Core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December, less than expected

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple in their 70s, who have been running education programs in Afghanistan for 18 years, have lost contact with their family after being arrested by the Taliban. The couple operates Rebuild, an organization that provides education and training programs, including a project for mothers and children, despite the Taliban's restrictions on women's education. The couple's children are urging the Taliban authorities to release their parents, who have chosen Afghanistan...

President Zelensky of Ukraine expressed willingness to step down for peace, amidst criticism from Trump and Russia, while rejecting a minerals deal proposed by the U.S. He announced a coalition meeting in support of Ukraine's war effort but faces pressure from Trump to sign the deal, which lacks security guarantees and demands $500 billion in repayments, leading to escalating tensions between the two leaders. Full Article

Israeli tanks have entered the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, as part of a crackdown on militancy amid a rise in attacks. The offensive, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targets refugee camps like Tulkarem, causing destruction in urban areas and increasing tensions in the region. Palestinians view these actions as attempts to solidify Israeli control over the territory, where 3 million people live under military...

Leaders from political parties across Ontario traveled across the province on the last Sunday of the election campaign. The video failed to load, but viewers were encouraged to refresh their browsers or watch other videos. The event was a crucial moment in the campaign as leaders made their final push to secure votes before Election Day. Full Article

In Teesdale, a body has been found in a forest search for Jenny Hall, a 23-year-old runner who went missing five days ago. Her body was discovered in a remote area, and while formal identification is pending, her family has been notified. Durham Police are not treating her death as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Full Article

Carla Lalli Music, a popular cookbook author and food content creator, has decided to quit YouTube after achieving success with nearly 200 videos and millions of views. She is shifting her focus to Substack, a subscription platform where she earned close to $200,000 in revenue in one year, surpassing her earnings on YouTube since 2021. Substack, which recently raised $100 million at a valuation of over $650 million, is expanding its offerings to include video...