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- Reuters
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
DUBAI/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides in past days. Hamas said that Israel had laid down further conditions, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the group of going back on understandings already reached. "The occupation has set new conditions related to withdrawal, ceasefire, prisoners, and the return of the displaced, which has delayed reaching the agreement that was available," Hamas said.
- USA TODAY
'The Fire Inside': Ryan Destiny gets her star-making moment as Claressa Shields
"The Fire Inside," in theaters Christmas Day, casts Ryan Destiny as history-making Olympic boxer Claressa Shields.
- USA TODAY
King Charles III thanks medics for his, Princess Kate's cancer care in Christmas speech
King Charles thanked the medics who cared for him and Princess Kate, after they both underwent treatment for cancer this year, in a Christmas message.
- The Weather Network
Best Astro Stories '24: Solar Eclipse, extreme auroras and Comet of the Century
Of all the astronomical events we saw in the sky in 2024, three stood out among the rest.
- Deadline
King Charles Uses Christmas Day Message To Thank Medics For “Strength, Care And Comfort” To His Family
King Charles has used his annual TV message to give personal thanks to the medical staff who have cared for him this year. Charles announced his cancer diagnosis in February, the same time as his daughter-in-law Kate shared she was having abdominal surgery. She later revealed she too would be undergoing chemotherapy as a preventative …
- The Canadian Press
Jackpot for Mega Millions surges past $1B after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing
Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets.
- USA TODAY
A Century of Citizenship: Views from Wind River Reservation on being Indigenous in America
USA TODAY goes to Wyoming's Wind River Reservation to hear the challenges and the pride of being Indigenous in America.
- Reuters
Raiffeisen Russia court case to continue on Jan. 20
A hearing was held on Dec. 25 - which is not Christmas Day under the calendar used by the Russian Orthodox Church - but no verdict was reached and the case will continue on Jan. 20, an RBI spokesperson said. A court official confirmed the date to Reuters by phone. RBI, one of the biggest Western banks in Russia, has been under pressure from authorities in the United States and Europe to spin off its Russian business following the Ukraine war, part of an effort to isolate Russia with sanctions.
- PA Media: UK News
Man, 39, shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve
West Mercia Police said officers were called to an address in Redditch, Worcestershire at around 2pm.
- KSHB - Kansas City Scripps
Kansas City teen battling cancer gets gift from Colleen Hoover on Christmas Eve
Kids and teens battling cancer can sometimes miss out on the holiday spirit, but the holidays have always been a special time for 16-year-old Roxanne Rodriguez-Mite.
- People
Pregnant Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce Say 3-Year-Old Daughter Elliotte Asked Them About the 'Cute Boy' in “Love Actually”
The couple is parents to three daughters — Bennett, 22 months, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 5
- The Weather Network
A stormy Christmas: B.C. hit by heavy rain, snow and power outages
Could you lose power on Christmas day? It’s possible in BC’s south coast as a strong frontal system threatens the area Wednesday
- The Independent
King Charles offers ‘heartfelt’ thanks to doctors in Christmas speech as royals unite at Sandringham
Prince William, Kate and their three children held hands as they greeted well-wishers on Christmas Day
- Simply Wall St.
The total return for Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) investors has risen faster than earnings growth over the last five years
We think all investors should try to buy and hold high quality multi-year winners. And highest quality companies can...
- The Independent
Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ‘empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says
Archbishop of York used his Christmas sermon to say the Church of England must ‘be changed’ following a turbulent year for their senior leadership
- Yahoo Sports
Texans WR Diontae Johnson not expected to play vs. Ravens, his former team, on Wednesday
Diontae Johnson won't make his Texans debut on Christmas Day.
- FTW Outdoors
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: Which teams could clinch postseason spots, top seeds and more?
The next-to-final week in the NFL — Week 17! — is here for the 2024 season. And while the current NFL playoff picture is pretty clear in AFC (five of the seven teams have clinched spots) and the NFC (three spots are available), that means there are still…
- USA TODAY
President Biden might pardon others before leaving office. How does that work?
As President Biden's term ends, here are the variety of ways people seek pardons to wipe away criminal charges or convictions.
- The Independent
Revealing the secrets of Britain’s lost Atlantis: Archaeologists discover Stone Age artefacts under North Sea
Archaeologists are recovering Stone Age artefacts from the bottom of the North Sea
- Business Insider
The 'godfather of EVs' explains why China is winning the race to go electric — and why hybrids are a 'fool's errand'
Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer told BI that automakers ditching EVs for hybrids risked falling even further behind their Chinese rivals.