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- Reuters
Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as sides work on final details
DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Negotiators met in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to hammer out final details of a ceasefire in Gaza, with mediators and the warring sides all describing a deal as closer than ever. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari told a news conference that talks on the final details were underway after both sides were presented with a text. U.S. President Joe Biden, whose administration has been taking part alongside an envoy of president-elect Donald Trump, said a deal was close.
- Associated Press
Eugenio Chacarra is out of LIV Golf and losing prime years. It's a cautionary tale for youth
One of the complaints that Eugenio Chacarra had about LIV Golf concerned money, of all things. Chacarra left Oklahoma State in 2022 to join the Saudi-funded league, the brightest of the young players on a roster of mostly aging veterans. In three years, Chacarra made just over $12.6 million, not including what he called a “life-changing” signing bonus.
- Reuters
NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches
HELSINKI (Reuters) -NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and reserve the right to take action against ships suspected of posing a security threat, alliance members said on Tuesday. The military and political alliance is taking the action, dubbed "Baltic Sentry", following a string of incidents in which power cables, telecom links and gas pipelines have been damaged in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Finland's president Alexander Stubb said the damage on Dec. 25 was "definitely" linked to Russia.
- Associated Press
Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds
Firefighters around Los Angeles were preparing on Tuesday to attack flare-ups or new blazes. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said all three were arrested on suspicion of arson. Strong winds over the next day will create dangerous conditions as several major wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area.
- Associated Press
Leaders seek power-sharing deal to avert opening day Democratic boycott of Minnesota House
Leaders were trying Tuesday to avert an opening day boycott of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session by House Democrats who want to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda. A court ruling early Tuesday might take some wind out of the GOP sails. A judge rejected a Republican effort to force a special election in a race that Democratic incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke, of Shakopee, won by only 14 votes.
- FTW Outdoors
How to buy NFL Divisional Round playoff tickets, which game has the most expensive tickets
The NFL's Wild Card weekend is now in the history books. Thanks to a schedule that was filled out with convincing wins, it's setting up to be a blockbuster Divisional round ahead. Nearly every matchup ended up flexing a clear winner beside the Washington Commanders beating…
- USA TODAY
Sparks fly as Pete Hegseth faces senators in Defense confirmation hearing: Live updates
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and veteran picked by Donald Trump to run the Pentagon, faces senators' questions at his confirmation hearing.
- The Independent
Michelle Obama to skip Trump’s inauguration
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W Bush will attend the swearing-in ceremony
- BBC
'A big pile of ash': Devastated LA residents return to ruined homes
Forecasters say gusts of up to 70mph could spread fires, as a warning of "particularly dangerous" winds is issued.
- People
Maria Menounos Says She Was Shamed by a Friend for Welcoming Daughter Athena Through Surrogacy: 'Just Crazy to Me'
Menounos welcomed her daughter Athena with husband Keven Undergaro in June 2023
- The Telegraph
RSPCA trustee with ‘emboldened sense of entitlement’ jailed after swindling £100k in expenses
An RSPCA national trustee who swindled the animal charity out of more than £100,000 during a five-year expenses scam has been jailed.
- PA Media: Entertainment
Casey O’Gorman returns to the villa on Love Island: All Stars ‘more open minded’
The show also saw Marcel Somerville bury the hatchet with Gabby Allen.
- Indiewire
IndieWire’s 10 Favorite Movies About Los Angeles
Celebrate the City of Angels with iconic films that show the grit and glamor that makes historic Tinseltown one of a kind.
- The Telegraph
Rayner’s free speech crackdown in pubs would be ‘Big Brother thought control’
Angela Rayner’s workers’ rights reforms risk imposing “Big Brother thought control” if landlords are forced to ban customers from discussing controversial issues, the boss of JD Wetherspoon has said.
- HuffPost
Ex-Chair Of House Jan. 6 Panel Says He Spoke To White House About Possible Pardon
President-elect Donald Trump has previously said that Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) should be jailed for his work on the now-defunct committee.
- Road & Track
This Bentley Continental GT Has Racked Up Over Half a Million Miles
A 2005 Bentley Continental GT with a salvage title is available for purchase in Florida. It has 514,636 miles on the odometer, and is available for $6500.
- France 24
Spain mulls 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents to address housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez this week announced a plan to bring down rents and house prices through a raft of measures including building more public housing, higher taxes on holiday rentals and raising taxes by up to 100 percent on properties bought by non-EU residents. Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by people who are neither citizens nor residents of the European Union.Spanish Prime Minister
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California fires live updates: Firefighters still battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as ‘particularly dangerous’ winds warning in effect
Four major blazes were burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Tuesday, fire officials said.
- Reuters
EU assesses Big Tech cases ahead of Trump arrival
The European Commission said on Tuesday it was assessing its cases against Apple, Alphabet, X and Meta, stressing that President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its laws. The European Union has been at the forefront of investigating U.S. Big Tech companies for potentially breaching laws designed to prevent them from using their clout to gain an unfair advantage over competitors. Trump, who will start his second term as the United States' 47th president on Monday, has been critical of various European policies and his ally Elon Musk has repeatedly clashed with regulators and politicians in the continent.