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Diane von Fürstenberg Marks 50 Years With Husband After His Coming Out
Diane von Fürstenberg shared a loving tribute to her husband Barry Diller, who came out as gay earlier this year, as she marked the 50th anniversary of the day they fell in love. Diane von Fürstenberg’s decadeslong love story with Barry Diller continues to unfold. While the couple wed in 2001, their romantic history dates back…
Epping migrant sex offender will be deported ‘this week’, says Justice Secretary Lammy
A migrant who was mistakenly released from prison and then re-arrested will be deported “this week”, David Lammy has said. Hadush Kebatu was arrested in the Finsbury Park area of north London at 08:30 GMT on Sunday, bringing an end to a 48-hour manhunt that began after he was let go in error from HMP…
US and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for meeting
By The Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting. Any agreement would…
Bijou Phillips and Danny Masterson’s Daughter Files to Change Name
Bijou Phillips filed to legally change the name of her and ex Danny Masterson’s 11-year-old daughter amid the That ’70s Show alum’s prison sentence, according to court documents obtained by E! News. Bijou Phillips is making a big move on behalf of her daughter. The Almost Famous star—who is mom to Fianna Francis Masterson, 11, with…
Reform MP’s comments about adverts ‘racist’, says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has criticised Reform MP Sarah Pochin for what he called “racist” language after she complained about adverts being “full of black people, full of Asian people”. Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Streeting claimed Pochin had only said sorry “because she’s been caught and called out”. BBC News has contacted Reform…
Suspects arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris
Two suspects have been arrested over the theft of precious crown jewels from Paris’s Louvre museum, French media say. The Paris prosecutor’s office said one of the men had been taken into custody as he was preparing to take a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Items worth €88m (£76m; $102m) were taken from the…
No Tricks, Just the Treat of Revisiting Kardashian Halloween Costumes
Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian have left fans spellbound with their Halloween decorations. As followers wait to see their costumes, look back at what they’ve previously worn. The Kardashians aren’t going to ghost their fans when it comes to how they’re celebrating Halloween this year. Take Khloe Kardashian, for instance. The Good American…
Epping migrant sex offender last seen in Hackney on Friday, Met says
A migrant sex offender mistakenly released from an Essex prison was last seen in north London on Friday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police. Hadush Kebatu was spotted shortly before 20:00 on Friday in the Dalston area of Hackney, the Met Police said in a statement. CCTV footage also shows him at a library in…
US and Canada spar over ad of Reagan denouncing tariffs that led to derailed trade talks
Ontario premier says he plans to run ad featuring speech that sparked Trump’s ire again during World Series but campaign will end Monday After the US suspended all trade negotiations with Canada over a 1987 speech by Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs that appeared to spark Donald Trump’s ire, the premier of Ontario said he planned…
Dylan Efron Reveals He Broke His Nose During DWTS Rehearsal
While practicing a new move during Dancing with the Stars rehearsals, Dylan Efron revealed partner Daniella Karagach broke his nose: “We’ll be back dancing tomorrow.” Break a leg? Er, something like that. Ahead of Dancing with the Stars’ Halloween week, Dylan Efron revealed he broke his nose during a rehearsal with partner Daniella Karagach. “We were…
US places sanctions on Colombian president over alleged failure to stop cartels
Treasury accuses Gustavo Petro of ‘allowing drug cartels to flourish’ as president attacks Trump’s ‘oppressive regime’ The US treasury department has announced sanctions on Colombian president Gustavo Petro, one of Donald Trump’s harshest international critics. “President Petro has allowed drug cartels to flourish and refused to stop this activity,” treasury secretary Scott Bessent wrote in…
Why Aren’t All Comets as Bright as Comet Lemmon?
