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Novak Djokovic has opened up about his unique partnership with Andy Murray, expressing that it feels "strange" to share insights with a former adversary . The Serbian tennis ace praised Murray's "champion mentality" anticipating a positive impact on his team as they prepare for the Australian Open . Djokovic , who trained with Murray before Christmas, will be seeking to clinch a record 25th Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne. Speaking ahead of the Brisbane International, Djokovic remarked: "Being on the same side of the net is actually great for a change because he's been one of my greatest rivals." Serena Williams teases tennis comeback as fans beg for 'one more year' Coco Gauff snubs WTA tournament despite being defending champion He added: "But I'm so glad and very thankful that he has accepted to work with me here in Australia." Djokovic also noted: "The 10 days that we spent together were terrific. I enjoyed every bit of it. He's very meticulous, he's very dedicated, so professional." He further commented on Murray's insight, saying, "He has a unique perspective on my game as one of the greatest rivals that I've had. He knows the pros and cons of my game." Djokovic concluded with confidence: "I think he's bringing a fresh look to my game and I'll be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the court. But also that champion mentality he has, I'm sure we'll match very well." Murray, who is not currently in Brisbane, has reached the finals of the Australian Open five times and retired from professional tennis at the Paris Olympics in August. "He played until recently on the tour, so he knows all the other best players currently in the world, the youngsters and the weaknesses and strengths in their game," Djokovic added. The Serbian player is also participating in the doubles in Brisbane with Nick Kyrgios and has joined him in criticizing how tennis authorities have handled positive doping tests for Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. "It's not a good image, not a good look for our sport," Djokovic said. Don't miss... Andy Murray's retirement party and talks that led to Novak Djokovic role [LATEST] Aryna Sabalenka makes feelings crystal clear on Iga Swiatek's doping scandal [LATEST] Nick Kyrgios urged to become first player to 'do it all' at Australian Open [LATEST] "I'm just questioning the way the system works really and why certain players are not treated the same like the other players. The issue is the inconsistency, the transparency. "We've been kept in the dark with Jannik's case. I'm not questioning whether he took the banned substance intentionally or not. But I've been really frustrated, as most of the players (have), to see that we've been kept in the dark for five months."2024 IN REVIEW: New Braunfels H-Z counts down the top news stories of the year — Nos. 6 & 5North Ridgeville author Thomas Walker pens first book, ‘Tommy and the Flying Mattress’

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams (5-6) visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. “I think he does understand the severity of this, and how lucky we were that nobody was injured,” McVay said. “I do believe that he's remorseful. We are going to let the legal process take place. The league has a process as well.” Robinson was arrested early Monday morning after California Highway Patrol officers observed a white Dodge sedan driving over 100 mph on the 101 freeway in the western San Fernando Valley, a few miles from the Rams’ training complex in Woodland Hills. The driver, who identified himself as Robinson, had “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,” the CHP said in a statement released to The Associated Press. Robinson spoke to the team and expressed remorse about his arrest, McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “I think it was a bad decision he made,” McVay said. “I don't think that makes him a bad person, and I do believe this is something that, with the words that he said, our guys will learn from it, and hopefully nobody is ever going to repeat something like this. Let it be a learning opportunity, and a fortunate outcome that nobody was injured.” Robinson has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a team-leading six touchdown catches while starting all 11 games in his second season with the Rams . He caught a TD pass in the Rams' 37-20 loss to Philadelphia several hours before his arrest. The nine-year NFL veteran has served as a capable No. 3 option for Stafford behind star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Robinson spent his first six NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl ring in February 2020, and spent one year with Baltimore before joining the Rams last year. “Let this be a lesson to all of us,” Stafford said. “We're lucky with the result that came of it, to be honest with you, that nobody was hurt or injured. I know that D-Rob is a great person. I love being around him. Love him as a teammate. ... I'm just trying to support him, help him out any way I can.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLClaro Enterprise Solutions Expands Technology Service Offerings to Accelerate Mergers and Acquisitions Integrations

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NoneSyrians poured into streets in celebration on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . Russian state news agencies were reporting that President Bashar Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were given asylum. Russia said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Joyful crowds gathered in central squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag. Others ransacked the presidential palace and residence. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction in Syria and is poised to chart the country’s future. He made his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, at the capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque, and called himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Assad’s fall was “a victory to the Islamic nation.” The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Israel has issued warnings to villages in southern Syria and its forces seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Here's the Latest: The Israeli military said on Sunday it was reinforcing a barrier along its border with Syria as part of its “enhanced preparedness” in the area following the fall of the Assad regime. Israel released images of the construction, which showed bulldozers digging what appeared to be a trench. The army said in a statement that the barrier was named “New East.” Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began building what could be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. Over the weekend, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border with Syria. Russian state news agencies reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and been given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but had contacted the Kremlin for comment. CAIRO — The Arab League on Sunday condemned Israel for taking advantage of Syrian President Bashar Assad's downfall by moving into more Syrian territory. Hours after Assad’s overthrow, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established by a cease-fire agreement with Syria in 1974. In a statement, the Arab League said Israel illegally sought to occupy more territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement regarding Syrian territory had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating Israel taking over as a “temporary defensive position.” UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general is marking the “fall of the dictatorial regime” in Syria and says the future of the country is “is a matter for the Syrians to determine.” A statement by Antonio Guterres also called for calm and the protection of the rights of all Syrians as well as of diplomatic and consular facilities in Syria. He said there is much work ahead to ensure an “orderly political transition to renewed institutions,” and he called on the international community to ensure that “any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity.” KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s top diplomat on Sunday responded to Assad’s ouster by describing him as a “dictator” who relied on Russia to prop up his rule - a reference to the military campaign Moscow has waged in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. "Assad has fallen. This has always been and will be the case with all dictators who bet on Putin. He always betrays those who rely on him,” foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X. In a separate update on the social network, Sybiha said Kyiv was ready to take steps towards restoring relations with Syria, severed months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of the neighboring state. Kyiv broke off diplomatic ties after Damascus in June 2022 recognized Kremlin-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine as independent territories, in a move welcomed by Moscow and decried by the West as a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents of five villages and towns in southern Syria to stay inside their homes for their safety. “The fighting in your area is forcing the IDF to act,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman said on X. The military didn’t respond to questions. Earlier, Israel said its troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned their positions. Defense Minister Israel Katz said on X that the IDF has been instructed to “seize the buffer zone and control points to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights – Jewish and Druze – so that they are not exposed to threats from the other side.” Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied. BEIRUT - The leader of the largest insurgent group in Syria visited the Syrian capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque and declared that the victory against President Bashar Assad “is a victory to the Islamic nation.” Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, made his first public appearance and remarks since fighters entered Damascus. He told hundreds of people at the historic mosque that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” He added that Assad made Syria a base for the illegal amphetamine Captagon that brought cash to Assad’s circles. Al-Sharaa, the leader of the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, said Sunday that the victory was achieved because of “God and the blood of martyrs.” He said that he left Syria 20 years ago and since then his heart has longed for this movement. AMMAN, Jordan — The vast majority of the Jordanian people are welcoming the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the success of the Syrian revolution. “There is no doubt that I felt overwhelming joy at the fall of the Assad regime," said Badi Al-Rafaia, Engineer, union activist and member of the Islamic Action Front. "There is no doubt that we are happy with what happened in Syria, happy with the success of the revolution, happy with the Syrian people getting rid of an oppressor and criminal who treated the Syrian people and made the Syrian state a failed state.” Al-Rafaia said that Jordan is benefiting from what happened in Syria, and "we hope that Jordan will help the revolution succeed and not work against it.” Amman resident Muhab al-Majali said the fall of the Assad regime is “The end of every unjust and tyrannical rule, and more than that, it mortgaged the country and its people to the Iranians, who abandoned it in minutes... I believe that the future is beautiful and prosperous for the Syrians.” BERLIN — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria after the fall of Bashir Assad’s government. “Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent,” the ICRC’s head of delegation in Syria, Stephan Sakalian, said in a written statement Sunday. The ICRC is “responding