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- The Canadian Press
Thousands without power in B.C. amid high winds, storm surge warning issued
VANCOUVER — More than 80,000 customers in B.C.'s Lower Mainland are without power Saturday morning as high winds batter the province.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for beauty lovers? This heatless hair curler is going viral on TikTok and is under $25 — here's my honest review
Does this Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set work as well as a curling iron? I tried it to find out.
- The Canadian Press
Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time
MONTREAL — One of the world’s smallest and most endangered turtle species was found on the shores Quebec’s Magdalen Islands last week – a first in the province.
- Associated Press
Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government a week ago. The collapse of the Assad family’s more than half-century of rule has sparked new fears of instability in a region already shaken by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and hostilities between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah despite a tenuous ceasefire. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian insurgent group that led the overthrow of Assad’s government, but the group continues to be designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others.
- The Weather Network
Power outages surpass 100K in B.C. as winds become blustery amid storm
Intense wind gusts are creating travel and power issues in B.C. Saturday, with escalation in the number of customers sitting in the dark
- PA Media: Entertainment
JB Gill and Lauren Oakley kick off Strictly final with perfect score
The show will reveal who lifts the Glitterball trophy on Saturday,
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot delivers verdict on Andy Robertson red card as Mike Dean reveals referee error
Reds twice come from behind to claim vital point against Fulham
- Sky News
Billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango Isak Andic dies in accident
The billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango Isak Andic has died in a mountain accident today, according to police. The 71-year-old businessman reportedly slipped and fell from a 150-metre cliff while hiking with relatives in the Monserrat caves near Barcelona, a police spokesperson said. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his condolences to Mr Andic's family in a post on X and praised the businessman saying: "All my love and recognition for his great work and business vision, which has turned this Spanish firm into a world leader in fashion."
- People
Oprah Winfrey Surprises Best Friend Gayle King with Epic Birthday Party — and Nearly Gives Her a ‘Heart Attack’
“My bestie of 50 years is turning 70 so we gathered everyone that loved her to celebrate,” said Winfrey in an Instagram post
- The Telegraph
Five killed ‘by lone gunman’ in shootings around Dunkirk migrant camp
At least five men, including two security guards, have been shot dead around a migrant camp in northern France.
- Sky News
At least five people killed in shootings in and around French migrant camp - reports
At least four people have been killed in a shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk, according to French media. A fifth victim was killed outside the camp, French media also reported. A man claiming to be the gunman handed himself to the nearby Ghyvelde police station, according to French media.
- The Canadian Press
Thousands of Santas and a few Grinches hit the streets for annual SantaCon bar crawls
NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Clauses are coming to town.
- PA Media: UK News
Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England
Photographers in England caught a glimpse of the celestial spectacle.
- NY Daily News
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione hires former Manhattan ADA to rep him in NYC
NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hired veteran attorney and former Manhattan prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo to defend him in court as he faces a second-degree murder charge for the caught-on-video execution. Friedman Agnifilo, who previously worked as former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.’s Chief Assistant District Attorney ...
- USA TODAY
Martha Stewart, 'Queer Eye', Jimmy Fallon, The Kid LAROI and more backstage at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
The 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball was a star-studded event, with sets by Katy Perry, Twenty One Pilots, Meghan Trainor, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI.
- The Independent
Billionaire owner of Mango fashion empire dies in mountain accident
Isak Andic, the owner of Mango, died after slipping from a cliff in Spain, according to local reports
- Yahoo Entertainment
Sydney Sweeney hits back at body shamers who say she needs to go 'back to the gym'
"Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney is set to portray boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming movie.
- The Guardian
‘Their bodies had turned to black’: Syrian chlorine victims can finally speak out
A chemical attack on the town of Douma killed 43 people in 2018. Now Assad has fallen, the enforced silence of those who witnessed it is over
- Reuters
Four killed in a shooting in northern France, suspect claims fifth victim
Two security agents and two migrants were killed in a shooting in Loon-Plage near the northern city of Dunkirk, French media reported on Saturday, citing security sources. A 22-year-old man turned himself in to nearby authorities following the shooting, saying he had been the attacker and had also killed a fifth person in a nearby town earlier that day, according to French media. Authorities found three more weapons in the man's car, French media reported.
- BBC
McAree praises players for 'perseverance' in 'ugly' win
Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree praises his players' "perseverance" in an "ugly" 1-0 win over Ballymena United.