Rare accounts of life for women inside notorious Iranian prison

The stock sell-off on Wall Street was considered "healthy" by finance professor Jeremy Siegel, as the Federal Reserve's cautious projection on future rate cuts provided a "reality check" for investors. The Fed recently cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, indicating that it may only lower rates twice more in 2025, leading to a significant market response with all major indexes sinking. Siegel expects the Fed to reduce the number of rate cuts next...

Alberta's premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump's trade deficit accusations by explaining that Canada sends billions in raw materials to the U.S., creating wealth for American companies and workers. Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, prompting Canadian officials to defend the trade relationship and emphasize the importance of Canadian exports, including energy. Canada's ambassador to Washington highlighted the significant trade deficit with the U.S., particularly in the energy sector, and emphasized the importance...

Two passengers, a man and a child, are still missing a day after a Navy craft collided with their ferry off the Mumbai coast, resulting in 13 deaths and 98 rescues. The missing persons, Hansraj Bhati and Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, are being sought in a search operation conducted with the assistance of the Navy and Coast Guard following the tragic incident involving the 'Neel Kamal' ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway...

Emily Handstock, 25, has suffered from severe period pain for 10 years, even morphine barely helped, leading her to document her pain on TikTok. She advocates for research to improve women's healthcare and education, as she has experienced agonizing bleeding and societal normalization of her suffering. Emily underwent surgery for stage four endometriosis after years of being dismissed, and encourages others to share their experiences in a Cardiff University study aiming to provide recommendations for...

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million in a defamation suit with President-elect Donald Trump. The settlement coincided with anchor George Stephanopoulos' new contract, following reports of behind-the-scenes drama at the network. The lawsuit stemmed from Stephanopoulos' claim that Trump was found liable for "rape," leading to a settlement where ABC News will pay $15 million and issue statements of regret. Full Article

Taxpayers will cover the legal expenses of Helga Lam, a former Sydney boys' school teacher cleared of historical sex abuse charges against male students due to a 1970s law that only applied to men abusing boys. The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal found the legislation targeted male-male homosexual conduct. Lam was accused of 15 counts of indecent assault, including intercourse and sexual acts, on students aged 13 to 16. Another ex-teacher, Gaye Grant, was also...