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Ammar Bajwa/ Naveed AsgharJaved Iqbal, a Pakistani carpenter working in Saudi Arabia, tells BBC Urdu that he deeply regrets his decision to illegally send his 13-year-old son to Europe."The agents had sent dozens of boys from the village to Greece and Italy," he says.

'I bought my son's death': Families mourn victims of migrant shipwreck

In a surprise announcement, the Pentagon disclosed on Thursday that U.S. officials have doubled the number of American troops in Syria to support the fight against ISIS, an increase that pre-dates the fall of Bashar al Assad’s regime earlier this month.Defense Department Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder said at the Pentagon briefing that the U.S. has roughly 2,000 soldiers deployed in Syria, even though the U.S. military and U.S. Central Command have consistently reported having only 900 troops there.

The number of U.S. troops in Syria has doubled, Pentagon discloses

Christopher Nolan is capping off a big year with another major honor.The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" director, 54, on Wednesday received a knighthood from King Charles III. His wife, producer Emma Thomas, was honored with a damehood."Arise, Sir Christopher Nolan and Dame Emma Thomas!"

Christopher Nolan knighted by King Charles III for 'extraordinary contribution to film'

The spending bill is 'teeming with nonessential junk,' Laura saysLaura: We've seen this spending charade beforeFox News host Laura Ingraham reacts to the 'horrors' in the interim spending plan on 'The Ingraham Angle.'Fox News host Laura Ingraham unpacks the debate over the interim spending bill "teeming with nonessential junk" on "The Ingraham Angle."

LAURA INGRAHAM: We've seen this 'spending charade' before

How rolling blackouts have transformed life in EcuadorQuito, Ecuador – With darkness descending on the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, 26-year-old Brandon Samueza races to send out job applications before 8pm, when the power — and his internet — go out.Since September 23, government-controlled blackouts have plunged the South American country of 18 million into darkness almost daily.

In the dark

The picturesque and friendly state of Massachusetts is where bright smiles and laughter fill the cobblestone lanes. Massachusetts, located in the center of New England, draws visitors with its alluring combination of history, scenic beauty, and, most importantly, its welcoming communities. The friendliest towns in Massachusetts, overflowing with classic New England charm, guarantee an encounter that will make visitors feel like a long-lost neighbor.

11 Friendliest Towns in Massachusetts

The soundtrack of 2024 turned us into swaggering cowgirls, tortured poets and rave-ready brats. But there were plenty of éxitos that kept listeners moving, too.The world of Latin music churned out a steady stream of repeat-worthy albums this year, which saw releases from established stars Shakira and Reik to rising stars Young Miko and Grupo Frontera.

Best Latin albums of 2024, including Shakira, Peso Pluma and Becky G

Snack giant Frito-Lay issued a recall for certain bags of Lay’s potato chips.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a recall issued by Frito-Lay on Dec. 18 regarding certain bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips.The recall was issued after the company was notified that certain 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips could contain undeclared milk.

Frito-Lay issues a recall on Lay’s potato chips

Eight people accused of abetting the jihadist murder of French teacher Samuel Paty are to learn their fate after a six-week trial in a Paris court.They include the father of a schoolgirl whose lie about Paty's alleged discrimination against Muslims in the classroom set in chain the events leading to his beheading on a street in October 2020.

Defendants face judgement for actions that led to beheading of French teacher

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.Needless to say, two billionaires who don’t currently hold elected office aren’t really supposed to be calling the shots for Congress, but that’s where Americans find themselves.

Here’s how Congress is supposed to fund the US government, but never does

Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald stars as Mama Rose in Broadway's "Gypsy," stepping into the role made famous by Ethel Merman and Patti LuPone.

Audra McDonald is Mama Rose in 'Gypsy' on Broadway: Watch

The cannabis industry has experienced dramatic changes over the past few years, with a stronger focus on social equity and justice than ever before. As more states legalize cannabis, the conversation has shifted from just legalizing the substance to addressing the deep-rooted damage caused by the War on Drugs, particularly within marginalized communities.

Social Equity & Local Support: Shaping the Future of Cannabis

In today’s world, there are cameras everywhere. So if you’re going to perform a wild act in public, you can bet there’s a very good chance that it’ll end up on the internet.This promiscuous couple likely knew the risk they were taking when they decided to let their inhibitions get the best of them during a recent UFC Fight Night event.

VIDEOS: Cameras Caught Female Using Her Mouth To Perform Raunchy Act On Her Man In The Stands During UFC Fight Night Event, Man ID’d

At the start of this year Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing a political crisis. Just a few months before, Hamas had breached Israel's border with Gaza, killing some 1200 people in Israel on October 7th.As the year ends, Netanyahu is spending some of it in a courtroom to fight corruption charges that have dogged him since 2019.

How Netanyahu survived another tumultuous year

The proof that the Apéry constant is irrational remains one of the most bizarre events in the history of mathematicsdaboost/Getty ImagesMathematicians attended Roger Apéry’s lecture at a French National Center for Scientific Research conference in June 1978 with a great deal of skepticism. The presentation was entitled “On the Irrationality of ζ(3),” which caused quite a stir among experts.The value of the zeta function ζ(3) had been an open question for more than 200 years. The brilliant Swiss

Mysterious Constant that Makes Mathematicians Despair

Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty ImagesThis report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The big storyThe putrid burning smell, difficulty breathing and chest congestion - that is what Delhi resident Sheetal Sharma has been experiencing since end-October, no thanks to the toxic air enshrouding India's National Capital

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Delhi's suffocating smog conundrum

As the cannabis industry expands, knowing how to navigate legal dispensaries and understanding your consumer rights is more important than ever. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned user, ensuring the safety, quality, and legality of your cannabis products is essential for a positive experience.

