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Jordan Joins U.S.-Led Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. Jordan announced that its air force has taken part in U.S.-led strikes targeting Islamic State positions in Syria, signaling a renewed show of regional cooperation against the extremist group. The operation comes as the United States carries out a series of retaliatory strikes following the recent killing of three American service members. In a statement, the Jordanian military said its aircraft conducted “precise airstrikes” on ISIS sites in southern Syria alongside U.S. forces. Officials emphasized that the mission aimed to prevent militant groups from using Syrian territory as a base to threaten neighboring countries. The U.S. strikes reportedly hit multiple ISIS-linked facilities, including infrastructure and weapons storage locations, as part of a b...
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Biscotti Recipe



These are classic, crisp, lightly sweet almond biscotti, perfect for dunking in coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. 

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1⅓ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1¾ cups slivered almonds, chopped

Instructions 

1. Prep the oven

  • Preheat to 350°F.
  • Position racks in the upper and middle thirds.

2. Mix dry ingredients

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and crushed anise seeds.

3. Cream butter & sugar

  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.

4. Combine

  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  • Fold in chopped almonds.

5. Shape the dough

  • Form into two logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Chill briefly if the dough is too soft.

6. First bake

  • Bake until lightly golden and set.

7. Slice

  • Let cool slightly, then slice diagonally into biscotti pieces.

8. Second bake

  • Lay slices cut-side down and bake again until crisp.


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