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Rogue Worlds May Not Be So Lonely After All, NASA’s Europa Mission Advances, and RFK, Jr., Pulls mRNA Vaccine Funds
Rogue Worlds May Not Be So Lonely After All, Europa Clipper Completes Key Test, and RFK, Jr., Pulls $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Funding From planets roaming space to major shifts in health funding, catch up with this week’s news roundup. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Jeffery DelViscio Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday,…
Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order
By The Associated Press TORONTO — Air Canada said it suspended plans to restart operations on Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers around the world per day during the peak summer travel season. The Canada Industrial…
Barbara Palvin Shares Endometriosis Diagnosis After Undergoing Surgery
Barbara Palvin shared that she’s been diagnosed with endometriosis and is recovering from surgery after “dealing with the difficulties that can come with my periods” for the past few years. Barbara Palvin is opening up about her private health battle. Indeed, the Hungarian model—who married Dylan Sprouse in 2023—shared that she received surgery three months…
Five key takeaways after the Alaska summit
The high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin was billed as a vital step towards peace in the Ukraine war. But with no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the almost three-hour meeting between the two leaders has yielded more questions than answers. Here are five key takeaways…
Ancient manuscripts return to Timbuktu 13 years after jihadist takeover
Malian city welcomes return of hundreds of crates of treasures after more than a decade stored in capital Bamako Political and religious figures in Malian city of Timbuktu have welcomed the return of ancient manuscripts that were removed to the capital, Bamako, more than a decade ago to prevent them from falling into the hands…
Taylor Swift Details Moving in With Her Dad After His Heart Surgery
Taylor Swift described caring for her dad Scott Swift after his quintuple bypass surgery earlier this year, describing him as “the loveliest patient ever” amid his recovery. Taylor Swift is sharing how she helped her father through a delicate procedure. The “Shake It Off” singer shared that she moved in with her dad Scott Swift earlier this…
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Trump reportedly told the Europeans that his goal for the summit was to obtain a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. He…
Joe Biden’s Daughter Ashley Biden Files for Divorce After 13 Years
Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley Biden filed for divorce from Howard Krein in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on August 11, over 13 years after the pair tied the knot in Greenville. Ashley Biden and Howard Krein are going their separate ways. Joe Biden’s daughter has filed for divorce from the plastic surgeon on August…
Anna Delvey Responds After Her Photoshoot Rabbits Were Dumped in Park
Anna Delvey responded to fans saying she dumped rabbits used in her recent photoshoot in New York’s Prospect Park, explaining that she’d had no knowledge of the plan to release them. Anna Delvey wants to make sure no one hops to any inaccurate conclusions. The fake heiress—who was convicted in 2019 of grand larceny and…
Colombian senator Miguel Uribe dies after June campaign shooting
Rightwing presidential hopeful, who had been in hospital in Bogotá since shooting, has died aged 39 Miguel Uribe, the Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who was shot in the head at a campaign event in June, has died, his wife has confirmed. Uribe, an opposition candidate from the rightwing Centro Democrático party, was shot twice…
Prince Harry considers founding new charity after Sentebale dispute
Duke of Sussex ‘absolutely committed’ to supporting children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana The Duke of Sussex is considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute led to him leaving his Sentebale charity, a spokesperson has said. Prince Harry stepped down as patron of the charity in March in support…
Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans
Foreign criminals will face immediate deportation after receiving a custodial sentence, under new plans announced by the justice secretary. Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK. The decision over whether they go on to serve their sentences abroad would be…
Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels
Mexico’s president says ‘there will be no invasion … it’s absolutely off the table’ after news reports of order Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has rejected the idea that the US might invade Mexico after news reports suggested Donald Trump had authorized the use of military force targeting drug cartels deemed terrorist organizations in Latin American…
Trump says ‘good prospect’ of summit with Putin and Zelensky after envoy’s Russia visit
Donald Trump has said there is a “good chance” he could meet the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, following what he described as “very good talks” between his envoy and Vladimir Putin earlier in the day. Asked at the White House whether the two leaders had agreed to such a summit, the US president said there…
Francis Ford Coppola Shares Update After Being Hospitalized in Italy
Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola shared a health update after Italian news outlets reported that he had visited a local hospital: “I am well!” Francis Ford Coppola is doing well after a brief trip to an Italian hospital. Hours after local news outlets in Rome reported that the five-time Oscar winner, 86, was taken to…
Bretman Rock and Justice Fester Break Up After One Year Together
Bretman Rock confirmed that he and boyfriend Justice Fester have broken up, emphasizing, “If we’re really meant for each other, then we will find each other again.” Bretman Rock is focusing on himself. The beauty influencer shared that he and his boyfriend Justice Fester have broken up one year after debuting their relationship on social…