wherever possible, with further efforts underway, as hundreds of thousands of people need care and humanitarian assistance,” he said. Sakalian called “on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.” BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said in a statement Sunday that it “supports all international and regional efforts seeking to open a dialogue” for Syria “leading to the adoption of a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights of Syrians, and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.” The statement from government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, said that Iraq understands “the necessity of respecting the free will of all Syrians, and stresses that the security of Syria, the unity of its territories, and the preservation of its independence are of utmost importance, not only for Iraq but also for its connection to the security and stability of the region.” It cautioned against “interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, or supporting one party for the benefit of another.” Iraq, which has a close relationship with Iran - once a strong ally of former Syrian President Bashar Assad - has taken in some 2,000 Syrian army soldiers who fled the country amid the advance of armed opposition groups. CAIRO — The head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the fall of the government of President Bashar Assad of Syria. “It’s a historic moment,” Rashad al-Alimi, who chairs the ruling presidential council, wrote on X platform of Assad’s downfall. “It’s time for the Iranian regime to stop meddling in Yemen, respect its sovereignty and identity.” Al-Alimi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia, was referring to Iran’s support of Houthi rebels who are at war with Yemen’s internationally recognized government for a decade. DAMASCUS — Families wandered through the high-ceilinged halls of the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday, along with some armed men. Some paused to take family portraits or selfies on the few remaining couches against the backdrop of mosaiced walls, while others walked out with chairs and other items under their arms. On the massive parking lot out front, cars drove in circles honking ecstatically. In central Damascus’ Umayyad Square, drivers passing by also honked jubilantly, while young men piled onto a tank abandoned in the square. But for some the celebration was bittersweet. “I am very happy, but this happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of the prison and know where is he is,” said Damascus resident Bassam Masr. “I have been searching for him for two hours - he has been detained for 13 years.” TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. He spoke from an overlook near the border between Syria and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels tore through the country and dramatically ended Assad’s rule on Sunday morning. Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating the Israeli takeover as a “temporary defensive position.” Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied Syrian territory. Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began construction of what could possibly be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. The United Nations maintains a peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone called the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, or UNDOF, with around 1,100 peacekeepers from Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uruguay. After the 1973 Mideast war, the U.N. Secretary Council voted to create UNDOF to patrol a roughly 400 square kilometer (155 square mile) demilitarized zone and maintain the peace there. DAMASCUS, Syria — An Associated Press journalist in Damascus reported airstrikes in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched Sunday's strike. The Israeli military refused to comment on the airport strike. Israel often does not publicly claim responsibility for attacks in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that Israeli warplanes also targeted warehouses belonging to the Syrian army’s Fourth Division and another former military site outside of Damascus Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border between Israel and Syria. Agricultural areas along the border were declared closed military zones and some schools shifted to online classes in anticipation of unrest.

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial. Luigi Mangione, 26, was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his plea. The Manhattan district attorney charged him last week with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism . Mangione's initial appearance in New York’s state trial court was preempted by federal prosecutors bringing their own charges over the shooting. The federal charges could carry the possibility of the death penalty, while the maximum sentence for the state charges is life in prison without parole. Prosecutors have said the two cases will proceed on parallel tracks , with the state charges expected to go to trial first. One of Mangione’s attorneys told a judge that government officials, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, have turned Mangione into a political pawn, robbing him of his rights as a defendant and tainting the jury pool. “I am very concerned about my client’s right to a fair trial,” said Karen Friedman Agnifilo. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.WOLF INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Wolfspeed, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

1 2 Ludhiana: The long-awaited Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) elections have been scheduled for December 21, sparking political uproar over the compressed timeline for filing nominations. With only four days allotted for nominations, opposition parties are questioning the fairness of the process, while scrambling to finalize their candidates for the 95 wards. The announcement has prompted parties, including Congress, BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), to expedite candidate selection. Congress began screening applicants on Sunday, while SAD and BJP are still in discussions. SAD leaders expressed dissatisfaction, alleging the schedule disregards the Sikh community’s religious observances in December, particularly the martyrdom days of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. Opposition Cries Foul SAD’s former MLA Ranjit Singh Dhillon criticized the ruling party, accusing it of orchestrating hasty elections to suppress voter outreach. “They inaugurated multiple development projects just days before the announcement and gave no regard to constitutional propriety or religious sentiments,” Dhillon said. He urged voters to elect a party capable of driving genuine development. BJP district president Rajnish Dhiman echoed similar concerns, calling the four-day nomination window “unjust.” He highlighted logistical challenges for candidates, such as obtaining mandatory no-objection certificates (NOCs) from MC offices. “We will fight against this injustice and announce our candidates shortly,” Dhiman said. Congress, while preparing its candidate list, also criticized the schedule. Former MLA Sanjay Talwar said, “This is not the way to conduct elections. Candidates won’t have enough time to engage with voters in their wards.” He expressed confidence that voters would back Congress councillors and secure the mayoral position for the party. AAP defends timing Punjab AAP leaders dismissed opposition claims, arguing that the protests reflect political insecurity. MLA Gurpreet Gogi said, “Earlier, they accused the government of delaying elections. Now that the schedule is announced, they are finding excuses. They know AAP is poised to win and elect its own mayor.” We also published the following articles recently BJP leader Pravesh Ratan joins Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) In a political shake-up, BJP leader Pravesh Ratan, a former Patel Nagar constituency candidate, switched allegiances to AAP on Wednesday. He joined the party in the presence of senior AAP leaders at their headquarters. This move follows former AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand's recent defection to the BJP. Former AAP MLA and rights lawyer Phoolka set to join SAD Harvinder Singh Phoolka, a former AAP MLA and prominent rights lawyer, declared his intention to join the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday. He aims to help the party rediscover its core values and encouraged others to participate in the Akal Takht-led membership drive. Phoolka will join as a volunteer without seeking any specific position. AAP considers BIP, Congress turncoats as winnable candidates Veteran Delhi politicians from Congress and BJP are likely to contest the upcoming elections as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates. Several former legislators have already joined AAP, hoping to bolster the party's position and provide experienced leadership. AAP is expected to change several sitting MLAs to combat anti-incumbency, potentially favoring these seasoned politicians. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

A Russian man arrested for allegedly running a travel agency for gay customers has died in pre-trial detention in Moscow, amid a major crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community, according to human rights group OVD-Info. The group, which tracks political arrests, said Andrei Kotov, who was an entrepreneur and director of the “Men Travel” agency, faced charges of “organising extremist activity and participating in it", as per The Associated Press news agency. It was not specified by authorities what "extremist" association he was part of, the group said. In November last year, the Kremlin included the "LGBT movement" in a list of banned extremist groups, effectively making LGBTQ+ activism illegal. But it also exposed anyone in the community or even connected to it to criminal prosecution and prison, ushering in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. According to OVD-Info, an investigator told Kotov’s lawyer that her client had taken his own life early Sunday while awaiting trial and was found dead in his cell. Earlier this month, independent media outlet Mediazona reported that Kotov had rejected the charges and alleged in court that law enforcement officers beat him and administered electric shocks during the arrest, despite him not resisting. The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under legal and public pressure for over a decade but especially since the Kremlin sent troops to Ukraine in 2022. In 2013, the Kremlin adopted the first legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, known as the “gay propaganda” law, which outlawed any public endorsement of “nontraditional sexual relations” among minors. In 2020, constitutional reforms pushed through by Russian leader Vladimir Putin to extend his rule by two further terms in office also included a provision to ban same-sex marriage. In 2022, authorities adopted a law banning propaganda of “nontraditional sexual relations” among adults, also, effectively outlawing any public endorsement of LGBTQ+ people. Another law passed that year prohibited gender transitioning procedures and gender-affirming care for transgender people . The legislation prohibited any “medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person”, as well as changing one’s gender in official documents and public records. It also amended the country's Family Code by listing gender change as a reason to annul a marriage and adding those “who had changed gender” to a list of people who can’t become foster or adoptive parents Since the war began, Putin has argued that the war is a proxy battle with the West, which he says aims to destroy Russia and its “traditional family values” by pushing for LGBTQ+ rights. For mental health support, contact the Samaritans on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit samaritans.org.