How to Shop Smart at Legal Cannabis Dispensaries

Tabby Brown died days after having a Brazilian Butt Lift in the Dominican Republic, an inquest has heard - the model had previously dated Premier League stars Raheem Sterling and Mario BalotelliA Playboy model, who had previously dated football stars Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli, tragically passed away days after returning home from a Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, according to an inquest.

Tabby Brown, Playboy model with Premier League star ties, dies after BBL surgery in Dominican Republic

‘Girl you better call Ashley.’When you invest in new furniture for your home, you expect it to last—especially given today’s rising prices.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, furniture and bedding prices are 725.41% higher in 2024 compared to 1935.

‘Your sign to read the reviews’: Customer orders couch from Ashley Furniture. Then it gets delivered

A “deeply evil” Oklahoma inmate facing execution for torturing and killing a little girl as part of a cannibalistic fantasy admitted he deserves to die during a hearing in which a final clemency plea was shot down.Kevin Ray Underwood, 44, made the jarring statement in front of the state’s Pardon and Parole Board, which voted unanimously against his clemency on Friday more than a decade after he was convicted of murdering 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin.

Cannibalistic Okla. inmate on death row for ghastly murder of girl, 10, says he ‘deserves’ to die at clemency hearing: ‘I can’t believe I did those things’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown, the Pentagon warned.Even if they don’t get paid, those troops will be required to report for duty both overseas and at home, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Thursday.

Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump has long supported House Speaker Mike Johnson — hosting him on election night, bringing him to the Army-Navy college football game last weekend and backing him privately despite conservative complaints about the House’s actions.That’s why it stunned many Republicans when Elon Musk — with Trump’s go-ahead — helped tank Johnson’s short-term government funding deal Wednesday afternoon by unleashing a barrage of social media posts starting early in the morning and calling the deal “criminal.”

24 hours that exposed a schism between Trump and Johnson and sent the government hurtling toward a shutdown

The bill failed by a vote of 235-174 with 38 Republicans voting in opposition, signaling challenges ahead for the president-electShutdown looms after House rejects GOP spending billFox News' Chad Pergram on the House rejecting a GOP spending bill that would also require proof of citizenship to vote and what the next steps are.

In an early legislative test for Trump, plan B spending bill tanks in House

Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is escorted by police from an NYPD helicopter on Thursday, in New York, where he faces four counts of federal charges including murder.Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel earlier this month, has been extradited from Pennsylvania to New York from Pennsylvania to face new murder charges. These charges were unsealed in newly filed federal court documents. The 26-year-old

Mangione faces federal murder and stalking charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Retailer ‘Big Lots’ is preparing to go out of business. The announcement came on Thursday after the box store said its anticipated sale to Nexus Capital Management fell through.If the company doesn’t finalize a deal with Nexus or another party by early January, the chain’s local stores, including the Springfield Cooley Street location, will be affected.

Big Lots preparing to go out of business unless sold by January

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - After the state reported its first severe human case of the bird flu, KNOE looked into how humans and other mammals can get infected.An animal medicine expert said Thursday, Dec. 19 that the bird flu is usually contained in bird populations.

Explaining bird flu after Louisiana sees first severe human case

The suspect, Nathan Mahoney, 32, started working for Anderson Express Inc., a few weeks agoMichigan man stabs boss during staff meeting, police sayInvestigators haven't dismissed the possibility the stabbing was a ‘copycat’ crime after the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. (WXMI)

Michigan man accused of stabbing company boss in possible ‘copycat’ crime after UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

Quick LinksThroughout its history, the Chevrolet Corvette has been one of the most celebrated nameplates in the automotive world. Because of the respect surrounding its name, dozens of tuning companies have had their crack at creating a Corvette-based sports car or supercar with their own, special flair.

The Best Corvette Never To Wear A Chevrolet Badge

The workers’ union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said that union members will go on strike in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle on Friday morning.Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said walkouts are expected to spread each day and reach hundreds of stores from coast to coast by Christmas Eve unless Starbucks (SBUX) and the union reach a collective bargaining agreement.

Starbucks workers’ union to strike on Friday in LA, Chicago and Seattle

is here, and with it comes those awkward scraps of wrapping paper that you're not quite sure what to do with. But if you have a bunch of wrapping paper that doesn't fit any gifts, there's solution that’s so adorable you just might end up wanting to save every scrap of leftover wrapping paper you’ve got: turning it into ribbon for your gifts.

Stop Throwing Out Your Wrapping Paper Scraps — Try This Hack to Reuse Them Instead

A father of a student who lost her varsity spot shared his 'heartbreaking' experience outside the meetingCalifornia teen urges school to protect female athletes: 'It's not OK'High school student Rylee Morrow joined 'Fox & Friends' alongside attorney Julianne Fleischer to discuss why some students don't feel safe and what prompted some to take legal action.