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England’s Melbourne Selection Puzzle, Trump Presses Epstein Files, Shapiro’s Book Tour, 411-Year-Old London House Endures, While New Jersey–Philadelphia Brace for Ice, Storm Emergencies, Bucks Nursing Home Blast Update, and Haddonfield Car Theft; Ex-Putin Ally Sadovenko Dies on Christmas
Carse’s surprise promotion to No. 3 leaves England confused in Melbourne Test
England appeared unsettled on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne when Brydon Carse unexpectedly came out to bat at number three, prompting confusion over the team’s batting order.
Trump Urges Release of Epstein Files Naming Democrats
Trump said the Justice Department should move faster past its work on the Jeffrey Epstein document trove, while calling for the public release of names he claims would implicate prominent Democrats. He argued that releasing those names would “embarrass them” and allow the department to refocus on other priorities.
Josh Shapiro Prepares for a Book Tour
Josh Shapiro Readies a Book Tour ahead of the Jan. 27 release of his memoir, which is expected to cover his life and political career, including the Passover-night arson attempt at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion while his family slept inside. The tour is likely to raise speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run as Shapiro builds a national profile while also preparing to seek reelection in Pennsylvania next year.
London’s oldest surviving house has stood for 411 years, including through the Great Fire
London’s oldest surviving house has remained standing for more than 400 years, enduring repeated attempts to demolish it and surviving the Great Fire. Over the centuries, it has taken on many different uses, reflecting a long and varied history.
New Jersey Declares State of Emergency as Winter Storm Arrives
New Jersey declared a State of Emergency after a winter storm moved into the region Friday evening.
Joe Walsh criticizes reported ICE raids conducted over Christmas
Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh criticized the Trump administration over immigration enforcement raids reportedly carried out throughout the Christmas holiday, saying he tried to tune out the news from Christmas Eve onward but felt compelled to speak out.
AccuWeather Warns of Slippery Conditions Early
AccuWeather advises caution for slippery conditions early on, with improving weather expected Saturday morning. Another system is forecast to develop late Sunday into Monday.
Philadelphia residents stock up as sleet and snow cover the city
Philadelphia residents stocked up on supplies as sleet and snow blanketed the city, while officials reported several weather-related accidents across the region, including one on City Avenue in Wynnefield Heights and another involving an overturned vehicle on Bells Mill Road in Andorra.
Former Putin ally Yuri Sadovenko dies of reported heart disease on Christmas Day months after being dismissed
Colonel-General Yuri Sadovenko, a former deputy defence minister and longtime Putin associate, died on Christmas Day at 56, with Russian media citing “heart disease” and offering few details. Sadovenko was dismissed by Vladimir Putin in May 2024 during a defence ministry shake-up amid setbacks in Ukraine, and was widely viewed as a trusted gatekeeper and “keeper of secrets” tied to the war’s early stages. His death adds to a growing list of senior Russian figures who have died suddenly or under unclear circumstances in recent years.
NTSB Issues Update on Fatal Nursing Home Explosion in Bucks County
The National Transportation Safety Board issued an update Friday on the fatal explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Bucks County.
Police: Suspect entered Haddonfield home, stole keys, and took car
Police in Haddonfield, New Jersey, are searching for a suspect accused of entering an unlocked vehicle and accessing a garage on West High End Avenue early Friday evening, then going into the home and taking car keys from the kitchen before driving off in the victim’s vehicle. Residents were home but did not encounter the suspect and were initially unaware the car had been stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Haddonfield Police.
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