Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mounts
Read full article: Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of the military rule mountsMyanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an election framed by the ruling military as a return to multi-party democracy.
Jacksonville food truck owner’s trailer stolen on Christmas, community offers reward
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck owner’s trailer stolen on Christmas, community offers rewardLorenzo Perez, owner of the food truck Perla del Norte, woke up on Christmas morning to find his business trailer missing. The local food truck community is now stepping up to help with the search.
Sunshine and warmth persist into weekend after Christmas
Read full article: Sunshine and warmth persist into weekend after ChristmasHigh pressure will remain overhead on Friday, which means we will see sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Highs for the day will be in the mid to upper 70s. This is around 10 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
Read full article: Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted ChristiansPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
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‘You just learn how to carry it’: For some, holidays are tragic reminder of loved ones lost to gun violence
Read full article: ‘You just learn how to carry it’: For some, holidays are tragic reminder of loved ones lost to gun violenceThe mother of Jacquez Anlage, who was shot and killed a little more than five years ago, just before his 21st birthday, shared with News4JAX on Christmas Day how she and other survivors support each other during the holidays and other hard times.
With so many businesses closed on Christmas, many families make tradition of heading to the movie theater
Read full article: With so many businesses closed on Christmas, many families make tradition of heading to the movie theaterFamilies worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater.
Jewish congregation continues tradition of volunteering on Christmas to deliver meals for homebound seniors
Read full article: Jewish congregation continues tradition of volunteering on Christmas to deliver meals for homebound seniorsOne local Jewish congregation stepped up Thursday to make sure seniors across the community didn’t go without a warm meal, and that the workers of Aging True, who normally deliver those meals, could have the holiday off with their families.
Spill from crash causes hazard for drivers on Fuller Warren Bridge for hours on Christmas Day
Read full article: Spill from crash causes hazard for drivers on Fuller Warren Bridge for hours on Christmas DayJust before 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the Florida Highway Patrol issued a warning for Christmas Day drivers.
Man dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road, JSO says
Read full article: Man dies in Christmas Eve shooting outside business near St. Augustine Road, JSO saysA man was fatally shot during an argument outside a business near St. Augustine Road on Christmas Eve, according to JSO.
Ponte Vedra family of woman killed in mid-air Potomac crash files lawsuit against American Airlines, federal government
Read full article: Ponte Vedra family of woman killed in mid-air Potomac crash files lawsuit against American Airlines, federal governmentA downtown Jacksonville attorney is representing two Florida families who lost loved ones in January’s deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
72-year-old woman attempting to cross Arlington Expressway through gap in fence hit, killed: FHP
Read full article: 72-year-old woman attempting to cross Arlington Expressway through gap in fence hit, killed: FHPA 72-year-old woman trying to cross the Arlington Expressway early Christmas morning was hit and killed near North Arlington Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia
Read full article: The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in RussiaThe Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges.
3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank
Read full article: 3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West BankThree Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the West Bank city of Jenin.
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of sufferingPope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead
Read full article: Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to leadThe son of a former Bangladesh prime minister has returned to the country after more than 17 years in exile.
Saudi Arabia urges Yemen's separatists to leave 2 governorates as the anti-rebel coalition strains
Read full article: Saudi Arabia urges Yemen's separatists to leave 2 governorates as the anti-rebel coalition strainsSaudi Arabia has called on separatists in southern Yemen to withdraw from two governorates they now hold.
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
Read full article: Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real lifeMany retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures.
Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence
Read full article: Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocenceBritish socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction.
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
Read full article: New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surfAnother powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California.
King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
Read full article: King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflictsKing Charles III has urged people to focus on kindness instead of conflict in his annual Christmas address.
Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack
Read full article: Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attackA bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing five people.
Fat & Fine Crab Shack closing in Brunswick as local restaurants face rising costs
Read full article: Fat & Fine Crab Shack closing in Brunswick as local restaurants face rising costsFat & Fine Crab Shack in Brunswick will close at the beginning of the new year due to rising costs, joining a trend of local and national restaurant closures.
Clay County NAACP joins demands for resignation of school board member after controversial remarks
Read full article: Clay County NAACP joins demands for resignation of school board member after controversial remarksThe Clay County chapter of the NAACP has joined calls for the resignation of a school board member who is under fire for controversial social media posts about the African American community.
Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids
Read full article: Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kidsPresident Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by chatting with children about their holiday wishes.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
Read full article: Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programsThe American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
Read full article: After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein filesThe Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
‘Beyond grateful’: Jacksonville family moves into home donated by church after losing everything in apartment fire
Read full article: ‘Beyond grateful’: Jacksonville family moves into home donated by church after losing everything in apartment fireA Jacksonville mother and her two children, who lost everything in an apartment fire earlier this month, are celebrating a Christmas miracle, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
Read full article: Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics testThe president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures.
2 recent crashes that sent 3 Flagler County deputies to the hospital spark warning about distracted driving
Read full article: 2 recent crashes that sent 3 Flagler County deputies to the hospital spark warning about distracted drivingAfter a pair of crashes that sent three deputies to the hospital this month, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to avoid distractions and pay attention on the roadways, particularly over the holidays.
Teen suspect in stepsister's cruise ship death says he doesn't remember anything, documents say
Read full article: Teen suspect in stepsister's cruise ship death says he doesn't remember anything, documents sayA 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection of the incident.
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowersA federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney.
Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
Read full article: Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussionsA man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House is charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges over the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second.
Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion
Read full article: Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosionRescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more explosions to save nursing home residents after a blast at a Pennsylvania facility killed a resident and employee, and set off a dramatic and chaotic evacuation.
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
Read full article: A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violationAn explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Important advice for safety and protection while last-minute holiday shopping and after returning home
Read full article: Important advice for safety and protection while last-minute holiday shopping and after returning homeWhile in the rush, you want to keep yourself and your newly purchased items safe from people who might be looking to ruin your holiday experience.
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
Read full article: US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy levelThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
Read full article: How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were pausedGiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance.
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's
Read full article: Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter'sOn Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza.
Motorcyclist, 32, thrown from bike, dies after hitting debris on US 1 south in Flagler County: FHP
Read full article: Motorcyclist, 32, thrown from bike, dies after hitting debris on US 1 south in Flagler County: FHPA 32-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and died early Wednesday morning on U.S. 1 south of Belle Terre Boulevard in Flagler County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
Read full article: EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorshipFrance, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views.
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartlandUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces.
