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CNN —The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman have met for afternoon tea in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day.Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands 215.16 centimeters (7 feet 0.7 inches) tall, and Jyoti Amge, who measures just 62.8 centimeters (2 feet 0.7 inches), met at the Savoy Hotel, according to a statement from Guinness World Records (GWR) on Wednesday.

World’s tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea

Richard Gere recently went viral for sticking up his middle finger to a television host during an interview on NBC’s 'Today' show.unbranded - Entertainment

Richard Gere flips middle finger to confused 'Today' show host

An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days.The State Department said the U.S. citizen died in Vang Vieng, a town popular with backpackers to the north of the South East Asian country’s capital.

Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol with American among four tourists dead

This story has more holes than Swiss cheese!Jay Leno, the ever-popular comedian, television host, and writer, has revealed he’s suffered some pretty horrendous injuries after a recent fall. The 74-year-old was staying at a Hampton Inn around 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was set to perform a standup routine at the Palace Theatre when he decided to head to a restaurant for dinner before going on stage.

‘Something just ain’t adding up’: If you went ‘hmm’ after learning Jay Leno fell down a hill, shady is the word you are looking for

National Geographic released its annual "Pictures of the Year" issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, wildlife and human connection to the world.Here are CNBC's picks of the best of the best.

See some of the best photos from National Geographic's ‘Pictures of the Year'

A list of the most reliable cars will always be controversial because predicted reliability scores can be based on surveys of real people and their experiences, but also of hardcore enthusiasts who will defend their chosen brand to the death. A well-known brand like Consumer Reports collects sufficient data via a survey to give car buyers an average score.

Most Reliable Cars: 10 Vehicles That Will Last A Lifetime

President-elect Donald Trump, who ran a reelection campaign promising to put the working class first, has so far invited five likely billionaires to join his administration.Trump himself is the country's richest president, with an estimated net worth of $5.6 billion, according to Forbes.

A billionaire presidential administration? Who Trump plans to nominate so far

"The importance of listening can never be undervalued," according to Northern Irish politician Cara Hunter, who was elected in 2020 at the age of 24.When asked what young leaders want, entrepreneur Laura Stocco said, "We want to be heard."Being able to bring different people together is important in a leader, according to former rugby player Tendai Mtawarira.

What makes a good leader? Being able to listen, say young people

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapon systems to strike targets within Russia. This policy shift has raised serious concerns about the potential for escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with some speculating whether this marks the beginning of a larger global confrontation.

Did Joe Biden Just Start World War III? World on Edge Over U.S. Sanctioned Escalation Against Russian Targets

It is only over 4 years since Dwyane Wade declared his daughter’s trans identity in early 2020. Zaya is blessed with a supporting pop but her biological mother, D-Wade’s ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, still needs convincing with the former Heat Champion having had to fight it at court.

After Fighting Ex-Wife in Court, Dwyane Wade Reveals Daughter Zaya’s Challenges After Coming Out

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Ever since former Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the House — and subsequently withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general — questions have swirled about his political fate.While Gaetz resigned last week from the current Congress, he was re-elected in November to represent his Florida district when the next session begins in January.

Could Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It's complicated.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Police indicted Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup to keep the right-wing leader in office after his defeat in the 2022 election. Already barred from running again in 2026 for a different case, he could now land in jail and see his influence further diminished.

Brazilian police indict Bolsonaro for alleged attempted coup, threatening his political career

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds introduced the "Returning Education Back to Our States Act" on Thursday, signaling a commitment to deliver on President-elect Donald Trump's vow to dismantle the Department of Education.In the conservative movement to return education back to local control, Rounds said the legislation would "eliminate" the department while redistributing all critical federal programs to other agencies.

Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the Department of Education

The execution is the 22nd in the U.S. this year and the sixth in Alabama, which has put three of the men to death using nitrogen gas, a controversial method that some witnesses describe as tortureAlabama death row inmate Carey Dale Grayson on Thursday became the third inmate in the U.S. to be executed by nitrogen gas.

Carey Dale Grayson executed in Alabama in hiker's murder; 3rd nitrogen gas execution in US

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar DH Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP Award for the 2024 season. It’s Ohtani’s second straight MVP, after he took home the honor last season as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. He’s now won three MVPs in his incredible seven-year career.

Shohei Ohtani’s dog hilariously goes viral after MVP announcement

Astronomers zoom in on a red supergiant in its final death throes 160,000 light-years away.For the first time, astronomers have captured a close-up image of a dying star beyond our Milky Way. This milestone, achieved by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), brings the red supergiant WOH G64 into sharp focus, revealing it shrouded in a strange, egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust.

Astronomers Capture Stunning Close-Up of a Dying Star Beyond the Milky Way

Sheila Agee is charged with helping her son kill the mother of his child at a Pensacola Home Depot last yearJury selection begins in Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trialJudge Jeanine Pirro breaks down the legal and culture issues surrounding the manslaughter trial and details her Fox Nation special on the case.

How 80-year-old crosswording juror caused a mistrial in Florida Home depot murder case

CNN —There’s an old military adage that an army runs on its stomach, meaning troops need to be well-supplied with food to survive harsh battlefield conditions.In modern times, the US military stockpiles “Meals Ready to Eat” (MREs), full meals that can be consumed with the convenience of just tearing open a bag, to sustain troops in the field.

Bears find a buffet of battlefield rations at Alaska military base

Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes to Gulfport by carDespite being completely tied to the water, there’s no real beach access in New Orleans, barring a few stretches of not-very-friendly sand on Lake Pontchartrain. While the beaches of Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island, Alabama, are pretty lovely, they’re also a fair distance away.

2. Feel the beach vibes of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

Whether you're installing a footpath through your lawn, creating a patio, or DIYing a garden hangout spot, DIY paver projects can instantly elevate your yard. In fact, they can even add value to your home if you plan to sell in the future; after all, outdoor space was the third most-important factor for homebuyers in 2021 (per a survey from Homelight Blog), and this continues to be an important consideration today.

The Simple Method That'll Help You Level The Ground For Pavers With Minimal Digging

CNN —Nearly six years after actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate-crime hoax in downtown Chicago and lying to police, an Illinois Supreme Court decision overturned his conviction on Thursday over prosecutorial issues, according to the Associated Press.The court ruled that after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx dropped charges against the former “Empire” actor, a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene in the case, the AP reported this week.