1+ min ago (692+ words) British journalist Mark Mardell was allegedly turned away from a Turkish Airlines flight due to his Parkinson's disease "It's this terrible feeling that you are so vulnerable, I nearly burst into tears about five times," the former BBC presenter said The 68-year-old also alleged that he was left stranded in the airport for seven hours before he ultimately booked a flight home through a different airline the next day A British journalist was left stranded in an airport for seven hours after he was allegedly turned away from a Turkish Airlines flight due to his Parkinson's disease. While traveling back to London from Istanbul after a week-long road trip with his son, 68-year-old Mark Mardell said he was barred from boarding his flight without a letter from his GP stating he was fit to travel. "I feel so humiliated," the…...

3+ min ago (477+ words) Venezuela has condemned US President Donald Trump's statement that the airspace around the country should be considered closed. The US does not have legal authority to close another country's airspace and the Venezuelan statement accused Trump of making a "colonialist threat". The US has built its military presence in the area and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it said were carrying drugs, killing more than 80, without providing evidence. Venezuela's President Nicol's Maduro has said the US actions are attempt to oust him. Trump wrote on Truth Social: "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY." The White House did not immediately respond to the BBC's request for comment. Some Democratic and Republican members of the US Congress have expressed anger that Trump has…...

4+ min ago (451+ words) Sen. Mark Kelly on Sunday said he has "serious concerns" over reports that military members deliberately killed survivors of a boat strike in September. In an interview with CNN's "State of the Union," the Arizona Democrat said he hopes the reports are untrue. "If what has been reported is accurate, I've got serious concerns about anybody in that chain of command stepping over a line that they should never step over," Kelly told host Dana Bash. "We are not Russia. We're not Iraq. We hold ourselves to a very high standard of professionalism." According to the Washington Post, a Sept. 2 boat strike left two survivors " until a commander requested a second strike with the intent to kill all survivors in effort to comply with Hegseth's orders to "kill everybody." Kelly said that there should be an inspector general investigation into…...

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17+ min ago (392+ words) The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 30, 2025. NANCY CORDES: We're joined now by Ohio Republican Congressman Mike Turner. Congressman, thanks for being with us. Happy Thanksgiving. REP. MIKE TURNER: Thank you, Nancy. Happy Thanksgiving to you also. NANCY CORDES: So, you heard what Sam Vinograd just had to say about the vetting process. You've also heard what administration officials are saying about it. Do you believe that this was a failure of vetting, or do you believe this is someone who just became radicalized or became mentally disturbed here in the United States? NANCY CORDES:-- You don't think they would have been at risk either way? NANCY CORDES:-- But then- then they were identified-- NANCY CORDES: Weren't their hands tied in…...

19+ min ago (239+ words) The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 30, 2025. NANCY CORDES: We turn now to the Director of the White House National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett. Kevin, thanks so much for being with us. KEVIN HASSETT, DIRECTOR NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL: Great to be here. HASSETT: Right. Well, as you know, it depends on what you're looking at. Like egg prices are down. Gasoline prices drop below $2 a gallon in a lot of places, mortgage rates are down-- NANCY CORDES: --you mean below- gas prices on average are still at $3 a gallon. NANCY CORDES: Bloomberg is reporting, as I'm sure you know, that you are now considered the front runner to replace Fed Reserve Chair Jay Powell when his term expires in…...

21+ min ago (339+ words) She had been writing comedy, and everyone told the 29-year-old to check out the Comedy Store to make connections. "The first time I went, they sat us front row center -- that means you're this far from the comic. And there was Jay," the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize nominee recalled. At just 25 years old, Jay was beginning his career, 16 years away from taking the coveted role of host of The Tonight Show. He couldn't help but notice Mavis in the front row, and spoke to her after the show. They began dating, and four and a half years later, got married. Mavis, who had once sworn that she'd never get married, explained how Jay changed her mind. "My belief was that I was a voyager, that I was just going to spend some time on this island and sail along and spend…...

21+ min ago (804+ words) A top-seller among Yahoo readers, these "ultra lux" jeans are ultra-affordable at nearly 50% off right now. Our editors tried them and loved the super-stretchy waistband and forgiving fit. "The softness and stretch was apparent when walking around and sitting down," said Senior Deals Writer Carrie McCabe. How much do we love these jeans? Ask Executive Editor Nicole Sforza, who sings their praises in this full review. "I'm not exactly sure what the Gloria Vanderbilt gurus did to make these jeans so flattering, but they're cut to accentuate the smallest part of your waist, eliminating muffin-top madness," she raves." They also have over 60,000 five-star ratings from people who say they're "a GREAT value, really well made, extremely comfortable and look great too." Right now, they're at their lowest price ever. Editors (me, I'm "editors") love Old Navy jeans. They're surprisingly durable…...

30+ min ago (66+ words) Restler's official biography says he has focused on issues like housing, transportation, safer streets and holding the mayor accountable. Will those still be his top priorities when Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office? Restler's official biography says he has focused on issues like housing, transportation, safer streets and holding the mayor accountable. Will those still be his top priorities when Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office?...

33+ min ago (285+ words) Gwen Stefani is finally debunking rumors that she and husband Blake Shelton are on the rocks! The No Doubt rocker shared a post-Thanksgiving selfie on her Instagram Story on Friday, Nov. 28, that showed her husband planting a kiss on her cheek as she smiled. Related: Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson Share Rare PDA in Cozy New Video Fans were relieved to see they're still going strong. "Blake and Gwen!!!!!!!!!!" said one fan on X after spotting them together. Another added, "Dear God, please continue to protect The SHELTONS and protect their love, marriage, and happiness always. AMEN. AMEN. AMEN!" Stefani also spoke highly of Shelton during a visit with Audacy Music in late November 2025 while discussing how they decorate their home for the holidays and his career accomplishments. "I love saying this cuz I love bragging for him," she said....