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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

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 bulk of Demi's net worth comes from her starring roles in hits like Ghost, A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, G.I. Jane, Charlie's Angels Full Throttle, The Substance, and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. But her biggest payday came in the '90s when she starred in Striptease and was paid $12.5 million, making her the highest-paid actress of the time.

She Used to Be THE Highest-Paid Actress in Film

Vacaville, California, USA - On a windy evening, Sajad Shakoor is busy unloading cardboard boxes packed with Middle Eastern food onto a kerb outside of Solano State Prison, one of 34 facilities that make up California’s state prison system.Shakoor, tall and bulky with a light red beard and a white kufi, the head cap worn by some Muslims, lifts one box after another out of the back of his truck, each packed with succulent bowls of lamb shawarma and rice, chicken burritos, and platters of sticky-sweet baklava.

'I thought I would die in prison'

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'

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

Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters —Bombardment by Pakistani military aircraft in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province on Tuesday killed at least 46 people, most of whom were children and women, the Afghan Taliban said, adding it would retaliate.Six people were also injured in the bombing at four locations in Afghanistan, deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said on Wednesday.

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill 46 people, Taliban official says

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?

During a recent event, Prince Harry was quizzed as to why he and his wife, Meghan Markle, have been photographed separately on a number of occasions of late. His seven-word reply made his stance crystal clearEarlier this month, Prince Harry was forced to deal with cruel rumours surrounding his and Meghan Markle's marriage, with their string of solo appearances sparking whispers of a divorce.

Prince Harry's seven-word response to Meghan Markle divorce claims

Christmas week is finally here, and a majority of retailers, grocers and most other stores will be closed in observance of the national holiday.If you find yourself in a bind this Christmas, you may be wondering if any stores will be open on Christmas Day for last-minute shopping needs — because even though everything essentially shuts down on on the holiday, life goes on.

A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024

"'I wanted you to hear it from me first ― Kelly is pregnant.' My breath catches in my throat and my lower jaw tightens, preventing any kind of intelligible, audible reaction."My ex-husband is calling me at three in the afternoon. My first thought is that something must be wrong.“I wanted you to hear it from me first ― Kelly is pregnant.”My breath catches in my throat and my lower jaw tightens, preventing any kind of intelligible, audible reaction.“We just told the boys. It’s early on, so we aren’t

My Ex-Husband Married My Old Friend. Then He Told Me They Were Having A Baby.

Image caption, This 17th Century painting fuses Islamic motifs with Renaissance style artworkCherylann MollanBBC News, MumbaiThe birth of Jesus Christ - a seminal biblical event - has been the subject of many paintings by Western artists, who have often applied the ideas of beauty and creativity prevalent there while depicting the event on canvas.These works are among the most widely available representations of Christian art, shaping how the world views this biblical event and subliminally divesting those

Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth

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How presidents have spent their Christmases in office: From Hawaii to Mar-a-Lago

The Bank Policy Institute sued the Federal Reserve on Tuesday on behalf of several banks and financial organizations citing a lack of transparency in the agency's annual stress tests. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License PhotoDec. 24 (UPI) -- A group of banks and financial organizations sued the Federal Reserve Tuesday over a lack of transparency in its annual stress tests.The Bank Policy Institute, which represents some of the country's leading financial institutions like JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman

Banks, organizations sue Federal Reserve over annual stress tests

After Pittsburg parents got stuck in Mexico trying to help their deported son, the IIBA worked to return them to the U.S.PITTSBURG – Laura Hernandez spent seven years avoiding her Pittsburg home’s backyard. The place that was so lively for over 20 years became another reminder of her parents’ absence while they were unable to legally leave Mexico.

Share the Spirit: Immigration Institute of the Bay Area reunites families across borders

Rude gestures are rare on postage stamps, but Ukraine's best known stamp has one. It shows a soldier raising the middle finger to a Russian warship in reference to a stand-off at Snake Island on day one of the full-scale invasion nearly three years ago.The Russians demanded surrender but the Ukrainians refused, using unprintable language.

Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post

Did you know about these bizarre laws in the Beaver State?Former Oregon High School track and field coach shares details on firingJohn Parks joined OutKick's Riley Gaines on the "Gaines for Girls" podcast to discuss his termination after he sent a letter to Oregon officials concerning laws related to transgender athletes.

