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Theirs were the faces that broke hearts.Two small, red-headed Israeli boys, with picture-perfect smiles and hair so fiery that people dressed in orange to remind the world they had not been seen in over a year. A terrified mother clinging to both of her sons while all three were captured by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023.

Bodies of Bibas boys returned to Israel in tragic end for youngest Oct. 7 hostages

Lindy Li left the Democratic Party in December after working on the Democrat's 2024 presidential campaignLara Trump says Democrats 'have no real leader' as donors scale back'Outnumbered' panelists weigh in as major Democratic donors pause funding due to the party's dysfunction.EXCLUSIVE: A former Democrat fundraiser and political strategist is responding to questions about her leaving the party, saying she "didn't plan" on making the exit and "had no choice but to leave the cult."

DNC gave ex-Harris booster 'no choice' but to leave, she says, as Dems cry turncoat

President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of returning some of the savings recouped by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to U.S. citizens, with an equal amount going to pay down the federal debt."There's even under consideration a new concept where we give 20% of the DOGE savings to American citizens, and 20% goes to paying down debt, because the numbers are incredible," Trump said.

Trump floats giving 20% of DOGE savings to American citizens

Chapal Bhaduri, pictured in 1999, frequently played female roles in traveling theater productions before more women started performing in the 1960s and 1970s. Editor’s Note: In Snap, we look at the power of a single photograph, chronicling stories about how both modern and historical images have been made.    CNN —   For Indian actor Chapal Bhaduri, the last man known to play female roles in Bengali folk theater, getting into character was both practical and ritualistic. He would put his hands together

The last of Bengal’s female impersonators

Niall Carson | Pa Images | Getty ImagesIndeed CEO Chris Hyams takes a creative approach to interviewing job candidates, he says.Typically, when an interviewee comes to him, their skills and experience have already been vetted by other leaders within the company, says Hyams, who's been Indeed's CEO since 2019. So he gets to ask more unconventional, personality-driven questions."It's funny, the more I do this, the less I'm looking for specific knowledge or experience," he says. "The most important thing is

Indeed CEO: I always ask these 2 questions in job interviews—they're more important than a resume

Kohberger could face the death penalty if convicted of killing 4 studentsA quadruple murder suspect and former grad student has been delivered a blow after an Idaho judge made a ruling following major DNA evidence in the gruesome case.A DNA technique was used by prosecutors to identify Bryan Kohberger as the prime suspect in the case.

Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case takes twist as judge makes major ruling on DNA evidence

Editor's note: This story contains images and video that may be disturbing to some readers.After existing efforts to save the aquatic animals, Australian authorities are euthanizing 90 beached whales stranded on a Tasmanian beach.The animals are part of a pod of 157 whales that beached near Arthur River, a township on the northern part of the West Coast of the island of Tasmania, the Marine Conservation Program reported Tuesday.

Video: Nearly 100 beached whales in Tasmania euthanized after rescue attempts fail

Billy Baldwin, who stars in the upcoming movie 'No Address,' has been married to Chynna Phillips for 30 yearsBilly Baldwin admits 'sacrifice' is key to marriage after living apart from wife Chynna PhillipsBilly Baldwin told Fox News Digital the relationship advice he would give couples who have been together for less than 30 years.

Billy Baldwin admits 'sacrifice' is key to marriage after living apart from wife Chynna Phillips

The lawsuit demands Pacific Market International make the distinction between the two brands clear as well as pay damages. Getty ImagesConnecticut-based Stanley Black and Decker is suing the maker of Stanley mugs over its use of the name.The lawsuit filed this week claims Pacific Market International, which makes the popular drinkware, violated an agreement from 2012 about when and how it could use the name.Stanley also sells branded products including indoor and outdoor hardware and equipment, clothing,

Stanley Black and Decker sues maker of Stanley drinkware over use of name

CNN —Italian police have seized dozens of forged artworks attributed to famous artists such as Picasso and Rembrandt in what authorities have called a “clandestine painting laboratory.”The investigation, led by the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, the country’s arts and culture police, and coordinated with the Rome prosecutor’s office, started when authorities began searching for fraudulent works that had been put for sale online, according to a press release issued by the police.

