Jail for shoplifter who was armed with scissors and a bottle
A shoplifter is back behind bars after making threats while armed with scissors and a bottle. Alexander Lennox, 44, was jailed for a year at Hamilton Sheriff Court. He admitted…
World News | Palestinians fear a repeat of their 1948 mass expulsion in the wake of Trump’s remarks on Gaza
By JOSEPH KRAUSS JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians will mark this year the 77th anniversary of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, an event that is at the core…
Crayola is bringing back 8 retired colors in limited-edition collection
(CNN) – Crayola is bringing back eight retired crayon colors in a limited-edition collection. It’s the first time in the company’s 122-year history that it’s done this. The returning colors…
World News | Trump’s Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here’s a look at the serious obstacles it faces
By JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s stunning proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination…
Ford Motor is set to report earnings after the bell. Here’s what Wall Street expects
DETROIT — Ford Motor is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. Here is what Wall Street is expecting, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings…
World News | The Gaza Strip has long been a powder keg. Here’s a look at the history of the embattled region
By JULIA FRANKEL JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza has long been a powder keg, and it exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and began killing and…
World News | The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are 1 year away. One venue remains uncertain
By ANDREW DAMPF, Associated Press CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — In Sochi, workers were still hammering away in the media village and shower water ran yellow when journalists from around…
National News | Flipped tractor-trailer block NJ Turnpike tollbooths, driver trapped
First responders worked to rescue a tractor-trailer driver who became trapped in his vehicle after it flipped sideways on the New Jersey Turnpike during Wednesday morning rush hour. The crash…
Restaurants, Food and Drink | NYC hidden dining gems: Restaurant recommendations for all Valentine’s Day diners
Whether you’re cynical about Valentine’s Day or looking to celebrate big this year, February 14 is undoubtedly one of the biggest nights in New York for wining and dining out.…
‘I’m either in or out’ – Shaun Murphy resigns from snooker role after Masters admission
Shaun Murphy has resigned from his position as WPBSA Players Chairman after winning his second Masters title. Murphy was elected in December 2023 and ascended to chairman by May but…