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ReutersFrench President Emmanuel Macron has been heckled during his visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte.After facing boos and shouts of "resign" from locals demanding more aid in devastated areas, Macron responded by telling locals: "I'm not the cyclone. I'm not responsible."

Macron heckled during visit to cyclone-hit Mayotte

A harrowing journey costing $7,000 and the lives of many of his compatriots was ‘not worth the risk’, Hassan Ali says. ‘Never, ever take this route.’Islamabad, Pakistan – When Hassan Ali fell into the icy waters of the Mediterranean Sea, he thought of his two children – of their smiles, their hugs and his hopes for their future.

A ‘miracle’: Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

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

Father-of-three Marek Marzec, 48, has died after an illness caused by lethal dust from cutting quartz kitchen worktops left him 'unable to breathe and in terrible pain'A dad-of-three who developed a lung disease after years of cutting kitchen worktops in "appalling working conditions" has died.

Dad dies after being told he had just weeks to live after years of cutting kitchen worktops

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

had a winner in the VR6 engine. After its reveal in 1991, the Volkswagen VR6 was everywhere. Through four generations of the Passat, two generations of the Porsche Cayenne, and even a few Winnebago RVs, the VR6 powered them all.Volkswagen's VR6 Engine Had A Good Life

Volkswagen Bids Farewell To The Legendary VR6 After 34 Years

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Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa's top shots

Trump-backed spending bill fails as US edges closer to a partial government shutdown.The United States House of Representatives has rejected a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare to travel during the holiday season.

Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms

Brian Snyder | ReutersU.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday told the European Union it must reduce its trade gap with the U.S. through oil and gas purchases or face tariffs."I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas. Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform shortly after 1:08 a.m. ET.According to U.S. figures, the country's goods and services trade deficit with

‘Tariffs all the way': Trump says European Union must buy U.S. oil and gas in trade ultimatum

Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius.They include:-- Philosopher Susanne K. Langer in 1895-- Actor Irene Dunne in 1898-- Nuclear physicist Robert Van de Graaff in 1901-- Filmmaker George Roy Hill in 1921-- Actor John Hillerman in 1932

Famous birthdays for Dec. 20: Todd Phillips, Chris Robinson

BBCStonehenge may have been built to unify people in ancient Britain, according to new research.It comes after evidence shows one of the stones came to the monument in Wiltshire from as far away as north east Scotland .The lead author of the research - Prof Mike Parker Pearson from the UCL Institute of Archaeology - explained the stones coming from different places in the country makes it "unique among over 900 stone circles in Britain".

Stonehenge site may have 'unified' ancient Britain

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

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — Jaker Ali scored an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls to lead Bangladesh to an 80-run win over the West Indies and a three-match sweep of its Twenty20 series in the Caribbean.Bangladesh scored 189-7 Thursday after winning the toss and batting first while the home side was bowled out for 109 in the 17th over.

Bangladesh claims 3-0 T20 series sweep over the West Indies

On Dec. 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed a bill creating White Sands National Park in New Mexico.On this date in history:In 1803, the United States formally took over territory acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.In 1860, South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the United States.

On This Day: White Sands National Park established

‘Sadly that’s standard.’aroundtheworld/ShutterstockWhen you pay for something, you expect to get what you asked for. But one customer caught this fast food chain using an old trick to give customers less product.However, some people pointed out that it might not be as malicious as it seems.

‘You’re lying’: Raising Cane’s customer orders 32-ounce soda. Then she realizes she was bamboozled

"He may still be one of the best players, but everything that happened around his vaccination status came off to me as complete 'white male entitlement' and 'rules for thee, not for me.'"A while back, Reddit user MatsGry asked, "What celebrity have you lost all respect for?

23 Celebrities People Lost ALL Respect For

A man has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of planting a bomb that killed General Igor Kirillov, the man who was responsible for Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical safetyLieutenant General Igor KirillovA man accused of orchestrating a scooter bomb attack that killed Vladimir Putin's top nuclear general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, has made a chilling confession during his arrest. The 54 year old general, who was in charge of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defence troops, died

Man who 'planted bomb that killed Putin's nuclear general' makes chilling confession during arrest

What's NewSNAP payments will be made to beneficiaries across the United States throughout January 2025. However, not every recipient will get their monthly benefit on the same date.Why It's ImportantThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to by its former name, food stamps, offers monthly financial support to low and no-income families to help them pay for essential groceries.

SNAP January 2025 Payment Dates for Each State

A woman shared her horror after visiting her GP for ear wax removal, only for the doctor to discover something disgusting that was pressed up against her eardrumIf you're experiencing a sensation of blocked ears, it's advisable to seek medical advice.Clogged ears are usually not a serious issue and often result from a buildup of earwax.

Woman visits GP for blocked ears – and is gobsmacked by what doctor pulls out

BEL-RIDGE — On a Wednesday afternoon in October, at the start of rush hour, police along an on-ramp to Interstate 170 got into a wild shootout — and key details of that shooting are just now emerging.Police fired over 87 rounds at a car that crashed after its driver sped away from a traffic stop and fired at them first, authorities said.

Police shootout: So many shots, cops ran low on ammo along I-170

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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 —A Missouri man who pleaded guilty to entering the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, will be allowed to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, a federal judge ordered Thursday.Judge Tanya Chutkan, who oversaw the federal election subversion case against Trump, also authorized Eric Peterson, who pleaded guilty this fall to “entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds” during the riot, to travel more broadly within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Federal judge allows January 6 defendant to attend Trump’s inauguration

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

Everything is coming up roses for Donald Trump.ABC News settles a lawsuit with Trump many legal experts think the network could have won, paying $15 million. Amazon gives $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, is also the owner of the Washington Post.

Neil Cavuto leaving Fox News is bad news for viewers. Here's why.

Coming off consecutive losses and trailing at halftime of this one, the Chargers and their QB muscle their way to a comeback win against the Broncos and keep alive their hopes for the best possible AFC wild-card seedINGLEWOOD — What a response the Chargers mounted with their 34-27 victory over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium.

Swanson: Chargers, Justin Herbert mount resounding response

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

CAA, the agency that represents the Oscar-winner, and YouTube recently announced a partnership to manage actors and athletes’ likenesses on the platform‘The Agency’ star Katherine Waterston worries ‘we’re not keeping up’ with AI"The Agency" star Katherine Waterston admitted she finds AI generally "terrifying" for Hollywood and beyond.

Cate Blanchett worries AI could ‘totally replace anyone’

CNN —Ahmad Morjan was desperate to hug his mother for the first time in more than 13 years but, when he reached the door of his childhood home, he found her head to the ground, kneeling in prayer.Morjan immediately dropped to his knees too and cried “Oh God!” in gratitude for a reunion he believed might never happen.

A tale of two Syrians: One finally made it back, another is too fearful to return

Although they are more than 2,000 miles apart, California and Florida are strikingly similar. Famously, these destinations are abundant in sunshine and amusement parks. Among them are Universal Orlando, Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Knott's Berry Farm. Of course, this is only scratching the surface.

One State Has More Amusement Parks Than California Or Florida, Here Are The 5 Best

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

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh received an early Christmas present Thursday night during the Los Angeles Chargers’ 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos.Harbaugh got an opportunity to utilize what he called his favorite rule in football: The fair-catch kick.According to NFL rules, if a player makes a fair catch, his team may attempt an unchallenged kick from the spot rather than begin its next possession. If the kick goes through the goalposts, it's worth three points, just like a field goal.Harbaugh’s