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Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock

Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war.
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Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

The appointment breaks a deadlock that has left the country without a head of state since October 2022.
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🕯️ Jimmy Carter’s funeral is today

Today is the national day of mourning for former President Carter.
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French Quarter restaurant fundraiser to help New Orleans attack victims

A collective of French Quarter bars and restaurants along and near Bourbon Street is hosting a fundraiser to support victims of the deadly New Year’s Day attack. Why it matters: As loved ones grieve and the dozens of injured victims face medical bills and transition into life after New Year’s Day, the money will support the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy Fund. Between the lines: The foundation pledges that 100% of the money will go…
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Jimmy Carter funeral: mourners gather at Washington national cathedral

39th president’s funeral service to be held at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in Georgia
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Door County marina earns most praise in America for being beautiful, online study says

The study was based on the percentage of Tripadvisor reviews of marinas across the country that used beauty-related keywords.
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Calif. Couple Watched Home of 40 Years Burn Down via Ring Cam: ‘Gone Overnight’

California couple Walter and Yalda Seace had lived in Altadena for most of their lives before the deadly Los Angeles wildfires caused their home to completely burn down.
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LA fires latest updates: At least 10 confirmed dead in Los Angeles wildfires

Officials say the raging fires mean it’s still not possible to reach the locations of reported deaths.
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11th Circuit rejects Trump effort to block special counsel report on federal cases

The decision comes after Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to release the report to high-level lawmakers only.
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Victory for women, girls: Federal court rejects Biden admin redefinition of ‘sex’ in Title IX across country

Victory for women, girls: Federal court rejects Biden admin redefinition of ‘sex’ in Title IX across country