Syrians poured into streets in celebration on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . Russian state news agencies were reporting that President Bashar Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were given asylum. Russia said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Joyful crowds gathered in central squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag. Others ransacked the presidential palace and residence. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction in Syria and is poised to chart the country’s future. He made his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, at the capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque, and called himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Assad’s fall was “a victory to the Islamic nation.” The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Israel has issued warnings to villages in southern Syria and its forces seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Here's the Latest: The Israeli military said on Sunday it was reinforcing a barrier along its border with Syria as part of its “enhanced preparedness” in the area following the fall of the Assad regime. Israel released images of the construction, which showed bulldozers digging what appeared to be a trench. The army said in a statement that the barrier was named “New East.” Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began building what could be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. Over the weekend, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border with Syria. Russian state news agencies reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and been given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but had contacted the Kremlin for comment. CAIRO — The Arab League on Sunday condemned Israel for taking advantage of Syrian President Bashar Assad's downfall by moving into more Syrian territory. Hours after Assad’s overthrow, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established by a cease-fire agreement with Syria in 1974. In a statement, the Arab League said Israel illegally sought to occupy more territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement regarding Syrian territory had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating Israel taking over as a “temporary defensive position.” UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general is marking the “fall of the dictatorial regime” in Syria and says the future of the country is “is a matter for the Syrians to determine.” A statement by Antonio Guterres also called for calm and the protection of the rights of all Syrians as well as of diplomatic and consular facilities in Syria. He said there is much work ahead to ensure an “orderly political transition to renewed institutions,” and he called on the international community to ensure that “any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity.” KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s top diplomat on Sunday responded to Assad’s ouster by describing him as a “dictator” who relied on Russia to prop up his rule - a reference to the military campaign Moscow has waged in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. "Assad has fallen. This has always been and will be the case with all dictators who bet on Putin. He always betrays those who rely on him,” foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X. In a separate update on the social network, Sybiha said Kyiv was ready to take steps towards restoring relations with Syria, severed months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of the neighboring state. Kyiv broke off diplomatic ties after Damascus in June 2022 recognized Kremlin-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine as independent territories, in a move welcomed by Moscow and decried by the West as a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents of five villages and towns in southern Syria to stay inside their homes for their safety. “The fighting in your area is forcing the IDF to act,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman said on X. The military didn’t respond to questions. Earlier, Israel said its troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned their positions. Defense Minister Israel Katz said on X that the IDF has been instructed to “seize the buffer zone and control points to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights – Jewish and Druze – so that they are not exposed to threats from the other side.” Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied. BEIRUT - The leader of the largest insurgent group in Syria visited the Syrian capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque and declared that the victory against President Bashar Assad “is a victory to the Islamic nation.” Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, made his first public appearance and remarks since fighters entered Damascus. He told hundreds of people at the historic mosque that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” He added that Assad made Syria a base for the illegal amphetamine Captagon that brought cash to Assad’s circles. Al-Sharaa, the leader of the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, said Sunday that the victory was achieved because of “God and the blood of martyrs.” He said that he left Syria 20 years ago and since then his heart has longed for this movement. AMMAN, Jordan — The vast majority of the Jordanian people are welcoming the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the success of the Syrian revolution. “There is no doubt that I felt overwhelming joy at the fall of the Assad regime," said Badi Al-Rafaia, Engineer, union activist and member of the Islamic Action Front. "There is no doubt that we are happy with what happened in Syria, happy with the success of the revolution, happy with the Syrian people getting rid of an oppressor and criminal who treated the Syrian people and made the Syrian state a failed state.” Al-Rafaia said that Jordan is benefiting from what happened in Syria, and "we hope that Jordan will help the revolution succeed and not work against it.” Amman resident Muhab al-Majali said the fall of the Assad regime is “The end of every unjust and tyrannical rule, and more than that, it mortgaged the country and its people to the Iranians, who abandoned it in minutes... I believe that the future is beautiful and prosperous for the Syrians.” BERLIN — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria after the fall of Bashir Assad’s government. “Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent,” the ICRC’s head of delegation in Syria, Stephan Sakalian, said in a written statement Sunday. The ICRC is “responding wherever possible, with further efforts underway, as hundreds of thousands of people need care and humanitarian assistance,” he said. Sakalian called “on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.” BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said in a statement Sunday that it “supports all international and regional efforts seeking to open a dialogue” for Syria “leading to the adoption of a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights of Syrians, and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.” The statement from government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, said that Iraq understands “the necessity of respecting the free will of all Syrians, and stresses that the security of Syria, the unity of its territories, and the preservation of its independence are of utmost importance, not only for Iraq but also for its connection to the security and stability of the region.” It cautioned against “interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, or supporting one party for the benefit of another.” Iraq, which has a close relationship with Iran - once a strong ally of former Syrian President Bashar Assad - has taken in some 2,000 Syrian army soldiers who fled the country amid the advance of armed opposition groups. CAIRO — The head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the fall of the government of President Bashar Assad of Syria. “It’s a historic moment,” Rashad al-Alimi, who chairs the ruling presidential council, wrote on X platform of Assad’s downfall. “It’s time for the Iranian regime to stop meddling in Yemen, respect its sovereignty and identity.” Al-Alimi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia, was referring to Iran’s support of Houthi rebels who are at war with Yemen’s internationally recognized government for a decade. DAMASCUS — Families wandered through the high-ceilinged halls of the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday, along with some armed men. Some paused to take family portraits or selfies on the few remaining couches against the backdrop of mosaiced walls, while others walked out with chairs and other items under their arms. On the massive parking lot out front, cars drove in circles honking ecstatically. In central Damascus’ Umayyad Square, drivers passing by also honked jubilantly, while young men piled onto a tank abandoned in the square. But for some the celebration was bittersweet. “I am very happy, but this happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of the prison and know where is he is,” said Damascus resident Bassam Masr. “I have been searching for him for two hours - he has been detained for 13 years.” TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. He spoke from an overlook near the border between Syria and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels tore through the country and dramatically ended Assad’s rule on Sunday morning. Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating the Israeli takeover as a “temporary defensive position.” Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied Syrian territory. Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began construction of what could possibly be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. The United Nations maintains a peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone called the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, or UNDOF, with around 1,100 peacekeepers from Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uruguay. After the 1973 Mideast war, the U.N. Secretary Council voted to create UNDOF to patrol a roughly 400 square kilometer (155 square mile) demilitarized zone and maintain the peace there. DAMASCUS, Syria — An Associated Press journalist in Damascus reported airstrikes in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched Sunday's strike. The Israeli military refused to comment on the airport strike. Israel often does not publicly claim responsibility for attacks in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that Israeli warplanes also targeted warehouses belonging to the Syrian army’s Fourth Division and another former military site outside of Damascus Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border between Israel and Syria. Agricultural areas along the border were declared closed military zones and some schools shifted to online classes in anticipation of unrest.1. A NeeDoh Nice Cube , aka a sensory fidget toy made for all kinds of squishing and squeezing, but won't pick up dirt and debris. Give 'em some of that goo! Schylling is a small biz that makes a variety of sensory fidget toys. Promising review: "High quality and very durable! This cube is fantastic for any age and any need. The cube provides slight resistance when compressed, which is both stress-relieving and satisfying!!! Once squeezed, it quickly returns to its natural shape. A great choice!" — Joe stevenson Get it from Amazon for $9.68 the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random. Also check out a fun gumdrop style . 2. A set of french fry clips because, well, no one wants stale chips! (This'll likely benefit you, too.) Promising review : "These are very cute and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." — Save the Bees Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90 . 3. A hydrating candy cane–flavored Laneige lip mask they've definitely seen on TikTok because people are obsessed with it as the cult-fave Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask . Even people who kinda just do SPF, moisturize, lip balm, and call it a day will appreciate this lightweight, hydrating formula and yummy flavors (like Gummy Bear)! Promising review: "If you suffer from chapped lips, or wake up to super dry lips, I highly recommend this product. It's very soft, a little goes a long way and lasts throughout the entire night. My lips always feel so soft and smooth. Been using it for a year, will never go back!" — Kelly Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in 15 options). 4. A pair of funny can coozies that'll be useful but won't FEEL so practical. Oh, and they'll also be great for your sister's beloved Diet Cokes. (I'm your sister.) Daisy Lane Company Store is a small biz that makes a bunch of great giftable items, from coozies and ornaments to keychains and more. Promising review: "I absolutely love these, all year long. The color looks white in the picture, but they're actually gray. Not that I care; in fact I think that's better anyway." — Tori Get a pack of two from Daisy Lane Company Store on Amazon Handmade for $14.95 (or snag a set of four for $22.99 ). 5. A *mini* ChomChom they can use for their clothes on the go because how many times have they texted you that they left the house and then realized that there's fur allllll over their black pants? One too many. Promising review : "I love this lint roller/dog hair remover. I always have fluffy dog hair on my clothes and have tried different devices to remove it. A lot of them have worked pretty well, but I think this one is more effective. The two rollers pick up the hair and it collects between them and behind them in the compartment. There’s nothing sticky about it. It rolls over your clothes smoothly and picks up the hair. It’s easy to use. I thought it was a little expensive, but I had to give it a try to see if it works as well as they said it did. It does. I recommend it." — Diana S. Get it from Amazon for $26.99 . 6. A Star Wars lightsaber chopsticks set they can call their own as they do their annual week-between-Christmas-and-New-Years rewatch of the whole franchise. (Yep, even The Phontom Menace. ) Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" — T. Redwood Get four pairs from Amazon for $19.97 . 7. A decorative cat towel because, come on, it's time to replace those stained kitchen towels. This is the perf replacement for a Cat Person with a sense of humor. Promising review : "Purchased for my mom as a gift to hang on her stove. It was very cute, and the snaps held up very well. There are a ton of different cat colors and breeds, so it is fun to find your favorite or one most similar to your own feline roommate! She loved it. Her cat enjoys swatting at the hanging tail. Adorable!" — Tiffany Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 28 designs). 8. Plus, some kitty cat oven mitts will help protect their paws from sizzling cookie sheets. Promising review: "We are hard on our oven mitts, and these are holding up well after a year." — The Elated Emu Get them from Amazon for $14.29 . 9. A quirky Sasquatch 12-in-1 multitool that'll lend a hand (and Big Foot) the next time they need to pop open a bottle. This TSA-friendly beast will be the perfect ~elusive~ addition to your handy, cryptid-obsessed partner's stocking. Each tool includes a 1-inch ruler, 1.5-inch carabiner, bottle opener, cord cutter, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, butterfly wrench, can opener, and four hex wrench positions. Promising review: "No joke, I was out with my husband after I got him this multitool. Three different times, guys came up complimenting him on this and asked where he got it and talked a few times about how handy this Big Foot tool is. 10/10 would buy for him again." — N. Bower Get it from Amazon for $10.89 (available in dozens of other fun styles). 10. Or a set of two super helpful multitools / pens that'll help 'em complete ALL sorts of tasks. These heavy-duty aluminum wonders will cover the following between the two of 'em: a flathead and Phillips screwdriver, a ruler, a bubble level, a touchscreen stylus, a bottle opener, an LED light, and well, a retractable pen! It's important to note that this is a *set* of pens with different functions, so don't plan on splitting them up between different stockings. Each pen comes with ink installed plus an additional ink refill. Promising reviews : "Bought for a stocking stuffer. My daughter-in-law is a house appraiser and loved this. It has many functions that she can use without having to bring a large tool with her. She was very happy with it." — Kindle Customer "A great gadget gift for the handyman or handywoman! This tiny tool fits in a pocket, tool kit, car, purse, etc. It is great to have so many accessories accessible in one small tool. The hammer is perfect when you are hanging nails on the wall; the locking mechanism is great to make sure that children can’t access any of the tools. It’s heavy-duty but not heavy. Very easy to use, and it's been a lifesaver during the holidays and birthdays with kids toys." — Courtney Schendel Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99 . 11. The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick is a cooling eye stick made with *actual* Icelandic glacial water to depuff their tired under eyes. It'll feel super refreshing during their (scarce) holiday down time. Promising review: "I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." — Ben Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 12. A handy-handy mushroom funnel can help transfer viscous liquids from one container to another in a ridiculously adorable way. Promising review: "Lovely. Great for decanting wine or filling soy sauce jars and oil dispensers. Not for thick things like ketchup. So cute I keep it in the window." — MicheleS Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in two sizes). 