The UniverseFridays Why Do Some Comets Dazzle While Others Fizzle? A comet’s brightness depends on how it’s made, how and when we see it, and even a bit of unpredictable luck By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore captured this photo of Comet Lemmon on October 4, 2025 from central Virginia. Stay…
Met urges Epping migrant sex offender to hand himself in
The Metropolitan Police has issued a direct appeal to a migrant sex offender to hand himself in, after he was mistakenly released from a prison in Essex on Friday and travelled to east London. Hadush Kebatu was set free weeks after being jailed for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex,…
Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso Engaged After 3 Years of Dating
Riverdale alum Camila Mendes is engaged to YouTuber Rudy Mancuso, with whom she starred in the 2024 romantic comedy Música, after three years of dating. Camila Mendes is gearing up to walk down the aisle. The Riverdale alum is engaged to Rudy Mancuso after the internet personality proposed Oct. 24, her rep confirmed to People.…
Kim Kardashian Slams Criticism of North West’s Fake Tattoos, Piercings
Kim Kardashian dismissed criticism of her daughter North West’s recent fashion look consisting of fake face tattoos and a faux piercing, explaining that the 12-year-old’s style was a “non-issue.” Kim Kardashian is dropping hints that she’s unbothered. The Kardashians star spoke out after her 12-year-old daughter North West—whom she shares with ex-husband Kanye West—debuted a…
‘I am not done’ – Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris has told the BBC she may run again for the White House. In her first UK interview, Harris said she would “possibly” be president one day and was confident there will be a woman in the White House in future. Making her strongest suggestion to date that she will make…
Bearded Vulture Nests Hold 600 Years of Human Artifacts in Spanish Caves
Ancient Vulture Nests Reveal 600 Years of Human History—Including 25 Shoes Cliff-rappelling scientists uncovered a crossbow bolt, part of a slingshot and 25 shoes in ancient vulture nesting sites By Elizabeth Anne Brown edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A shoe, more than 670 years old, was one of 25 found in the top layers of…
Argentina goes to polls amid economic crisis and Trump ‘interference’
Poor showing in Sunday’s election would deal hammer blow to country’s radical libertarian president, Javier Milei Argentina’s radical libertarian leader, Javier Milei, is facing a pivotal moment in his presidency with voters set to deliver their verdict on his two-year-old administration on Sunday against a backdrop of political and economic crisis and accusations that his…
Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar, long hidden from view, sells for $37 million
By The Associated Press PARIS — A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had remained hidden from public view for more than eight decades sold Friday at auction for 32 million euros (about $37 million), including fees — surpassing expectations but far from the artist’s most expensive work ever…
U.S. sends aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation of military firepower
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday, in the latest escalation of military firepower in a region where the Trump administration has unleashed more rapid strikes in recent days against boats it accuses of carrying drugs. Defense Secretary…
Why America Ferrera Wants Her Daughter to See Ugly Betty
Barbie actress America Ferrera told E! News in an exclusive interview about her excitement for daughter Lucia, who is “really into clothes and fashion,” to see her show Ugly Betty. America Ferrera is ready for a rewatch. The Gotta Kick It Up actress revealed why she can’t wait to expose her and husband Ryan Piers…
Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market
More than 20 nations supporting Ukraine have pledged to “take Russian oil and gas off the global market” as part of efforts to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war. “We’re choking off funding for Russia’s war machine,” said UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, after hosting a summit of the “coalition of the…
Turkey likely to be excluded from Gaza stabilisation force after Israeli objection
Doubts over whether Ankara will be part of 5,000-strong force to be deployed to prevent postwar power vacuum Turkey will probably be excluded from the 5,000-strong stabilisation force that is to be set up inside Gaza after Israel made clear it did not want Turkish troops taking part. Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state,…
Ancient DNA Reveals New Diseases behind Napoleon’s 1812 Russian Retreat
Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia Was Aided by Two Surprising Deadly Diseases Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive infantry’s demise during its retreat from Russia By Andrea Tamayo edited by Dan Vergano Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! In 1812…
Vanna White Tries on 40 Dresses a Day for Wheel of Fortune
