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A woman was tragically burned to death on a Coney Island F train Sunday morning after a man allegedly set her on fire with a match. This incident follows a violent weekend in the NYC subway system, including a fatal stabbing on a 7 train and an assault on a D train conductor. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QnEWUf2

Jeff Bezos dismissed rumors of a lavish $600 million Aspen wedding with fiancée Lauren Sánchez next weekend as "completely false." The rumors detailed a Christmas wedding celebration at Kevin Costner's ranch and rented venues. Bezos and Sánchez, engaged since May 2023, began dating in 2018 after Bezos' divorce. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MTWmvBd

A former Tennessee teacher, Alissa McCommon, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes against minors, including raping a 12-year-old student and fathering his child. McCommon exploited her position, building relationships with students before abusing them. The victims' families expressed outrage and relief at her sentencing. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/doeGX7I

Party City, the nearly 40-year-old party supplies retailer, is closing all its stores by February 28, 2025. CEO Barry Litwin announced the immediate wind-down of operations, leaving thousands of employees jobless. The company, emerging from bankruptcy earlier this year, struggled with substantial debt despite previous restructuring efforts and store closures. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Hk4p7SN

Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi's fallout is not a secret, as Nancy Pelosi publicly acknowledged that she had not spoken with her long-time friend Biden after Biden had opted out of the presidential race. Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama were the main driving force behind the decision. Jill Biden now wants Joe Biden to take revenge on the Democrats and pardoning Hunter Biden was a part of that, a report claimed. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/g3SnF1o

In a surprising turn, 38 House Republicans defied President-elect Trump's explicit call to support a spending and debt deal, ultimately sinking the legislation. This defiance, primarily from conservatives, stemmed from opposition to raising the debt limit for an extended period. The incident raises questions about Trump's hold on the GOP as he prepares to return to office. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZuAHWd8

​Elon Musk said the new plan of splitting the spending bill into smaller pieces allowing each piece to pass or fail individually sounds promising. Elon Musk's reaction became all the more important as he emerged as the driving force behind the failure of Plan A and consequently, Plan C. ​GOP leaders are debating voting tonight under a process that would require two-thirds of the chamber to agree, or waiting to vote until tomorrow by first passing a rule that would require only a simple majority to pass the funding plan, according to a source. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pTnXCi3

A new notebook belonging to Luigi Mangione has revealed that the suspected killer of Brian Thompson started making the plan as early as August. His target was the insurance sector as he wanted to take out any CEO of a medical insurance company and UnitedHealthcare checked every box as he studied more about the company. Mangione was not a customer of the company. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/6pZnhqB

IIM Calcutta has declared the CAT 2024 results on iimcat.ac.in. The exam, held on November 24 at 389 centers, lasted 120 minutes. Response sheets and provisional answer keys were released on November 29, with objections accepted until December 5. The final answer key was published earlier this week. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/Rav1USo

Pakistan condemned new US sanctions targeting four entities involved in its missile program, alleging double standards and discrimination. The US State Department cited proliferation concerns, but Pakistan's foreign ministry argued the sanctions destabilize regional security and exacerbate military imbalances. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wQecFx3

Amidst ongoing royal tensions, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will spend Christmas in California, while King Charles has extended a notable invitation to his stepson, Tom Parker Bowles, for the Sandringham festivities. This marks a significant shift, as Parker Bowles has previously declined such invitations. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will also be absent from the royal gathering this year. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZzHyQ7M

Department of Government Efficiency co-chiefs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy urged Congress to reject the stopgap spending deal. ​The stopgap measure's text, released days before the December 20 shutdown deadline, aims to push the deadline and give the next Congress and incoming president more time to decide how the government should be funded for the majority of next year. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WarOj6e

In a brazen attack, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical weapons protection, was assassinated in Moscow. Ukraine's SBU claims responsibility, calling him a war criminal responsible for chemical attacks. This marks the most significant killing of a Russian military official within Russia since the war began. Russia vows revenge while investigations are underway. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8nQciAO

Tech consultant Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Prosecutors argued Momeni, enraged over a dispute involving his sister and Lee, planned the attack. Momeni's defense claimed self-defense during an altercation, but the jury rejected this. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8T0S6P5

Radio host Charlamagne tha God condemned the celebration of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder by Luigi Mangione. Psychologists weighed in on Mangione's mindset, citing grandiosity and lack of empathy. Mangione, arrested with fake IDs and a manifesto, targeted Thompson due to frustrations with the insurance industry. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/AYDtL0z

Peak Design faced backlash after CEO Peter Dering confirmed contacting police about the murder suspect carrying their bag. Dering's action angered supporters of the suspect, who labeled him a "snitch" and threatened him and the company. Peak Design clarified they hadn't provided customer information without a subpoena and emphasized their commitment to customer privacy. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WBivhd8

