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FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
Joel Rose WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at many busy airports, the agency said Wednesday, in a move intended to keep the nation’s airspace safe during the government shutdown. The FAA plans to reduce air traffic in 40 “high-volume markets” beginning on Friday. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told…
Archaeologists Uncover a Monumental Ancient Maya Map of the Cosmos
By Humberto Basilio edited by Andrea Thompson A cross-shaped pit found at the Aguada Fénix site in Mexico after excavation. Inside the pit were pigments of blue azurite to the north, green malachite to the east and yellow ochre to the south, as well as marine shells interspersed with axe-shaped clay offerings to the west,…
Jana Duggar, Abbie Duggar Share Sex of Their Babies in Joint Reveal
Pregnant Jana Duggar revealed the sex of her and husband Stephen Wissmann’s first child in a joint baby shower with her twin brother John-David Duggar’s wife Abbie Burnett Duggar. Jana Duggar Wissmann is counting on being a boy mom. The 19 Kids and Counting alum and her husband Stephen Wissmann revealed that they’re expecting a…
Canada budget adds tens of billions to deficit as Carney spends to dampen Trump tariffs effect
Budget envisions significant increase in defence spending, cuts to civil service and ‘generational investments’ A protracted trade war with the United States and a weakening domestic economy has forced Mark Carney to run a deficit tens of billions larger than initially forecast in his first-ever federal budget. The spending plan, titled “Canada Strong” envisions significant…
Police hunt for two men mistakenly released from prison
Police are searching for two prisoners separately released in error from a London prison in the past week. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian man, who is a sex offender, was let out of Wandsworth Prison by mistake on 29 October. Convicted fraudster William Smith was released in error days later on 3 November. This comes just…
Johnny Depp Reveals His Favorite Family Holiday Tradition
Johnny Depp shared what he’s looking forward to doing with his family in the 2025 holiday season in an exclusive interview with E! News. For Johnny Depp, the holidays present an opportune moment. The Pirates of the Caribbean star shared what he’s looking forward to most as the holidays approach—and his answer proves his first…
Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill
Claudia Grisales Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed a group of top congressional members behind closed doors on Wednesday following President Trump’s orders for a wave of unprecedented U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats that are raising the specter of a new war. Legal analysts have broadly described the…
Crime fixer caught by BBC offering to erase £60K fines on migrant workers
A man at the centre of an organised crime network has been secretly filmed telling BBC undercover reporters how he can help to erase fines of up to £60,000 for employing illegal workers. The self-described “accountant” is among a group of Kurdish men, first exposed in a BBC investigation on Tuesday, who enable migrants to…
Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity arrested in Tripoli
Osama Almasri Najim was arrested in Italy in January on an ICC warrant, only to be released and flown back to Libya A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Tripoli. Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief of Libya’s judicial police,…
NASA Chief Pick Jared Isaacman Renominated to Head Agency
NASA Administrator Nominee Would Shift Future of Space Exploration Ahead of Jared Isaacman’s renomination for the position of NASA’s administrator, a dispute between him and its acting chief Sean Duffy spilled into the open, with potentially profound consequences for the U.S. space agency By Dan Vergano edited by Lee Billings Jared Isaacman testifies on April…
Man gropes Mexico president as she speaks with citizens on the streets
Video shows man trying to kiss and embrace Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting both security risk and harassment faced by Mexican women Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, has been groped by a man as she mingled with citizens on the streets of Mexico City, raising questions about the lack of presidential security and the level of…
Joey Barton’s X posts devastated me, Jeremy Vine tells court
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has told a court that being called a “bike nonce” in posts on social media by former footballer Joey Barton left him “completely devastated”. Ex-Man City player Mr Barton is alleged to have “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” with messages he posted on X about the TV and…
“Mortified” Khloe Kardashian Reveals She’s Almost 4 Years Celibate
Khloe Kardashian detailed why she feels “so good” to be four years celibate, despite simultaneously feeling “embarrassed” about not having sex since her breakup with Tristan Thompson in 2021. Khloe Kardashian is living her truth—even if she finds it a bit cringe-worthy. After The Kardashians star revealed she has been celibate for “years” following her…
5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history
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. NPR’s senior political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro Up and down the ballot, Democrats did well, from the marquee gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey to a key redistricting ballot initiative…
Nia Sioux Reveals Her Shocking Dance Moms Salary
