots. Here’s how

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.CNN —This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and unknown, to reveal more about their unique stories.

The myth of the ‘lost prince’ and other historical mysteries solved by science in 2024

Published: Dec. 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m.Christmas is here! And you’re out of gift bags.The dollar store often comes in handy for those last-minute shoppers and gift wrappers who suddenly realize they don’t have candy for the stocking or are out of gift wrap (and tape, the tape always runs out at the worst time).

Is Dollar Tree open on Christmas? Dollar store hours for Dec. 25 & everything to know before you go

"'I never thought leopards would eat MY face,' sob firefighters.Sometimes karma doesn’t just come for you—it shows up with a megaphone and a “We told you so” banner. That’s exactly what NYC firefighters are facing after learning the hard way what happens when you back Donald Trump, a man who treats loyalty like an optional side dish.

‘They got what they voted for’: NYC firefighters reduced to ‘begging’ as they learn the hard way what it means to vote for Donald Trump

Customers can snag the items with a $1+ purchase from the store.Burger King is wrapping up 2024 with some of its best deals!As part of its "31 Days of Deals" promotion, the fast-food chain is giving away free chicken sandwiches on Friday, Dec. 27, and bacon cheeseburgers on Monday, Dec. 30.

Burger King is offering free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers after Christmas

The Princess of Wales held her annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey as viewers noticed a familiar looking person at the event, who has been dubbed a Prince Harry lookalikeA man dressed in military uniform with a ginger beard and smile on his face stood out to royal family fans as he arrived at the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert.

Prince Harry 'spotted' at Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service - but there's a catch

Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region. Analysts think there’s a deeper plan afoot — from Moscow.Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation in Transnistria, a Russian-backed secessionist region, setting off concerns among some analysts that Moscow might be a “false flag” attack in Moldova.

Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova?

American cinema is mired in intellectual property hell. The percentage of movies that are franchise entries, remakes, sequels or spin-offs has surged in recent decades. We are trudging through a muck of constantly recycled nostalgia and sameness, with film studios hoping to cash in on familiarity rather than invention or risk-taking.

In an age of vapid remakes, 'Nosferatu' does something unusual

LONDON -- An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport close to the Caspian Sea on Wednesday morning, Kazakh authorities said, with dozens of people feared dead.The aircraft was was flying from Baku in Azerbaijan to Grozny in Russia, the Transport Ministry said in a post to its official Telegram channel.

Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan with dozens aboard

Any exposure to the harsh treatment can trigger some rough side effectsWarning: This article contains discussion of cancer which some readers may find distressingA woman battling stage three breast cancer has revealed why you shouldn't share a toilet with someone going through chemotherapy.Misty Myers is currently battling a tough diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer, which she says is one of the 'most aggressive' and challenging forms of breast cancer to treat.

Woman with stage 3 cancer reveals why you should never use the same toilet as someone going through chemotherapy

The cat distribution system was working overtime when a man woke up to find a random cat not only in his house, but in his bed.Rishujeet Rai, 22, lives in Bihar, India, where he told Newsweek that there are "a lot of stray cats and dogs."

Man Wakes Up to Find Cat Cuddling Him in Bed—But There's a Problem

Brandy Nicole Olson, 42, tragically passed away from her injuries following the incident in a branch of the Woodforest Bank, based in a Walmart Super Center, in Lumberton, North Carolina on Friday.An innocent North Carolina woman was killed in a Walmart bank after shooters spotted ‘targets’ waiting in the queue next to her and opened fire.

Innocent North Carolina woman shot dead in Walmart bank as shooters spot 'targets' waiting in line

‘There is no need for that kind of rudeness.’ @haileyireland0/TikTok Ken Wolter/ShutterStock Monkey Business Images/ShutterStock (Licensed)A woman says that she was met with a rude message from her delivery driver when she opened the door for him. Hailey Ireland (@haileyireland0) posted about the experience on TikTok, where she received over 464,000 views. In the short clip, the woman sits in front of the camera with a pained expression on her face. The text overlay explains what just happened. It reads,

‘Report the delivery driver because what the?????’: Woman makes the mistake of opening door for delivery driver. She can’t believe what he says to her

It’s the thought that counts, but a woman has been left wondering what exactly she’s received as a secret Santa present.The “baffling” gift, which was given to her by an anonymous colleague, was so disturbing that she admitted: “To be honest, I’m disgusted by it.”