Vanna White shared an exclusive look at her day filming Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune with Ryan Seacrest—including trying on 30 to 40 dresses for the game show. Vanna White‘s work schedule will make your head spin. After all, the 68-year-old spends nearly two hours just trying on outfits for Wheel of…
Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party known for its fierce anti-blasphemy stance
By Betsy Joles ISLAMABAD — Pakistan banned a hard-line Islamist party on Thursday, more than a week after heated clashes with police that left at least five people dead. The ban follows a march by the party, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), earlier this month from the eastern city of Lahore to the capital city, Islamabad. It…
Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released
Police have launched a manhunt after a former asylum seeker who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl was mistakenly released from prison. Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu, who arrived in the UK on a small boat, was jailed for 12 months over the attack in Epping, Essex, last month. Prison sources said Kebatu was meant to be…
Pentagon deploys top aircraft carrier as Trump militarisation of Caribbean ratchets up
Use of USS Gerald Ford along with fighter jets comes as president plots strikes against alleged cartels on land The Pentagon said on Friday that it was deploying the United States’s most advanced aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, a major escalation in the Trump administration’s war against drug cartels that provides the resources to start…
Plaid wins by-election as Labour loses 100-year grip on Caerphilly
Labour suffered its first parliamentary defeat in Caerphilly for 100 years as Plaid Cymru claimed victory in the Welsh Parliament by-election. Nigel Farage’s Reform pledged to “throw everything” at the campaign but its candidate, Llŷr Powell, could only finish second to Plaid’s Lindsay Whittle, who took 47% of the vote with a majority of 3,848.…
UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid
Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRC Britain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has quietly scrapped support for a fleet of aircraft providing “life-saving” humanitarian aid to some of the world’s…
The Rise of AI ‘Chatfishing’ in Online Dating Poses a Modern Turing Test
So You Fell for a Robot—‘Chatfishing’ Is Taking Over the Dating Apps Forget fake profile pics on dating apps—AI is now doing the talking, and we can’t tell the difference By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Andrea Gawrylewski & Clara Moskowitz It’s a well-worn adage of the Internet age: people often aren’t what they seem…
Chris Mason: Extraordinary by-election humbles Westminster’s big beasts
Amid the blizzard of nocturnal numbers any by-election generates, three stand out in Caerphilly this morning. Labour, so long the victor of so many a south Wales political contest, humbled, pummelled, crushed – attracting just 11% of voters. The Conservatives, so often the victor of many a UK-wide election – 2%. Yes, you read that…
Why Bruce Springsteen Was Born to Love Patti Scialfa
Bruce Springsteen’s days have been pretty glorious with Patti Scialfa by his side for 40 years, and the parents of three never stop working on this dream. The spark that started the fire between Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa was there from the beginning. However, it was left to smolder for a few years before…
Two dead and dozens arrested amid Cameroon election crackdown
Wave of unrest as polling suggests victory in presidential race for 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya At least two people have been killed and dozens of protesters arrested in Cameroon as the government cracks down on dissent before the announcement of final results in this month’s presidential elections. Local media reports, citing preliminary data from the…
Trump says trade talks with Canada ‘terminated’ over anti-tariffs advert
US President Donald Trump has said he is immediately ending all trade negotiations with Canada. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the country had run an advert featuring former US President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. “Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED,” Trump wrote…
Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Away for “Deeply Personal” Matter With Wife Kayla
On the eve of the World Series, Alex Vesia, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has stepped away from the team to deal with a “deeply personal family matter” with his pregnant wife Kayla Vesia. The Los Angeles Dodgers are missing a teammate. The day before the MLB team is set to return to…
Trump says all Canada trade talks ‘terminated’ over ad criticising tariffs
US president accuses Canada of ‘egregious behaviour’ after release of ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs Donald Trump has said he is ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada after the release of a television ad opposing US tariffs. The US president accused Canada of “egregious behavior” aimed at influencing US court decisions. The…