Back when Dance Moms star Nia Sioux was livin’ on the dance floor, she wasn’t making much of a living. Among the revelations in her new book Bottom of the Pyramid, is the actress’ surprising salary. A spot at the top of Abby Lee Miller‘s pyramid is nice and all, but Dance Moms alum Nia Sioux…
Britain sliding ‘into economic crisis’ over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis” that threatens the country’s prosperity, according to a new report. There were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers £85bn a year, according to the…
Jamaica PM says hurricane Melissa caused damage equivalent to nearly one-third of GDP
At least 75 people were confirmed dead across the Caribbean, including 43 in Haiti and 32 in Jamaica Jamaican prime minister Andrew Holness has said last week’s Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit the country’s shores, caused damage to homes and key infrastructure equivalent to roughly 28% to 32% of last year’s gross domestic…
Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams
By The Associated Press BANGKOK — Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate. It’s the latest in a string of investigations and asset seizures that began when American prosecutors charged Chen Zhi,…
DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba Apologizes to Danielle Fishel for Body Comment
Warning: This story contains spoilers for the Nov. 4 episode of Dancing With the Stars. Carrie Ann Inaba didn’t mean to upset a contestant. The Dancing With the Stars judge apologized to Danielle Fishel for making a comment about her “tiny” body on Halloween Night while praising her and pro partner Pasha Pashkov‘s performance on…
Teenager taken to Ghana away from UK ‘gang culture’ to stay for now, court rules
Boy had sought court order to force his return, after parents took him on trip to Ghana and returned without him A British teenager whose parents left him in Ghana, fearing he was at risk from “gang culture” in the UK, should stay there until at least the end of his GCSE exams, a judge…
Mamdani seals remarkable victory – but real challenges await
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the city’s youngest mayor since 1892, its first Muslim mayor and its first mayor born in Africa. He entered the race last year with next to no name recognition, little money and no institutional party support. That…
California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
From By Guy Marzorati SAN FRANCISCO — California voters have easily approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, according to a race call by The Associated Press, marking the party’s biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. The measure, called Proposition…
Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally, BBC finds
A Kurdish crime network is enabling migrants to work illegally in mini-marts on High Streets the length of Britain, a BBC investigation can reveal. The fake company directors are paid to put their names to official paperwork, and have dozens of businesses listed on Companies House, but are not involved in running them. Two undercover…
Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, UN secretary general says
António Guterres calls for the violence to end but there appears little appetite for ceasefire proposed by US The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has said the war in Sudan is spiralling out of control as he called for a halt to the fighting and an end to the violence. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…
‘Teen Vogue’ is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid off
Elizabeth Blair Teen Vogue staffers have taken to social media to share the news they’ve been laid off, just as Condé Nast announced the outlet will be “joining Vogue.com, a transition that’s part of a broader push to expand the Vogue ecosystem.” Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics…
Canada’s Liberal party says budget of ‘sacrifice’ needed to avoid recession
Country set to unveil PM Mark Carney’s spending plan as it battles trade war with US and protracted cost of living crisis Canada’s ruling Liberal party has said a budget of “sacrifice” is required to confront both a trade war with the US and a protracted cost of living crisis that threatens to push the…
Gene Editing Helped One Baby—Could It Help Thousands?
Gene Editing Helped One Baby—Could It Help Thousands? In a world first, a bespoke gene-editing therapy benefited one child. Now researchers plan to launch a clinical trial of the approach By Heidi Ledford & Nature magazine Late last year, dozens of researchers spanning thousands of miles banded together in a race to save one baby…
Alex Rodriguez Daughters Are All Grown Up in Rare Public Outing
Alex Rodriguez had the support of his two daughters Natasha, 20, and Ella, 17, at the premiere of his documentary Alex Vs ARod in New York City. Alex Rodriguez knocked it out the park during his latest night out with his daughters. The former MLB pro made a rare red carpet appearance with his two daughters, Natasha, 20,…
Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
The 48-year-old’s actions on the Doncaster to London King’s Cross service on Saturday evening were described as “nothing short of heroic”. Mr Zitouni remains “critically unwell” but stable in hospital, British Transport Police said. Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, was charged with 10 counts of attempted murder relating to the train stabbing and…
Why Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Didn’t Call Off Theresa Nist Wedding
Three months after Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist wed on TV, they announced their divorce. In his new memoir, he reveals why he went through with the ceremony despite having doubts. Gerry Turner admits some doubts were blooming before he married ex Theresa Nist. Still, The Golden Bachelor star says his concerns hadn’t…
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia?
