Suspected terrorist from Jordan arrested at US northern border: ICE

Federal authorities believe a Jordanian migrant caught trying to enter the U.S. through its northern border is a terrorist, according to ICE Enforcement Removal Operations in Seattle. Mohammed Hasan Abdellatif Albana, 41, was captured near the northern border of Lynden, Washington, the agency said in a Wednesday press release. It is unclear when or where…

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First look at Notre Dame Cathedral’s restored interior five years after devastating fire

Images and video that emerged Friday show the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris five years after a devastating fire.  French President Emmanuel Macron toured the iconic structure ahead of its reopening to the public on Dec. 8., describing the experience as “overwhelming,” Reuters reported.  Outside, the 12th-century monument is still…

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Our biggest stories and favorite things of 2024

Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge 2024 is almost over, and it has been a year. The tech world has been shaken up a hundred times over, it seems: there was the splashy Vision Pro launch, Google being declared a monopoly, endless AI hype, a hugely consequential US election, the ongoing political ascendance of Elon…

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The best Black Friday headphone and earbud deals

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge There’s no better time than the holidays to treat yourself (or someone you care about) to an overdue upgrade and pick up a fresh pair of earbuds or headphones. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great opportunity to save big on the latest products from Apple, Bose,…

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Israel cease-fire deal has critics worried over Biden, Obama officials looking to stymie incoming Trump admin

JERUSALEM— Amid the start of a cease-fire on Wednesday between Israel and the Iranian regime-backed Hezbollah terrorist movement in Lebanon, some leading Republican lawmakers accused President Biden of browbeating Israel into a temporary suspension of the war as the Jewish state staged a near-take down of the terror group’s leadership and military structure.  The Israel…

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