Duck-Billed Dinosaur ‘Mummies’ Are Clay Molds Formed by Microbes, Scientists Say
Fossilized Skin on Dinosaur ‘Mummies’ Isn’t Skin at All Wyoming’s “dinosaur mummies,” once thought to preserve fossilized flesh, are actually detailed clay molds formed by microbes as the creatures decayed By Andrea Tamayo edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Mummy of the juvenile duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens preserved as a dried carcass resting on its ribcage…
Former paratrooper found not guilty of all charges in Bloody Sunday murder trial
A former member of the Parachute Regiment has been found not guilty of murder and attempted murder in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday more than 50 years ago. That day 13 people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on 30 January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry.…
Hurricane Melissa Could Drop Two Feet of Rain on Jamaica
Near-Hurricane Melissa Will Drop Mind-Boggling Rain on Jamaica Melissa is currently a slow-moving tropical storm that is expected to rapidly intensify to a major hurricane—a brutal combination will drench Jamaica and other Caribbean islands By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson Tropical Storm Melissa swirling slowly over the Caribbean Sea on October 23, 2025. Join…
Miss Panama Believes Her Name Is Called in Awkward Pageant Moment
Things quickly got awkward at the 2025 Miss Grand International beauty pageant in Bangkok Oct. 18 when Miss Panama Isamar Herrera mistakenly believed her country had been called. At one beauty pageant, things took a turn for the awkward. During the 13th Miss Grand International pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Oct. 18, fans and…
Colombia urges US to halt strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats: ‘It is murder’
Plea comes after Pete Hegseth announced two new strikes that left at least five people dead Colombia has condemned US airstrikes on vessels allegedly involved in drug-smuggling off the coast of South America, urging Washington to immediately halt further attacks in the Pacific and Caribbean. The plea came after Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of…
Static Electricity Helps Parasitic Nematodes Leap onto Insects
Watch These Parasitic Worms Use Static Electricity as a Tractor Beam For microscopic worms, physical laws we seldom notice take on life-or-death importance By Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Flows of tracer particles show the attractive force of a positively charged fruit fly. Parasitic nematodes use this static charge to leap onto the…
Kendall Jenner & Mary-Kate Olsen Step Out for Stylish Dinner
Kendall Jenner and Mary-Kate Olsen stepped out together for a sushi dinner in West Hollywood Oct. 21, days after the supermodel wore The Row to a star-studded event. You’re invited to Kendall Jenner and Mary-Kate Olsen‘s stylish outing. One of the notoriously private Olsen twins made a rare public appearance Oct. 21 in West Hollywood, stepping…
Brazilian president will seek fourth term at age 80: ‘I’ve got as much energy as when I was 30’
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who first ran for elected office in 1982, announced he will run again in next year’s election The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has announced he will seek a historic fourth term in next year’s presidential election, potentially extending one of the most remarkable and enduring political careers…
Anglican Church Archbishop accused of sexual misconduct
By Kathryn Post Claire Buxton, a former children’s ministry director at St. Andrew’s Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, where Wood serves as rector, told the Post that Wood attempted to kiss her in his office in April 2024, just before he was elected to replace Archbishop Foley Beach as head of the denomination. Buxton…
Met Police officers sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama investigation
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after appearing in an undercover report by BBC Panorama. Three allegations were upheld against PC Philip Neilson, including making “highly racist and discriminatory remarks” about different ethnic groups. Five allegations were upheld against PC Martin Borg, with the chair of the panel describing his conduct…
Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it’s dropped off
Hansi Lo Wang Changes at the U.S. Postal Service are forcing people who rely on postmarks when voting, filing taxes or mailing legal documents to be extra careful when cutting it close to deadlines. Postmarks include the dates that USPS stamps on envelopes, and those are often used to determine whether a piece of first-class…
Tip on GoFundMe leads to arrest of suspect in deadly 2017 Arizona stabbing
Message sent to fundraising site led investigators to man accused of stabbing Evin Paulos about 30 times A tip sent to an online fundraising campaign recently allowed investigators to jail the prime suspect in a deadly 2017 stabbing in Arizona – a case which otherwise appeared as if it might not yield any arrests, according…