After mass killings in El Fasher and four years on from a coup, UAE now admits its Sudan policy has gone wrong The United Arab Emirates’ diplomatic machine is for the first time admitting to mistakes in its Sudan policy after suffering reputational damage over its support for the Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese paramilitary…
Chris Mason: Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax?
It has been called the 50-year tax taboo. It is more than half a century since a chancellor of the exchequer chose to put up the basic rate of income tax. The chancellor in question was Labour’s Denis Healey and the Budget was delivered on 15 April 1975. Not once since have any of his…
Reeves says Budget will be ‘fair’ as tax rise speculation mounts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she will take “fair choices” in the Budget as economists continue to predict tax rises to try to balance the books. Reeves is expected to give a speech to Downing Street later ahead of the 26 November Budget. Labour explicitly ruled out a rise in VAT, National Insurance or income tax…
Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico after former prime minister claims asylum
Peru’s government has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez Peru’s government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion. Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told…
Chile to end Pinochet henchmen’s pampered prison life of tennis and barbecues
Punta Peuco – where military human rights offenders enjoy privileged conditions – set to join public prison network Inmates at an infamous high-security military prison in Chile, which houses the perpetrators of dictatorship-era human rights crimes, are set to lose their privileged conditions under plans to incorporate the prison into the public prison network. President…
Halsey Hospitalized for “Minor Medical Emergency” After Concert
Halsey announced that a “medical emergency” landed her in the hospital after performing her first of two concerts in Boston as part of her Back to Badlands international tour. Halsey is ready to rock, but maybe not as hard. Amid her two-night stop in Boston for her international Back to Badlands tour, the “Without Me”…
Police investigating whether train attack suspect linked to stabbing of 14-year-old on Friday
Police are investigating whether a man accused of stabbing 10 people on a train is linked to an attack on a 14-year-old boy and to two reports of a knifeman at a barbers’ shop. Cambridgeshire Police said it was reviewing the incidents following the knife attack on the London-bound LNER train after it passed through…
Reba McEntire & Fiancé Rex Linn Reveal “Nontraditional” Wedding Plans
Happy’s Place stars Reba McEntire and Rex Linn, who announced their engagement in September, detailed wedding planning ahead of the NBC series’ season two premiere in an exclusive E! News interview. Reba McEntire and Rex Linn have hearts of fighters. But the Happy’s Place stars, who announced their engagement in September, are far from just…
At least 36,000 Sudanese have fled since fall of El Fasher to RSF, says UN agency
International Organization for Migration says refugees are heading to Tawila, which is already sheltering 652,000 displaced people More than 36,000 people have fled Sudan’s Kordofan region since Saturday amid a surge in fighting, the UN’s migration agency has said, following the capture last week of the city of El Fasher in neighbouring Darfur by the…
Famine is spreading in Sudan, a global hunger authority says
By The Associated Press CAIRO — Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, the leading international authority on…
Scunthorpe player and Forest fan among train attack victims
A Scunthorpe United player and a Nottingham Forest fan are among the victims stabbed in a knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening. They are among 10 people injured on the train during the mass stabbing. Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe, 22, and Forest fan Stephen Crean were travelling on a LNER train from…
Kendall Jenner’s Style Evolution: A Runway of Her Looks Over the Years
Kendall Jenner celebrates her 30th birthday Nov. 3. Mark the major milestone by keeping up with The Kardashians star’s fashion from over the years. Kendall Jenner is no longer, as her sister Kylie Jenner put it, just “basically 30.” The model officially celebrates the milestone birthday Nov. 3. If you’ve been keeping up, then you…
Gender inequality accelerates Japan’s rural depopulation
Anthony Kuhn Families in the U.S. and around the world are having fewer children as people make profoundly different decisions about their lives. NPR’s series Population Shift: How Smaller Families Are Changing the World explores the causes and implications of this trend. Part ritual, part festival and part competition, kanto is a centuries-old display of strength, skill…
I’m the luckiest man alive, but also suffering, says Air India crash sole survivor
The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, which killed 241 people on board, has said he feels like the “luckiest man” alive, but is also suffering physically and mentally. Viswashkumar Ramesh walked away from the wreckage of the London-bound flight in Ahmedabad in extraordinary scenes that amazed the world. He said it was…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Reveals Women Reach Out to Join His Family
These days Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown is head-over-heels for monogamy. But should he and sole wife Robyn Brown consider expanding their fam, he’s got options, as he shared in the series’ Nov. 2 episode. Should Kody Brown still be interested in having his love multiplied, there’s no shortage of options. As he revealed to wife Robyn…
