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Syria receives another chance with Assad goneThe Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) last week held a unique three-day exhibition themed “Sri Lanka Speaks” to the public at the Independence Square Arcade in Colombo. The exhibition showcased key findings from the SLB Public Opinion Survey on Reconciliation, accompanied by photo stories that capture Sri Lankan’s experiences of reconciliation, bringing the SLB Survey’s data to life. The SLB is supported by the Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE) program, co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office, and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka. The photographs and personal stories from Sri Lankans across the island offer insights into the country’s journey through and beyond the 30-year conflict and allowed visitors to reflect on how we, as a nation, can move forward together. Attended by a cross-section of public, policymakers, researchers, university representatives, and media practitioners, the exhibition from 6 to 8 December took visitors through a journey of three narratives highlighted in the SLB Survey Report: How are people doing in their lives? How are people getting on with others? and How are people engaging in civic life? as well as to the general themes of reconciliation and dealing with the past. International dignitaries who graced the exhibition opening included Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Carmen Moreno as well as the German Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann. Ambassador Carmen Moreno said: “The Sri Lanka Barometer is a unique instrument that enables evidence-based policy making by reflecting citizens’ opinions and needs on wide range of matters related to national integration. The European Union is proud, in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office, to support this exercise that serves us in working closely with the Government of Sri Lanka for a peaceful and inclusive society.” The Sri Lanka Barometer is a research initiative aimed at deepening the understanding of how Sri Lankans perceive reconciliation and its most salient dimensions. It consists of three main components: nationally representative public opinion surveys conducted every two years, complementary qualitative research to further explore survey findings, and outreach work. The overarching objective of the SLB is to inform public discourse and policymaking in the country’s pursuit of greater unity and inclusion. The Sri Lanka Barom-eter initiative’s methodology is rooted both in the lived experiences of Sri Lankans and in international best practices. The Sri Lanka Barometer Survey has a sample size of nearly 4,000 respondents that are selected through multi-stage random sampling to accurately reflect the demographic (age, gender, religion, ethnicity) and geographical (urban, rural, estate, and provincial) diversity of the adult population of the country. This ensures the collection of nationally representative data, with detailed insights into people’s needs and priorities across and within different communities in Sri Lanka. All the Sri Lanka Barometer resources are publicly available on the website www.srilankabarometer.lk, and highlights of the data and outreach activities can be followed on the SLB’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72 on Tuesday. A day after a 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis that left Huskies coach Dan Hurley livid about the officiating, UConn (4-2) couldn't shake the unranked Buffaloes (5-1), who shot 62.5% in the second half. With Colorado trailing 72-71 in the closing seconds, Jakimovski drove to his right and absorbed contact from UConn’s Liam McNeeley. He tossed the ball toward the glass and the shot was good as he fell to the floor. Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer just ahead of the buzzer for UConn. Elijah Malone and Julian Hammond III scored 16 points each for Colorado, and Jakimovski had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Huskies led 40-32 at halftime and by nine points early in the second half, but Colorado quickly closed that gap. McNeeley led UConn with 20 points. UConn: Hurley's squad is facing its first adversity in quite a while. The Huskies arrived on Maui with a 17-game winning streak that dated to February. Colorado: The Buffaloes were held to season lows in points (56) and field goal percentage (37%) in a 16-point loss to Michigan State on Monday but shot 51.1% overall and 56.3% (9 of 16) from 3-point range against the Huskies. Hurley called timeout to set up the Huskies' final possession, but the Buffs forced them to take a contested 3. Colorado had a 28-26 rebounding advantage after being out-rebounded 42-29 by Michigan State. Colorado will play the Iowa-Dayton winner in the fifth-place game on Wednesday. UConn will play the loser of that matchup in the seventh-place game. