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One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States.A short while later, Fabio Ochoa was again a free man.Ochoa arrived at Bogota’s El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag. After stepping out of the plane, the former cartel boss was met by immigration officials in bulletproof vests. There were no police on site to detain him. Fabio Ochoa, center, a…

Ferrari didn’t know it at the time, but when this gorgeous 250 LM crossed the line at Le Mans in 1965, it would be the end of an era. After clocking nine wins in the prestigious 24-hour endurance race—five of which came concurrently through the first half of the 1960s—Ferrari wouldn’t claim another overall Le Mans victory for 58 years. And when it did happen, the car’s engine only had half the cylinders as this classic. This, of course, is a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti. If you have a lot of money, you could pick it up through…

Since President Joe Biden gave federal employees the day off on December 24, 2024, what businesses are open? Image Credit: Getty Images This year, Christmas Eve has caused a little confusion among American consumers. Normally, December 24 is considered a regular business day, while December 25, Christmas Day, is a federal holiday. However, President Joe Biden issued an executive order giving federal employees a day off. So, what businesses will still be open in 2024? Find out if you can still send and receive mail, shop at local grocery stores and more on Christmas Eve 2024, below. What Grocery Stores…

The Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation is under attack, with shots and explosions. According to Ukrinform, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andrii Kovalenko, reported this in Telegram and posted a video. “A disco at the Millerovo airfield. For Russia, it is a strategic airfield in the Rostov region,” Kovalenko said. According to him, the airfield serves as a base for frontline aviation, which performs tasks to support Russian infantry operating in eastern and southern Ukraine. Social media reports of a drone attack on the airfield.…

Tis the season to wash your hands and watch what you eat.Norovirus, a vomit- and diarrhea-inducing stomach bug, is sickening Floridians through tainted surfaces and contaminated shellfish.The Sunshine State is one of 12 in the U.S. with a high number of confirmed outbreaks of the virus. Anyone suffering from a bout of the nasty, extremely contagious virus, beware: it has no specific treatment and typically has to run its course.Also of note: On average, one infected person will infect two to seven other people.“It only takes a few virus particles to cause infections, so it doesn’t take much exposure to…

The crocodile who became famous after his appearance in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee” has died, the Australian reptile and aquarium attraction where he lived announced on social media.Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin said in an Instagram post that Burt died peacefully over the weekend, “marking the end of an incredible era.””Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience, and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,” the post continued. “Captured in the 1980s…

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AFP via Getty Images Matt has had the support from his wife, Ginger, for years. See photos of them together. Matt Gaetz has made a name for himself in politics. But above his reputation, he has had all the support from his wife, Ginger Luckey Gaetz, for years. The two got engaged in 2020, tied the knot in 2021, and they’ve been together ever since. Despite Matt facing controversy over the years while working in Congress, Ginger had openly supported him. From sharing supportive messages on social media to making public appearances with her husband, Ginger has been by his…

Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty ImagesThe U.S. job market has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, from one characterized by record levels of employee turnover to one in which there is little churn.In short, the “great resignation” of 2021 and 2022 has morphed into what some labor economists call the “great stay,” a job market with low levels of hiring, quits and layoffs.”The turbulence of the pandemic-era labor market is increasingly in the rearview mirror,” said Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter.How the job market has changedEmployers clamored to hire as the U.S. economy reopened from its Covid-fueled…

Need to solve the puzzle for today’s ‘Wordle’? See out hints for the solution and the final answer, here. Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images You may have struggled to figure out the answer to the December 23, 2024, “Wordle” from The New York Times. Luckily, we’ve got a few hints and the answer to today’s puzzle! Thanks to “Wordle” inventor, Josh Wardle, we have the most addicting and educational game to play every day. The software engineer spoke at a presentation in 2024 to discuss his career as a game creator. Josh also explained why he chose to sell…