I’m an interior expert – four ways to make your home feel cosier and warm this winter

Sarah Baldry, co-owner and pastry chef at Edinburgh restaurant Nàdair, suggests replacing brandy butter with mulled wine as a festive alternative for Christmas pudding. She recommends reducing mulled wine into a syrup with honey and mixing it with softened butter for a versatile topping that can also be used on Christmas cake, mince pies, or cheese. Food writer Nigel Slater also supports this idea by sharing a hot buttered rum recipe, highlighting the flexibility of...

Shots were fired at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, leading to multiple injuries. The incident prompted road closures and nearby schools to go on secure hold as police investigated. Madison police Chief Shon Barnes was expected to provide updates on the ongoing investigation. Full Article

Steve Bannon falsely suggested that President-elect Donald Trump could run for president again in 2028, despite the two-term limit outlined in the Constitution. Bannon made the claim at a New York Young Republican Club gala, citing a loophole in the Constitution regarding consecutive terms. However, constitutional law experts have rejected the idea, asserting that Trump's 2024 bid will be his last due to the 22nd Amendment. Full Article

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stør in Bergen, Norway, where he affirmed the UK's commitment to engaging with China despite the Prince Andrew spying controversy. Starmer emphasized the importance of cooperation on issues like climate change, human rights, and trade, while also acknowledging concerns about China's potential threats to national security. Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith warned of the widespread espionage activities by China and called for...

Southampton sacked promotion-winning boss Russell Martin after a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham, leaving the club searching for a new manager. Danny Rohl, Carlos Corberan, David Moyes, Graham Potter, Mark Robins, and Lee Carsley are among the names linked to the role, with Rohl and Corberan impressing in the Championship, Moyes remaining a sought-after candidate, Potter considering a return to management, Robins available after being sacked by Coventry, and Carsley potentially getting his first Premier League...

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo:Getty Images. As the year comes to a close, embrace the spirit of rest and resetting by acknowledging the need to reflect on and recover from the challenges of the past year. Setting "micro-boundaries" in your schedule, revamping your workspace, and celebrating your wins can help you prepare for continued success in the New Year. Be clear about when you plan to "circle back" to pending obligations to ensure effective communication and avoid...