France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC
France is backing away from a recent commitment to intervene more forcefully at sea to stop small boats from crossing the English Channel, according to multiple sources contacted by the BBC. There is evidence that France’s current political turmoil is partly to blame, but it will come as a blow to the UK government’s attempts…
US ‘Night Stalkers’ seen in Caribbean as fears of regime change rise in Venezuela
Elite helicopter unit’s part in military deployment comes as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Nicolás Maduro They call themselves the Night Stalkers and their unofficial motto hints at the group’s lethal nocturnal line of work: “Death Waits in the Dark.” “You can flee, but they will find you,” warns a rare book about the…
This nation has the fastest rising rate of cancer cases — and deaths — in the world
Ari Daniel Ali Mokdad stands in the heart of Beirut. Cars and trucks and motorcycles rumble everywhere. “If you look at a car passing by, you see smoke coming out of it — that’s illegal in Lebanon. But nobody enforce[s] it,” says Mokda, the chief strategy officer of population health at the University of Washington.…
Khloe Kardashian Shares Surprising Update on Her Sex Life
Khloe Kardashian—who shares two kids with ex Tristan Thompson—got candid about her sex life during the season seven premiere of The Kardashians, which dropped on Hulu Oct. 23. Khloe Kardashian is spilling the tea. The Kardashians star shared an honest update on her sex life, or lack thereof, while chatting with Kourtney Kardashian and friend Simon…
Google Measures ‘Quantum Echoes’ on Willow Quantum Computer Chip
Google Explores Quantum Chaos on Its Most Powerful Quantum Computer Chip “Quantum echoes” rippling through Google’s quantum computer chip Willow could lead to advances in molecular chemistry and the physics of black holes By Dan Garisto edited by Lee Billings Google’s Willow quantum computer chip. Quantum computers are still in their infancy. Presently limited to…
Pressure mounts on No 10 over grooming inquiry as survivors list demands
The government is under increasing pressure to gain control of the grooming gangs inquiry after abuse survivors who quit their roles in the process listed conditions for their return. Top of the demands – published in a joint letter to the home secretary – was the resignation of Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, who the four…
US military kills two people in strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific
Latest strike was off coast of Colombia while seven previous attacks in Caribbean killed at least 32 US politics live – latest updates The US military has attacked and destroyed another boat in its ongoing and controversial fight against what it says are drug-trafficking activities. The strike for the first time was carried out on…
How the CIA’s Kryptos Sculpture Gave Up Its Final Secret
How the World’s Most Famous Code Was Cracked Uncovering the CIA’s Kryptos puzzle took three parts math and one part sleuthing By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner The Kryptos sculpture sits in front of the CIA headquarters in Virginia. The 35-year-old saga of Kryptos, an enigmatic sculpture containing four encrypted messages outside the CIA…
US announces sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies
The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies – Rosneft and Lukoil – in an effort to pressure Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. “I just felt it was time. We waited a long time,” Trump said in the Oval Office, after a meeting with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte…
Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms
By Joe Hernandez Icelanders may be the last group of people on Earth to experience the pesky bite of a mosquito. This week, Iceland recorded the presence of the insects within its borders for the first time in the Nordic nation’s history. The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed Monday by the Natural…
Kourtney Kardashian Subtly Addresses Criticism of Hiding Rocky’s Face
Kourtney Kardashian, who shares son Rocky with Travis Barker, subtly addressed commentary about keeping her 23-month-old’s face off of social media. Kourtney Kardashian is standing her ground when it comes to her youngest son’s privacy. After a debate emerged over the Lemme founder’s decision to hide her and husband Travis Barker‘s toddler Rocky Thirteen Barker‘s…
Cuban man deported from US to Eswatini goes on hunger strike in prison
Roberto Mosquera del Peral was sent to African country as part of Trump administration’s immigration crackdown A Cuban man deported by the Trump administration to the southern African country of Eswatini has started a hunger strike against his detention there, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Roberto Mosquera del Peral was among five third-country nationals deported…
Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat
A migrant has returned to the UK on a small boat after being removed to France under the “one in, one out” scheme less than a month ago, BBC News understands. The Guardian newspaper reported that the man claimed to have been been a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smuggling gangs in…
VP Vance tries to progress Gaza ceasefire. And, White House demolition draws critics
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Vice President JD Vance is in Israel, where he is set to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Gaza ceasefire has been in place for almost two weeks.…
‘Police made it 10 times worse’ – 300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism
More than 300 people have contacted the BBC with allegations of racism, corruption and bullying of victims by police after a Panorama undercover investigation. The secret filming over seven months revealed evidence of racism, misogyny and officers revelling in the use of force at one of London’s busiest police stations. One of the main themes…
Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests
Declaration means government can send army to patrol streets, restrict freedom of assembly and curtail other rights Peru’s interim president, Jose Jeri, announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighbouring port of Callao on Tuesday after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organised crime. “The state of emergency approved by the council…
Jill Duggar, Jinger Duggar Reunite With Mom Michelle Duggar & Sisters
Jill Duggar, Jinger Duggar, Jessa Duggar and Joy-Anna Duggar reunited with mom Michelle Duggar, as well as their younger sisters, during a rare family outing in Dallas. See the photo. A family reunion? Count the Duggar sisters in. Two years after releasing their tell-all books Jill Duggar Dillard and Jinger Duggar Vuolo reunited for a rare photo…
Focus of grooming inquiry ‘will not change’, home secretary insists
The focus of the national grooming gangs inquiry “will not change” or be “watered down”, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted. Writing in the Times newspaper, Mahmood said the wait for the appointment of the inquiry’s chairperson will “not be much longer”, adding that the government “must get this right”. Her intervention comes after three…
Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on alleged drug-trafficking submarine
Officials say they have no evidence man had committed a crime, after Trump called people on submarine ‘terrorists’ CIA playing ‘most important part’ in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say Ecuador has released a man who survived a US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking submarine, after finding no evidence that he had committed a…
Retinal Implant Allows People with Blindness to Read Again in Small Trials
Retinal Implant Allows People with Blindness to Read Again in Small Trial An electronic retinal implant has improved vision in people with age-related macular degeneration—but it isn’t a full restoration, and it didn’t improve participants’ quality of life By Liam Drew & Nature magazine An electrical device implanted under the retina helps to restore some…
Why Ashley Tisdale Decided Not to Take Ozempic for Weight Loss
High School Musical alum Ashley Tisdale detailed her decision not to use Ozempic to assist with weight loss after giving birth to her two kids, admitting, “There are days I’ve been tempted.” Ozempic is not what Ashley Tisdale’s been looking for. The High School Musical alum shared her take on the GLP-1 medication—a class of…
Case of a single vote that decided a federal election in Canada sparks uproar
Legal teams are midway through a hearing over whether one vote truly swayed an election in a Montreal suburb The case of a single vote which determined the outcome of a federal election in Canada risks sending the “disastrous message” to voters that “some votes count more than others”, says the lawyer of a former…
Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel
A third abuse survivor has resigned from their role in the government’s inquiry into grooming gangs. “Elizabeth” – not her real name – joined Fiona Goddard and Ellie Reynolds, who quit the inquiry’s victims and survivors liaison panel on Monday in protest. In her resignation letter, Elizabeth said the process felt like “a cover-up” and…
Study of Ultramarathon Runners Suggests There’s a Fundamental Limit to Human Metabolism
Is There a Fundamental Limit to Human Metabolism? New Research Suggests Yes A new study finds that even elite endurance athletes run up against a hard metabolic ceiling By Jason Dinh edited by Tanya Lewis The research, published today in , showed that ultramarathoners can burn an astounding 11,000 calories per day during competition. But…
Dax Shepard Details “Deep Fear” Before Kristen Bell Relationship
Dax Shepard recalled his long-term relationship with ex-girlfriend Briegh Morrison and how before meeting Kristen Bell he wasn’t sure he would ever find love again. Dax Shepard wasn’t in a good place ahead of his romance with Kristen Bell. The Armchair Expert host recently reminisced with his ex-girlfriend Briegh Morrison about their nine-year romance and how…
