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The U.S. military says it has struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived. U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks on...
Happy New Year everyone!The snow will stop flying this morning, but before then the National Weather Service has issued snow squall warnings for parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. See a full list of weather alerts here.Then, the winds pick up by the afternoon. This time around, the wind won’t be nearly as powerful as it was during our windstorm the other day.Still, this is a wind you’re going to notice with gusts of 30-40 mph across New England. And it’s the wind direction that takes a bite out of our temperature and sets us up for a very cold night.The icy westerly wind on Friday morning gives way to feels-like temperatures below zero. By Friday afternoon, our top temperature is a good 10 degrees colder than it should be at this time of the year.The weekend stays cold with temperatures struggling to get to 30 degrees.Then we run the risk of being brushed by some snow showers on Sunday morning.But! Our 10-day forecast features a glimmer of hope: A warmup is coming for mid-to-late next week.As we flip the page on the month and the year – wow – what a cold month December was! 23 days colder than normal and only 6 days above average. The gray days on the calendar are days that were right on the money for average temperatures (there were 2 of those).Meteorologist Sydney Welch put together a recap of 2025. Remember our hottest day? That happened on June 24 when temperatures soared to 102 degrees – seems so long ago now, doesn’t it?Our biggest snowfall was just 4 inches back on February 9.Our wettest day was May 22 when we scooped up more than 3 inches of rain.Here’s to wishing you all the best in 2026!
Jalynn Bristow scored 21 points on 8-of-13, Snudda Collins added 15, and No. 21 Texas Tech beat UCF 73-55 to extend its win streak to 15 games. Texas Tech (15-0, 2-0 Big 12), which appeared in the most recent AP...
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1. Gibson won for the ninth time in 10 starts as the Red...
Tehran and Moscow showcase cooperation 'despite all sanctions and threats' while tensions rise with Trump.
In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing.
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
It’s only the second time there has been one winning ticket since the Lotto Max jackpot increased to $80 million in March 2024
Israel, citing security needs, has imposed strict new conditions on international NGOs that the U.N. and aid groups say could cripple the relief effort in Gaza.
Japan is accelerating a military buildup program designed to double annual arms spending.
Turkish authorities on Wednesday pressed ahead with countrywide operations against suspected ISIS members, detaining 125 people in simultaneous raids across 25 provinces.
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels.
By Yousef SabaDUBAI, Dec 31 - The United Arab Emirates has pursued an assertive foreign policy and carved its own sphere of influence across the...
DUBAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Iranian protesters tried to break into a local government building in the southern Fars Province on Wednesday, state...
Wall Street ticks lower in light trading ahead of the final opening bell of 2025
DAZN says it will continue broadcasting Belgian league matches until the end of the season. This follows emergency arbitration initiated by the Pro League. Last month DAZN announced plans to let its contract expire under Belgian law. The company said...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development identified $5.8 billion in “questionable” payments out of nearly $50 billion disbursed through federal rental assistance programs in fiscal year 2024, according to the New York Post. The review found more than 200,000 tenants who might not have qualified for aid. Among them were 29,715 deceased individuals and 9,472 non-citizens.
Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting
Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2026 with a fireworks display. South Pacific countries are the first to say goodbye to 2025. Australia celebrated with defiance in the aftermath of its worst mass shooting in decades....
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), (OTC: CMRB), the holding company for First Commerce Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the completion of a private placement of a $40.0 million 7.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate...
Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE: CWY0) (“Clearmind” or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel neuroplastogen-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, announced...
CHENGDU, China, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the evening of December 31, the "Chengdu Lights Up for You" New Year's Eve event, hosted by the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone, was held brilliantly on Jiaozi Avenue.
Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus programme. Globally, the last 12 months are expected to be the third hottest ever recorded after 2024 and 2023, according to the provisional data, which will be confirmed [...]The post Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025 appeared first on Digital Journal.
By Poppy McPherson, Han Huang and Ally LevineDec 31 (Reuters) - A handbook found during a police raid on a compound used by a cyberfraud gang in...
Two trains taking tourists to Peru’s famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu have crashed, killing at least one person and injuring around 30 passengers
Luke Altmeyer accounted for two touchdowns, Leon Lowery Jr. recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and David Olano made three field goals, including the game-winner, in Illinois’ 30-28 win over Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on Tuesday.
Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pittsburgh 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
MANILA, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The Philippines Coast Guard said it deployed an aircraft on Tuesday to challenge a Chinese research ship that serves...
Caleb Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists to help No. 12 North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 to open Atlantic Coast Conference play. The 6-foot-10 freshman set a season high on the boards and matched his high...
TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Seoul, were closed Wednesday for the yearend and New Year’s holidays, while trading was mixed in those bourses that remained open. In...
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
Russia attacked infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region on Tuesday, damaging a civilian ship and facilities in the Black Sea ports, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said.
The United Arab Emirates says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after facing an ultimatum to do so. The UAE’s Defense Ministry in a statement via its state-run WAM news agency cited “recent developments and their potential repercussions...
The public, stakeholders and tribes are invited to comment on training, testing.
A French ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening "forever chemicals" goes into force on Thursday.
Led by Tavari Johnson's 28 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Concord Mountain Lions 115-64. The Zips are now 10-3 on the season.
Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and Collin Gillespie added 25 to help the Phoenix Suns win their fourth game in a row, 115-101 over the Washington Wizards. Devin...
Denver star Nikola Jokic limped off the court at halftime during the Nuggets' game in Miami on Monday night. He appeared to hurt his left knee with about three...
Preston Copeland scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Ball State Cardinals over the Earlham Quakers 93-30 on Monday. The Cardinals are now 4-9 on the season.
Led by Kacper Klaczek's 28 points, the Elon Phoenix defeated the Northeastern Huskies 103-91 on Monday. The Phoenix are now 9-5 on the season, while the Huskies...
Led by Cruz Davis' 22 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 86-72 on Monday. The Pride are now 10-4 with the victory and the Fighting...
Led by Jlynn Counter's 29 points, the Charleston Cougars defeated the Drexel Dragons 72-63 on Monday. The Cougars improved to 8-6 with the win and the Dragons...
Saudi Arabia says it bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen over a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates
Marcus “Smurf” Millender scored 14 points and No. 23 Georgia rallied in the second half to beat Long Island University 89-74 on Monday night. Georgia (12-1) took...
Saudi Arabia says it bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen over a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom...
Antonella Di Ielsi, 50, and her 15-year-old daughter Sara Di Vita died within hours of each other after reportedly eating a 'contaminated' Christmas dinner with their family in Italy.
Dylan Grant posted a double-double and Tariq Francis scored 19 points as Rutgers beat Delaware State 65-50 on Monday night.Grant had 18 points and 12 rebounds to...
Baba Miller hauled in a career-high 21 rebounds and scored 11 points, Moustapha Thiam scored 18 points, and Cincinnati cruised past Lipscomb, 89-62 on Monday.
Bangladesh's three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia, who hoped to lead her nation one last time after elections next year, died on Tuesday aged 80.
Police say the accused was also found in possession of a backpack containing bundles of rope, rolls of tape, gloves, and two knives
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He expressed a preference for a longer commitment to deter Russian aggression. U.S. President Donald Trump...
Clashes broke out between Syrian security forces and demonstrators led by the Alawite religious minority as pressure mounts on President Ahmed Al Sharaa to reconcile long-standing sectarian disputes.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Avantor, Inc. (“Avantor” or “the Company”) (NYSE: AVTR ) for violations of §§10(b) and...
Hinata Goto was pronounced dead after his arm became trapped in the magic carpet lift machinery at Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort in Otaru, Japan
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Dynamic Aerospace Systems (" DAS " or the "Company") (OTCQB:BRQL), a U.S.-based innovator in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous logistics platforms, today announced its support for the FCC's...
U.S. security guarantees that had been confirmed by Congress would combine with pledges by nations in the so-called Coalition of the Willing to form an effective protection for Ukraine.
British boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday that left two other people dead, according to multiple outlets citing local officials.
Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries. The trilateral meeting Monday was held in a southwestern Chinese province north of the region where the...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday commuted to Cheong Wa Dae, the country’s traditional presidential palace, for the first time since taking office in June, more than three years after his ousted predecessor...
TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, matched a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and added 10 assists for his seventh career triple-double as Toronto beat the Golden State Warriors 141-127 in overtime on Sunday.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says 13 people died and another 98 people were injured when a train derailed on a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and...
Dillan Shaw scored 18 points to lead the Saint Mary's Gaels and Rory Hawke secured the victory with a 3-pointer with five seconds left as the Gaels took down the Loyola Marymount Lions 78-73 on Sunday. The Gaels are now...
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight...
It calls the move a “stern warning” against separatist and “external” forces.
Film legend Brigitte Bardot in her later decades raised eyebrows calling far-right leader Marine Le Pen a modern “Joan of Arc”, but she always maintained she was merely doing what was best for animals. Bardot, who died on Sunday aged 91, argued she was unfairly labelled as a supporter of the anti-immigration far right after [...]The post Bardot: from defending sheep to flirting with the far right appeared first on Digital Journal.
