Syrian army announces temporary withdrawal from Aleppo after rebel assault

Amy Glover of HuffPost UK struggled with making meringue until recipe developer Nicola Lamb shared a key tip: ensure the sugar is properly dissolved by beating the meringue mix for at least 15 minutes after adding it. This prevents a weeping meringue and results in a successful pavlova base. Additional tips include using cold eggs for easier separation and allowing the whites to come to room temperature, as well as cooling the meringue in the...

President-elect Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort, as Cook joins other tech leaders seeking better relations with Trump. Trump previously discussed Apple's tax battles with the EU with Cook, including a recent loss of an appeal for $14.34 billion in back taxes to Ireland. The EU decision stemmed from unlawful aid Ireland granted Apple, a dispute that has now concluded. Full Article

Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel storage facility in central Russia's Oryol region, causing a fire and damaging homes, according to regional governor Andrei Klychkov. The governor reported a "mass attack" on the infrastructure site, with downed drones causing the fuel to catch fire and smashing windows in residential areas. Other drone attacks were reported in Russian regions, with air defences destroying drones in the Krasnodar region, although no injuries were reported. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship to fulfill his campaign promises of restricting immigration, citing concerns of abuse and "birth tourism." However, legal challenges would be significant, as birthright citizenship is protected under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. Trump's plan to halt the policy faces uncertainty due to the historical precedent set by the amendment and the potential implications of overturning a long-standing practice. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested shooting down "mystery drones" recently spotted in New Jersey and other parts of the country, despite FBI and Homeland Security stating there is no evidence of a national security threat. Concerns have grown as sightings continue, with Trump accusing President Joe Biden's administration of withholding information and urging transparency or shooting down the drones. The White House has not yet commented on the matter. Full Article

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American running back Kevin Brown, as announced in a video that failed to load. The team's new acquisition adds depth to their roster and provides another option in the running back position. Brown's addition will likely impact the team's offensive strategy and gameplay moving forward. Full Article