Odd Oregon laws that may surprise you, such as one that prohibits predicting the future

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

‘That’s the truth.’Those who frequent In-N-Out know there’s a not-so-secret menu that offers upgraded delicacies like animal-style fries. Its packaging also offers semi-hidden messages. The Cali-based burger chain is just full of secrets. There’s even a secret to how the chain cooks up its burgers.

‘I will never make my burgers at home any other way’: Ex-In-N-Out worker reveals how they make burgers. Then the real reason they have so much mustard

I’m worried about resenting my husband if I can’t get pregnant with him.Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by 5M_photos/iStock/Getty Images Plus.Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.Dear Care and Feeding,My husband and I have been married for 5 years, and we are ready to have children. We have found the perfect job and community to raise a family. We’d been trying for 9 months with no luck, so we scheduled a reproductive endocrinology

I Just Learned that My Husband Is Shooting Blanks. I’m Considering a Drastic Measure.

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New Yorkers are waking up to the first white Christmas in New York City in 15 years.The National Weather Service considers it a white Christmas if there's 1 inch or more of snow on the ground at 7 a.m. on Christmas morning. The snow that fell in New York City on Tuesday morning didn't melt overnight, leaving Central Park with 1 inch recorded on the ground at 7 a.m. Wednesday.

White Christmas in New York City for 1st time in 15 years

'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'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ’s views on vaccines, accusations of sexual misconduct against Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard’s 2017 meeting with then-President Bashar Assad of Syria.

Fate of Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

This is an adapted excerpt from the Dec. 14 episode of “Ayman.”If you listened to President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies during the campaign, it was clear they were running as the pro-free speech party.Just one month after his election victory, the so-called free speech candidate is threatening to go after a cornerstone of the First Amendment, the free press.

Trump and his allies say the GOP is the party of free speech. Their actions say otherwise.

So who's going to make the playoffs? Glad you askedIt's crunch time in the NFL.With just two weeks left to play in the 2024 regular season, there are still five playoff spots up for grabs and plenty of teams around the NFL will be hoping that Santa delivers them one of those playoff spots this week.

2024 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason entering Week 17

Hang on to your Google Maps Timeline with these key stepsA Google Maps trick that can supercharge your ability to navigate directionsKurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows how to save, view, remove and organize routes on Google Maps using simple steps.Google is rolling out significant changes to its Maps Timeline feature, which tracks your location history.

Google Maps is deleting location history soon, so act now to save your data

The future of some MINI products remains uncertain. While an all-new lineup of cars has just been unveiled, preparations for the next generation of MINIs are already underway in Munich. Whether the brand’s future lies entirely in electric vehicles or a mix of electric and internal combustion engines (ICE), one thing appears almost certain: the J01 MINI Cooper Electric and J05 Aceman Electric Crossover are allegedly not slated for production at the Oxford plant.

MINI J01 Cooper Electric And J05 Aceman May Skip Oxford, Per Sources

Southern Idaho is dry and arid, often forsaken and ignored by visiting tourists that motor through on their way to somewhere else. Maybe that's because there's nothing terribly interesting about potato fields or sage brush, right? But that's just the first layer of the onion when it comes to the southern third of the Gem State. A deeper dive — or a longer drive — might be in order. Even disinterested motorists can surely see that the vast sage desert interrupted only by irrigated spud fields and odiferous

Southern Idaho's Most Beautiful Destination Is A Series Of Enchanting Lakes Hiding In The Mountains

When it comes to organization, there are dozens of ways to use a pegboard. From tools and yard equipment to stationery and home office essentials, it can help turn any cluttered chaos into a neat and tidy space. With that in mind, there's probably one area of the home that parents would never think to use a pegboard: the kids' room.

The Clever Way You Can Use A Pegboard To Keep Kids Toys Neat And Organized

As Michael MacGillivray saw artificial intelligence becoming more ubiquitous in everyday life, the 25-year-old wanted his investments to reflect that. It didn’t take long to figure out how he wanted to play the trend.“Whenever you look at AI, it’s like, all the roads lead to Nvidia,” said MacGillivray, who’s spent thousands of dollars on shares this year from his home in Michigan.