Mexican president says 13 people died in the Interoceanic Train derailment in southern Mexico.
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s actress who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later an animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.
A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone that is expected to impact much of the country with a mixture of snow, ice, rain and strong winds.
A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone, setting off a chain reaction of snow, ice, rain and severe weather ex...
A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone that is taking aim at much of the country with a mixture of snow, ice, rain and strong winds.
Warm, comforting main dishes that fit the easy pace of December and help you unwind. These cozy options keep things simple while still giving you something that feels comforting and steady.The post 13 main dish comfort foods for when you...
A Munich surfing association complained on Thursday on its website that city authorities were imposing too many conditions on efforts to restore the wave and that the process has “stalled.”
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled for an expected meeting on Monday with U.S. President Donald [...]The post Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting appeared first on CityNews Winnipeg.
The Texans are back in the playoffs, Philip Rivers and the Colts are out and the Broncos are AFC West champions. Houston (11-5) secured its third straight playoff...
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
Voters in Myanmar are participating in the first phase of the country’s general election, held under military rule amid a civil war. Critics argue the election is a facade to legitimize military control, which began after Aung San Suu Kyi’s...
C.J Stroud’s dynamic first quarter was merely the opening act for the Houston Texans. It was the defense that was a headliner once again. The Texans had five...
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, Anders Lee scored less than a minute into the game, and the New York Islanders blanked the New York...
Jovesa Damuni scored on a 4-yard run with two minutes remaining and No. 12 BYU rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half for a 25-21 win over No. 24...
A finance specialist who struggled after running in smog and a doctor who fears for the health of his children are among the activists spearheading landmark air pollution legislation in Thailand despite political uncertainty.
BYU could have been disappointed it missed out on an invite to the College Football Playoff, and the Cougars could have let that disappointment carry over into...
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part of China, Russia's Foreign...
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, Anders Lee scored less than a minute into the game, and the New York Islanders blanked the New York Rangers 2-0. Lee’s unassisted goal 58 seconds in extended his point...
Brodie Ziemer and Will Zellers both scored in the second period as the United States held off Switzerland 2-1 in preliminary-round play at the World Junior...
C.J. Stroud threw two long touchdowns on Houston's first two drives, leading the Texans to a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. This win clinched a...
Asghar Farhadi remembered the filmmaker and playwright, who died due to complications from cancer, as his "great teacher."
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When Cami Teacoach’s son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up trash. He helped harvest produce at community gardens and made seed balls out of mud, throwing them into the forest to promote wildflower growth.Teacoach had reached out to many organizations looking for volunteer projects that she could do with her young child, but most places said no, so she came up with her own.“Everyone was like, ‘A 3-year-old can’t do that,’” Teacoach said. “And I was like, ‘No, I swear, he really can if you would just give him a chance.’”Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social and problem-solving skills and provide unique ways for families to bond. During the holiday season, many people seek such opportunities, looking for ways to give back. But often nonprofit organizations seek helpers who are at least 18 years old. Finding volunteer work to do as a family with young children can be challenging, but there are opportunities, if you persist.“There’s a million different ways to help people and volunteer. So many families want to do this and literally just don’t know where to start,” said Polly Lagana, executive director of Volunteer New York!, which connects people with service opportunities. “In a turbulent time in our world, families — and parents in particular — are very interested in showing their kids how they can help out and how they can give back.”Children excel at activities such as sorting coats, packing groceries and following through on tasks, said Sapreet Saluja, executive director of New York Cares, which works with organizations to develop volunteer programs in New York City.“I’ve been very impressed with the detail-orientation and the precision and the following of directions and the care that some kids I’ve seen, as young as six, take to the tasks that they’re doing,” Saluja said. “It’s been explained to them that this is to benefit someone, and it’s important, and they’re following the directions and they want to get it just right. And in many cases, they’re more detail-oriented than the adults, which I think is very inspiring.”To get started, look for organizations in your community that match volunteers with family-friendly projects and reach out to ask if there’s a minimum age requirement.Here are some other ways to involve little ones in projects that help the community.holidaysDec 2633 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with kidsHealthDec 17When is it OK to bring a ‘sick' kid to a party? A pediatrician explainsProvide choicesChildren prefer to have agency and information to make a decision, so include them when you’re choosing an activity, Lagana said.