US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, once vibrant, was destroyed in the Syrian war, abandoned since 2018, but residents are slowly returning to rebuild after Assad's fall in December. Palestinians in Syria, unsure of their future, are cautiously optimistic about the new leadership's stance. Despite complex history with Syrian authorities, many hope for a better future in Yarmouk. Full Article

A double decker bus crashed into a railway bridge in Glasgow city centre, causing its roof to tear off. Passengers reported the driver had taken a wrong turn, resulting in the crash. Several individuals were injured, with ScotRail closing multiple train lines as a result. Police have sealed off surrounding streets, and authorities are investigating the incident. Full Article

Jackson State's Travis Terrell Jr. returned an 81-yard punt for a touchdown in the Celebration Bowl, but it was nullified by a penalty announced by referee Rory Bernard, who saluted military veterans before making the call. The game between Jackson State and South Carolina State marked their seventh meeting, with Jackson State looking for its first win in the Celebration Bowl. The game also set the stage for the historic 125th Army-Navy matchup, with President-elect...

Actor Michael Rapaport offered to fly former Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush to Israel after Bowman's "Free Palestine" statement, sparking a heated exchange between the two. Rapaport, a Jewish comedian, criticized Bowman for his remarks and suggested a trip to Gaza or the West Bank to educate himself. Bowman retaliated, calling Rapaport a "culture vulture" and questioning if the offer was a threat. Full Article

Macaulay Culkin portrayed the iconic character Kevin in the classic Christmas movie Home Alone, where most of the snow was actually dried potato flakes. The film also featured Culkin's brother, Kieran, as cousin Fuller, and included real stunts performed by the actors. Shot mostly outside of the home in the same school as Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the movie created its own film-within-a-film for Culkin to watch on screen. Full Article

Mohammad Khan, 29, was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for opening fire with a Skorpion submachine gun in Smethwick. The incident occurred following a dispute, with Khan firing in the direction of a man standing in a doorway, damaging property. No injuries were reported, and Khan was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after being tracked down by West Midlands Police. Full Article