President-elect Trump called Turkey's ousting of Syrian leader Assad an "unfriendly takeover" but also "very smart." He warned of consequences if hostages in Gaza aren't returned by January 20th and expressed his intent to negotiate a deal between Russia and Ukraine. Trump reiterated his opposition to vaccine mandates while supporting specific vaccines like polio and defended his proposed tariffs. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/F6yaQ7W

Luigi Mangione's attorney in Pennsylvania Thomas Dicky declined to say if Mangione’s prominent Baltimore family is fronting his legal bills, though he said that members of the public had offered to contribute but he also mentioned that it's highly unlikely that the aid fund would come to use. Meanwhile, Mangione now has another attorney in New York who also declined to comment on who is paying her. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/aPJOVsS

​"Drones have no use at night unless you are doing some intelligence work, looking for some bad guys or looking for a victim or doing some type of military project. Drones can see stuff unless they have thermal optics. You need mapping during the day. The only reason will be if you are looking for something -- a person, or a gas," Ferguson said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/47g9oZV

​“I have lived in New Jersey my whole life. This is the first time that I’ve noticed drones over my house. And I was in a restaurant in Monmouth County on Friday night, had people at the bar coming up to me and saying, Governor Murphy won’t tell me anything. The president won’t tell me anything. Do you know? Like, well, I don’t know,” Christie said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FH0gXSi

Kimberly Guilfoyle's appointment as Greece ambassador wasn't a consolation prize, but a long-held aspiration, even discussed with Donald Trump a year prior. The timing coincided with Don Jr's new relationship, which was known within the family. Guilfoyle remains close to the Trumps and enthusiastic about her new role, actively engaging on social media and praising Trump. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/A42SQrI

In Aqaba, UN envoy Geir Pedersen urged international cooperation to prevent the collapse of Syrian institutions after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Pedersen and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, attending a conference on the Syrian crisis, emphasized a "credible and inclusive" political process for forming the next government and ensuring humanitarian aid access. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/iGMBjfy

Pakistan's Supreme Court conditionally allowed military courts to deliver verdicts for 85 civilians involved in the May 9 riots. These verdicts remain subject to the court's final decision on the constitutionality of military trials for civilians. The trials stem from protests following Imran Khan's arrest, with concerns raised by human rights organizations about due process. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FBkRSYW

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, stating that while violence isn't justified, Americans' frustration with the healthcare system fuels such reactions. "​I think for anyone who is confused or shocked or appalled, they need to understand that people interpret and feel and experience denied claims as an act of violence against them," AOC said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/r9ReaBw

Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of Donald and Melania Trump, is making a splash at NYU's Stern School of Business. Popular among students, he's balancing college life with his family's political spotlight. While enjoying his studies and New York City living, Barron also played a key advisory role in his father's 2024 presidential campaign. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8W4hSuB

President-elect Trump criticizes US long-range missile deployment in Ukraine, calling it "crazy" and escalatory. He vows not to abandon Ukraine, aiming for a swift peace agreement, but remains vague on details. Concerns arise in Kyiv over potential peace terms as the war intensifies with Russia's hypersonic missile deployment and increased US arms support. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yjq5kLe

22-year-old Indian student Rittika Rajput tragically died in British Columbia, Canada, after a falling tree struck her during a bonfire with friends. A GoFundMe campaign aims to repatriate her body to India and support her grieving family, who are struggling with the sudden loss and associated financial burdens. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Z3omfOI

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Both Kimberly Guilfoyle and Bettina Anderson were present at the Republican National Convention and were snapped together. At that time, Kimberly sat beside Don Jr while Bettina was sitting in a row behind. Kimberly was sitting between Don Jr and her son Ronan Anthony Villency whom she shares with her second husband Eric Villency. Before Villency, Kimberly was married to Gavin Newsom. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/usmPTLV

A fast-moving wildfire, the Franklin Fire, erupted in Malibu, California, forcing thousands to evacuate and threatening numerous structures. Driven by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire quickly spread across over 2,200 acres. Firefighters battled the blaze, hampered by extreme winds, while Pepperdine University and surrounding areas faced significant threats. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/lreudEH

It's extremely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people and the lived experience," he said as he was led into a Pennsylvania courthouse. Dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit, Luigi was seen screaming to send out his message. He will have to be transferred to New York City where he coldbloodedly shot Thompson dead. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NugT6xV

Luigi Mangione calmed down at the police station when officers shared with him a square slice of pizza which was his first meal after his arrest. The police released new footage of the 26-year-old suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in which he was seen having a hash brown at McDonald's minutes before he was arrested. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ts9o85I

Sources told the New York Post that 26-year-old Luigi Mangione had a personal interest in hating the medical community -- his grandmother died in 2013 and grandfather in 2017. A manifesto was found on him apart from the gun, a silencer and four fake IDs with names that he used in New York City. The manifesto rallied against the US healthcare industry. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/CFmdRJr