“Let them know what problem you’re trying to fix in your community, and maybe one or two options of how that problem can be fixed,” Lagana said. For example, you can explain there are people who don’t have enough food, and children in the hospital who might not have blankets, and then ask, ‘Which one do you think you want to help out with?’ she suggested.Consider volunteering for a mission that you can explain to your child, such as cleaning up litter at a park. “Kids are unbelievably curious. They ask questions about what they’re doing, what they’re seeing, what they’re feeling, what they’re hearing, and it opens up a dialogue,” Saluja said. “It helps you see even at a young age some of the challenges that society is facing and it gives you agency to know that you can be a part of the solution.”Sharing foodChildren understand hunger, and they can help alleviate the problem. They can sort grocery boxes at a food pantry or help deliver sustenance to home-bound individuals.Aviva Davis was about eight years old when she and her brother Brendan began helping her parents deliver Meals on Wheels to senior citizens and medically frail individuals in Denver. Initially, they rode in the car with their parents and helped bring food to the door. When they were older, they took turns driving.“It definitely opened my eyes to what the world is like outside of our bubble. We saw all sorts of different things and I saw not everyone lives the same way,” said Davis, now 17. “But even at such a young age I could realize it’s amazing what we’re doing that we could help people that aren’t as lucky as we were.”Davis became a resource at school for fellow students looking to volunteer. She still does monthly meal deliveries with her parents.“It’s a great chance for us to catch up as a family,” said her father, Seth Davis. “When we’re not all on our phones, you get some pretty cool quality time.”Her brother is now in college, but when he’s home, they do deliveries altogether. “The older they get, the harder it is to get that time together,” said their mother, Bonnie Davis, who found the Meals on Wheels opportunity after extensive research.Create your own opportunitiesWhen Teacoach couldn’t find organizations willing to accept her toddler, she started a group in Pittsburgh called VolunTOTs, which creates service opportunities for children as young as 3. The children and their parents pack 500 boxes of groceries to distribute to families in need, play bingo with seniors in nursing homes and make dog treats for an animal rescue center, among other projects.Parents have told Teacoach their children’s conduct improves after volunteering. “They feel so good about themselves, they were a helper, and that translates into better behavior,” she said.Stephanie Bernaba’s family started “Tough Cookies,” a project where they bake and deliver cookies to veterans, when her son Matthew was in eighth grade and had to complete a service project for school. “Going up to the houses, it was very nice, because they’re mostly living alone. A lot of their family or friends died,” said Michael Bernaba, 14, now a freshman at The Prout School in Wakefield, Rhode Island. “It’s just nice to be there and bring it to them ... They were very happy, especially for someone to bring them treats like that.”The project also helped the teens learn social skills and meet people in various stages of life and health conditions, Stephanie Bernaba said.“We went to the first couple of places and I was really scared, because I’m more of a shy person,” Matthew Bernaba, now 15, said. “For the first couple of deliveries I was more to myself, and as we kept going, we talked more with the veterans and got to hear great stories from them.” Friends make it funChildren can be more willing to try new activities with a buddy, so consider signing up with people you know. You can also connect with a nonprofit in need of a service and invite other families over to do a project together, as Lagana’s friends have done, organizing clothing donations or assembling snack packs in living rooms.Bonnie Davis organized a drive for menstrual supplies, and families gathered in her backyard to assemble the baskets. She also turned half of her son’s graduation party into a volunteer project assembling kits of bean soup. “It’s a win for everybody. You get quality time, you’re raising your children with what feels like good values, and people benefit,” she said.
Heather Sterling stepped into the ring at the Texas Game Warden Training Center, ready to face an ambush by instructors acting as violent assailants.
When recruits were repeatedly punched and tackled during a role-playing exercise at the Texas game wardens academy last year, they were taking part in a longstanding police training tradition that critics say should be retired.
By Abhirup RoySAN FRANCISCO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling...
Iain Peters waited more than 50 years before going to the police but hopes he can be a beacon for other survivorsA man who was sexually assaulted by a children’s television presenter has spoken of how climbing and mountaineering saved his life and “sanity” during the 50 years in which he kept the abuse secret.Iain Peters, 77, who has waived his right to anonymity, was between nine and 13 years old when he was abused weekly by John Earle, when he was a geography teacher and deputy head at a now-closed boarding school in Okehampton, Devon. Continue reading...
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Police are investigating a daytime stabbing in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Around 9:15 a.m., Cambridge police, fire and EMS responded to Church Street in Harvard Square for a report of a stabbing.When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Witnesses told police the suspect had fled the scene.The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.The suspeft was apprehended a short time later with assistance from MBTA Transit Police inside the Harvard Square MBTA Station.The incident remains under investigation, police said, and there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
The High Court in Putrajaya convicted former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday in a case arising from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The court found him guilty on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering. The charges accused Najib of channeling more than US$700 million in 1MDB-linked [...]The post Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted over 1MDB corruption scandal appeared first on JURIST - News.
The agreement took effect at noon and calls for a halt in military movements and airspace violation for military purposes.