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War-hit Sudan is in a “growing hunger crisis” characterized by worsening hunger and a surge in acute malnutrition, according to an independent food security expert group. Experts say hunger has spread to five regions, with 24.6 million people, or about half the population, in need of emergency food aid.The hunger crisis was caused by a 20-month civil war that devastated Sudan. Various mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have so far failed. The military and RSF jointly staged a coup in 2021, but a power struggle between commanders plunged…

Quiet luxury, also known as “old money” style, has been at the forefront of the fashion and design world for a while now, and as 2025 begins, the concept shows no signs of slowing down. The tendency to prioritize quality over quantity over conspicuous consumption is characterized by understated elegance. It’s a style that American model and socialite Kendall Jenner mastered in her warm, minimalist living room over Christmas.Quiet luxury favors a subtle color palette and premium materials, helping to establish a look that feels wonderfully cozy, warm and peaceful. It’s a true antidote to today’s bleak minimalism.But unlike many…

A legal dispute has arisen between McDonald’s and the co-founder and former CEO of StreetEasy over the construction of a luxury penthouse atop a Manhattan condominium. According to a report in the New York Post, McDonald’s is claiming ownership of the rooftop space, which is being used as a penthouse.Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith, who sold his company to Zillow in 2013 for $50 million, is the owner of the luxury penthouse at 147 Reed Street. McDonald’s recently filed lawsuit states that the penthouse has four outdoor decks and a private pool.The rooftop area was expanded in 2007, bringing…

A.F.C.clinch:Buffalo Bills (12-3) – AFC EastHouston Texans (9-6) – AFC SouthKansas City Chiefs (14-1) – AFC WestBaltimore Ravens (10-5) – Playoff berthPittsburgh Steelers (10-5) – Playoff berthKansas City Chiefs (14-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5). Wednesday, 1pm ET, NetflixKansas City earned the AFC No. 1 seed, the only first-round bye, and home-field advantage with the following results:KC wins or drawsBUF loss or drawDenver Broncos (9-6) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (7-8). Saturday, 4:30pm ET, NFL NetworkDenver will qualify for the playoffs with the following results:DEN wins or drawsLos Angeles Chargers (9-6) vs. New England Patriots (3-12). Saturday, 1pm ET, NFL NetworkLos Angeles will…

JadeCaps, an Indian proptech platform focused on vacation home management, has announced that its collection of luxury villas has been featured on the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform for travelers in India and Indonesia. Announced.Known for its comprehensive property management services, JadeCaps aims to increase awareness among Marriott Bonvoy’s extensive customer base around the world. The partnership will give travelers access to a selection of luxury villas with modern amenities and personalized hospitality in key destinations such as Goa, Lonavala, Coorg, Kerala and Bali, Indonesia.Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy has a growing portfolio of more than 160,000…

HONOLULU, Hawaii — USF head coach Alex Goresh says what often happens in bowl games is that one team is happy to be there, while the other team is there to win. He said it was true. After a 4,700-mile trip, he hopes his team returns from Honolulu with a win over San Jose St. Louis in the Hawaii Bowl.”I’m very grateful to the management team, and I’m also very grateful to the administration for allowing us to operate at the highest level, so our staff can feel safe,” Goresh said at a press conference this weekend. We’ll get out…

Santa Claus doesn’t need to worry about recent mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, a U.S. Air Force general said Tuesday, setting the annual tradition of “tracking” Saint Nick into action. Air Force Col. Amy Glisson and other volunteers respond to calls from around the world at the NORAD Trucks Santa Center at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. (Associated Press) Gen. Gregory Guillot’s reassurance comes as Santa and his reindeer stop in Russia and Iran after visiting countries in the East, including Japan, North Korea and Indonesia, reports the joint U.S.-Canadian North American Aerospace…

San Francisco, USA: Amid rising violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu minority, the United Nations has called on Dhaka to ensure human rights protection for all Bangladeshis, regardless of religion. Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus expressed his determination to protect human rights in the troubled South Asian country in a telephone conversation with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.”The two leaders expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of their religion,” the White House said in a statement about the phone call between Sullivan and Yunus.The phone conversation took place less than a month…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) -10. Our countdown begins with the record-setting year at Charleston Battery. Forward Nick Markanic has scored 28 goals in just 33 games for the Battery this season, setting a new USL Championship single-season record. He would add another pair in U.S. Open Cup play and finish with a total of 30 goals, breaking the team record held by Paul Conway for more than 20 years.9. Visiting Palmetto State ranked No. 9 in Premier League soccer. In early August, the Williams-Brice Stadium hosted Manchester United and Liverpool. The game drew a sellout crowd of more than 77,000 people,…

U.S. tax authorities say special $1,400 payments will be made to 1 million taxpayers who did not claim under the 2021 recovery rebate program in what could be the final round of pandemic-era stimulus checks. announced.The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said in an advisory that a study found that many eligible taxpayers did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), also known as stimulus payments. He said the spending was an “extraordinary measure”. .According to the U.S. Treasury, there were three EIP payments to Americans during the pandemic totaling $4,500, amounting to approximately $931 billion from April 2020…