Scientists say North Atlantic right whale population slowly increasing
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the most venerable of the leviathans now numbers 384, up eight from past year One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them. The…
Storytelling Methods Alter How Memories Are Stored in the Brain, Neuroscientists Find
Brains Remember Stories Differently Based on How They Were Told Telling the same story in different ways can change the brain networks that the listener uses to form memories By Allison Parshall edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Tell me about what you had for dinner last night. There are different ways you could fill in…
Why DWTS’s Robert Irwin & Witney Carson’s Friendship Deserves a 10
Before Dancing With the Stars‘ Wicked Night begins, read about a pairing that has become quite popular this season: Robert Irwin and Witney Carson. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson have been changed for good since becoming partners on Dancing With the Stars. And for Wicked night on Oct. 21, the wildlife conservationist and the dance…
Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules
Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a year Friends and family of a British overseas territory (BOT) citizen who died after the UK refused him medical assistance have called for reform of “flawed” policies governing healthcare for the territories. Robert Baker, a 63-year-old…
‘Cancer doesn’t care’: Patients pushed past divisive politics to lobby Congress
From By Noam Levey Mary Catherine Johnson is a retired small-business owner from outside Rochester, New York. She voted for Donald Trump three times. Lexy Mealing, who used to work in a physician’s office, is from Long Island, New York. She’s a Democrat. But the two women share a common bond. They both survived breast…
Questions about what Palace knew in Andrew scandal show no sign of going away
Buckingham Palace may have hoped that Prince Andrew giving up his titles might decisively draw a line under the scandals – but the problems for the Palace show no sign of going away. It seemed that it was the public’s outcry that forced the Palace to recognise that something had to be done, before Andrew…
Virginia Giuffre would see Prince Andrew giving up titles as a victory, co-author tells BBC
Virginia Giuffre would have viewed Prince Andrew giving up his titles “as a victory”, the ghostwriter of her posthumous memoir told BBC Newsnight. The book, Nobody’s Girl, co-written by Amy Wallace, describes Ms Giuffre’s encounters with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell – and more details of her allegations about…
Anti-malaria funding cuts could lead to ‘deadliest resurgence ever’, study warns
Expected reduction in contributions by wealthy countries likely to cost millions of lives and billions in lost growth Slashed contributions from wealthy countries to an anti-malaria fund could allow a resurgence of the disease, costing millions of lives and billions of pounds by the end of the decade, according to a new analysis. Gareth Jenkins,…
Sofía Vergara Reveals Where Her Modern Family Character Is Today
Sofía Vergara exclusively told E! News where she sees her Modern Family character Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in 2025. Sofía Vergara has a pretty good idea what Gloria’s modern life would look like. Five years after Modern Family finished its 11 seasons on ABC, the actress explained how she envisions her character would be stepping into a new…
Cozy Up in Style: Cute Puffers Under $100 from Quince
No need to spend a fortune to stay warm and look good—Quince has super cute, cozy puffers starting under $100. You’ll never regret owning a puffer jacket, even if you live in a warm climate. Chances are, you don’t live somewhere that’s hot all the time, and even if you do, you might eventually travel…
9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland
By Conrad Wilson , Ravenna Koenig A divided federal appeals court for the 9th Circuit on Monday overturned a temporary restraining order put in place by a federal judge in Portland — removing the legal impediment that was preventing the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. “After considering the record at…
WHO Reports Global Rise in Antibiotic Resistance and Superbug Deaths
Global Superbugs Surge, Chikungunya Hits Long Island, and Satellites Leak Data A new WHO report warns of rising antimicrobial resistance, and researchers uncover satellite data leaks and insect surprises. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Jeffery DelViscio & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Let’s kick off…
Brazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm
Conservationists argue president’s oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change Brazil’s Petrobras has been given permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country’s green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation every year from 2026
