Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday’s assault targeted high-rise apartment blocks and was intended to harm civilians. The attack, which also hit Odesa and Kharkiv, is the biggest on Kyiv in almost three weeks. Ukraine used American-made Patriot air defense systems to shoot down 14 missiles. In response, Ukraine has launched its own drones and missiles against Russian targets. Moscow officials deny targeting civilian areas, claiming they hit military facilities.
Bodies of 15 Palestinians returned by Israel, health officials in Gaza say
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza (AP) — Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, according to officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement and follows the return of the body of an Israeli hostage, Meny Godard, by militants. Since the ceasefire began on Oct. 10, Israel has received the remains of 25 hostages, with three still in Gaza. For each hostage body returned, Israel releases 15 Palestinian bodies. Meanwhile, the U.N.’s human rights chief has condemned recent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, urging an end to the violence.
Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. The documents, spanning at least a decade, show Epstein’s interactions with business executives, reporters, academics, and political players. Some supported him during legal troubles, while others sought introductions or advice. The emails do not implicate his contacts in crimes but illustrate his influence. Epstein was charged with sex trafficking in 2019 and died in jail a month later.
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte, North Carolina, is the latest U.S. city preparing for a potential immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Thursday that federal officials plan to deploy U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents as early as this weekend. Details of the operation remain undisclosed, and local authorities have not been asked to assist. President Donald Trump has defended sending federal agents and the military into Democratic-run cities to combat crime and enforce deportation policies. Local activists and officials say they are preparing the immigrant community by sharing resources and trying to calm fears.
She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed
ATLANTA (AP) — When families are evicted, kids’ schooling is often disrupted. Many evicted families go from living in a school district that spends more money on students to one that spends less. For Sechita McNair, an out-of-work film industry veteran, an eviction launched her on a year-long quest to find new housing in her rapidly gentrifying Atlanta neighborhood. Her family didn’t take vacations, and her van was repossessed. But after driving extra hours for Uber and borrowing money, she managed to secure a lease in the right neighborhood so her eldest son could stay at his high school. Despite challenges, McNair is determined to provide her children with better educational opportunities and access to city resources.
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there’s no basis for a defamation claim
LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit. The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. It said there are no plans to rebroadcast the documentary that spliced together parts of his speech that came almost an hour apart. Trump’s lawyer sent the BBC a letter demanding an apology and threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit.
New prosecutor to take on Georgia election case against Trump and others
ATLANTA (AP) — The leader of a nonpartisan organization has announced that he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others. This follows the removal of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case. The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia was tasked with finding a new leader after Willis was disqualified due to an “appearance of impropriety.” The organization’s executive director, Pete Skandalakis, said Friday that he would handle the case himself. While action against Trump is unlikely while he is president, 14 others, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, still face charges.
The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans are turning to peptides for muscle building, skin rejuvenation, and to try and live longer even though the substances aren’t FDA approved. Doctors warn that most haven’t undergone adequate clinical trials and the supposed benefits are unproven. The FDA has tried to crack down, sending warning letters and listing peptides that shouldn’t be compounded. But Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to end the FDA’s restrictions, and he has support from wellness advocates. Critics caution that these peptides may pose serious health risks. And experts warn there’s no way to know what exactly is in the products being touted by celebrities and hawked on platforms like TikTok.
Wall Street continues to shake a day after its sell-off as Nvidia, bitcoin and gold swing
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market continues to shake a day after one of its worst drops since its springtime sell-off. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Friday after paring a loss that reached 1.3% shortly after the start of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 485 points, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.4%. AI stocks once again were at the center of the action. Nvidia went from an early loss of 3.4% to a modest gain and pulled the rest of the market in its wake. Bitcoin briefly fell below $95,000, and the price of gold also sank.
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time. Ohtani won a MVP for the third straight year, his second in the NL with the Los Angeles Dodgers after two in the AL with the Los Angeles Angels. All four have been unanimous. Judge became the New York Yankees’ fourth three-time winner, edging Seattle’s Cal Raleigh with 17 first-place votes to 13 for the switch-hitting catcher. The vote was the closest for an MVP since the Angels’ Mike Trout topped Houston’s Alex Bregman by 17-13 in 2019.
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