13. A set of 2-in-1 magnetic rechargeable hand warmers to keep their hands nice and toasty while on the go. AND they're also device chargers so they'll come in ~handy~ more than one way. Promising review: "These are amazing! I use them when I volunteer at the outdoor food bank and they keep my hands nice and toasty. I keep them in my coat pocket and they warm me right up! They are easy to charge and easy to use!" — Karen Get it from Amazon for $23.09+ (clip the 30% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in eight colors). 14. A jar of Momofuku's famously delicious chili crunch if they're really trying to make more homemade meals but the dinners just aren't...dinnering. This concoction is made of three types of Mexican chilis, crunchy garlics, and shallots for a super satisfying topping to level up dishes. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Bek O'Connell says, "I put this stuff on everything! It just makes food taste better. I highly recommend to any fellow spicy lovers looking for the perfect topping. This chili oil comes with seasoned salts, Mexican chilis, dried garlic, and shallots." Get the original flavor from Amazon for $10.39 (also available in black truffle, hot honey, and spicy flavors as well as multipacks). 15. A genius amber reading light that'll be much nicer for bedtime reading (it's 99.94% free of blue spectrum light) when your partner decides to start a thriller at 9:35 p.m. again and you just want some shuteye. Promising review: "This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product." — Brian Masters Get it from Amazon for $12.99 . 16. A pickle wine stopper perfect for anyone who adores both wine *and* brine. Also, it'll be easier to spot in a kitchen drawer than a boring ole' black traditional wine stopper. Promising review: "I bought this pickle wine stopper for my nephew and his partner. It keeps air out of the bottle with a snug fit and it cleans up easily after use. The fact that they love 'pickle' anything is an added bonus!" — Cynthia Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in four other styles). 17. A Carhartt beanie because they're forever leaving the house in cold weather *without* a hat and then ~mysteriously~ getting a cough. Hmmm. This also comes in a satin-lined version . You can get your mini-me one here , BTW. There are few things cuter than a baby in a Carhartt beanie!! Promising review: "Wow, just wow. I wore this out today while walking the dogs after work. It was 29 degrees outside. My head was toasty warm while wearing this hat. Perfect. Just perfect. The one issue, if it's an issue at all, I like to wear hats inside the house during the winter. So I put this guy on tonight and in the house. My ears and head got so warm I had to remove the hat. Great outdoor hat. If you want a hat for inside of the house this ain't it. Buy this hat. Buy it now." — Lynn & Dougie Get it from Amazon for $15.49+ (available in 18 colors). 18. A "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles that'll be a serious step up from the regular brushes you normally slip in their stocking. It has regular firm bristles PLUS longer ones that are ten times thinner to *really* get in between teeth and gums, mimicking flossing. Psst, it's also safe for sensitive teeth. Mouthwatchers is a small business by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans — which are great for targeting stuff often missed with traditional brush and floss routines. I've used and LOVE these. Dare I say that my teeth feel cleaner after using one of these than when I use my electric toothbrush? Yep, I DARE. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90 . 19. A 12-pack of water bottle-cleaning tablets to make sure everyone's go-to container actually gets cleaned. (Cleaning water bottles is hard!) Promising review: "I wasn't sure if this was a gimmick or not. Turns out it works really well. I have four metal thermos-like containers that are used to keep tea warm every day. Over time, the tea stained the insides and was very difficult to remove. I added one of these tablets to the container, filled it with hot water, and let it sit for a few hours. When I came back to rinse it out, I was literally amazed at how clean it was. I think it looked cleaner than when they were new. I called my wife over to show her, and she was equally impressed. Awesome product!" — Robert A Moreno II Get them from Amazon for $7.99 . 20. Mini screwdrivers that'll become indispensable in their tool kit for eyeglasses, appliances, and lots of other essential bits. My dad gave me a similar set a few years ago and I probably use this more than anything else in my (rather large) tool bag. My friends are always borrowing the set for eye and sunglasses repairs, too! Includes six magnetic mini screwdrivers. Promising review: "This is a great set of small, precision screwdrivers. Maybe they aren't small enough to dismantle the innards of your watch, but they are perfect for the small screws I so often encounter on appliances, computer cases, small electronics, etc. This set will replace a cheap set I purchased last year (and it didn't last). This tool set is in a quality built case that has a sliding latch to keep it closed. I really like the hard anodized finish and the tool shafts and ends appear to be quality steel. The different colors help me to find the one I want. These are a great product at a great price. They arrived quickly and were well package for shipment. I may even give some as gifts to my friends who are tool geeks!" — Seacidal Get them from Amazon for $14.99 . 21. A set of vinyl coasters as a not-so-subtle hint that they need to stop parking their coffee mugs and water glasses on your bare-naked wood furniture. Promising review : "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" — johnny williams Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.99 . 22. A dog bark deterrent device in case everyone in your home has had it up to HERE with the constant yapping while you work from home, eat dinner, or merely try to catch up on Real Housewives . So really, it'll be a gift for the WHOLE family. This device comes from a family-run small business called NPS ! To use, make sure you're within 16–25 feet of your dog, point the device at your dog, and make sure there are no obstacles between you. There's a great video on their store page explaining more about how to use the device and its different modes! Promising review : "Wasn’t sure if this would work for my dog Barkley. As you can tell by my dog’s name, he definitely barks a lot. My groomer told me about this product. She uses it every day at her business, so I thought I would try it. To my surprise, it worked very quickly. It’s awesome to use something that doesn’t hurt my dog." — Johnny B Get it from Amazon for $32.29 . 23. A Shark Tank– featured Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier that'll help 'em Hulk it from the car to the house after a big grocery-shopping trip before your teenager can even slip on shoes to help. It lets you hook your bags and carries up to 80 pounds without throwing out your shoulder or cutting off the circulation in your fingertip from weighed-down bags. Click & Carry is a Shark Tank and QVC-featured small business. Promising review : "TikTok made me buy it. This is great when you have a few bags and a box — for example, if you balance the bags, you can throw it over your shoulder and walk inside and have two free hands to carry the box, which is great. Product seems well built, and is comfortable on your shoulder or hand because of the padding." — Hung Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors). 24. A pair of plaid touchscreen gloves that you can point out Santa eyed on last year's list of Oprah's Favorite Things. They'll be able to toggle back and forth between podcast options and text you back without pulling their glove off on a *frigid* January walk. And while you're at it, check out some of the coolest things from *this* year's Oprah's Favorite Things list ! Top It Off is a woman-owned accessories business with a mission to women everywhere the perfect mix of style, quality, and price. Promising review : "I was checking out the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things in hopes of finding a reasonably priced gift for my sister. Bingo!!! These are so pretty. The colors (deep pink and complimentary jewel tones) are gorgeous and the inside of the gloves are smooth and not scratchy. She was so happy when she opened the gift bag. Temperatures don’t get much below 30 where she lives so these will keep her hands warm on fashionable outings." — S Lindsey Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in nine colors) 25. A s'mores-themed ChapStick collection because they're forever losing theirs and then *you're* finding them in pants' pockets while you're on laundry duty. Perhaps these fun flavors will inspire some memory improvement. Each set comes with three flavors: a Milk Chocolate, a Marshmallow, and a Graham Cracker flavor. Promising review: "My mom and I are ChapStick fans, so I bought us each a pack of these. The marshmallow is clear, the chocolate is brown, and the graham cracker is tan. The color isn’t too extreme, but it will leave a little bit of tint on your lips. The flavors are DELICIOUS. Graham cracker reminds me of Golden Grahams cereal and chocolate is just perfect. I love the marshmallow best because it tastes slightly toasted." — Elle Ardee Get it from Amazon for $5.19 . 