Severe flood warnings in place across Scotland amid amber weather alert
Several severe flood warnings have been put in place across Scotland as wild weather ravages the country. The Scottish Enivronment Protection Agency (SEPA) issued three flood warnings on December 30…
National News | Abortions are up in the US. It’s a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and KEVIN S. VINEYS, Associated Press Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights…
National News | NJ police release photos of tattoos hoping to ID body of woman found in fridge
Police have released sketches of distinct tattoos and photos of items found with the body of a woman discovered last week in an abandoned refrigerator in a New Jersey forest…
Judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and…
British Council urging young people from Lanarkshire to teach English in destinations around the world
Are you a young person seeking a new challenge in 2025? The British Council is on the lookout for people from across Lanarkshire to teach English in one of 10…
SNYDE | Jennifer Lopez’s ex Casper Smart raided in illegal weed investigation: report
The home of Jennifer Lopez’s ex-boyfriend Casper Smart was raided as cops investigated an illegal marijuana growing operation, according to a report published Monday. Smart, 37, was home when cops…
Crime and Public Safety | NYPD Times Square NYE ball drop security plan includes more drones, 600 rookie cops
More than 600 rookie cops still in training will be part of the NYPD’s Times Square security coverage on New Year’s Eve, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday. Police will…
Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024
By STEVEN GRATTAN BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — 2024 was a brutal year for the Amazon rainforest, with rampant wildfires and extreme drought ravaging large parts of a biome that’s a…
Andy Halliday tells Rangers boss Philippe Clement his sports science theory backfired against Motherwell
Andy Halliday admits seeing Rangers make wholesale changes ahead of Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park gave the former Ibrox midfielder added belief they could take points off…
Pregnant woman stabbed by pizza delivery driver over $2 tip: Sheriff’s Office
The woman was stabbed 14 times with a pocket knife as she shielded her 5-year-old daughter, the arrest report said. KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A pizza deliverer in central Florida has…