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball .ISRO SpaDEx PSLV-C60 Launch: Two small spacecraft will be launched together aboard the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota today as ISRO completes preparations to launch India's SpaDeX mission. If this becomes successful, India will become the fourth country in the world, after the USA, Russia and China, to complete the space docking experiment. If successful, this mission will pave the way for India's future missions, including Chandrayaan-4, its own space station and the dream of sending people to the Moon. "This mission will place India among the nations that have mastered space docking technology. This technology is crucial for India's ambitious missions, such as bringing samples from the Moon and building the Indian Space Station (BAS)," Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, stated, as per Jagran.com. ALSO READ: Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away At 100 In Georgia; Joe Biden Pays Tribute The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has stated that the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will deploy two small spacecraft, 'Chaser' and 'Target,' into a circular orbit at 476 km. The space docking experiment (SPADEx) will be conducted in the first week of January. The primary goal of the mission is to demonstrate the technology required for docking and undocking between the two spacecraft. The spacecraft's control and payload operation will also be showcased. Docking refers to the joining of two spacecraft in space while undocking refers to their separation. After demonstrating docking and undocking experiments, the two spacecraft will continue orbiting Earth for two years. The SDX 01 or Chaser is equipped with a high-resolution camera, while the SDX 02 or Target carries two payloads. These payloads will help capture high-resolution images and assist in monitoring natural resources. ALSO READ: Punjab Bandh Today: Farmers Launch Statewide Bandh In Support Of Dallewal; 108 Trains Cancelled, Essential Services Hit Under the PSLV-C60 mission, India will also conduct the POEM-4 (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4) experiment. PSLV will carry 24 payloads as part of this mission. POEM is ISRO's experimental mission, using the PS4 stage as a platform for experiments.
Eco Wave Power stock surges to 52-week high of $12.5Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson kept the overall lead in fan voting numbers revealed Monday for the NFL Pro Bowl Games with Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley a close second. Jackson topped vote-getters with 82,402 and Barkley was next, only 320 votes behind. Barkley was 4,079 votes back of Jackson in last week's first voting results.
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Biden team briefed Trump transition on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefireFormer New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is making the jump to college football . According to reports, Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels are in agreement on a contract that will make the six-time Super Bowl champion the successor to Mack Brown in Chapel Hill. The deal is three years for $30 million, according to The Athletic . It's the first time in Belichick's decades-long football career that he'll coach at the college level. He started as a special assistant for the Baltimore Colts in 1975 and rose up the ranks from there. He took his first NFL head coaching job for the Cleveland Browns in 1991 and eventually joined the Patriots in 2000. After the 2023 NFL season ended, Belichick and the Patriots mutually agreed to part ways. When the 72-year-old didn't get a job in the ensuing hiring cycle, he settled for a one-year hiatus from coaching. For the last few months, Belichick has been a regular in ESPN's "Pat McAfee Show" and its "ManningCast" with Peyton and Eli Manning during "Monday Night Football" games. Going forward, Belichick will try to right the ship at UNC, where his dad was an assistant coach in the 1950s. