My grandfather was a bit older and he was widowed and kind of figured he wanted to move back.”Donie O'Sullivan on camera for CNN's Devoted series. So, it’s an absolute dream to travel in the US.”There are very few people I have met who are bad, malicious people. Donie O’Sullivan first moved to New York for a job with Storyful and then moved to CNN. I honestly don’t know. I have thought about this but I don’t know the answer to it.

December 29, 2025 00:02 UTC

New York enacted a law requiring mental-health warning labels on social media platforms with features such as infinite scroll and autoplay. [1]A Washington Post report detailed internal Instagram plans to win back teens as lawsuits and oversight mount. [2]Meta Platforms shares slipped in light post-Christmas trading on Friday, with investors weighing fresh scrutiny over teen engagement and “addictive” social-media features. [10]“that charmed period is over,” Max Willens, a principal analyst at eMarketer, told the Washington Post. [16]References1. www.reuters.com, 2. www.washingtonpost.com, 3. www.washingtonpost.com, 4. www.reuters.com, 5. apnews.com, 6. www.reuters.com, 7. www.reuters.com, 8. www.governor.ny.gov, 9. www.reuters.com, 10. www.washingtonpost.com, 11. www.washingtonpost.com, 12. www.washingtonpost.com, 13. apnews.com, 14. www.newyorkfed.org, 15. www.nasdaq.com, 16. finance.yahoo.com

December 28, 2025 23:58 UTC

Before this year, the highest number of at-large arrests came in January 2023, when the Biden administration made more than 11,500. The highest number of single-day arrests by ICE took place when its officers detained more than 1,900 on June 4. (That includes both at-large arrests and arrests at jails.) Of the migrants who do have criminal convictions, nearly a quarter were traffic offenses, that data showed. The District of Columbia experienced the largest spike in arrests, with the number increasing fivefold from June through October as compared with the previous five months, the federal data showed.

December 28, 2025 23:32 UTC

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka and Australia's Nick Kyrgios embrace at the net after the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis exhibition match in Dubai. I was nervous.”Nick Kyrgios in action against Aryna Sabalenka. Aryna Sabalenka poses with fans after exhibition tennis match against Nick Kyrgios in Dubai. Aryna Sabalenka serves against Nick Kyrgios. “I made a lot of great shots, moved a lot to the net … great drop shots, Nick, great serving.

December 28, 2025 23:05 UTC

Last week’s rain won’t be the end of Southern California’s wild weather as strong wind gusts are forecast through the area until Tuesday. “Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles,” according to an alert issued by the National Weather Service. Winds between 20 to 30 mph are expected in those areas until Sunday evening. Wind speeds are then predicted to pick up until Monday afternoon, with northeast winds of up to 40 mph and gusts of up to 65 mph. Northeast winds with speeds of up to 30 mph are expected to hit the area starting this evening, with gusts of up to 60 mph.

December 28, 2025 22:38 UTC





LOADING ERROR LOADINGNew York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) challenged Elon Musk for claiming that people will “die” over his appointment of a non-firefighter as the new head of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). You know, the workforce that addresses at least 70% of all calls coming into FDNY?” Mamdani wrote in response to Musk in an X post Saturday. Proven experience matters when lives are at stake,” Musk wrote alongside a clip of Mamdani announcing Bonsignore’s new role. Last week, Mamdani appointed Bonsignore, a FDNY veteran who helmed Emergency Medical Services Operations before retiring from the department in 2022, as FDNY commissioner. AdvertisementBonsignore is also the first woman to achieve a 4-star rank in FDNY history, Mamdani said in a separate X post celebrating her new position.

December 28, 2025 21:22 UTC

But happiness experts say there are simple habits people can practice in the morning that will that have a profound influence on how they feel throughout the day. That’s because when you reach for your phone (or tablet, or computer, or click on the TV) first thing in the morning, you’re really inviting the outside world to dictate your mood first thing, she said. Drazen_ via Getty Images Connecting with someone -- even on your phone -- in the morning can offer mood-boosting benefits that will linger throughout the day. “Many religions do a morning prayer,” said Task, who added that spending a moment doing something similar — whether you’re religious or not — can be a doable morning habit to cultivate. Just find some way to express some gratitude in the morning, because it truly can be enough to put you in a better frame of mind all day.

