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Unlock Editor's Roundup for freeRoula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.Syria's rebel factions have agreed to disband and become part of the interim government's defense ministry as the new administration rushes to consolidate power within revamped institutions.The commander-in-chief of the new government, Ahmed al-Sharaa — the former head of the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, who previously used his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani — announced the deal on Tuesday after meeting with leaders of groups, including the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army and factions in north-east and south Syria. The government…

An e-gift card or subscription is a great option if you've been waiting until the last minute. (iStock) The last date for USPS Priority Mail Express packages to arrive by Christmas (within the US) is December 21st. If you choose USPS Ground or First Mail Service, the deadline is December 18th. For Amazon Prime members who take advantage of Prime Two-Day Shipping, you'll need to order gifts before December 22nd.If you've missed those shipping deadlines and waited until the last minute for Christmas gifts, but can't bear the thought of standing in impossible lines this Christmas Eve, this list is…

David Espinoza and his wife Toni lived on the southern border of Texas, in the city of McAllen, five hours south of Houston.As Christmas approached, they received the worst news. Doctors in Houston told David Espinoza that his heart was functioning at only 10% capacity.VISITORS TAKE THE LIGHT OF IRREVOCABILITY DISPLAY IN HONOR OF DEAD FAMILY SONIf he didn't get a heart transplant soon, he wouldn't live to see his family another Christmas.Worse, he was told that finding a perfect donor could take nine months or more. Just before Christmas, a woman wondered if she and many others were praying…

For easy gifts, give monthly subscriptions to everyone in your family. (iStock) Subscription services offer a gift that keeps on giving long after the holiday season is over. They are a way for the gifted person to try something new, be it food, television, personal care products or drinks.This list features subscriptions and membership options that offer wine, beer, beauty products, streaming services, ice cream and more. So instead of spending hours in stores looking for the perfect gift, think about subscription services that the people in your life would love and gift them a month or even a year…

The days of One Direction are over, but Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson AND Zayn Malik have continued to make music – and headlines – over the years. After training and finishing in third place in the Great Britain version of the The X Factor in 2010, One Direction released four successful studio albums — Stay up all night, take me home, midnight memories AND four. However, after five years as a group, Malik was the first to leave the group, announcing his departure in March 2015. Horan, Payne, Styles and Tomlinson went on to release a…

With these appliances, you won't have an excuse to eat out. (iStock) Cooking at home is not always easy, especially when there are so many options for restaurants and fast food. If your New Year's resolution is to cook more at home, make it easy on yourself with these kitchen gadgets.Find cooking alternatives like pressure cookers, Ninja Foodis and electric hot pots or cook breakfast in minutes with waffle makers and breakfast sandwich makers.With Christmas fast approaching, shipping companies announced their shipping deadlines to get items in time for the holiday. For FedEx and UPS, the ground shipping deadline is…

Organize a spectacular New Year's party with these decorations. (iStock) Setting the mood for your New Year's party can be easy with hundreds of decorating options that are just a click away. This list has 11 items that will fit any party theme and help you throw a successful party. Decorate with festive, glittery items to create a festive mood. You can decorate a bar cart with shiny items and stock it with drinks, desserts and party favors. Serve signature cocktails in elegant vessels and don't skimp on the balloons – they really add a festive atmosphere to any space.Here…

Saturday Night Live has featured some famous hosts during its nearly 50-year run, but only a select few have joined the show's coveted Five-Timers club. Tom Hanks became the first official member of the club upon its creation in 1990, although some stars such as Steve Martin, Danny DeVito, Drew Barrymore, Justin Timberlake AND Melissa McCarthy everyone has been waiting SNL five or more times over the years. Upon reaching the entertainment milestone, each member is presented with the club's iconic velvet robe. While the honor is usually given to the show's hosts, several musical guests have also appeared on…

Trends have a way of cycling back, but there are some trends that stars want to leave behind in 2024. “The poop box is here to stay,” RHONY EAS Kelly Bensimon said Us Weekly exclusively at iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City on December 13. “I just saw it on Alix Earle and I said, 'I like that.'” Bensimon, 56, continued: “I wore it in the early 90s. I mean, I'm a little older than Alix. I don't know if I'll do the Catwoman outfit.” The pooch suit isn't the only trend making its way back into the…

Ashley Sharpe Chestnut as Naomi Howard, S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin Peter Gordon/NBC; George Burns Jr./NBC Chestnut Ashley Sharpe was as surprised as We by Chicago Med Season 10's midseason finale — and Sharon Goodwin's teased fate will play out during the winter premiere. “All the answers will be revealed,” Chestnut, 32, exclusively said Us Weekly while promoting her holiday film, Mistletoe & Marriagewhich premiered on December 14. The actress, who plays Dr. Naomi Howard on Chicago Mednoted that viewers will definitely find out what happened to Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) during the show's return on Wednesday, January 8.…