Des Moines Police A male bulldog in desperate need of help is in caring hands after someone dumped the dog in a taped-up trash bag. In a Dec. 13Facebook post, the Des Moines Police Department said it was “requesting the community’s assistance” in determining who left behind the “abandoned and emaciated” canine. The agency added that someone brought the ailing animal to a City of Des Moines Animal Services facility on Dec....

Photo: Nidal Alwaheidi/SOPA/Sipa/AP AnEgyptian-brokeredceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad went into effect Sunday night following three days of violence and bombings within and around the Gaza Strip. On Friday, airstrikes and rocket fire were exchanged between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, marking the most violent exchange in the region since the 11-day war between the Israeli government and Palestinian organization Hamas last May. In total, Gaza officials report 44 Palestinians were killed over the weekend, including many civilians and children, as well as Islamic Jihad leaders Taysir al-Jabari and Khaled Mansour....

We might only be two days into 2024 , but thanks to New Year ’s festivities , there ’s in all likelihood some people out there who are experiencing the forged holdover they ’ll have this class . They may well be clinging to the possibility that a weighed down , sweaty gymnasium school term will be the cure , lest they turn up at work with a dark dyad of sunglasses and a sickly complexion ....

Luigi Mangione.Photo:Altoona Police Department via Getty Altoona Police Department via Getty Luigi Mangionehas been charged with murder following UnitedHealthcare CEOBrian Thompson’s fatal shooting. PEOPLE can confirm that Mangione, 26, has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document, and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a firearm. The charges come afterhe was arraigned on Monday, Dec....

Photo:Amazon (2) Amazon (2) Whether I’m working or lounging at home, mywinter uniformis warm athleisure. In fact, I’ve worn my go-to loungewear so often that I’ve been itching to add more staples to my rotation. So, I looked throughAmazon’s fashion departmentand picked out my favorite sweatshirts that are comfortable enough to lounge in at home and cute enough to wear while running errands or hitting the gym. My top picks include oversized hoodies, fleece crewnecks, and more popular styles — and prices start at $11....

J.K. Rowling.Photo: Ben Pruchnie/Getty J.K. Rowlingis addressing her absence from theHarry Potterreunion. During her appearance on Virgin Radio Saturday, the author explained why she wasn’t featured in theHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which debuted Jan. 1 on HBO Max. “I was asked to be on that, and I decided I didn’t want to do it,” she told the host, Graham Norton, via a clip uploaded toYouTube. “I thought it was about the films more than the books, quite rightly....

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley at the 66th Grammy Awards.Photo:Kevin Mazur/GettyJack AntonoffandMargaret Qualleydressed to impress at the2024 Grammy Awards.The couple — whotied the knot on Aug. 19, 2023— stepped out in coordinated black outfits at theCrypto.comArena in Los Angeles, with Qualley, 29, wearing a retro-style silk organza Chanel dress with sheer cap sleeves.The Maidactress accessorized her ’50s throwback ensemble with a floral black fascinator which sat at an angle on her chin-length brown hair, and a Ruban”necklace and Coco Crush bracelet in 18K white gold and diamonds....

There’s adventure afoot! Walt Disney Animation Studios unveiled the first full trailer forStrange Worldon Wednesday, showing a “legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures,” per the official synopsis. “Where in the world are we?“Jake Gyllenhaal’s Searcher Clade says in the trailer while in awe of the colorful, otherworldly environments....

Jalen Hurts prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in January 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ; Averion Hurts Jr.Photo:Kevin Sabitus/Getty ; Averion Hurts Jr. Instagram Kevin Sabitus/Getty ; Averion Hurts Jr. Instagram Jalen Hurts is the talented starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, who led his team to the 2025 Super Bowl. But he is also the proud brother of siblings Averion Jr. and Kynnedy....

Jelly Roll in Burbank, California in September 2023.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty Kevin Winter/Getty WhenJelly Rollanswers the phone, he’s in the middle of a police escort on his way to Genesee County Jail in Flint, Michigan, where he plans to play some music for the inmates. The soulful “Son of a Sinner” singer, 39, has had myriad run-ins of his own with the law throughout his life — he’s been to jail himself some 40 times for various drug charges....

Jenna Bush Hager.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Jenna Bush Hageris opening up about one of the things she’s the most concerned about as a mom of three.The talk show host, 43, spoke withMonica Lewinskyabout the topic of failure on a Wednesday, Feb. 19 episode ofToday with Jenna and Friends, noting that she feels it’s one of the things she’s concerned that her kids won’t be able to learn....

Jennette McCurdy on Red Table Talk.Photo: Red Table Talk/Facebook Watch Jennette McCurdyis opening up about her years of suffering from eating disorders she learned from her mother. On Wednesday’s episode of Facebook Watch’sRed Table Talk, McCurdy, 30, reflected on her childhood stardom from Nickelodeon’siCarlyand how shebattled disordered eating for years, including anorexia, binge eating and bulimia. The former actress admitted that it was her late mother,Debra McCurdy, who introduced her to an unhealthy relationship with food, explaining to hostsJada Pinkett Smith,Willow SmithandAdrienne Banfield Norristhat her mom abused her physically and mentally before she died of breast cancer in 2013....

Photo:Amazon (3) Amazon (3) Sweater pants and sweatpant jeans (yup, you read that right) are totally having a moment right now — even celebrities likeJennifer Aniston and Brittany Mahomesare leaning into the comfy pants trend this winter. And based on its wide selection of cozy styles, Amazon seems to be on board as well. The retailer’s fashion section is bursting withcomfy winter pants, includingfleece-lined leggingsand athletic joggers, as well as ribbed-knit and fuzzy sweater pants that’ll make stylish additions to your winter wardrobe....