Brazil’s Botafogo hit with FIFA transfer ban over unpaid Almada fee
A Brazilian club Botafogo were hit with a three-window transfer ban by FIFA on Wednesday for a debt relating to the signing of Argentinian international Thiago Almada from MLS club Atlanta United. The US club filed a complaint with FIFA,…
Trump admin seizes on fraud case to target Somali immigrants
U The Trump administration in recent months has latched onto news of a large-scale public benefit fraud scandal to carry out immigration raids and harsher policies targeting Minnesota’s large Somali migrant community. Federal charges have been filed against 98 people…
‘Survivor 49’ Finalist Accuses Several Cast Members of Pre-Gaming Before Her Season
M Survivor 49 finalist Sage Ahrens-Nichols has been opening up about her experience on the long-running CBS reality series, including accusations of unprecedented pre-gaming taking place before filming began. For context, Survivor host and executive producer Jeff Probst previously revealed…
Ukrainians wish for peace in 2026 — and no more power cuts
I Ukrainians marking their fourth New Year’s Eve since Russia’s invasion said their biggest wish for 2026 was peace — as well as an end to the power cuts that had made life “hell”. Russia intensified its campaign of strikes…
Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
A Israel plans to ban 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they hand over detailed information on their Palestinian staff, despite mounting criticism from the United Nations and the European Union. Several NGOs have told AFP…
Bill Maher Says He’d Star on ‘Golden Bachelor’ Under One Specific Condition
M Real Time host Bill Maher has once again shared his “great idea” for the next edition of The Golden Bachelor, which would see him taking the lead role in the hit dating competition series. Speaking with John Stamos on…
Woman charged after argument leads to shooting in Frayser, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A man was seriously injured after his girlfriend shot him in Frayser overnight Tuesday, court records show. Officers responded to North Watkins Street and Burnham Avenue just after midnight. The man told police his girlfriend, Quineshia Townsel,…
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington DC
J Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington DC This year produced a seemingly endless array of history-making events and nearly constant change to immigration policy, tariffs, the Education Department, and federal health care programs.…
County rescues cats from condemned home
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County Animal Control Officer Craig Boyd, as part of his monthly report during the Dec. 18 Health, Welfare and Recreation Commission meeting, detailed a recent call-in which officers rescued five cats from a hoarding situation. Boyd…
15 last minute dips perfect for New Year’s Eve parties
J When the countdown is coming fast, and the snack table still feels unfinished, having 15 solid dip ideas ready makes all the difference. This collection is for those moments when plans come together late, but you still want something…