University tuition fees in England will increase every year in line with inflation from 2026 onwards, the government has announced. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the increase for the next two years, and promised legislation which would make it happen automatically every year after that. Maintenance loans will also increase yearly in line with inflation.…
Cells Have a Crystal Trigger That Makes Them Self-Destruct When Viruses Invade
Cells Have a Crystal Trigger That Makes Them Self-Destruct When Viruses Invade A special class of immune proteins protect us from pathogens but also drive inflammation and cell death By Viviane Callier edited by Tanya Lewis A model showing proteins called death fold domains (green) telling a caspase enzyme (blue) to kill the cell after…
Tensions mount as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in Ivory Coast vote
Protests have been banned and opposition figures sidelined as 83-year-old president ignores calls to step down “This is worth several more terms,” the Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, joked while opening a bridge named after him in the country’s commercial capital, Abidjan, in 2023. The appearance in recent years of several new bridges in west Africa’s…
Joe Jonas Shares Dating Update After Sophie Turner Divorce
Joe Jonas revealed how he’s been approaching dating while on tour with the Jonas Brothers two years after his breakup from Sophie Turner, with whom he shares daughters Willa and Delphine. What’s a man gotta do to find a date? Two years after Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner announced their breakup, the singer revealed that he’s been finding…
Trick or Treat? 13 Tabletop Games for Halloween
Halloween falls on a Friday this year: maybe you’re hosting a game night while you wait for trick-or-treaters, or perhaps you can break out a few games after you get back from taking your kids around the neighborhood. Either way, we’re here to help with a list of games to help you add some tricks…
What has caused the outage at more than 1000 companies?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has had a bad day. That’s how the boss of another big US tech firm Cloudflare put it – probably feeling very relieved that today’s outage, hitting over 1,000 companies and affecting millions of internet users, had nothing to do with him. The places hit by the outage vary significantly. It…
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
By Will Stone Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It’s a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the evidence several years ago, he found there were not many high quality studies, even though…
Bolivia to vote in presidential runoff that will turn it to the right
End of almost two decades of leftist rule could revive ‘war on drugs’ in change of approach to coca cultivation Bolivians go to the polls on Sunday in an election that, whatever the result, will mark a complete shift to the right after nearly 20 years under the rule of the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo…
Knock 3 Times to Reveal These Secrets About Now and Then
Make a pact to read every secret about Now and Then in honor of the 1995 coming-of-age classic’s anniversary. Whenever you need a friend, the Christina Ricci- and Thora Birch-led film is here. Knock three times on the ceiling if you are still obsessed with Now and Then. Somehow it’s been three decades since one of…
New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
New vocational courses called V-levels will be rolled out for 16-year-olds under government plans to simplify a “confusing landscape” of qualifications in England. They are set to replace Level 3 BTecs and other post-16 technical qualifications. Ministers also plan to reduce the number of teenagers resitting maths and English GCSEs by introducing a new “stepping…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Uses Body Odor to Flirt With Wife Robyn Brown
When Kody Brown sniffed out a chance for romance while he and Robyn were moving on Sister Wives‘ Oct. 19 episode, he went with it. But his bride isn’t convinced his flirtations passed the smell test. Kody Brown raised a bit of a stink on the latest episode of Sister Wives. Working up a sweat…
Rodrigo Paz Pereira wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff marking a new shift to the right
Sunday’s election marked the first time since 2005 that no candidate from Evo Morales’ Mas party was on the ballot Centre-right senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira, 58, won Bolivia’s presidential runoff on Sunday and will be the country’s next president, marking a shift to the right after nearly 20 years of dominance by the leftist Movimiento…
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after Gaza strikes
The Israeli military has said it will resume enforcement of the ceasefire in Gaza after launching air strikes on Sunday in response to what it called Hamas’s “blatant violation” of the deal. Strikes began in southern Gaza after the Israeli military said “terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire” toward its troops in Rafah, killing…