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Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist, returns to the UK after six years in Egyptian prison. Known for his activism, he was released on presidential pardon but kept under travel ban. Reunited with his mother and soon to see his son, his homecoming is a bittersweet victory for human rights advocates.

Jazz musician Chuck Redd cancels Kennedy Center performance over Trumps name on building, sparking controversy and legal debate over renaming.

Venezuelan migrants, previously sent to a harsh El Salvador prison by the US, demand justice after a federal judge ruled they deserve legal hearings. Survivors share harrowing accounts of torture and fear for their safety, vowing to build a major lawsuit against the Trump administration for human rights abuses.

Brutal winter storm disrupts holiday travel in Northeast US; thousands of flights cancelled, airlines slash schedules, governors urge caution; New York City braces for second major snowfall this season.

Sue Minter, Vermonts new climate superfund specialist, is leading the charge against climate change, managing the Climate Superfund Act that targets major oil companies for their emissions. Despite federal lawsuits and legal battles, Minters team is conducting a rigorous assessment using attribution science to link climate damages to companies like Exxon and Chevron, aiming for a report by January 2027.

The Cures Perry Bamonte, a longtime guitarist and keyboardist, has passed away at 65. Known for his work on albums like Wish and Bloodflowers, he played over 400 shows with the band. His final performance was in November 2024, launching their new album, Songs of a Lost World. The band remembers him as a warm-hearted, creative, and vital part of their story.

U.S. researchers have spotted signs of Russia setting up nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus. The missiles, which could reach up to three thousand four hundred miles into Europe, are being deployed near the town of Krichev, about one hundred ninety miles east of Minsk and three hundred miles southwest of Moscow. This marks the first time since the Cold War that Moscow bases nukes outside its borders, and comes as tensions rise over Ukraine arms and the New START treaty nears its end.

Three women were stabbed in Paris metro, attacker arrested; no terror link; victims injuries minor.