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Celebrate New Year’s Eve Dubai in style without splashing the cashWho says ringing in 2026 has to break the bank? From rooftop parties with sparkling city views to lively lounges and buzzing bars, Dubai has plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve without spending a fortune. We’ve rounded up the top spots where you can toast to 2026, have a blast, and keep it under Dhs500The Bolt HoleLooking for a budget-friendly spot to celebrate with the whole family? Villanova’s beloved community pub, The Bolt Hole, is serving up a family-friendly celebration complete with a festive buffet, lively entertainment, and…
To understand how risky drugs could end up in your medicine cabinet, ProPublica spent more than a year and a half investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of the foreign factories that make generic medications and have been cited for violating critical quality standards. It quickly became clear through our reporting that patients and doctors don’t reliably have the information they need to make informed decisions about the medicines they take or prescribe. ProPublica has created Rx Inspector, a tool that aims to help. You can look up your generic prescription drugs, and we’ll guide you to the specific…
The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold. Camps run by the group in Sokoto state, which lies on Nigeria’s border with Niger, were hit, the US military said, adding that an “initial assessment” suggested “multiple” fatalities.US President Donald Trump said the Christmas Day strikes were “powerful and deadly” and labelled the group “terrorist scum”, saying it had been “targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians”.Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar told the BBC it was a “joint operation” and had “nothing to…
Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Southern California is bracing Thursday for another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides, a day after heavy rain and gusty winds were blamed for at least two deaths.Forecasters said the region could see its wettest Christmas in years, increasing the risk of debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires in January. Those burn scar zones have been stripped of vegetation by fire and are less…
Nuts and Bolts is a recurring series by Stephen Wermiel providing insights into the mechanics of how the Supreme Court works. Discussion of the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” is everywhere. But why exactly is this area of the court’s work attracting so much attention, and why now? Explanations vary. But at least one clear answer lies in the types of issues the justices are deciding, as well as the frequency of and the way in which they are handling these requests. The court has always had an emergency docket, but – with some notable exceptions to be discussed below –…
Home Daily News FBI investigating missing lawyers who disappeared… Personal Lives FBI investigating missing lawyers who disappeared from fishing boat December 23, 2025, 10:38 am CST The Federal Bureau of Investigation is launching a probe into the disappearance of two lawyers who didn’t return from a weekend fishing trip about 70 miles offshore of Southwest Florida’s coast. (Image from Shutterstock) The Federal Bureau of Investigation is launching a probe into the disappearance of two lawyers who didn’t return from a weekend fishing trip about 70 miles offshore of Southwest Florida’s coast, according a report by the U.S. Sun. Uncle and…
Where to go to wrap up the most festive time of the yearT’was the day after Christmas, and all through the house, the festivities and merrymaking continued because… why not? It is Boxing Day and in Dubai, you don’t have to be at home because some of the best restaurants in town are offering up some delicious treats.BoardwalkFor a touch of comfort, make reservations for Nonna’s lunch, where you will get comforting Italian-inspired dishes in a breezy Creekside setting. Live entertainment adds to the laid-back atmosphere, allowing you to unwind and hear all the stories from Christmas Day from your…
Before Todd Blanche could be confirmed as the second-highest official at the Justice Department, he had to satisfy the concerns of ethics officials. Blanche, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney during his New York criminal trial last year, was a cryptocurrency investor with holdings of between $159,000 and $485,000, records show. To prevent possible violations of the federal conflicts of interest statute, Blanche promised to dump his digital assets no later than 90 days after his Senate confirmation in March, according to his government ethics agreement. He also pledged not to participate in any matter that could have a “direct and…
Heavy rain storms across large parts of California triggered floods and mudslides and left three dead as of Christmas night, according to local officials. The storms – which were expected to continue through Friday – brought 11 inches (27 cms) of rainfall to some parts of Los Angeles County, prompted evacuations and shut down major roads. Emergency responders have had to perform several rescues, including people stuck in vehicles as flood waters rise. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in Los Angeles and other southern California counties. About 100,000 people in the state were without…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that he spoke with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner for “nearly an hour” about how to end the war with Russia.”It was a truly good conversation: we went into many details; there are good ideas, which we discussed,” Zelenskyy said on the Telegram app. “We have some new ideas in terms of formats, meetings, and,…