Mandy Moore Calls Out Driver After Hit & Run
Mandy Moore confronted a driver on social media after they “rear ended” her family and drove off: “What kind of human does that?” Mandy Moore is not running away from confrontation. Following a frightening hit-and-run incident, the This Is Us actress—who shares kids August “Gus,“ 4, Oscar “Ozzie,” 2, and Louise, 10 months, with husband Taylor Goldsmith—took to social media to call…
Russian volcano erupts days after monster quake shakes region
Geoff Brumfiel A massive volcano has erupted in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula region for the first time in centuries, just days after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked the area. The Krasheninnikov Volcano began erupting early Sunday morning local time, according to a post from the Kronotsky Nature Preserve, where it’s located. A cloud…
3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles New York City Less than 2 Years After the Last One
3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles New York City Less than 2 Years After the Last One The 3.0-magnitude earthquake that shook the East Coast comes a year and a half after a 4.8-magnitude quake shocked New York City and its surroundings By Meghan Bartels edited by Jeanna Bryner Join Our Community of Science Lovers! New York…
Jessie J Hospitalized Weeks After Breast Cancer Surgery
Jessie J shared she was hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of a possible blood clot in her lung, just weeks after the “Price Tag” singer underwent surgery to treat her breast cancer. Jessie J is recovering from a recent health scare. Just six weeks after sharing that she underwent surgery to treat her “early breast cancer,”…
Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president’s comments
US President Donald Trump says he has ordered two nuclear submarines to “be positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to “highly provocative” comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump said he acted “just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead…
Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling
Millions of motorists will not be able to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling. The UK’s highest court sided with finance companies in two out of three crucial test cases focusing on commission payments made by banks and other lenders to car dealers. The decision reversed earlier…
Opposition leaders say ‘democracy in El Salvador has died’ after scrapping of presidential term limits
Legislation allows rightwing president Nayib Bukele to seek unlimited terms, sparking fears of dictatorship Activists and opposition leaders have that warned El Salvador is following Venezuela’s path towards dictatorship after the Central American country’s congress scrapped presidential term limits, paving the way for Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite re-election. “Democracy in El Salvador has died,”…
YouTube’s Lofi Girl Graduates After Studying for 7 Years
Lofi Girl—whose perpetual studying animation accompanies a long-running YouTube stream titled “lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study to”—has finally graduated. This calls for music to celebrate/chill to. Lofi Girl—the animated star of the popular YouTube channel of the same name, which provides users with a 24/7 livestream of lo-fi hip-hop music—has graduated from…
Larissa Santos Lima Reveals New Look After Removing Breast Implants
Larissa Santos Lima is getting something off her chest. The 90 Day Fiancé alum debuted a jaw-dropping transformation after deciding to remove her gigantic breast implants on the July 30 episode of E!’s makeover series Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind—and she couldn’t get enough of her new, more natural look. “This reversal has been one of…
Flight disruption after major UK air traffic outage
Air passengers have suffered significant disruption after an air traffic control outage brought major UK airports to a standstill. Thousands of planes were grounded at airports including Heathrow, Stanstead, Manchester and Edinburgh. More than 120 flights to and from the UK were cancelled, as of 19:30 BST. Air traffic control firm NATS said the issue…
Tsunami Warnings Issued After Magnitude 8.7 Earthquake Off the Coast of Russia
Tsunami Warnings Issued after Magnitude-8.7 Earthquake Strikes off Russian Coast Tsunami warnings and advisories were issues around the Pacific Ocean after a magnitude-8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, the largest earthquake since the 2011 Japan earthquake and resulting tsunami By Andrea Thompson edited by Jeanna Bryner A photo from March 2022 shows an…
How Worst Cooks in America Paid Tribute to Anne Burrell After Death
One month after Anne Burrell died by suicide at age 55, the Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America honored its late host with a special tribute during the July 28 premiere of its 29th season. Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Worst Cooks in America is honoring its host. One month after Anne Burrell died by…
Lionesses welcomed home by jubilant fans after Euro 2025 win
The England women’s football team were greeted by cheering crowds as they returned home on Monday after their Euro 2025 victory over Spain. Hundreds of fans holding flags and dressed in England kits waited outside Southend Airport to catch a glimpse of the triumphant squad. The Lionesses then travelled by coach to attend a reception…
South Park creator makes mock apology to Trump after White House attacks episode
The episode, broadcast on Wednesday, made several jokes at the US president’s expense, including depicting him naked in bed with Satan. After it aired, the White House described South Park as a “fourth-rate” show that was “hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention”. Asked about the reaction during…
‘Arsenic Life’ Microbe Study Retracted after 15 Years of Controversy
‘Arsenic Life’ Microbe Study Retracted after 15 Years of Controversy A controversial arsenic microbe study unveiled 15 years ago has been retracted. The study’s authors are crying foul By Dan Vergano edited by Lee Billings Felisa Wolfe-Simon speaks during a news conference at NASA Headquarters on December 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. “Can you imagine…
