What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system.
Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US
A minister says all the survivors "heard blast sounds" over Grozny before the plane was diverted to Kazakhstan.
Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.
‘NATO Santa’ shot down over Moscow in apparent Russian propaganda video
Father Christmas, driving a sleigh filled with NATO-branded rockets, is shot out of the sky above Moscow in an apparent new piece of Russian propaganda."Good, we
OpenAI outlines plans to becoming for-profit company
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI laid out plans Friday for a new corporate structure shifting away from control by a non-profit—an issue of contention for the artificial intelligence trailblazer.
Mozambique president-elect urges ‘unity’ amid unrest, citizens fleeing
Daniel Chapo says he will be 'president of all', calls for 'non-violence' after week of protests against vote-rigging.
US homelessness up 18 percent in last year amid cost of living crisis
Continued rise in homelessness in the United States driven largely by lack of affordable housing options, experts say.
Trans men experience eating disorders at alarmingly high rates. There’s one clear way to help.
Transgender men experience high rates of eating disorders due to dysphoria, intense social stigma, and a desire for control in a world that deprives them of it, according to an investigation by LGBTQ+ news outlet Uncloseted Media.According to one study,
The clock is ticking on Mike Johnson’s time as Speaker of the House
In just one week, the new Congress will be in session, and the first order of business for the House will be to elect a Speaker. Early signs point to a tough road for Mike Johnson retaining the position. Thanks
Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan?
Holes and pockmarks on the plane, an arrest and history are all prompting suspicion of Russia.
Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week
Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio and Chora Media, was arrested in Tehran on December 19, authorities said.
L.A.’s mountain lions become more nocturnal to avoid people. Does it come at a cost?
A new study found mountain lions in the L.A. area are shifting to a later schedule to avoid people, a hopeful coexistence strategy that may have downsides.
Wildfire season isn’t over in SoCal. Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger
An unusual warm weekend followed by dry conditions and gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to bring elevated fire danger to Los Angeles and Ventura counties next week.
Santa Clara County hospitals illegally dumped fentanyl, human tissue, patient data, prosecutors say
Three hospitals run by Santa Clara County illegally dumped hazardous waste, including human tissue and fentanyl, over the last year, the local district attorney said.