26. A tub of O'Keeffe's hand cream as a serious dose of moisture for dry, cracked hands. Anyone who you do any hand-holding with will certainly appreciate the tactile improvement. Promising review: " I have suffered from splitting and cracking fingers every fall and winter for years. I tried Eucerin, Lubriderm, and Gold Bond creams, but none seemed to relieve the splitting from reoccurring. I tried O'Keeffe's Working Hand Cream and within two-and-a-half days, the splitting and cracking were no longer a factor. Since using the cream, I have not suffered any more cracking or splitting. I am on a busy schedule and only use it at night when I go to bed. It says it's nongreasy but you can definitely feel a slick texture on your hands once applied. That's why I use it at night before bed when I don't have to open door knobs, touch smartphones, or shake hands. It has the texture of cake icing, goes on smooth and works into the skin quickly. It has no smell I can detect. I am so glad I found this cream, it has ended years of split and cracked fingers/hands. " — T.H. Get it from Amazon for $8.87 . Our deep dive into O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream goes into more details, so be sure to check it out. 27. Death Wish Instant Coffee Packets in case they basically need caffeine injected straight into their veins. (AKA, anyone who's in school or has a baby, or maybe both!) It does have 300 mg of caffeine per cup, so tell them to proceed accordingly. Check out a TikTok of the Deathwish Instant Coffee in action. Death Wish Coffee is a small business that specializes in coffee pods, grounds, whole beans, and more. I've tried basically all their flavors and love them. As someone who drinks a lot of coffee, I find it def adequate caffeine-wise! According to the Mayo Clinic , “up to 400 milligrams of caffeine appears to be safe for most healthy adults,” but you should talk to your doctor about what’s right for you. Promising review : "So let me start by saying that this coffee is delicious and works if you’re someone like me who wants to stay awake. I work night shifts at a hospital, and in the mornings, when I get home, I’m quite tired and sleepy. I made myself a cup of coffee and waited for it to work. Now let me tell y’all!!! This coffee kept me awake for hours!! BOY, WAS I WOWED INDEED ... best believe I went ahead and ordered three more boxes. This is now my to-go coffee if I need a BOOST!!!!!! If you like coffee and want to stay awake, then BUY THIS COFFEE!!! I’m happy I no longer have to take naps to get re-energized." — nancy Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $10.99 . 28. Nearly invisible earplugs that'll reduce extra noise at concerts, loud events, and more! Anyone who plans their social life around music festivals needs a pair. I own a pair of these and they're super comfortable, unlike other earplugs I've tried for concerts (I've been to lots of shows in my day). I wore my pair at an arm hair-shaking EDM show and can report back that they work SO well. Promising review: "I have search for something like this for 10 years, because of my tinnitus I have not been able to go to concerts or even movie theaters . Thanks to your product I am able to enjoy my favorite pastimes including karaoke with my friends with out my ears ringing all night not allowing me to sleep. Yes I was able to just use a pice of wet napkin to protect my ears but it was all or nothing. Your filters allow me to enjoy sound without damaging my ears." — Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $28.95 . 29. A cleaning pen can *gently* revive the look of their jewels that they DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE have grown cloudy over time. Don't worry, it's made with micro-fine cleansers, polishing agents, and a polymer for a pro-level shine at the price of your morning coffee order. Promising review: "I worked several years in a fine jewelry store that sold this product. We used the Dazzle Stik from time to time to add a quick shine to merchandise that was just tried on and on days our jeweler was not there to professionally clean items. I was always impressed with the instant shine the diamond stick provided. The brush tip is very helpful for getting under the stones and in the setting where gunk builds up reducing that brilliant shine. I recently got engaged and immediately purchased a Diamond Dazzle Stik of my own. It's the perfect way to quickly give my ring some shine before leaving the house. You simply brush, rinse, dry and go. I don't feel this product replaces the need to professionally clean your jewelry every now and then, but it does help with the maintenance of that new shiny sparkle." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.02 . Check out our full review of Diamond Dazzle Stik here ! 30. A pack of moldable glue they could use a million different ways around the house, from corralling wires to sealing cracks in rain boots to mounting hardware on tile walls. Advanced silicone technology bonds permanently to almost anything, then sets strong by turning into a durable, tactile silicone rubber overnight. Bonds to glass, ceramic, wood, metal, most plastics, and more. Forms a strong bond, and allows you to mount and hang things without drilling. Holds up to 4.4 lbs. Promising review: "Got this as a gift for my gadget-crazy kids for their stockings. It was a HIT! A broken foot on the bottom of a new bathroom scale was replaced with one molded from this — and it was easy to shape well enough to maintain the level balance the scale required! Amazing stuff. Instructions are easy to follow, product it easy to use, and it works!" — A Mom Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in a variety of color combos ). 31. A detangling brush made for folks with 3a–4c hair types who've more or less resigned to super painful brushing. As reviewers point out, it doesn't have to be the case! Promising review: "But my son has really thick and curly hair, no brush would be of much help with it. They would pull out his hair no matter how I brushed it. He would scream from the time he seen me coming with the brush until I was done. This brush has helped soooooo much. He will sit and watch TV every night while I brush through his hair and not mind it at all. The way the brush is designed and separates it don’t pull out his hair I love it and he loves it he even brushed his own hair with it. I definitely recommend this brush for anyone with thick curly hair!" — Danielle Beller Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five colors). 32. A lil' efficient mug warmer that'll eliminate their trips to the microwave just to heat up their tea or coffee that's been sitting out awhile. Never change, slow-sippers! Promising review: "It's so nice to work on the computer and reach for the coffee ☕️ and it's still hot or warm, your choice. Great buy." — Chip Wood Get it from Amazon for $19.98 . 33. A set of eight claw clips can make getting their dirty hair outta their face THAT much easier. Or just make doing their hair period a total cinch. Reviewers with thick hair especially love these! (Psst, you could even split these up amongst several stockings.) Reviewers with all different hair types (curly, straight, thin, thick, etc.) love these clips! Promising review: "These are the best clips for long, thick hair that I've ever had. They don't let your hair slip, and hold all day. And they're very attractive. Good price, too. You won't be sorry if you buy them!" — Joanne M. Werick Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three color combinations). 34. A milk frother to help them whip up all the delish coffee drinks they're always sending you on Instagram and TikTok. Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life . This comes highly recommended." — Michelle Pirestani Get it from Amazon for $15.29 (available in 18 colors). 35. A zombie face mask will make them (briefly) look like a zombie while it goes to work tightening pores and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Perhaps a perfect gift for the horror *and* beauty obsessive. Promising review: "This really works. I am always skeptical of products I buy online because you can't be sure who is posting reviews but I will say that this mask does what it says it will do. I will definitely purchase again." — JEaston Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $25 . 