Police raided a forger’s workshop in Rome. They found dozens of pieces, including fake Picassos and Rembrandts

Myles Garrett requested a trade away from the Cleveland Browns a week before Super Bowl 59. That got Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson dreaming about a potential partnership between the top pass rushers.Hutchinson detailed in an appearance on "The Squeeze" podcast – hosted by Lions fan Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay – that he shared that vision in a recent conversation with Garrett.

Aidan Hutchinson, Myles Garrett discussed playing together: 'Would be deadly'

The Buckeyes need to win a Thursday home game against Big Ten foe NorthwesternBefore we get to the bubble results, let's look at the top of the bracket. Alabama lost 110-98 at Missouri on Wednesday, which is a big win for the Tigers and one that is not yet overly damaging for the Crimson Tide.

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Ohio State begins key stretch as Arkansas, Vanderbilt suffer tough losses

Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the new president’s push to create a complete electric-car supply chainI more nickel than it knows what to do with. The metal is a key component in some electric vehicle batteries—and almost half of the world’s supply is produced in the sprawling island nation.

Why Indonesia’s big bet on EVs could be a costly failure

DAMASCUS, Syria — Creating an inclusive government in Syria in coming weeks will help determine whether Western sanctions are lifted as the country rebuilds after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad, the U.N. special envoy to Syria said Thursday.“What I’m hoping is that with a truly new inclusive government in place on the 1st of March, this will help us in lifting sanctions” imposed on Syria by Western countries during Assad's rule, Geir Pedersen told The Associated Press in an interview during a visit to Damascus.

UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions

—The last time the Rev. Emma Lozano’s church moved services online, a pandemic was sweeping through the congregation.This time, the Chicago pastor says a different threat is putting her community at risk — with no end in sight.“Then, what we were waiting for was the vaccine — the vacuna, we called it, la medicina,” Lozano says.

How churches are trying to keep their congregations safe as threats of ICE raids loom

If you rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), pay close attention—some important changes are on the horizon, and they could directly impact your benefits. From new earning limits to potential policy shifts, here’s everything you need to know to stay ahead.

SSDI Shake-Up: The Changes That Could Cost You Big in 2025!

Also on the daily podcast: Elon Musk’s DOGE is not saving as much as it claims and why Germans top the sick-days tableA are educated, ambitious side-hustlers. But they are hampered by their economies and dispirited by their politicians. How to harness their vast potential?

The structural failures impeding Africa’s savvy, entrepreneurial youth

Diabetes is a condition where the body either can’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. While there’s no “cure” for diabetes, it is possible to manage and even reverse type 2 diabetes with the right lifestyle changes, particularly through diet.

A Diabetes Expert Shares The 5 Foods She Would Eat Every Day To 'Reverse' Diabetes In 2025: Cherries, Garbanzo Beans, More

Iran's top military commander has said that any threat to its national security would have dire consequences for the entire region, according to state media.The warning comes after the U.S. staged a major regional show of force this week, deploying B-52 bombers over nine countries in the Middle East in a strategic display of military strength.Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Air Force for comment via email.Why It MattersThe flyover, a key element of the U.S. deterrence strategy, underscores Washington's

Iran Responds to US Show of Force

It’s a deep-sea harbinger of doom.A rare “doomsday” creature known as the oarfish has washed ashore in the Canary Islands, sparking fears that a disaster is on our doorstep.Generally residing at depths of up to 3,200 feet, this elusive animal was discovered by bathers on the coast of Playa Quemada, as seen in a video with over 9 million views on Instagram, Jam Press reported.

Slithery ‘doomsday’ fish washes up on beach, sparking ‘disaster’ fears: ‘Something bad is going to happen’

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The conventional wisdom on Capitol Hill has long been that Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell would retire at the end of his current term, rather than run for re-election in Kentucky. It now appears those assumptions were true. Politico reported:Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the former majority leader and the most consequential Republican senator of his generation, will announce Thursday he will not seek re-election next year, according to people briefed on his plans.

