Annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expected

In January, major crimes in NYC, such as murder, assaults, and robberies, decreased significantly by 16.8% compared to the previous year, with Mayor Adams set to present this positive news to the state Legislature. While most crime categories saw a decline, reported rapes increased by 40%, attributed to a new state law broadening the definition of rape. Mayor Adams praised the NYPD's efforts in reducing crime, highlighting the deployment of additional officers to the subway...

Former Alberta NDP leader Raj Pannu's death has sparked reflection on his political style, characterized by passion for just causes without compromising humanity and integrity. As Canada faces a divisive political climate, the upcoming civic election in Edmonton is under scrutiny for new rules favoring partisan parties and potentially stifling independent candidates. Albertans are allowed to donate up to $5,000 to civic election candidates, with additional contributions permitted to party affiliates. Full Article

In 2023, James Corden discussed his character Smithy from Gavin & Stacey, imagining an alternate scenario where Smithy ends up with Sonia instead of Nessa. However, other cast members revealed that Smithy's complex relationship with Nessa was ultimately more significant. In the final episode, Smithy runs away from his wedding to Sonia to be with Nessa, showcasing the depth of their connection. Laura Aikman, who played Sonia, kept her role a secret during filming to...

Two Britons have each won the National Lottery Set For Life jackpot, worth a total of £7.2 million, receiving £10,000 a month for 30 years, but they have yet to claim their prize. Andy Carter from Allwyn, the National Lottery operators, praised the winners and players for contributing to a larger fund. The winning numbers were 03, 13, 23, 34, 39 with Life Ball 04, with over 216,000 people winning prizes totaling more than £8...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claims about the Army Chief's remarks on the India-China border situation, calling them false and irresponsible. Gandhi criticized the Modi government's 'Make in India' initiative and proposed boosting manufacturing and conducting a caste census for improved AI applications. Singh refuted these allegations and emphasized the government's commitment to national security and indigenous defense production. Full Article

An international panel of neonatal and pediatric specialists has raised doubts about the evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven babies, finding no medical evidence supporting malfeasance in any of the cases. The review highlighted errors in medical care and management of neonatal conditions, concluding that the deaths were either due to natural causes or medical errors. Despite Letby's conviction, experts from around the world questioned the evidence and indicated that...