36. Or a six-pack of cutesy animal sheet masks if they refused to watch The Substance with you but are into a pampering sesh. You could even split these up between the whole fam's stockings! Promising review: "I use these and have bought them as gifts for friends who also love them. They are cute, and my skin looks and feels good afterward. I have extremely sensitive skin and have had no redness or problems at all with these masks! Good value." — Winter Nightsong Get them from Amazon for $13.85+ (available in six character combos). 37. An ingenious pair of *claw* gardening gloves to help 'em dig a bit more efficiently. But only after they've chased you around the house while wearing them. Promising review: "These are a game changer for gardening and the most brilliant invention ever! I love that the thumb doesn’t have a claw because I can still keep these on and pull off dead leaves. It also makes removing the plant from its planter to put in the ground easier with no thumb claw. The plastic tips are comfortable and easy to maneuver. They make digging a breeze. These pointy tips also help in pulling off dead leaves/limbs from thicker plants/bushes. My claws have yet to show signs of separation between the hard plastic tips and the rubbery fabric of the glove. So I’d absolutely say the durability surpasses most expectations. I absolutely love these gloves so much that I may even use them for doing dishes. Those claws could so easily scrape off that gunk that’s shellacked on to the dishes your teenager has stashed in their room. " — Shopaddict Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in two colors and as a pack of two). 38. A six-pack of "sprout" bookmarks will keep their place(s) in the books they just got for the holidays that they're reading all at once. Promising review: "I gave these out as a gift for one of the book clubs I’m in, and they all LOVED them! I love them because they’re bendy but stiff enough to stay between the pages, if I need to put my book down quickly, it’s easy to just throw the little leaf in. It’s perfect🍃😍" — Shannon White Bear Get a six-pack from Amazon for $7.99 . 39. A set of book-shaped sponges can YES be a HINT that they could lend a hand in washing the cookie sheets later. But also, how cute! Promising review: "These sponges are adorable!! I've gotten so many compliments on them from friends and family. They're bright and look great along my sink. I haven't used them yet because I don't want to ruin them but they look like decent sponges. They're so pretty though you probably won't want to use them either! They would make a great housewarming gift!! " — EC Get a set of three from Amazon for $10 . 40. A roll-on migraine stick for anyone who's particularly headache-prone. This is small enough to keep in their pocket, bag, car, or even desk drawer for when they need it. It's made of peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help deliver some cooling relief in their time of need. They just roll this stick on the back on their neck, forehead, and temples for some relief from the most annoying head pain. And don't worry about residue; the stick rolls on clear and won't leave a greasy shine. Promising review: "This stuff is my go-to fix when I feel a migraine coming on. I suffer from sinus headaches and migraines usually once or twice a week. This product I put on each temple, under my nose and on my wrists when I feel the pressure starting and it cuts the pain to a minimum. It seems to stop the worst pain before it has a chance to start. Thank you for a great product! I will buy again and again!" — Brenton1985 Get it from Amazon for $12.95 . Check out our full Migrastil Migraine Stick review for more deets! 41. A pair of ceiling fan charms to help finally settle the (mostly) internal debate of which pull string is which. They're also great if they have trouble reaching the pull strings! Promising review: "This is the definition of 'product you didn't know you needed because you didn't know it existed.' I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no...now the fan's on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek...now you're in the dark.) They're much better quality than I expected. They're actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor." — LHD Get them from Amazon for $5.88+ (available in three colors and two sizes). 42. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer if they yearn for Uncrustables but are trying to stick to a budget. With these, they can whip 'em up and freeze them as quite possibly the best version of meal prep EVER. Promising review: " These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" — Katherine Smaczniak Get it from Amazon for $16.97 . 43. And a four-pack of Starbucks gift cards so everyone has something to do once they get restless from being in the house together for too long. Get them from Amazon for $40 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

In violation of Transfer Policy, PWD patronize ‘Influential’ JE to enjoy ‘Extended’ staySTILLWATER — After a disappointing season, Oklahoma State is attempting to give fans a gift they will treasure throughout 2025. As of Monday morning, Oklahoma State’s 2025 transfer portal class ranks 22nd (Rivals), 28th (247 Sports) and 51st (On3) for an overall average group ranked 34th nationally, which places this group 43 spots higher than the previous one. Rivals and 247Sports also have Oklahoma State ranked fourth and sixth, respectively, among Big 12 teams. In most, but not all respects, the national numbers are a bit lower than the Cowboys ranked this time last week. However, with 14 commitments, this group should experience more stability instead of some of the wild fluctuations that are prone to emerge early in the portal process. Players don’t have to commit by Saturday, but they do have to enter the portal by that day, and deadlines to enroll in their new schools should begin creeping up. So college football’s chaotic holiday season should begin calming down soon. People are also reading... Muskogee board rejects Matt Hennesy's return as Roughers' head football coach The 12 best new restaurants of 2024 Berry Tramel: Barry Switzer's 1980s players salute their lion-in-winter coach. Read their letter Mike Gundy appears headed for complete turnover among coaching staff Daughter of country music star Wynonna Judd pleads guilty to drug, theft charges Where to eat on Christmas Day Four northeastern Oklahoma educators' teaching certificates suspended Berry Tramel: Another OU-Navy game and another historically inept Sooner offense Loren Montgomery: An inside look at Bixby's record-setting football coach OU releases depth chart for Armed Forces Bowl vs. Navy; Here are notable changes Tulsa school board votes to proceed with Jennettie Marshall, E’Lena Ashley lawsuit Muskogee board set to vote on Wagoner's Dale Condict as head football coach Bible, Christianity feature heavily in proposed social studies standards for students Gov. Kevin Stitt orders state agencies to end most remote work Sink your teeth into 20 of Tulsa's best sandwiches Here’s a look at the nine newest commitments to Oklahoma State: DL Kyran Duhon (UTEP) 247 rankings: 120th overall, 13th edge Eligibility remaining: Three years 2024 stats: 43 tackles, seven for loss, seven sacks, two pass deflections Career stats: 43 tackles, seven for loss, seven sacks, two pass deflections What it means for OSU: Two of the team’s three sack leaders from 2024 and Collin Oliver, who would have been among that group, depart, leaving plenty of room for Duhon to come in and compete. OT Louie Canepa 247 rankings: 362 overall, 28th OT Eligibility remaining: Two years 2024 stats: Played 292 snaps at right tackle and 250 at right guard Career stats: Played 654 snaps at right tackle and 535 at right guard during the last three years What it means for OSU: For context, Oklahoma State’s starting offensive linemen played 464-810 snaps in 2024, and all six of those guys are gone, paving the way for Canepa to start in 2025. CB JK Johnson (LSU) 247 rankings: 476th overall, 50th cornerback Eligibility remaining: Two, but a good candidate for a medical redshirt extension 2024 stats: Three tackles, allowed two catches on six targets according to PFF Career stats: 25 tackles in 24 games while averaging 21 defensive snaps per game according to PFF What it means for OSU: Johnson was the 72nd overall prospect and the fifth cornerback in 247’s rankings when he signed with Ohio State. A preseason injury in 2023 derailed his second chance at LSU. While not a position of need for Oklahoma State, Johnson could be a huge get if he comes close to the potential he flashed as a high school prospect. TE Oscar Hammond (North Texas) 247 rankings: 558th overall, 10th TE Eligibility remaining: One year 2024 stats: 19 receptions for 238 yards and one touchdown Career stats: 67 receptions for 1,028 yards and six touchdowns What it means for OSU: The Oklahoma native from Collinsville spent his first two seasons at the University of Central Oklahoma before joining the FBS ranks in 2024. Freshman Josh Ford has the inside track to be first-string again in 2025, but his youth leaves a path open for competition plus OSU must replace No. 2 tight end Tyler Foster (210 snaps). LB Brandon Rawls (Saginaw Valley State) 247 rankings: N/A Eligibility remaining: One year 2024 stats: 55 tackles, 6.5 for loss, 3.