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What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild Lebanon
With a ceasefire in place, Hezbollah wants to rebuild Lebanon. But its supply chains across Syria have been weakened by Israeli airstrikes, rebel fighting and the ouster of its ally Bashar al-Assad.
Missing American Travis Timmerman found wandering barefoot outside Damascus
The 29-year-old said he was detained earlier this year after crossing into Syria on foot from Lebanon and held in prison until the fall of Assad. Timmerman’s family called it a “Christmas miracle.”
For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope
The gene-editing technique is effective for treating some illnesses but it’s been too expensive to consider it for rare conditions. A new approach in the works could make it more widely available.
Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled
The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is “no known threat,” but the FBI is still investigating.
People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?
Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.
Stanley recalls about 2.6 million travel mugs
The company behind the uber-viral water bottles is recommending customers affected by the recall reach out for a replacement part.
3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze
 More than 3,700 residents have returned to their Malibu homes as weather conditions improved enough to help firefighters battling a Southern California blaze. Calmer winds and rising humidity aided firefighters as they climbed through steep canyons to fight the Franklin Fire. 
Minnesota special education costs climbing rapidly as more students qualify for services
The state’s updated budget forecast shows projected spending on special education in Minnesota rising significantly in the coming years. Experts say inflation is to blame. They also point to an increase in students qualifying for services. 
Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market
The Minnesota Legislature set most of the rules about cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in spring 2023. However, the state left several key decisions within local control, including whether cities can allow more than a set minimum of shops.