Winter is hitting Gaza and many Palestinians have little protection from the cold

Wendy Williams, 60, has returned to her NYC assisted living facility after a wellness check resulted in a hospital visit where she scored well on a capacity test. Despite being under guardianship, she denies being incapacitated and is advocating for her freedom with support from her brother and friend. Full Article

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, has been charged with assault, kidnapping, and unlawful restraint after allegedly holding her stepson captive in their Connecticut home for 20 years. The victim, emaciated and weighing only 68lbs, alleges he was confined to a small room, deprived of food and water, and forced to perform chores. After setting his room on fire to escape, he was rescued and revealed years of abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment, prompting a thorough investigation by...

First Minister John Swinney met with US President Donald Trump's son Eric at Bute House in Edinburgh to discuss Trump's golf resorts in Scotland. The meeting focused on Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire and Trump International in Aberdeenshire, with discussions about business and investment. The Scottish government stated that the meeting was an opportunity to discuss Scotland's investment potential and the Trump Organization's commitment to Scotland, while some critics viewed the meeting as inappropriate due to...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the Trump administration's focus on the long-term health of the economy and markets, rather than short-term market fluctuations, during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street." Despite recent market turmoil due to tariff actions, Bessent expressed confidence that both the real economy and markets would thrive over time with proper policies in place. He noted that recent reports indicating flat wholesale inflation and lower consumer price rates may help...

Five children were killed and two others are missing after a dam collapsed in Chipinge, Zimbabwe following heavy rains. The breach resulted in an influx of water that caught the children by surprise while they were fishing or doing laundry, also causing damage to agricultural equipment and killing livestock. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the missing children, with a team from the Civil Protection Unit, police, and community members involved in the...

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a temporary constitution for a five-year transitional period, emphasizing justice over oppression. The document includes provisions for freedom of expression, women’s rights, and transitional justice, while maintaining Islamic law as a main source of jurisprudence. Al-Sharaa also reached a pact with Kurdish-led authorities and faced criticism for not being inclusive in the national dialogue conference. Israel conducted an air strike in Damascus during the signing, targeting a Palestinian group's...