Former GOP Leader Mitch McConnell won't seek re-election in 2026

Let’s break down what the House and Senate Budget Committees completed last weekSenate to vote on Kash Patel to lead FBIFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the expected Senate vote for President Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee Kash Patel.You’ll likely need a universal translator to decipher the fiscal discourse emanating from Capitol Hill this week and next.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Senate trying to advance Trump's agenda

ToplineElon Musk, the world’s richest man and head of the powerful Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and President Donald Trump elevated decades-old conspiracies about the state of the U.S. government’s gold reserve at Fort Knox this week, as Trump vowed to take a rare look inside the tightly guarded facility.

Trump Joins Elon Musk In Targeting Fort Knox Gold—What We Know About Its $400 Billion Supply

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a state of legal and political purgatory.The first-term Democrat is waiting on a judge to rule on a Justice Department request to dismiss a federal indictment charging him with accepting lavish travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests seeking to buy his influence.

What’s next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

AUSTIN, Texas — Announced by the San Antonio Spurs Thursday afternoon, Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.The condition was discovered upon Wembanyama's return from the All-Star Game in San Francisco.

NBA Fans React To Massive Victor Wembanyama Injury News

WBZ via CNN Newsource Dr. Richard Binzel is a leading astronomer and professor at MIT. Binzel and his team have been following asteroid 2024 YR4 for months. It was first identified by NASA late last year and has been monitoring its chances of colliding with Earth on December 22By Brandon Truitt CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An astronomer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge is tracking a huge asteroid that could collide with Earth in a few years.Dr. Richard Binzel is a leading astronomer

MIT professor tracking asteroid 2024 YR4 that could collide with Earth in a few years

Jackpot winner says he'll take family on vacation and pay off billsWhere can Americans find the best deals on travel?Travel expert Bobby Laurie discusses top offers to look out for on 'Your World.'A man in Wayne County, Michigan won over a million dollars in the lottery after playing the same numbers year after year — and said he now plans on taking an "extended family vacation."

Man plans 'extended' travel after winning lottery by playing same numbers for years

If you're looking for a special edition 2025 Jeep Wrangler, you'd better be ready to buy the 4xe hybrid version. For whatever reason, that's the model that's getting all the factory attention right now. First, it got the throw-back Willys '41 edition.

Limited-Edition Wrangler Backcountry Is Jeep’s Bridge Between Sahara And Rubicon

CNN —The Trump administration’s swift, sweeping cuts to the federal workforce is set to derail the livelihoods of potentially thousands of military families.The turmoil within the military community caused by the recent firings of probationary employees, looming terminations and a rolling series of deadlines for federal employees to return to work should not be surprising.

Military families rocked by Trump’s federal government cuts

A United Airlines passenger flying from Houston to Austin on Monday found a self-upgrader in their seat when they boarded. They were supposed to be in a first class window seat, but a woman was already there.United Airlines First Class BoardingThe first class passenger offered, “I’m seat F,” but the woman declared “I’m more comfortable here.” He left it at that and took what seems to be her middle seat in coach.

‘I’m More Comfortable Here,’ She Said—But Her Self-Upgrade To United Airlines First Class Blew Up In Her Face

TroyBoy21/ShutterstockFrom color-blocked murals to abstract wallpapers and criss-cross wainscoting, geometric accent walls have been making waves in recent years, as many seek to inject a bit of oomph into their spaces. But does that make them just another passing trend? What if they become outdated by next year? We spoke to Sarah Bilotta, House Digest's design historian, for answers. Believe it or not, there's such a thing as timeless geometric and trendy geometric. For instance, diamond motifs fall in the

Geometric Accent Walls: Timeless Or Trendy? Here's The Difference

We may never know how the Oscars got their name, but at least we know who bestows the golden Academy Awards. You hear the film group thanked in almost every Oscar speech: It's the Academy.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the governing body overseeing the OG of award shows, has worked over the past decade to restructure the membership of film professionals who vote on the Oscars each year.