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty in his address to the company staff said their duty to prevent dubious health insurance claims would continue and that drew flak on social media after Brian Thompson's death and social media users openly called for Andrew Witty's killing and said he should be the next target. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dcYjya9

US President Biden declared the Assad regime's collapse in Syria a "fundamental act of justice" but acknowledged the risks. While crediting US efforts, he expressed concern over the rebel group's past, confirming continued US troop presence to combat ISIS and pursue the return of journalist Austin Tice. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Zef1Vht

Bashar al-Assad and his family have found asylum in Moscow after fleeing Damascus as Islamist-led opposition forces took control of the Syrian capital. Celebrations erupted in Syria following the rebels' swift advance, ending the Assad family's five-decade rule. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ztUbnm1

Presidents Macron, Zelensky, and Trump convened in Paris for trilateral talks addressing global concerns. Trump, on his first international trip since winning the US election, joined Macron at the Élysée Palace before attending the Notre Dame reopening. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tM6WgrE

The NYPD is closing in on Brian Thompson's killer, Mayor Eric Adams confirmed. While the police may have identified the suspect, Adams stated they won't release the name yet to avoid tipping him off. He emphasized the meticulous investigation, assuring the public that the net is tightening and justice will be served. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LmzTth6

Prince Harry's statement on rumors of his divorce from Meghan Markle looked forced, according to experts, as if to keep the buzz on as Harry was asked about the constant glare on their lives, not directly about the rumors of divorce. Experts said Harry pounced on the opportunity and mentioned the divorce as both Harry and Meghan were aware of the rumors and saw it as an opportunity to further their brand. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FRHVmxk

Former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz defended her comments on the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, stating she was voicing the anger of many Americans facing healthcare system hardships. Lorenz said it was natural for anyone to feel happy because CEOs like Brian Thompson caused the deaths of many people by denying them their insurance coverage -- which is also violence. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hy1jfYA

​UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's wife confirmed that there were threats delivered to her husband. But they had been living in separate homes less than a mile from each other in Maple Grove, Minnesota, though it's not known when they split. Thompson's wife is a physical therapist at a clinic in Minneapolis and in her work bio there is no mention of her husband. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Obct0DX

A magnitude 7+ earthquake struck off the Northern California coast near Ferndale on Thursday morning, triggering a tsunami warning. Minor aftershocks followed. BART suspended transbay service, and coastal areas received urgent tsunami evacuation alerts. While over 1.3 million people likely felt the quake, a USGS yellow alert suggests minimal damage, and no casualties or property damage have been reported yet. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/80SVU5d

France's parliament ousted Prime Minister Barnier after just three months. Lawmakers voted no confidence in his government. This historic move followed Barnier's decision to bypass parliament on the budget. The far-right and left united against him. President Macron must now appoint a new prime minister. France faces political instability after June's inconclusive elections. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xpdrOhq

Former President Donald Trump has announced a series of appointments for key positions in a prospective administration. His nominees include Peter Navarro for trade and manufacturing, Adam Boehler for hostage affairs, and Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator. Trump also tapped individuals for roles in the Treasury, Justice Department, SEC, State Department, and a newly envisioned Department of Government Efficiency. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/51CGzHI

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David A. Warrington as White House Counsel. Warrington, a veteran attorney and US Marine Corps veteran, has served as Trump's legal advisor and represented him in various capacities. He replaces Bill McGinley, who will lead the Department of Government Efficiency. Trump emphasized Warrington's legal expertise and commitment to conservative values. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NF60BaT

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare's insurance division, was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel. His wife, Paulette, revealed he had received threats possibly related to his role, though details remain unclear. Police confirmed the attack was targeted and premeditated. A masked gunman fled the scene, and a $10,000 reward is offered for information. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bIa8YGK

"In his statement, Biden said the justice system has been infected by politics. Well, I agree..Biden thinks the DoJ was weaponized. It sounds like we have a bipartisan agreement on that. And we need Kash Patel in FBI to clean the house," Donald Trump Jr said as he also addressed the resistance Kash's nomination as the FBI director. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IdbaZ58

Elon Musk's 'I love Canada' T-shirt sparked false claims about his support for making Canada the 51st state of the US. The speculation arose after a dinner where Donald Trump jokingly suggested to Justin Trudeau that Canada should become a US state if it cannot manage its economy without ripping off the US to the tune of $100 billion. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FjP7Es8

Nallah Sutherland, an event coordinator for NYC Mayor Eric Adams, has been indefinitely suspended without pay after a video showed her tearing down an Israeli hostage poster and allegedly assaulting an eyewitness. The suspension follows strong criticism from elected officials and Jewish advocacy groups. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/28evMmj

Joe Rogan and guests discussed the viral rumours about P. Diddy allegedly poisoning Jamie Foxx, leading to Foxx's 2023 hospitalisation. While some eyewitnesses claim Foxx was serious, others believe he may have been joking. A source close to Diddy denied the allegations, amid his ongoing legal issues. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/b57JotB