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. This season, the Tar Heels finished 6-6 with a 3-5 conference record that was fifth-worst in the ACC. It was another year of regression after a 2023 season that saw UNC finish 4-4 in conference, failing to follow up on its 2022 ACC championship appearance. BILL BELICHICK: Former Patriots HC finalizing deal to become North Carolina football coach, per reports Bill Belichick hired by UNC: Social media reacts On Wednesday evening, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Belichick and UNC were finalizing their deal. The news sent waves across social media and generated a wide spread of reactions, ranging from excitement to disappointment and disbelief, and from quick, gut feelings to nuanced takes. Here are a few of them: A consensus from many of the reactions seems to be that, if nothing else, football fans will have a really good reason to watch UNC play next year.The IPL 2025 mega auction has fans excited as they wait to see where their favourite cricketers head next and who their team’s big face would be. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results Each team is going into the auction with Rs 120 crore, but the remaining purse depends on the retained players. Punjab Kings, who retained only two uncapped players have Rs 110 crore left, while Rajasthan Royals have just Rs 41 crore after retaining six players. The teams have to acquire a minimum of 18 players and can get up to 25 players in their squads. Out of 577 players, 204 could go under the hammer on Sunday at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Retentions affecting auction dynamics On October 31, the 10 franchises announced their retained players. While there were a few obvious retentions, some teams surprised both fans and experts alike. At least four teams including defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals will need to find a captain in the auction. Lucknow Super Giants, too, might require someone to take up the leadership duties. 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Franchises will want experienced bowlers like Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin. Other spinners like Krunal Pandya and Rahul Chahar will also be integral parts of teams' plans. Further, both Indian and foreign pacers are likely to go big in the auction. Even inexperienced or uncapped pacers will be sought after. Since this is a mega auction and the fact the most teams need to buy at least 12-15 players, the likeliness of a lot of players going for over Rs 15 crore is low. Teams will want to manage their money according to the available budget. However, there would be three or four players who might fetch up to Rs 20 crore by teams like PBKS, RCB and GT. The auction has the knack of spurring surprises every year and there could be a few unexpected buys this year too. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Poll Results Highlights 2024 Jharkhand Poll Results Highlights 2024 (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings got their seventh straight home win by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Sunday night. Kevin Fiala and Warren Foegele also scored for the Kings, who trailed 4-2 midway through the second period before rebounding to sweep a back-to-back after defeating recent playoff nemesis Edmonton in overtime on Saturday. David Rittich made 17 saves. Kopitar was in the right place to redirect Quinton Byfield's rebound in and tie it at 4 early in the third, before following it up by chopping in Kempe's shot during a power play at 8:55 for the 5-4 lead. Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist for the Flyers after being benched for the third period against Anaheim on Saturday . Tyson Foerster, Scott Laughton and Joel Farabee also scored, and Aleksei Kolosov made 15 saves. Takeaways Flyers: Michkov responded well after some tough coaching from John Tortorella, ending a seven-game point drought. Kings: Kopitar is 19 seasons into his Kings career but shows no signs of slowing down. He is up to 12 goals and 27 assists through 36 games. Key moment Foegele showed good composure in following up his rebound on a breakaway with 4:56 left in the second, getting the Kings back within 4-3 and setting the stage for Kopitar's final-period heroics. Key stat Los Angeles is a resilient bunch, improving to 8-7-1 when allowing the first goal. Up Next The Flyers visit San Jose on Tuesday, and the Kings host New Jersey on Wednesday. