Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad's ouster

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to the president of Azerbaijan for the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace that killed 38 people, blaming the incident on Russian air defense systems repelling Ukrainian drones. Despite not directly accepting responsibility, Putin expressed condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the victims' families. The Kremlin has launched a criminal investigation into the crash, which occurred on Christmas Day and resulted in the plane crash-landing in...

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President for a "tragic incident" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. The plane, flying from Baku to Grozny, crashed while attempting to land. The Kremlin mentioned air defense systems firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but did not confirm if it hit the plane. Full Article

In July, President Joe Biden claimed to have done more for the Palestinian community, but former official Maryam Hassanein strongly disagrees, accusing him of causing harm to Palestinians. As Biden's single term in office comes to an end, his support for Israel's war on Gaza has drawn criticism for exacerbating humanitarian crises and violence against Palestinians. Despite resignations from government officials like Hassanein, the US continued to provide significant military aid to Israel, contributing to...

Lily Wilmoth, founder of Hearth and Homestead, discusses the rising demand for beef tallow, highlighting its benefits for the skin. However, experts warn against excessive use of heated blankets and pads, which can lead to toasted skin syndrome, a condition causing discolored patterns on the skin. Dermatologists emphasize that prolonged exposure to heat sources below the threshold for burns can result in permanent skin damage and increased risk of skin cancer. Full Article

Russian President Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Aliyev for a "tragic incident" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. The plane, on its way to Grozny, crashed in Kazakhstan after air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike. Both a U.S. official and an Azerbaijani minister blamed the crash on external weapons, with survivors reporting hearing loud noises before the crash. Full Article

In "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "The Wizard of Oz," "The Sound of Music," and "Mary Poppins," children navigate fantastical worlds and encounter complex characters. From Dorothy's journey to find her way home in Oz to the Von Trapp family's musical transformation in Austria, these films explore themes of courage, family, and childhood wonder. As parents watch with nostalgia, they are reminded of the importance of play, spontaneity, and embracing the magic of everyday...