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people
Water companies have been ordered to tackle potentially harmful levels of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water sources for more than six million people, the BBC can reveal. Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are a group of thousands of substances used in everyday products. They are persistent pollutants which build up in the environment, and a…
Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations
Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who was under police protection, was shot dead in front of dozens of people A mayor in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán was shot dead in a plaza in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities have said. The mayor of the Uruapan…
Kenyan runners win men’s and women’s races in New York City Marathon
By Chandelis Duster Benson Kipruto, 34, and Hellen Obiri, 35, both from Kenya, secured victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Kipruto, an Olympic bronze medalist, narrowly beat fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso by .03 seconds in the Pro Men’s race, as both men finished with a time of 2:08:09. Albert Korir, also…
Man, 32, only suspect in train stabbing as staff member in life-threatening condition, police say
A 32-year-old man is now the only suspect after multiple people were stabbed on a train, police have confirmed. A railway staff member remains in a life-threatening condition following the attack on a train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, which stopped in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, shortly before 20:00 GMT on Saturday. A 35-year-old man, who…
Stop Everything: Le Creuset Dutch Oven Is $100 Off & It’s Selling Out
If you’ve been eyeing Le Creuset cookware, now’s your chance to snag it for less during QVC’s Nonstop Holiday Party (free shipping included). Calling all home chefs: your Le Creuset dreams just came true. QVC’s Nonstop Holiday Party is offering a $100 discount on the Le Creuset 2.75-qt cast-iron Dutch oven, and trust us—it won’t…
Police rule out terrorism in stabbing attack on UK train after 2 men are arrested
By The Associated Press LONDON — British police dismissed speculation on Sunday that a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train the previous evening was terrorism-related and said two people who were wounded remain in a life-threatening condition. Police also said that two men, born in the United Kingdom, remain in custody at separate police…
Train stabbing witnesses describe bloodied seats and people arming themselves with bottle
Passengers have described blood-covered seats and attempting to protect themselves with a bottle after a mass stabbing on a LNER train left 11 people injured and needing hospital treatment. Two remain in a life-threatening condition. Police met the Doncaster-London King’s Cross train as it made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire shortly before 20:00…
He told the world what was happening in El Fasher. Then they sought him out. How Sudan lost ‘a true hero of the war’
For months, Mohamed Khamis Douda shared accounts of what life was like under siege. He was killed when RSF fighters finally took the Darfur city, raising fears activists and civil society figures are being hunted down For months, militiamen on the perimeters of El Fasher have asked those few who managed to escape the besieged…
What we know about stabbings on Doncaster to London train
Passengers travelling from Doncaster to London were attacked in a mass stabbing on a train on Saturday night. Ten people were injured and taken to hospital, nine of whom are believed to have life-threatening injuries. Witnesses reported that police used a Taser on one man who was holding a knife. Two people were arrested and…
Harry Styles, Cynthia Erivo and More Stars Who’ve Run Marathons
Warm up your celebrations for the 2025 New York City Marathon on Nov. 2 by looking back at stars who’ve run the big race and others over the years, including Kevin Hart, Alicia Keys and Ryan Reynolds. You’ll need to jog your memory to remember all the stars running in the 2025 TCS New York…
‘How do you rebuild all this?’ Black River residents assess damage after Hurricane Melissa
People of Jamaican coastal town described as storm’s ground zero are traumatised and desperate for help It is a treacherous journey to Black River, a coastal town in Jamaica’s southwestern parish of St Elizabeth, which this week bore the brunt of Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Uprooted trees and lamp-posts,…
Mamdani’s youth support goes beyond New York. For many, he’s now a national leader
Elena Moore It’s been years since Democratic voter Lea Ash felt hopeful about a politician, but that changed recently. “He’s been really the only bright spot for me this year,” she said. “[He] wants to listen to the people he’s seeking to govern.” The 26-year-old is referring to Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor…
Spain expresses regret over ‘injustice’ suffered by Mexico’s Indigenous people during conquest
Acknowledgment shows shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over colonial-era abuses Spain has acknowledged and expressed regret over the “pain and injustice” suffered by the Indigenous people of Mexico during its conquest of the Americas, heralding a shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over the abuses of the colonial…
300 million tourists just visited this breathtaking corner of China. There’s a side they didn’t see
