AI-generated video of Gaza hostage addresses TrumpAhead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, the fate of the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, has become a sticking point in the move to the next phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. CNN’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance examines a new AI video – authorised by the family – with a powerful message to the US President.
(CNN) — While everyone else’s stockings are hung with care, the one for Mom s often the last to be filled — if it’s filled at all. Recognizing everyone’s contributions, big and small, creates connection.”Showing your appreciation by stuffing your wife’s or mother’s stocking doesn’t have to break the bank. One of Paige Connell’s most memorable stocking stuffers was receiving a pair of plain but cool socks from her husband that she had wanted. Whether it’s filling a stocking, scheduling doctor’s appointments or helping with grocery shopping, Kihn points out that these are things many moms think about constantly. Building new traditions togetherThis stocking stuffing responsibility doesn’t have to fall solely on spouses or partners.
Islam Times - US President Donald Trump’s envoys in negotiations with Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, view Russia as an “El Dorado” offering vast natural resources and major investment opportunities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with their thinking. According to the report, both believe that lifting sanctions and reintegrating Russia into the global economy could generate profits for US investors while also helping stabilize relations with Ukraine and Europe.The West imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Moscow has repeatedly argued that the measures have failed in their stated goals and instead strengthened the country’s domestic economy.Witkoff has previously said that US companies could return to the Russian market once a peace agreement with Ukraine is reached.Trump has also expressed interest in joint projects with Moscow, particularly in the field of rare earth minerals, which have become a key issue in his fluctuating trade dispute with China.Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated openness to cooperation with the US on developing Russia’s rare earth deposits.Joint US-Russian ventures reportedly feature in Trump’s broader peace initiative on Ukraine.An early version of the plan, according to media reports, proposed unfreezing hundreds of billions of dollars in Russian assets held in the West and investing part of them in joint projects, with Washington receiving half of the profits.Another reported element of the proposal involved joint ownership of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, which has been under Russian control since 2022.Putin said on Thursday that during shuttle diplomacy talks, Witkoff and Kushner expressed interest in shared US control of the facility and even discussed using it for cryptocurrency mining.While the Kremlin has disclosed few details about the negotiations, Witkoff has described the latest round of talks as “productive and constructive.”
Fox News contributor Joe Concha has a theory as to why former President Joe Biden was partially obscured in his family Christmas photo — and he doesn’t think the person behind the camera just had too much eggnog. The image drew mockery, especially from the right, because former first lady Jill Biden’s head blocks part of her husband’s face. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve filled with love. pic.twitter.com/OB5GouvxTJ — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 25, 2025On Fox, Hurt said he “studied” the photo but couldn’t come to a solid conclusion about whether there was a deeper meaning behind the former president’s positioning. Some contrasted the photo’s caption — “Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve filled with love” — with President Donald Trump’s Christmas Day Truth Social rant aimed at “the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein.”Related...Read the original on HuffPost
What happens when women age and are further removed from whatever positions of power they may have gained over their earlier lives and careers? This is not about “giving older women a chance.” It’s about society choosing short-term optics over long-term resilience. What Philanthropy Is Doing for Older Women in the WorkforceOrganizations like the AARP Foundation help older adults (including women) build skills and retrain to stay relevant to the workforce. These programs could be tailored to recruit and train older women for leadership, advisory, and consulting roles. The Center for American Progress has more to say about this in their report, “Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workforce.”3.
Today, that includes Blessing Hospital which was just recently given a 5-star rating from Forbes. Near the top of the list is Quincy's Blessing Hospital which was given a 5-star rating overall. What does this 5-star rating from Forbes mean for Blessing Hospital? Blessing Hospital scored well in all with 5 stars for outcomes, 4 stars for patient experience while getting 3 stars for best practices and values. One of my daughters was born at Blessing Hospital many years ago and they treated her and all of our family like royalty.
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The quote is simple – and oddly destabilizing – because it signals who controls AR momentum and why funding choices now matter to creators. If you build AR experiences, are you ready for a year of tighter windows and harder choices? Why the ‘AR Fan Number One’ remark rattled developers this weekThe remark resurfaced in coverage on December 12, 2025; developer uncertainty rose. “AR fan number one,” Cook said in prior interviews, and contemporary coverage in December 2025 resurfaced that wording to underline who in the industry is publicly signaling confidence. What will this remark mean for AR developers in 2026?
