LOADING ERROR LOADINGNew York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani stood his ground on Sunday in calling Donald Trump a fascist, just days after a shockingly chummy meeting at the White House that ended in some policy agreements and unexpected praise by the president for the leftist leader whose candidacy he previously condemned. Mamdani did not shy away from calling the president a fascist during his mayoral campaign, and doubled down during Friday’s meeting when a reporter asked if he still stands by that statement. AdvertisementTrump interjected before Mamdani could answer, saying: “That’s OK, you can just say yes. It’s easier than explaining it, I don’t mind.”“OK, yes,” the mayor-elect said with a smile as Trump patted his arm. On Sunday, Mamdani was asked again if he still thinks Trump is a fascist.

And body language experts say their interactions were telling. According to Patti Wood, a body language expert and author of “SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma,” research on office politics body language shows that bosses often take a dominant position by sitting while the subordinate stands in front of their desk. “This is protecting himself and also may show submissiveness,” said Traci Brown, a body language expert and behavior analyst. By hitting Mamdani, Trump is essentially demonstrating that he is in charge. Dancing back, for context, may have included things like making mutual eye contact and turning his body toward Trump, according to Wood.

Health officials in Gaza reported at least 24 people killed and another 54 wounded, including children. ‘A fragile ceasefire’Palestinians gather around a vehicle that was destroyed by the Israeli military in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood on Nov. 22, 2025. According to al-Shifa Hospital, the strike killed at least 11 and wounded more than 20 people, mostly children. A strike targeting a house near Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza killed at least three people and wounded 11 others, according to the hospital. Another strike, targeting a house in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, killed three people, including a woman, according to Al-Aqsa Hospital.

In a heated Truth Social post Sunday, the president, who has championed the 28-point plan, criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top U.S. allies in Europe, arguing that “with strong and proper U.S. and Ukrainian LEADERSHIP,” the “violent and terrible” war wouldn’t have happened. AdvertisementTrump has repeatedly blamed Zelenskyy for sparking the Ukraine-Russia war. Zelenskyy has repeatedly thanked the United States for its support amid the country’s war against Russia. AdvertisementTrump also accused “crooked Joe [Biden]” of giving Ukraine weapons for “free, free, free.”“THE USA CONTINUES TO SELL MASSIVE $AMOUNTS OF WEAPONS TO NATO, FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UKRAINE (CROOKED JOE GAVE EVERYTHING, FREE, FREE, FREE, INCLUDING “BIG” MONEY!). In a followup on Saturday, Trump indicated that his proposal was not his final offer and that the plan is still open for negotiation.

Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake. Ian Forsyth via Getty ImagesTory chairman Kevin Hollinrake has sparked a furious row after he posted a message on X comparing Reform UK to the Nazis. He was responding to a post on X by Reform leader Nigel Farage on Sunday evening. Making a comparison between Reform and Nigel Farage to the Nazis is not only a disgraceful slur but also lazy and weak.”Is Kevin Hollinrake out of his mind? Making a comparison between Reform and Nigel Farage to the Nazis is not only a disgraceful slur but also lazy and weak.

Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger state and the proprietor of the school. It was not immediately clear where the Niger state children were being held or how they managed to return home. Fifty of the more than 300 children snatched by gunmen from the school in Nigeria have escaped their captors and reunited with their families, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. Niger state hurriedly closed down all schools after Friday’s attack, while some federal colleges in conflict hotspots across the region were also closed by the Nigerian government. The school attack earlier this week in Kebbi state was in a Muslim-majority town.

And there are countless factors to weigh as you select your hotel, room type and more. If there is a strict no-cancellation policy, I purchase trip insurance.”They don’t book without talking to someone at the hotel. Fora travel adviser Amna Ismail agreed with giving hotels a call before booking. “I never ‘set it and forget it’ after booking,” said Michael DeLucca, a travel agent and founder of Otsy. Advertisement“It can be the best hotel, but in the worst location,” said Chirag Panchal, a Fora travel adviser.

Cultured butter, on the other hand, is made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria before churning. “Vermont Creamery also makes an excellent salted cultured butter, and I always go for local if I can,” for any and every occasion. Mary’s makes a really lovely cultured butter — and even a butter toffee from it.” Joachim adds Vital Farms to the list. There’s still a place for a humble house brand — especially in high-heat sautéing or baking where butter flavor isn’t the star. I’d rather go for a bike ride than skip butter on my toast.”If you’re still skeptical, Davis has the ultimate butter moment: a crusty baguette, a generous slab of fresh cultured butter, and maybe a few spring radishes.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been accused of calling the US peace plan for Ukraine "Russia's wish list" via Associated PressDonald Trump’s top diplomat has been accused of calling the US’s plan for peace in Ukraine “Russia’s wish list”. The president unveiled a new 28-point framework to settle the long Russian invasion of Ukraine this week, but it has caused major controversy among European leaders. AdvertisementUkraine and its allies fear the plan forces the invaded nation to capitulate to Vladimir Putin’s demands. AdvertisementA group of senators said Rubio told them the plan was “not the administration’s plan” but a “wish list of the Russians”. It is offered as a strong framework for ongoing negotiations It is based on input from the Russian side.

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What little slip-ups can be attributed to normal brain aging, and what can signify something more serious? We spoke with doctors to find out:AdvertisementBrain Changes To Expect Once You Hit Your 50sIn your 50s, your brain is already shrinking. “Cognitive decline can occur due to a sudden drop in hormones, such as the drop in estradiol associated with menopause. AdvertisementBredesen noted that issues that are more likely to pop up in your 60s, such as heart disease and chronic inflammation, can further contribute to cognitive decline. Normal Signs Of An Aging Brain — And When To WorryIt’s normal to experience some cognitive decline as we age.

Melanie Griffith as Tess McGill in the 1988 film "Working Girl." Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver in "Working Girl." AdvertisementThe character of Tess McGill was ingrained into my psyche since I saw her on screen at just 8 years old. Though I never faked my identity or anything remotely as cinematic as in “Working Girl,” the notion resonated. Melanie Griffith as a transformed Tess McGill in "Working Girl."

The first time I saw a photo of my adopted South American son Michael (not his real name), I fell in love with him. She has a soft spot for children from other countries because she was also adopted by us from another country. News: Trump-Supporting Mom Detained By ICE Speaks Out In Emotional InterviewMichael has always been reluctant to talk about his medical challenges. He has desperately yearned to simply fit in with a large American family in a big country he considers his home. Michael and countless others adopted by U.S. families as children were left out in the cold by the law.

“Trump thinks that there is a problem of political violence in this country,” said Phillip during a “CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five” discussion with Schilling. Phillip, who had already confronted another MAGA guest about this subject on Thursday, asked Schilling again, “Terry, let me ask you a question. Schilling, once again, responded with anything but those words, saying, “I think—” before Phillip cut him off. “I’m just saying you’re not willing to say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ because it’s very obvious that the answer is no. Because if that were the case, then I think that … we would be executing people left, right and center.”Advertisement

Even though it can be tempting to cuddle your dog when they’re snoozing on your couch, approaching them when they’re asleep or off-guard can startle and upset them. “If we can understand this reaction in human terms, why are we surprised when our dogs react the same way?” she said. According to Duxbury, many dogs want to be petted or cuddled, but they want a say for how long and by whom. When approaching dogs, Parthasarathy likes to first make sure they are aware that she’s present. But if the dog moves away, avoids your hand or acts aggressively, they’re letting you know they do not want more touches.