When Anna was planning her first visit to Xinjiang in 2015, her friends were perplexed. “They couldn’t understand why I’d visit a place that back then was considered one of China’s most dangerous areas.” One of her friends pulled out of the trip and started “ghosting” her on WeChat, said the 35-year-old Chinese national, who…
Cardi B Jokes Her Hair Has “Roach Eggs” After Not Washing In 3 Months
Cardi B revealed she was gearing up to wash her hair for the first time in three months, joking that she didn’t know what she might find in her natural locks. Cardi B is sharing a surprising detail about her haircare routine. The pregnant rapper—who is expecting her fourth baby and first with boyfriend Stefon…
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here’s what to know
By Chandelis Duster It’s that time of year again: Many Americans will have to reset their clocks and circadian rhythms when daylight saving time ends on Sunday. That means, in most states, lighter mornings and darker evenings. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, the time for millions across the country will jump back one hour –…
Tanzania’s Hassan declared landslide winner in election that triggered violent protests
The result hands Hassan, who took power in 2021, a five-year term following opposition repression Tanzania’s president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been declared the winner of the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote following violent protests across the country earlier in the week. The landslide result announced by Tanzania’s electoral commission…
The End of the International Space Station Will Begin a New Era of Commercial Outposts
It’s Nearly Time to Say Goodbye to the International Space Station. What Happens Next? Humans have been in space onboard the ISS continuously for 25 years. As the station nears its end, new commercial habitats are lining up to take its place By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings The International Space Station, as seen…
Israel says the latest remains returned from Gaza are not bodies of hostages
By The Associated Press JERUSALEM — The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross this week do not belong to any of the hostages, Israel said Saturday, the latest setback that could undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The handover followed Israel’s return on Friday of the bodies…
How al-Qaida-linked jihadist group JNIM is bringing Mali to its knees
Political instability and fuel shortages caused by rebel group is driving Mali to brink of becoming Islamist republic Armed groups of JNIM fighters have blocked key routes used by fuel tankers, disrupting supply lines to the capital Bamako and other regions across Mali. The al-Qaida-linked jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) is gradually…
Politicians rarely comment on the royals. That could all change after the Andrew saga
“You might think this is about Andrew,” a senior Whitehall figure wonders out loud. “But put this in your diary as a pivot point in the relationship between Palace and Parliament.” Will this royal mess usher in a new era? And despite their conventional refusal to comment, could politicians become quicker to point out the…
Martha Stewart Shares Her 3 Biggest Holiday Hosting Tips
Martha Stewart revealed what her three most important tips are for anyone getting ready to host a celebration this holiday season during an exclusive E! News interview. Martha Stewart is serving up exactly what every host needs. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Martha Stewart Living founder shared her essential tips for anyone preparing…
Tanzanian president wins disputed election with more than 97% of the vote
By The Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced early Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region. Hassan appeared at an event in the administrative capital, Dodoma, to receive the winner’s certificate from…
Andrew should answer Epstein questions in US, Democrats say
Members of a US congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his links to the late sex offender. King Charles stripped his brother of his “prince” title on Thursday, following months of pressure over Andrew’s ties to Epstein. Andrew has always denied wrongdoing.…
UN expert urged to investigate Lebanon over alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet
Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi has been imprisoned in the UAE for almost a year for criticising Emirati, Egyptian and Saudi governments The UN special rapporteur on torture is being urged to investigate Lebanon’s role in the treatment of the Egyptian-Turkish poet and activist Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi, a dissident who has been imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates for…
Unwrap These Secrets About Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas”
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” didn’t jingle that many bells when it first dropped in 1994, but the unavoidable holiday classic has had quite the sleigh ride since. Even if you don’t want a lot for Christmas, chances are you’re going to be singing along to Mariah Carey at some point.…
Heidi Klum’s Husband Tom Kaulitz Debuts Stone-Cold Halloween 2025 Look
Tom Kaulitz arrived at wife Heidi Klum’s 2025 Halloween party as a warrior turned to stone alongside her snarling, snake-haired Medusa. Tom Kaulitz‘s latest look is stone cold. The Tokio Hotel bassist, 36, joined his wife Heidi Klum, 52, at her annual Halloween party and the pair leaned into spooky season together as they dressed…
Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘PR stunt’ after arresting fighters behind civilian killings
Reports of indiscriminate violence and ethnic targeting in El Fasher have led to growing global outrage Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claim to have arrested several of their fighters after outrage over the extent of killing in the city of El Fasher continues to build. But the paramilitary group’s move has been greeted with scepticism…
How One Mom Used Vibe Coding to Build an AI Tutor for Her Dyslexic Son
How One Mom Built an AI Tutor for Her Dyslexic Son Faced with her son’s struggle with dyslexia, one mom built an AI platform to help kids learn their own way By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Clara Moskowitz A dyslexia diagnosis was supposed to offer solutions for a boy named Tobey. His learning difference…
Why Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice and Eugenie can’t escape the taint of family scandal
The scandal that has engulfed Andrew is of his own making, but it has had a profound impact on his immediate family: his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and their two daughters. Ms Ferguson, 66, has been haunted by her own links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She will now move out of Royal Lodge and…
King Charles Visits Andrew’s New Home After Stripping His Royal Titles
King Charles took a trip to Prince Andrew’s new residence on the Sandringham estate one day after it was confirmed the former Duke of York was relocating after being stripped of royal titles. King Charles III is taking a look at his younger brother’s new residence. Just one day after Buckingham Palace announced the reigning…
Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?
Prince Andrew’s Downfall News Analysis The decision by King Charles III to strip the title of his brother Prince Andrew showed a level of accountability rarely applied to royals. By Mark Landler Reporting from London When Prince Charles ascended the throne in 2022, royal watchers predicted he would be a cautious reformer, edging Britain’s ancient…
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here’s what to know
By Betsy Joles ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — After five days of on-and-off talks in Istanbul to resolve hostilities that flared in the first half of October, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to continue a ceasefire they arrived at earlier this month, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday. In a statement, the ministry said the next round of talks…
UN approves resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara
Move is strongest endorsement yet for retained rule over disputed territory, despite fierce opposition from Algeria The UN security council has approved a US-backed resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, despite fierce opposition from Algeria. Although Friday’s vote was divided, the resolution offers the strongest endorsement yet for Morocco’s plan to keep…
Andrew’s move out of Royal Lodge may not happen until new year
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor will not have to leave Royal Lodge immediately and could move to Sandringham as late as the new year, the BBC understands. On Thursday, King Charles stripped his younger brother of his titles and honours, and moved to force him out of his Windsor mansion. He will be moving to a property…
Families say cost of housing means they’ll have fewer or no children
By Hanna Merzbach Families in the U.S. and around the world are having fewer children as people make profoundly different decisions about their lives. NPR’s series Population Shift: How Smaller Families Are Changing the World explores the causes and implications of this trend. At an indoor play center in Cheyenne, Wyo., a sea of toddlers throw around…
How Isabella Strahan Redefined Beauty After Her Cancer Battle
Isabella Strahan shared how she is embracing her appearance as her hair grows back after cancer treatment: “I learned that my beauty, it’s not about my hair.” Isabella Strahan is celebrating new growth in many ways. A year after she was declared cancer-free, the 21-year-old shared how her naturally curly, auburn hair changed since it…
Ex-sergeant major jailed for six months for sexual assault of soldier who took her own life
An ex-Army sergeant major has been jailed for six months for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old soldier who later took her own life. Warrant Officer Michael Webber, 43, pinned down Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck and tried to kiss her in July 2021. She was found dead five months later in her barracks at Larkhill, Wiltshire.…
About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says
Demonstrators took to streets after president’s main challengers were excluded from ballot About 700 people have been killed during three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party has said. Protests erupted on election day on Wednesday over what demonstrators said was the stifling of the opposition after the exclusion of key candidates…
The Interplanetary Race to Study Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
The Race to Study an Interstellar Comet from Deep Space Astronomers are hustling to use interplanetary spacecraft to study the interstellar comet dubbed 3I/ATLAS while the sun is hiding it from Earth By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings A deep image of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS captured by the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini…
Sudan’s brutal civil war – what has happened in El Fasher?