Family releases AI-generated video of Gaza hostage asking Trump to free his body from HamasAhead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, the fate of the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, has become a sticking point in the move to the next phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. CNN’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance examines a new AI video – authorised by the family – with a powerful message to the US President.
In the newly released 2025 list of the world’s 50 most valuable sports franchises, only two F1 heavyweights managed to muscle their way onto the grid – leaving some of the sport’s most successful current winners in the dust. Ferrari once again led the way for Formula 1, landing 26th on Forbes’ global rankings with a valuation of $6.5 billion. Despite a historic 2025 campaign that saw McLaren sweep both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships, Zak Brown’s team was conspicuously absent from the top 50. Despite Max Verstappen’s continued dominance and the team's massive global presence, the Milton Keynes outfit failed to break into the elite top 50. Read also: Forbes reveals 2025 F1 rich list, with one rookie raising eyebrowsKeep up to date with all the F1 news via X and Facebook
Memory manufacturers are reportedly shifting a larger portion of their production towards higher value-added components, geared towards data centers and artificial intelligence applications. Memory chip shortages are expected to drive up smartphone and PC prices in 2026, putting pressure on both manufacturers and consumers, according to IDC. In the most conservative scenario outlined by IDC, average smartphone prices could rise by about 8% in 2026. Memory chip shortages are expected to drive up smartphone and PC prices in 2026, putting pressure on both manufacturers and consumers, according to IDC. The consulting firm attributes this situation to higher cash reserves and pre-signed memory supply contracts.
Doubts about whether the office can sustain its mission are growing as the significance of independent, candid expertise at the State Department becomes clearer. “It’s really difficult to imagine how any [career] State Department lawyer could sign off on these strikes [in the Pacific and Caribbean]. “Some collaborated with U.S. bureaucrats… we’re pursuing transparency, truth and reconciliation at the State Department, too,” Rogers wrote. Tommy Pigott, a State Department spokesperson, disputed HuffPost’s findings. Some former State Department personnel cited harm to American alliances as other countries become wary that the U.S. is pursuing policies that shirk cross-border statutes.
Israeli soldier rams Palestinian man while he’s prayingAn Israeli reservist soldier ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to the Israeli military and CNN’s review of the footage, hours after the soldier fired gunshots in the area.
Many in the MAGA base and pro-Trump pundits have celebrated these policies. However, some Republicans have joined Democrats in condemning the ongoing strikes on alleged drug boats from Venezuela. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Enter this new Trump era,” Klepper added, noting that they’re now just “playing catch-up.”“It feels like an important time to be commenting on what’s happening in the news,” the 46-year-old continued. Left: Kris Connor/Comedy Central/Getty Images; Right: Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesKlepper has attended many Trump rallies over the years, asking Trump supporters to explain some of their strongest-held beliefs and conspiracy theories. While he was surprised at the newfound lack of defensiveness from Trump supporters, he was also stunned to witness “the pushback to it.” Klepper said the Democratic movement “has been stunted” since Trump’s reelection, but that he found some hope in October.
has been thinking too much about pro wrestling since at least WrestleMania I, and blogging about it for SBNation & Cageside Seats since around WrestleMania 28. WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam and his wife Katie Forbes announced back in June that they were expecting. The news came not long after RVD’s long-time friend and colleague Sabu died, and the legendary hardcore wrestler was still on Van Dam’s mind as he told the world that “a big part of me was lost when we lost Sabu,” but that the new addition (which we soon found out would be additions) to the family was evidence that ”the universe has a funny way of balancing out.“Yesterday (Dec. 26), Van Dam and Forbes introduced their daughters Karma and Saba to the world:Fans quickly made the connection between Saba and Sabu, and RVD quickly confirmed it was intentional:The twins’ birth apparently went well, which is good to hear since Forbes was hospitalized for preeclampsia (a potentially serious complication that usually initially presents as high-blood pressure). RVD told TMZ recently that his wife would be induced at 34 weeks, meaning the girls were “Christmas babies” instead of being born in 2026. All the more reason to send our congratulations to the Van Dam family for doubling in size!