My secret Santa gift at work was so awful I had to get HR involved — and it’s not what you think

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently in jail awaiting trial, but his family has been supporting him during court appearances. Diddy recently mouthed two words to his son while they were in the court room.Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested back in September 2024 on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Mouthed 2 Words to His Son During Recent Court Appearance

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Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination, the Food and Drug Administration said.One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF was recalled following a consumer complaint "of foreign material observed inside a sealed single-use vial," the FDA said in a release.

Systane eye drops recalled for possible fungal contamination, FDA says

'Death penalty, don’t waste money on a lengthy trial,' Greene asserted on X.Migrant suspect in fatal New York subway burning arraigned in courtFormer acting ICE director Jonathan Fahey and former DC homicide detective Ted Williams join ‘The Story’ to discuss the undocumented migrant suspected of setting fire to a woman in the New York City subway.

Marjorie Taylor Greene wants death penalty for migrant who allegedly set woman on fire on subway: 'Finish him'

Open on a tidy suburban street rendered melancholic by snowfall. Bouncy yet melancholic jazz piano plays. Charlie Brown and Linus rest their arms on a sturdy yet melancholic brick wall.CHARLIE BROWN: I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. The election is over and the wrong people won, but I don’t feel the way I think I’m supposed to feel.

Trump Won—Get Over It, Charlie Brown!

On Valentine’s Day, a 3-year-old girl in Flint, Michigan, was rushed to the hospital, with blood pouring from her head.That evening, Skye McBride had found a loaded revolver in her father’s bedroom and accidentally shot herself, police found.

A gunshot — then ‘a miracle’

The Washington Commanders are one step closer to the playoffs after stunning the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 16 upset.According to NFL.com, the win gave the Commanders a 94 percent chance to make it to the postseason.One more win will secure the Commanders a spot in the playoffs, so they need to beat either the Atlanta Falcons this week or the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18 to grab a chair at the postseason table.

How Commanders Can Miss NFL Playoffs

This year's winter COVID-19 wave is off to a late start, and experts expect cases to keep rising. Here's what to know.As the holidays arrive and travel peaks, COVID-19 is on the rise again across the country. However, this year's winter COVID wave is off to a later start than usual, and some experts are warning about a potential "silent" surge in transmission over the holiday season.

A ‘silent' COVID surge may hit the US over the holidays, experts warn — here's what that means

The Princess of Wales was accompanied by her husband Prince William and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince LouisKate Middleton announces she has completed chemotherapy treatmentPrincess of Wales Kate Middleton announces in a new video that she is focused on staying cancer-free after completing her treatment.Kate Middleton ended a "brutal" year by delivering some holiday cheer.The Princess of Wales was all smiles on Wednesday as she joined her father-in-law, King Charles III,

Kate Middleton joins King Charles for Christmas Day service after ‘brutal’ year

Japanese-market luxo-coupe is now an Arizona residentHow far has your collector-car search taken you? Out of state? Cross-country? How about 5,793 miles, to another continent entirely? This year, one classic car made its way from Yokohama, Japan, to Gilbert, Arizona.

Soaring to New Heights: Ren’s JDM Toyota

There are a few odd names for towns across the United States to say the least. The Alaskan town of Chicken may come to mind, as well as Ding Dong, Texas. Accident, Maryland, must have been a mistake (pun intended). However, just because somewhere has a strange name, that doesn't mean it's not a potential travel destination for adventurous souls looking for new and interesting locations to explore.

Wellness Tourism Thrives Through Hot Springs At New Mexico's Bizarrely Named Underrated Resort City

Freshsplash/Getty ImagesWhether you're moving boxes into a new home or unwrapping those new wine glasses you ordered online, you may find yourself swimming in packing paper. Instead of cramming it in your recycling bin, which might already be overflowing, see if you can reuse it first. There are lots of ways to repurpose packing paper in your home and garden, from lining your drawers with it to using it as an ingredient when making your own DIY compost. One of the lesser-known things you can do with packing

The Unexpected Way To Reuse Packing Paper Around The House

DETROIT − When a new movie arrives about Flint, Michigan, it's usually yet another documentary on the water crisis that has defined the city in the public eye for the past decade.But that's not the case with "The Fire Inside," a film that may put Flint on the map for beating the odds.