(NewsNation) — “The Color Purple” outperformed industry expectations to become the biggest Christmas Day opening in 14 years. The musical adaptation of the beloved Alice Walker novel opened to $18.1 million on Monday and hit $25 million after two days. This is the second-best Christmas Day opening ever after 2009’s Sherlock Holmes. Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer … Read more
Israeli forces raided a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, killing at least six Palestinians, Palestinian health authorities said Wednesday. The Israeli military also expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip to the densely populated urban refugee camps in the central part of the territory. Residents reported heavy bombing in the built-up Bureij … Read more
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the ceasefire in their war by at least one more day — minutes before the six-day truce was due to expire. Israel’s military said the truce would continue as mediators sought to release more hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The truce, extended from its … Read more
Can pets help prevent cognitive decline as we age? Researchers explored that question using data from the United Kingdom. For most people, cognitive abilities start to diminish as they grow older. But a new study suggests that animal companions may offer certain health benefits for older adults who live alone. … Read more
WHO also cited acute hunger and desperation throughout the war-torn Gaza. Geneva: The population of Gaza is in “grave peril”, the head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, citing acute hunger and desperation throughout the war-torn Palestinian territory. The WHO said it delivered supplies to two hospitals on Tuesday, with only 15 out of … Read more
Luke Littler’s incredible rise at the PDC world darts championship continued as the 16-year-old thrashed Matt Campbell 4-1 to reach the fourth round. The teenage sensation has taken the Alexandra Palace by storm and wowed an adoring crowd with another superb performance against Canada’s Campbell. Littler advances to the last 16, the youngest player to … Read more
The US will provide Ukraine with up to $250m in arms and equipment, including air defense munitions and artillery ammunition, the US has announced. The package of arms includes Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, additional Himars ammunition, javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems as well as artillery and small arms ammunition. It is the Biden administration’s 54th disbursement … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Published Dec 27, 2023 • 2 minute read Selfie of Brazilian model Caroline Werner. Photo by Caroline Werner /Instagram Article content A Brazilian model could face up to one year in jail after she was arrested for walking her dogs while topless. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but … Read more
Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty Images As the calendar turns to a new year, you may be at risk for losing money if you have a flexible spending account. Many FSA owners have a Dec. 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline to use the funds they have set aside for the year. The average forfeit of funds … Read more
(NewsNation) — Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly blocked the road into John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Video shows police arresting the protesters and loading them onto an airport bus as they are taken into custody. At JFK, video of the protest showed demonstrators … Read more