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl Dan Greenspan, The Associated PressFormer US President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100. His 1978 visit to India strengthened US-India ties, inspiring a Haryana village to rename itself Carterpuri in his honour. Washington : Jimmy Carter, 39th President of US and global advocate for peace and human rights, passed away at the age of 100. He died at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from the Carter Center. Carter, the longest-lived president in US history, was known not only for his time in office but also for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House. His presidency marked significant moments in US.-India relations, including a visit to India in 1978 during which a village in Haryana renamed itself Carterpuri in his honour. A friend to India Carter was the first US President to visit India after the Emergency was lifted in 1977, as reported by The Associated Press. During his visit, he addressed Indian Parliament, praising the country’s commitment to democracy and its rejection of authoritarianism. He highlighted India’s achievements in maintaining unity amid diversity, calling it an experiment celebrated worldwide. In a historic visit to the village of Daulatpur Nasirabad, now renamed Carterpuri, Carter connected with the local people. The visit left a lasting impression, and the villagers maintained contact with the White House throughout his presidency. To this day, January 3, the date of his visit, is celebrated as a holiday in Carterpuri. US-India ties Carter’s tenure laid the foundation for a stronger US-India partnership. His emphasis on democratic principles and mutual respect helped rebuild trust between the two nations after earlier tensions during the Nixon administration. His visit to India marked the beginning of a closer relationship that has since expanded to include cooperation in areas like energy, technology, defense and trade. The Carter Center highlighted that the relationship between the two nations has grown significantly over the years, with milestones like the 2008 civil nuclear agreement and the establishment of the US-India Strategic Dialogue in 2010, as reported by Associated Press. Joe Biden pays tribute to Carter President Joe Biden paid tribute to Carter. In a post on X, Joe Biden said, “”This is a sad day, but it brings back an incredible amount of good memories. Today, America and the world, in my view, lost a remarkable leader.” Biden called him a “leader, statesman, and humanitarian” who worked tirelessly for causes such as civil rights, human rights, and eradicating diseases. “He saved, lifted, and changed lives all across the globe,” Biden said in a post on X. Carter is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. His son, Chip Carter, described him as a hero who believed in peace, human rights, and bringing people together. Click for more latest World news . 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Today inour Daily Dose of Social Media , we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Denis Shapovalov shared a funny anecdote about a training session with Bernard Tomic, where Tomic "kicked his a**" despite not having played in months. Meanwhile, Casper Ruud announced his engagement to his girlfriend, and Nicolas Jarry is preparing for the preseason with an Olympic tennis legend. DenisShapovalov shares hilarious anecdote about Bernard Tomic DenisShapovalov shared a funny story from the early days of his career during atraining session with former top-20 player Bernard Tomic. In a UTS video, theCanadian recounted his experience to Thanasi Kokkinakis , saying:"I was doing preseason in Gold Coast and I was super confident, like Imade the Paris final. So I’m working so hard, and (Mikhail) Youzhny, he’ssaying: ‘Tomic is here. Maybe we set up a practice,’ and I’m like ‘Is hehitting though?’, like how good is it going to be, you know.” Tomic, oncea rising star on the Tour, won the Australian Open juniors in 2008 and brokeinto the top 30 by age 19. However, his career stalled amid frequentcontroversies on and off the court. “We starthitting, and everything is good. Ten, fifteen minutes in, and he’s like, ‘Hey,can we grab a drink? Can we grab a drink?’ He’s like, ‘I’m gassed.’ He’s on thebench, saying, ‘This is my first hit in like six months or something likethat,’” Shapovalov said, laughing. “After 30 minutes, he’s like, ‘Guys, I’mdone, I can’t go anymore.’” The sessionended with a quick tiebreak. “Dude, the guy crushes me! Like 10-4, like insane.And I wasn’t playing bad. The guy was passing me, playing ridiculous,”Shapovalov concluded. Shapo’s HILARIOUS Tomic story from the ‘All on the Table’ series #uts #utstour #tennis #shapovalov pic.twitter.com/i2bbPLwwd2 Wozniackireturns to golf after two-year hiatus CarolineWozniacki shared a video of her return to the golf course after a two-yearbreak. Like fellow tennis stars Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner , and CarlosAlcaraz, the former world No. 1 enjoys golf as a pastime but had set it asidesince resuming her tennis career in 2023. "Good to be back after a 2-yearbreak! #fore ♀️" she posted. Since herreturn, Wozniacki has balanced family life with her husband and two childrenalongside her tennis career. She concluded the season as world No. 71 despite alimited schedule, posting a 16-13 record. Her top results include reaching thethird round at Wimbledon, the fourth round at the US Open, and thequarterfinals at Indian Wells. Good to be back after a 2 year break! #fore ♀️ pic.twitter.com/EjtKHIlbwh “Think happy,stay happy”: Positive mindset fuels Junchen Shang’s rise to top 50 The ATPdedicated a video to one of the newcomers of the year, 19-year-old JunchengShang, who finished the year ranked World No. 50 after a stellar season. Shangclaimed his first ATP 250 title at the Chengdu Open, defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the final. Transitioning seamlessly from an impressive junior career, theChinese player became only the second man from his country to reach the top 50,following Zhizhen Zhang, who achieved the feat in 2022. Known as"Jerry," Shang is undoubtedly a player to watch in 2024. He alreadyboasts wins over players like Ben Shelton , Frances Tiafoe, and Alexander Bublik(twice). “There’s always a positive thing. If you think happy, you’re happy; ifyou think sad, you’re sad. That’s how it works for me,” Shang said in the videoposted on the ATP Tour’s official account. “There are so many good thingsaround me, and there’s not always negatives even when things are going wrong.For me, just keeping a happy and positive mindset gets me going every day.” Una publicación compartida de ATP Tour (@atptour) Robson to leadthe return of women’s tennis to London after 50 years LauraRobson celebrated her appointment as the new tournament director of the WTA 500Queen’s Club in London. The former British No. 1 will head the event, whichmarks the return of women’s tennis to London after 50 years. Robson already hasexperience as the director of the WTA 250/ATP Challenger Nottingham Open. The Queen’sClub Championships will kick off the grass-court swing the week of June 9,right after the French Open. It will be one of three WTA 500 tournaments playedon grass courts in the season, alongside the Berlin Ladies Open and the BadHomburg Open. “So excited to be part of this! Bringing women’s tennis back toLondon with a new event ,” she posted. So excited to be part of this! Bringing women’s tennis back to London with a new event https://t.co/Vn5FC2vXGh Casper Ruud engaged to longtime girlfriend Maria Galligani Casper Ruudannounced his engagement to Maria Galligani, his girlfriend since 2018, viasocial media. The Norwegian tennis star shared photos on a beach withGalligani, both dressed in white, and revealed that he proposed to thepsychologist. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up received congratulations fromcolleagues including Stefanos Tsitsipas , Denis Shapovalov , Alejandro DavidovichFokina, and four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters. Ruud endsthe year ranked world No. 7, thanks largely to a stellar clay-court season. Hewon the Barcelona Open and the Geneva Open, reached the final of theMonte-Carlo Masters, and advanced to the semi-finals at Roland Garros. Whilehis second half of the season was less impressive, he qualified for the ATPFinals and made a surprising run to the semi-finals, which included a notablewin over Carlos Alcaraz . However, he ultimately fell to the eventual champion,Jannik Sinner. Una publicación compartida de Casper Ruud (@casperruud) Jarry teamsup with Olympic legend during pre-season NicolasJarry is gearing up for the 2025 season and shared a photo on social media witha triple Olympic medallist. The world No. 36 had a rollercoaster year,highlighted by reaching his first Masters 1000 final at the Rome Open,but later struggled with seven consecutive first-round losses. The Chileanfaced issues with his middle ear that caused balance problems throughout theseason, a condition he has yet to fully overcome. However, Jarry revealed he isstarting to feel better and is already preparing for the upcoming season.Training in Barcelona, he welcomed a visit from his compatriot, former worldNo. 5 Fernando Gonzalez , and shared a photo with the 2004 Athens gold (doubles)and bronze (singles) medallist, as well as the 2008 Beijing silver medallist insingles. Una publicación compartida por Nico Jarry (@nicojarry) This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.