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city from the army after an 18-month siege – but who are they and what do they want? Another devastating chapter in Sudan’s brutal civil war has taken place after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured El Fasher from the army after an 18-month siege that trapped tens of…
Trump’s Baffling Call for Resuming U.S. Nuclear Tests
Resuming U.S. Nuclear Tests Is Reckless and Dangerous, One Expert Says “The only countries that will really learn more if [U.S. nuclear] testing resumes are Russia and, to a much greater extent, China,” says Jeffrey Lewis, an expert on the geopolitics of nuclear weaponry By Dan Vergano edited by Lee Billings The crater-scarred landscape of…
Mascara That Won’t Run, Smudge, or Flake, According to Amazon Shoppers
These tried-and-true formulas from Benefit, Maybelline and more will keep your lashes pristine all day. Look, we’ve all been there: You leave the house with your lashes looking pristine—long! Voluminous! Downright dramatic even!—only to catch your reflection halfway through the day and realize your perfect beat has been sabotaged by mascara flakes and smudges. Since,…
Is this finally rock bottom for Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
After weeks, months, years and even decades of scandals, all the titles and privileges of the former Prince Andrew have been completely removed. There are no modern precedents for such a colossal loss of royal status. Unlike the previous statement on his future, this was from Buckingham Palace rather than Andrew himself. It’s a ripping…
Five key takeaways from Trump’s week in Asia
Deepa Shivaram President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Here are five takeaways from the president’s first visit to the region in his second term. On the…
Sunday Riley’s Cult-Favorite C.E.O. Glow Serum Is a Rare 30% at Amazon
Plus find more amazing deals on Laneige, Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis, and more. The beauty of Amazon is that you can pretty much find everything you could ever need on there— even luxury skincare. Even better, you can usually find it for less, especially because Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event is happening right now. Take the cult-favorite…
Hurricane Melissa heads to Bermuda as relief efforts intensify in Jamaica
Kingston airport reopens to flights carrying aid, with some Jamaican towns underwater and power lines down as storm’s overall death toll climbs to 44 Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, was spared the worst damage and the main international airport has reopened to allow flights carrying critical aid to land. Officials said some towns were underwater and power…
Andrew stripped of ‘prince’ title and will move out of Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew is to lose his ‘prince’ title and leave his Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, following weeks of intense scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement on Thursday night, Buckingham Palace said the King’s brother will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Andrew gave up his other royal…
UN leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ mass killings in Sudan
Emergency security council session criticises killings of civilians in El Fasher and external supply of arms to RSF Diplomats and senior UN figures speaking at the UN security council have condemned mass killings by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher after the Sudanese city “descended into an even darker hell” following the paramilitary group’s…
What we know about Andrew losing titles and Windsor mansion
Prince Andrew has been stripped of his “prince” title and will leave his Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. The King has “initiated a formal process” to remove his titles, it said, and Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Andrew, 65 – the King’s younger brother – has continued…
How Prince William & Family Reacted to Prince Andrew Giving Up Titles
King Charles III received support from the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, for his decision to remove Prince Andrew’s titles and eject him from his residence at Royal Lodge. The Royal family is in full support of King Charles III. Amid the monarch’s Oct. 30 decision to strip his brother Andrew of…
How an Error in Cult Classic Game Doom Sparked New Appreciation for Pi
How an Error in Cult Classic Game Doom Sparked New Appreciation for Pi What would the world look like if we changed the value of pi? Whether in the real world or a game environment, the answer is complex By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas Everyone makes mistakes—and sometimes those mistakes can lead to…
Bindi Irwin Explains Absence From Dancing With the Stars Ballroom
Bindi Irwin was forced to miss supporting her brother Robert Irwin on Dancing With the Stars in-person after her entire family got sick. Bindi Irwin has been cheering her brother on from afar. The Dancing With the Stars season 21 winner—who shares daughter Grace, 4, with husband Chandler Powell—was absent from the ballroom for the second week in…
‘This was a slaughter, not an operation’: the favela reeling from Rio’s deadliest police raid
Residents of Vila Cruzeiro gather bodies after more than 130 were killed in pre-dawn assault Day had yet to break over Vila Cruzeiro but already dozens of corpses were splayed out along the favela’s main drag after more than 130 people were killed during the deadliest police operation in Rio’s history: grotesquely disfigured, blood-smeared bodies…