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and two interceptions Career stats: 92 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and two interceptions What it means for OSU: Despite playing the fewest games in three years (nine games). Rawls had a knack for high-leverage plays in 2024. Oklahoma State could use that next season, and there will be multiple openings at the linebacker level. OL Tyler Brumfield (Snow College) 247 rankings: N/A Eligibility remaining: Three years 2024 stats: Four games played Career stats: Four games played What it means for OSU: Brumfield’s impact is harder to predict given the lack of available information regarding offensive linemen at lower levels, but all six of OSU’s top linemen are gone so there will certainly be a competition this spring. DL Malik Charles 247 rankings: N/A Eligibility remaining: Two years 2024 stats: 33 tackles, 10 for loss and seven sacks, two pass breakups and three quarterback hits Career stats: 37 tackles, 11 for loss and seven sacks, two pass breakups and three quarterback hits What it means for OSU: Gundy is always looking for playmakers who can affect opposing quarterbacks. Oklahoma State struggled to do that in each of the last two seasons, so anyone who demonstrates an ability to do so during spring practice will see the field plenty in 2025. S Mordecai McDaniel (Charlotte) 247 rankings: N/A Eligibility remaining: One year 2024 stats: 43 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, three pass breakups Career stats: 62 tackles, four pass breakups, one interception What it means for OSU: Not a position of need for the Cowboys. However, he played for defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and DBs coach Jules Montinar at Florida and on the same team as defensive line coach Ryan Osborn at Charlotte in 2024 so his familiarity with the new staff might ensure a closer look in the spring. TE Will Monney (Utah State) 247 rankings: N/A Eligibility remaining: Two years 2024 stats: 11 receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown Career stats: 12 receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown What it means for OSU: Money played at least 22 snaps in five games during the final half of the season. He was primarily used in those games as a receiver. K Gabe Panikowski (Idaho State) 247 rankings: N/A Eligibility remaining: One year 2024 stats: 15-of-15 field goals, including 3-of-3 over 40 yards with a long of 55, 44-of-47 extra points Career stats: 30-of-36 field goals, 111-of-119 extra points What it means for OSU: Logan Ward went 12-of-17 on field goals in his first season as the full-time kicker, but he only converted 4-of-9 kicks from 40 yards out.

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Jeff Bezos Advocates Growth, Trump's Tariff Threats, And The Fed's Latest Moves: This Week In EconomicsSyria: a gathering storm Attempts of evacuating stranded staff and citizens have not been successful Syria as a country and society has entered a cataclysmic phase. With regional balance of power precariously poised, the future of yet another Middle Eastern country can at best be described as dangerously uncertain. President Bashar al-Assad’s flight from the country after his family’s absolute control for over half-a-century and an Islamist militant group’s takeover of Damascus do not bode well for the country, its neighbouring states and the regional overlords. Pakistan may be a few thousand miles away but the last 48 hours have seen hectic diplomatic activity involving the Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Ministry and the Pakistani embassy officials in the Syrian capital. Attempts of evacuating stranded staff and citizens have not been successful. Nervousness is palpable and fear is real. Reports suggest citizens of some friendly countries have also taken refuge in the Pakistani buildings. Embassy staff and Foreign Office in Islamabad, however, are choosing caution over comment. Yesterday evening, Pakistani MoFA, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Deputy Prime Minister Dar had spoken with Turkish Foreign Minister Haken Fiden on the unfolding situation in Syria. “DFM/FM shared the details of the efforts by the Government of Pakistan for the safety and security of its nationals in Syria. They also discussed possible cooperation between the two countries for the safety of the Pakistani nationals.” Pakistan Embassy in Damascus ran a successful international school – PISOD – in Damascus for years when other international educational institutions shut shop in the war-torn country. Relations between Islamabad and Damascus have always been cordial, though a senior Syrian diplomat recently shared “pain” for the “lack of warmth” felt in the Syrian capital from Pakistan. “We feel we have been left alone to fight our battles. Memories of Pakistani support in our times of trouble are valuable memories.” Can Pakistan be of any tangible help to Syria at this moment? Not really. It can, however, learn a few valuable lessons. The lightening march of Hayat Tahrir al-Shaam (HTS), the dominant militant force in the country now can be compared to the speed with which Afghan Taliban took over Kabul a few years ago. Media reports suggest that 42-year-old HTS leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, commonly known by his non de guerre -- Abu Mohammad al-Julani -- has asked the fallen Assad administration’s prime minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to continue until power is “officially handed over”. Future remains bleak and possibly bloody. Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power is being widely described as a “blow” to President Putin’s prestige and a serious push back to Iran’s influence in the country. Moscow and Tehran were often credited for Assad’s continuance in power especially after 2011 “revolutionary” uprising often described as part of the Arab Spring that saw mass protest, public violence and armed rebellion across Muslim countries in the Maghrib and the Middle East. With Russia heavily engaged in its European war against Ukraine and Israel’s stern and punishing action against Iran-backed groups like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthis in Yemen, the Syrian militants saw the moment as ripe and decided to pounce on a feeble Ba’athist regime standing alone due to regional instability and diplomatic unpredictability. It would be interesting to see if HTS is allowed by the domestic, regional and international actors to cement its grip on power. Hayat Tahrir al-Shaam has been active in the Syrian northwest for some years and had tacit support from the Syrian National Army, a militia group allegedly supported by Turkiye. The militant group, with reported past links to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, doesn’t seem to possess long-term plans for the country. As if tasked only to topple the Assad regime by unknown powers, the HTS leader recently told CNN that “the goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this regime. It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal.” What next? Can HTS work along groups with different ideas and struggles of their own. For example, spread over four countries – Turkiye, Iraq, Iran and Syria -- many Kurds are struggling for political autonomy in their respective countries. The Iraqi Kurds were handed over their “ask” by the US-led forces when they defeated Saddam Hussein. Today, Kurdistan Regional Government’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani are sons of Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, both leaders of the Iraqi Kurdish struggle against Saddam Hussein with western support. In the eastern Syrian Kurdish areas bordering Turkiye, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) under the leadership of Farhad Abdi Sahin, better known by his nom de guerre, Mazlum Kobane, is involved in a similar struggle. Can an Islamist militant HTS and ethnic separatist SDF work together for a democratic and pluralist Syria? Seems far-fetched and unrealistic. A weak centre may give rise to regional, provincial, sectarian and ethic blisters. There are real religious fault lines too. Syria was recently welcomed back into the Arab League. The faux camaraderie did not work. Then there are the big picture scenarios. The Middle East, with its hydrocarbon resources worth trillions is heading in a direction that could soon be experiencing a global quest for control between the United States, its western and regional allies and the slow push for absolute power by China with Russia onside. With billion-plus populations and a gargantuan carving for infrastructural development, China and India would need most of the global deposits and supply of oil, gas, steel, cement and valuable minerals. A fractured Middle East is not a welcome vision for a peaceful, progressive and tolerant regional and global future.