just now (681+ words) STORY: Large crowds of people turned out on Sunday to mourn the victims of Hong Kong's deadly high-rise fire, as Beijing warned it would use a national security law to crack down on any "anti-China" protest.Police said the confirmed death toll had risen over 145, after they combed through five of the seven burnt-out towers, with many still missing.The officer in charge of victim identification told reporters some bodies had been found in stairwells and on rooftops, where residents had tried to flee.Mourners waited in long queues to pay tribute to the dead at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.The cause of Hong Kong's worst blaze in decades remains under investigation.But public anger is growing over missed fire risk warnings and evidence of unsafe construction practices.Officials have also said the fire alarms at the complex,…...

1+ min ago (62+ words) Josh Maslowski, owner of Stigma Hemp in downtown Minneapolis, discusses the fight to overturn legislation tucked into the bill to end the government shutdown that would eliminate Minnesota's hemp industry. Josh Maslowski, owner of Stigma Hemp in downtown Minneapolis, discusses the fight to overturn legislation tucked into the bill to end the government shutdown that would eliminate Minnesota's hemp industry....

1+ min ago (737+ words) Elizabeth Holmes is marking Thanksgiving behind bars but still finding reasons to smile, thanks to a visit from her husband, Billy Evans, and their two children. Just last week, the 41-year-old appeared upbeat as she welcomed her loved ones during another visit to the holding facility." Elizabeth Holmes' path to prison began when Theranos' blood-testing technology was revealed in 2018 to be faulty, leading to her 11-year sentence handed down at the end of 2022. The family was spotted sitting together in the yard of the Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, talking quietly while the kids wandered nearby. This created a scene that looked more like a casual park outing than a prison visit. Holmes did not stay still for long. She picked up her son, William, twirling him around in a playful moment. Later, she cradled her daughter, Invicta, murmuring…...

9+ min ago (241+ words) Kate Hudson shared an adorable TikTok video of a shopping excursion in Paris with her 21-year-old son Ryder. In the video, Hudson wore a long black coat, twisted bun, and tailored pants, while Ryder looked chic in a leather jacket. The pair went shopping for Christmas presents, ate pastries, and did some sightseeing. For their day out, both mother and son opted to keep things chic, simple, and distinctly Parisian. Hudson wore a fresh, crisp white tee, a long black wool coat, and a pair of black high-waisted tailored pants. She twisted her hair up into a low bun and wore silver jewelry. Meanwhile, her son look tr's cool in a black leather jacket and jeans. "He's seen me through it all. And that's very different because I never had an adult life really without him," she noted of Ryder....

11+ min ago (573+ words) Britney Spears shared a message about "suffering and ugliness" and learning from "hard things" on Nov. 29 "Sometimes when hard things happen, good things come from it and we learn,she wrote, in part, after returning to Instagram Spears returned to the platform after deactivating her account amid a public dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline Britney Spears is doing some reflecting heading into this holiday season. After reactivating her Instagram account on Nov. 7, the pop superstar, 43, shared a reflective message about listening to her inner child and how "good things" can emerge from difficult times in a since-edited lengthy caption on Saturday, Nov. 29. The message comes alongside a clip of the star dancing along to Adele's "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" and lip-syncing to lines like, "We've gotta let go of all of our ghosts / We both know we…...

13+ min ago (1858+ words) I've been a home editor for two decades, so I know good Cyber Monday sales when I see them. Rest assured that I've been tracking prices, comparing discounts and sifting through hundreds of products to create this list. These are the home deals that I'm personally shopping " and hint, hint, many of them also make great gifts! See ya later, soggy bath mats: Yahoo readers love this ultra-thick, impossibly soft rug, and it's easy to see why. It's made of absorbent, quick-drying chenille microfiber that'll soak up excess water from your feet in a jiffy, and its plush texture will feel like heaven after your shower." This 40% discount brings the price to within mere cents of the all-time low. This No. 1 bestselling drip coffee maker can brew a whole 40-ounce pot in minutes " a must on weekday mornings. Plus, its…...

17+ min ago (540+ words) Winter is a great time to feed birds in your backyard with a suet feeder. Just make sure the suet stays fresh and the feeder you use is safe for birds. Outdoor Guide and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Feeding birds in winter helps your feathered friends stay nourished at a time when food such as seeds and insects are scarce. Filling your bird feeder is one hack that'll bring birds to your yard, but a suet feeder can be even better for winter bird feeding. That's because suet feeders aren't as messy as seed feeders, and they offer more complete nutrition due to the extra fats used to make the mixture. Much like seed feeders, however, you still…...

28+ min ago (175+ words) A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault on a town high street. Police said the victim, a man in his 20s, was left with potentially life-changing injuries following the attack on the High Street in Wincanton, Somerset, on Sunday morning. Avon and Somerset Police said they were called to the scene at 09:28 GMT. The arrested man remains in police custody. The force said it does not believe there is a wider risk to the public and will be patrolling in the area over the next few days. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Neighbourhood Sgt Simon Lancey said: "This incident is understandably concerning but we do believe it to be one that involved people known to each other and there is not believed to be any risk to the wider…...

31+ min ago (418+ words) Sir David Suchet has said that playing an oil company shareholder in a short film was "really terrific" and "so different from anything I've ever done". Best known for playing hero detective Hercule Poirot in a long-running ITV series, Sir David said his character in The Last Gasp was instead the "villain". It was inspired by the true story of an Iraqi villager who launched legal action against oil company BP following the loss of his son to leukemia. It won two awards at the Phoenix Rising International Film Festival in London earlier this month. Mr Cholmondeley said he was also inspired by BBC documentary Under Poisoned Skies, which revealed high levels of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in areas near oil fields. He said: "[The film] is trying to highlight a problem called [gas] flaring. When oil comes out of the…...

32+ min ago (337+ words) After 10 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Shaq Thompson said goodbye to the team earlier this year. Now with the Buffalo Bills, the linebacker has also said goodbye to his Charlotte, North Carolina estate. Thompson bought the property in July 2019 for $1.25 million, according to Zillow. Almost exactly six years later, he listed it for $10.7 million. While he didn't get that price, the home sold for $9 million, which is the third most expensive home ever sold in Charlotte, according to MLS. Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse " Invest Now at Just $0.85 a Share Thompson made such a high return on this sale because he completely changed the property. As seen on the Mecklenburg County property tax records, it looks like the previous five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was knocked down and rebuilt from the ground up. Trending: From…...