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More than 150,000 migrants have crossed Channel to UK in small boats since 2018
More than 150,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel in small boats since 2018. The government began recording the number of people who have made the dangerous journey almost seven years ago, on 1 January 2018. The milestone was reached on Boxing Day, when 407 people crossed the Channel on 10 boats - bringing the government's tally to 150,243.
Yahoo Sports
Popular CBS broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies at 78
Gumbel's family said he died of cancer after more than 50 years of broadcasting.
The Canadian Press
Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon.
The Canadian Press
Arsenal moves up to second in Premier League with a 1-0 win over Ipswich
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday.
The Canadian Press
Bills seek to lock up AFC's No. 2 seed in closing home schedule against the Jets
New York Jets (4-11) at Buffalo (12-3)
PA Media: Sport
Arsenal up to second after Kai Havertz goal sees off struggling Ipswich
In their final fixture of 2024, Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening period.
Reuters
Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking
U.S. stocks wrapped up Christmas week on Friday with retracements of double-digit uptrends, and, alongside the dollar to a smaller degree, succumbed to profit taking in illiquid markets heading into the last weekend of 2024. Even with its slight loss on Friday, the U.S. dollar was headed for an almost 7% annual gain, as traders anticipated robust U.S. growth, as well as tax cuts, tariffs and deregulation by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, would make the Federal Reserve cautious on rate-cutting well into 2025.
Evening Standard
Arsenal player ratings: Kai Havertz continues to silence the doubters with crucial Ipswich winner
Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League table after beating Ipswich. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the first half after turning home Leandro Trossard’s cross. The victory moves Arsenal up to second in the league and they are now six points off leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
WBAL - Baltimore Videos
Nonprofit provides books for children in health-care settings
A national nonprofit organization is working to improve Maryland children's language and literacy skills. Reach Out and Read provides books to health-care providers to give to children at well-child visits. This year, they gave away more than 86,000 books in Maryland to some 53,000 children up to 5 years old. They provide a tool to parents to connect and spend time with their children, but also helping the them develop.
BBC
Footage shows NY officers beating prisoner before death
The New York attorney general has opened an investigation after Robert Brooks, 43, was pronounced dead at a state prison facility.
Yahoo Finance Video
Big Tech's legal battles: What to watch for in 2025
The US government spent much of 2024 cracking down on tech giants like Google (GOOGL, GOOG), Apple (AAPL), and Meta (META). The efforts started under former President Trump and then carried over into President Biden’s administration. Yahoo Finance senior legal reporter Alexis Keenan appears on Market Domination to discuss key events, including the DOJ's victory in its antitrust case against Google and what to watch for in 2025 as Trump takes office again.  To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Josh Lynch
The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israeli soldiers burn a hospital in Gaza
Israeli soldiers stormed and burned a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcibly removing staff and patients on Friday, Health Ministry officials said. The Israeli military said the hospital was being used by Hamas fighters as a base, although it did not provide evidence.
Yahoo Canada Style
Kate Middleton has worn this jewelry brand since 2017 — and it's on sale as an extended Boxing Day deal
Monica Vinader is one of the Princess of Wales' most-worn jewelry brands. Shop the brand's Boxing Week sale.
The Guardian
Kai Havertz lifts Arsenal to second to show there is life without Saka
Kai Havertz’s first-half goal was enough to see off Ipswich in a scrappy 1-0 win as Arsenal started life without their injured talisman Bukayo Saka
WDSU - New Orleans
NOPD searching for three suspects wanted for Canal Street shooting
NOPD searching for three suspects wanted for Canal Street shooting
CBC
Stabbings, shootings, police chase among Christmas season crimes in Prince Albert: police
Several serious crimes committed were committed in Prince Albert, Sask., over the days surrounding Christmas, culminating in a police chase and a cab driver being shot. On Dec. 24, police reported that a 31-year-old woman was stabbed and had her truck stolen. Police found the truck less than 20 minutes later. The victim was brought to the hospital for more care.The suspect in that case has now been arrested.On the morning of Dec. 25, Prince Albert police were called after two people were reporte
The Canadian Press
Navy gets 95-yard TD run from Horvath and stops 2-point try to beat Oklahoma in Armed Forces Bowl
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Blake Horvath set a Navy record with a 95-yard touchdown run and then scored a go-ahead 6-yarder with 4:34 left as the Midshipmen overcame an early two-touchdown deficit and stopped a late 2-point conversion attempt to beat Oklahoma 21-20 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday.
The Canadian Press
Heat say Jimmy Butler will miss 2 more games before rejoining team next week
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler will not play in the final two games of Miami's ongoing road trip while recovering from illness, the team said Friday.
WDSU - New Orleans
Lawrence Hecker dies, a week after being sentenced to life for rape, kidnapping
Lawrence Hecker dies, a week after being sentenced to life for rape, kidnapping
WLWT - Cincinnati
28-year-old man arrested in connection with fatal East End shooting from November
28-year-old man arrested in connection with fatal East End shooting from November

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