December 28, 2025 21:10 UTC

Walking an estimated 21 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 30%, according to a Harvard Health special report published in 2017 that has been used often to underscore the importance of going for a walk. Advertisement“Anyone can benefit from walking,” Singh said. If you can’t fit in the recommended 21 minutes of walking a day, start small. “Even a quick one-minute jaunt pays off,” according to the report by Harvard Health. Task yourself with a minute-long walk down your driveway this afternoon, or take that 10-minute work check-in call as you walk around your block.

December 28, 2025 20:54 UTC

The legendary French actress died at 91, according to a statement from her foundation provided to CNN on Sunday. Six years older than Bardot, Vadim, an aspiring filmmaker, would become a love interest to the future actress and play a major role in her rise to movie stardom. Prior to that, foreign actresses became international celebrities only after starring in American movies, but Bardot resisted pressure to go to Hollywood. “Contempt” remains the one Bardot film considered a classic, but it’s atypical of the star’s usual light fare. Just as she made her own rules as a film star, Bardot provoked controversy as an animal rights activist.

December 28, 2025 20:44 UTC

The New York City transit system is retiring the MetroCard after more than 30 yearsFILE - A subway rider swipes his MetroCard in a turnstile as he enters the 34th St. subway station, July 23, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)FILE - A subway rider swipes his MetroCard in a turnstile as he enters the 34th St. subway station, July 23, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)FILE - A subway rider swipes his MetroCard in a turnstile as he enters the 34th St. subway station, July 23, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)FILE - A subway rider swipes his MetroCard in a turnstile as he enters the 34th St. subway station, July 23, 2007, in New York. Transit officials say more than 90% of subway and bus trips are now paid using the tap-and-go system, introduced in 2019.

December 28, 2025 20:40 UTC

Two helicopters crashed midair in southern New Jersey on Sunday, leaving one person dead and injuring another, officials said. The aircraft, an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, “collided in mid-air” at about 11:25 a.m. near Hammonton Municipal Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Papers and clothes litter the field next to the badly damaged red Enstrom F-28A, while the white body of the Enstrom 280C sits close by, charred beyond recognition. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said his office is in contact with the NTSB and is requesting more information about the crash. “Reports of this morning’s fatal helicopter crash over South Jersey are horrifying and tragic,” Booker wrote on social media.

December 28, 2025 20:11 UTC

I had hiked to Jordan Hot Springs and the burn scar of the 2002 McNally fire to probe big questions of fire ecology: Are Sierra forests overgrown? Thus arose the fanciful idea that a return to Jordan Hot Springs would allow me to see into the future by looking at the past. A screen grab of along the trail to Jordan Hot Springs a charred tree sits surrounded by White Thorn Bush. A screen grab of a hillside above Jordan Hot Springs where the 2002 McNally fire burned. All that was left was to fulfill a personal desire to return one more time to Jordan Hot Springs.

December 28, 2025 20:02 UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an optimistic message on social media ahead of his Sunday meeting with President Donald Trump, in which the pair will work to make progress on a peace plan before the new year after weeks of intense discussions. Getty ImagesWrapping up his message, the Ukrainian president added, “These are exactly the steps we will be discussing with our partners today. Thank you to everyone who is helping.”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn November, Trump approved a 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The plan, which calls on Ukraine to cede territory and has been viewed as significantly more favorable to Russia, initially sparked pushback from Kyiv and Europe leaders. Politics: Trump Is Confident He Will End Ukraine War As Putin Seems UnmovedOn Sunday, Trump said in a Truth Social post that he “just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to” his meeting with Zelenskyy.

December 28, 2025 19:32 UTC

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December 28, 2025 19:20 UTC

Actress Brigitte Bardot dies at 91Iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, according to a statement from her foundation. Bardot acted in films internationally, later retiring to become an advocate for animal rights.

December 28, 2025 19:05 UTC