## U.S. Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Jimmy Carter During Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Authored by people.com

American flags will fly at half-staff at all U.S. federal buildings in honor of Jimmy Carter during Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January.

The tradition is done after the death of the president or a former president, per the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.

In relation to Carter’s death, the flags are expected to be at half-staff until Jan. 28, 2025.

Therefore, a flag should fly at half-staff during his inauguration and for the subsequent week.

“Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time.

The couple’s gravestones will be by a willow tree at the edge of a pond that Jimmy helped dig. »

### Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100

Authored by theguardian.com

But Carter spent the decades afterward focused on international relations and human rights, efforts that won him the Nobel peace prize in 2002.

View image in fullscreen Jimmy Carter greets supporters during a campaign event in Brockon, Massachusetts, in 1976.

Carter’s fruitless attempts to halt the economic slide led Republicans to label him “Jimmy Hoover”, after the Depression-era president. »

### Russia suffered 421,000 casualties in 2024, 'highest price' since start of invasion, Syrskyi says

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Russia has lost 421,000 troops in Ukraine in 2024, the "highest price since the start of the invasion," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Telegram post on Dec. 28.

The figure includes both dead and wounded and is part of the total losses of approximately 785,000 Russian troops since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022.

Syrskyi also said that a decision had been made to extend the terms of basic training of mobilized personnel. »

### Anthony Hopkins Marks 49 Years of Sobriety Just 2 Days Ahead of His 87th Birthday

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Just two days ahead of his 87th birthday, the Oscar-winning actor posted a video on Instagram to share a story about the moment he decided to quit drinking.

“Forty-nine years ago today, I stopped,” the star said in the clip, as he mimed a drinking gesture.

Just days earlier, Hopkins shared another video on Instagram, this one all about spreading some Christmas cheer. »

### Taiwan Strengthens Ties with Ukraine Through Key Rehabilitation Aid

Authored by devdiscourse.com

In a significant gesture of support, Taiwan has announced a USD 5 million donation for the refurbishment of a medical building at the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, Ukraine.

This development, reported by the Taipei Times, aims to enhance post-surgery rehabilitation services for those in need.

The renovation project, backed by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will culminate in the renaming of the facility to 'Taiwan Friendship Building,' symbolizing Taiwan's commitment to Ukraine. »

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