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Former Cleveland police officer Timothy Loehmann, who fatally shot Tamir Rice in 2014, has been fired from his job as a ranger at Snowshoe Resort Community District in West Virginia. This is his fourth job loss in seven years due to public backlash. Loehmanns past as a police officer, where he killed a 12-year-old Black boy, has followed him, leading to his dismissal from various positions.

Nigerian authorities successfully rescue 130 kidnapped schoolchildren, marking the end of one of the countrys largest mass abductions. The federal government, with the help of neighboring states, played a crucial role in securing the childrens release. The abductions were part of a series of targeted attacks on schools and places of worship in northern and central Nigeria, with criminal gangs suspected as the perpetrators.

Nicki Minaj, known for hits like Super Freaky Girl and Anaconda, made a surprising appearance at a conservative event in Arizona, praising Trump and Vance. She faced backlash but stood by her views, marking a shift from her previous stance on immigration.

Zagrebs Advent event transforms the city into a winter wonderland, attracting over 245,000 visitors and injecting €100 million into the local economy. With promotions reaching far and wide, the event spreads across the city center, offering a variety of themed spots, food, music, and an ice rink. Despite trailing larger European markets, Zagrebs Advent event is a sweet start in crafting Croatias all-season appeal.

Discover the power of laughter: Melanin Bee practices Laughasté, a yoga routine inspired by Indian laughter clubs that started in the nineties. These clubs fake laughter until it becomes genuine, easing stress and boosting health. Dr. Madan Kataria launched the first daily laughter club, and doctors like Michael Miller support its benefits. Laughter works like exercise for your heart, reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, and boosting immune cells. Researchers in Germany found forced laughs can beat real ones for dropping stress hormones, blood sugar, and chronic pain while lifting mood and mobility. Try it with a friend by staring into each others eyes and chanting ha for a full minute, or inhale deep and explode into laughter. Join free online laughter clubs to get started today.

Conservation groups secure vital habitat for whooping cranes, North Americas rarest birds, in southeast Texas. The Wolfberry Whooping Crane Sanctuary protects over 3,300 acres, boosting the wild flocks population to over 550. Despite threats from urban growth, climate change, and energy projects, decades of work under the Endangered Species Act have brought progress. Restoration efforts, including prescribed burns and marsh grass planting, are underway, attracting birdwatchers and supporting nearby towns.

Trump Administration Recalls Career Diplomats: A Shake-Up in Global Diplomacy The Trump administration is making significant changes in the diplomatic world by recalling nearly thirty career diplomats from top ambassador posts around the globe. This move aims to place individuals fully aligned with President Trumps America First priorities. The affected ambassadors, who are not being fired but rather recalled for potential new assignments, are seasoned foreign service pros serving in at least twenty-nine countries. Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and others are impacted, with Africa feeling the biggest hit. The State Department defends the changes, stating its a standard process in any administration, and emphasizes that ambassadors are the presidents personal representatives who need to push the America First agenda.

Bristol, a town straddling the Virginia-Tennessee border, faces a critical battle for its only abortion clinic. After Tennessees near-total ban, the clinic moved to Virginia, but now faces eviction from local landlords. Supporters call it whack-a-mole as anti-abortion groups continually challenge the clinic. The citys decision to not restrict medical facilities adds to the complexity. As the hearing approaches, Bristol becomes the epicenter of Americas ongoing abortion battle.