Tears of joy as 3 released hostages dive into their mothers' arms after 15 months in captivity
Three women — a soccer fan, a dancer and a veterinary nurse — returned to Israel on Sunday, amid cheers and tears of joy after 15 months in captivity in the Gaza Strip. They were greeted by their families who had advocated for their release at home and abroad.
Palestinians celebrate release of 90 prisoners and detainees held by Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal
Tears, cheers and celebrations greeted 90 Palestinian women and children released as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas just after midnight on Monday. Families and onlookers waited for hours in the cold to greet their loved before white buses transported them out of Ofer Prison, an Israeli facility in the occupied West Bank. A celebratory mood coursed through the crowd, with some families sharing food and cotton candy being sold on the street.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: U.N. body reports a ‘good’ first day of ceasefire as much-needed aid enters Gaza
The release by Israel of 90 Palestinian prisoners followed the return of three women who had been held captive in Gaza by Hamas and was part of the first phase of the deal.
Royals plan to visit President Donald Trump in 2026 in hopes of reinforcing a 'special relationship': report
King Charles, Queen Camilla and other senior members of the royal family are gearing up to visit President Donald Trump in the U.S. in hopes of strengthening their relationship, according to reports. Plans for a foreign visit by high-ranking members of the king’s family have been discussed in Downing Street, according to The Times. While discussions are in the very early stages, the plan is to visit in 2026, the outlet reported. "Donald Trump has a clear affinity for the royal family," a senior U.K. government source told the outlet. "He had a great relationship with the late Queen, recently met Prince William and has spoken highly of King Charles. A royal tour to the U.S. would help reinforce the ‘special relationship’."
Prince William, Kate Middleton prioritize 'duty' as Meghan Markle focuses on Hollywood image: expert
Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking the high road as Meghan Markle continues to make headlines in ritzy Montecito. British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital that the Prince and Princess of Wales are putting duty first as the Duchess of Sussex gears up to launch her lifestyle series in March. "Prince William and Catherine are known to be glad to retain a distance from Meghan Markle, thereby avoiding any potential entanglement in future controversies," Fordwich explained. "Stability and service are paramount to the couple as they anticipate their lives being dedicated to both. There isn’t anything furthering either of those values in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s deal with Netflix."
5 Medicare changes for 2025 every retiree should know
A new year often means adjusting to a new health insurance plan with a different set of benefits and costs. Those on Medicare aren't exempt from this. Original Medicare's cost and coverage change annually. This affects how much you pay and the type of supplementary insurance you may want. Ideally, you reviewed these changes during the annual enrollment period that ran from Oct. 15, 2024 to Dec. 7, 2024. But if not, here are the major updates you ought to know as we head deeper into 2025.
GM, Vianode announce synthetic graphite supply deal for EV batteries
Battery materials maker Vianode will supply General Motors Co. with synthetic anode materials for electric vehicle batteries, the Norway-based company announced last week. The long-term supply deal, which has a “multi-billion dollar value,” aims to help GM strengthen its North American battery and EV supply chain. The synthetic graphite will be shipped from a large-scale plant that Vianode is building in North America. It will be supplied to Ultium Cells, GM’s joint venture with LG Energy Solution, and be used to produce next-generation EV batteries and drive units. Production at the new facility is slated to start in 2027.
The Razzies announce this year’s nominations, with ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ in the lead
The nominees for the best of the worst of cinema – the awards known as the Razzies – were released Tuesday, and the oft-derided “Joker” sequel led the pack. “Joker: Folie à Deux” scored seven nominations including worst actor and actress for stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, respectively, followed by “Borderlands,“ “Madame Web,” “Megalopolis” and “Reagan” with six apiece. (“Joker: Folie à Deux” was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, which like CNN is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)
Billy Ray Cyrus explains Trump inaugural ball performance that concerned fans
While Billy Ray Cyrus' performance at the Liberty Ball Monday sparked concern among fans, the veteran musician says the mishap is all just part of "rock 'n' roll." On Monday, the 63-year-old took the stage to sing hits like "Old Town Road" and "Achy Breaky Heart" in celebration of President Donald Trump's inauguration, but Cyrus experienced some technical difficulties along the way. "Check? Is anybody awake?" Cyrus, whose guitar seemed to be unconnected after a shaky performance of the Lil Nas X song, asked. "Y'all want me to sing more, or you want me to just get the hell off the stage?"
What to stream: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Morris Chestnut, ‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘The Night Agent’
A medical procedural that is mixed with tales of Sherlock Holmes on CBS’ “Watson” and Zoë Kravitz’s stylish directorial debut “Blink Twice” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: The animated charmer “The Wild Robot” begins streaming on Peacock, the FBI thriller “The Night Agent” returns for more adventures and recent Grammy-nominee Jordan Adetunji has a new mixtape, “A Jaguar’s Dream”
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