Tyler Herro recorded game highs of 27 points and nine assists before being ejected during a hostile final minute as the Miami Heat rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit to beat the host Houston Rockets 104-100 on Sunday. Herro was one of five players tossed in the final 47.4 seconds after Nikola Jovic's 3-pointer gave Miami a 98-94 lead. Houston's Fred VanVleet was ejected first for arguing a five-second call on the Rockets' ensuing inbounds play. Twelve seconds later, Herro and Rockets forward Amen Thompson ignited a skirmish that led to both being disqualified along with Heat guard Terry Rozier and Houston guard Jalen Green. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and assistant Ben Sullivan were also kicked out. Jovic tacked on two free throws after the chaos to help Miami close out the win. He finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists off the bench. Haywood Highsmith tallied 15 points and eight rebounds for the Heat, who played a fifth consecutive game without Jimmy Butler. Bam Adebayo paired 12 points with 10 boards. Dillon Brooks scored a team-high 22 points for Houston after missing the last three games with right ankle soreness. Alperen Sengun added 18 points and 18 rebounds, while Green scored 19 points before his ejection. Herro led a 20-9 run that closed Miami to within 82-81 at the end of the third quarter. He also fueled the Heat down the stretch in the fourth, assisting on Highsmith's tying 3-pointer with 4:47 left before adding a 9-footer for a 95-94 lead with 1:56 to play. Brooks tallied nine points during a 14-2 spurt early in the third quarter that pushed the Rockets to a nine-point lead. Green's 3-pointer made it 73-61 with 5:19 left in the third before Miami began to chip away behind Herro, who finished the quarter with 11 points and four assists. The Heat used a 12-0 run to build a 31-27 lead after the first quarter. Neither team gained control of the second as Miami carried a 53-50 lead into the break. Rozier led the Heat with 12 points in the first half, while Sengun paced Houston with 14. --Field Level Media/ReutersEel has been selected as Japan's "Dish of the Year" in 2024, reflecting its popularity among inbound tourists and progress in research to pursue its sustainability amid dwindling catches, a restaurant search website operator said. Gurunavi Inc. also said opportunities to consume eel have expanded beyond celebratory occasions due to an improvement in processing technology, making the fish available in such forms as "onigiri" rice balls. In Japan, researchers are conducting studies to realize a complete aquaculture process, where eels raised from eggs are artificially inseminated to produce the next generation. "We want people to enjoy eels in various forms in daily life, while being aware of the importance of natural eels as a resource," a Gurunavi official said in early December. Japanese craft gin came in second. Domestically distilled products are winning increasing recognition overseas, with various areas of the country starting to create their own gin with different flavors, Gurunavi said. Premium ramen noodles were given the "Inbound Award" on the back of their rising popularity among travelers visiting Japan, the company said, as the recent weakness of the yen has increasingly made it a reasonable yet high-quality dish. An increasing number of ramen shops are differentiating themselves from rivals by adding value to ingredients, noodles and soups, while some have started taking reservations or introducing priority entry, Gurunavi said. The company selects its "Dish of the Year" based on the search history on its website and the results of a questionnaire.
Mukesh Ambani gets big milestone, Reliance’s first-ever refinery at Jamnagar completes...Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company’s jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday’s incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, an airline consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree this month amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant on Monday. Investigators plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. Aliyev told Azerbaijani state television on Sunday that the aircraft was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare. He accused Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for several days. The crash on Wednesday killed 38 of 67 people on board. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Aliyev on Saturday for what he called a “tragic incident” but stopped short of acknowledging Moscow’s responsibility. Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term. With 99% percent of the vote counted Sunday, Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011.
Biden team briefed Trump transition on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefireBrandi Glanville says she hasn't gotten any this year ... saying the issue with her face has really put a damper on her sex life. The reality television star got real about her medical issue on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered episode released Sunday ... explaining she hasn't really been out much since she developed the issue late last year. According to Glanville, she's cut off pretty much all socialization in the months since ... and, she says it needs to clear up soon 'cause she's got "s*** to do." Brandi adds, "I have places to go, people to make out with. I have not had sex since last October. I haven't kissed [or] made out with anyone. I haven't socialized, really." Despite Brandi's desire to get back to normal life, she says renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow told her it could take five years for Brandi's face to totally recover. So, Brandi says she's decided to get a second opinion ... explaining Dr. Dubrow is a great guy -- but, she didn't feel he was right for this particular problem. As you know ... Brandi sparked concern among fans earlier this month when they saw a photo of her face -- and Terry later said he would happily consult with BG if she wanted his expert advice. Sounds like Glanville's still figuring out what her next steps are ... and, it's really taking a toll on her social life.