Gravitational Wave Science Faces Budget Cuts Just Years After Breakthrough Discoveries
Opinion We Just Discovered the Sounds of Spacetime. Let’s Keep Listening Less than a decade since the first detection of gravitational waves—ripples in spacetime itself—proposed budget cuts threaten to silence this groundbreaking science By Lieke van Son Illustration of two black holes orbiting each other. Long ago, in a galaxy far away, two black holes…
Erik Menendez Undergoes 2 Surgeries After “Serious” Health Diagnosis
Erik Menendez—who has a parole hearing next month after spending over 30 years in prison—underwent two surgeries for an undisclosed medical condition, according to his wife Tammi Menendez. Erik Menendez isn’t out of the woods yet. His wife Tammi Menendez shared an update on Erik’s health after the 54-year-old—who is serving 50 years to life…
Joey Lawrence on Reconciling With Wife Samantha Cope After Breakup
Joey Lawrence shared in an exclusive interview with E! News how he and wife Samantha Cope reconciled after she filed for divorce in 2024. Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope weren’t ready to jump ship. Over the last year, the pair—who share 2-year-old daughter Dylan Rose Lawrence—almost split for good after Samantha filed for divorce, only…
Arrests in China after more than 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food
Principal at school in Gansu province reportedly wanted to attract more enrolments by ‘enhancing’ the colour and look of the food served to children Chinese authorities have arrested six people and launched disciplinary investigations into almost 30 others after more than 230 kindergarten children were poisoned by food coloured with industrial-grade lead paint The incident,…
Community bail funds face backlash from GOP lawmakers after a 2020 surge in popularity
Meg Anderson Three years ago, Jessica was struggling with drug addiction and homelessness. “I was stranded in Atlanta, and I got into some trouble,” she says. NPR is not using her last name because she is worried about the stigma of having a criminal record. She was charged with possession of marijuana, identity fraud and…
Tracee Ellis Ross Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner After His Tragic Death
Following Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic death, his Reed Between the Lines costar Tracee Ellis shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. Tracee Ellis Ross is mourning the tragic loss of a dear friend. Shortly after news broke that The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner died from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at age 54, the Black-ish…
At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
At least 19 people have died and 164 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka. Footage from Milestone School and College in the northern suburb of Uttara shows a huge fire and thick smoke, after the aircraft slammed into a two-storey building. The armed…
At least 38 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam
Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel overturns during sudden thunderstorm A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, killing 38 people and leaving seven others missing. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing the tour of Ha…
Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian clashes in south
The Syrian presidency has announced an “immediate ceasefire” in the southern city of Suweida to try to bring an end to a week of sectarian violence that has left hundreds dead. There have been chaotic gun battles on city streets between the local Bedouin tribesmen and the Druze community, with both accused of atrocities. Graphic…
Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash
A school’s head teacher says she feels “complete devastation” after one of her pupils was killed in a coach crash. A 10-year-old boy died after a coach returning pupils to Minehead Middle School after a trip to Exmoor Zoo crashed in Somerset on Thursday. Six other children remain in hospital – two at Bristol Children’s…
Scooter Braun Hints at Future With Justin Bieber After $31M Settlement
Scooter Braun said his story with Justin Bieber—who recently agreed to pay the manager $31.5 million in a financial deal—is “not done.” Scooter Braun will never say never to reuniting with Justin Bieber. The record executive—who cut ties professionally with the singer before retiring from artist management altogether in 2024—believes their story isn’t over despite…
Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash
A child has died and two others have been seriously injured after a coach bringing pupils back from an end-of-term school trip overturned and fell 20ft from a road. Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident after the accident at Cutcombe Hill near Wheddon Cross in Somerset at about 15:00 BST. The coach was…
Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Syria’s interim president has said it is his “priority” to protect the country’s Druze citizens, after Israel vowed to destroy government forces it accused of attacking members of the religious minority in Suweida province. In his first televised statement since Israel’s air strikes on Damascus on Wednesday, Ahmed al-Sharaa also warned that Syrians were not…
Farm worker who died after California Ice raid was ‘hardworking and innocent’, family says
Jaime Alanís, 57, died a day after falling off a greenhouse roof during an immigration raid of a cannabis farm The farm worker who died from injuries he sustained after falling from a greenhouse roof during an Ice raid of a California cannabis farm was a “hard-working, innocent farmer” and the sole provider for his…
Child dies at Alder Hey Hospital after contracting measles
A child has died at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after contracting measles, the BBC understands. The hospital said the highly contagious virus was on the rise among young people in the region and it had seen a surge in “seriously unwell” children being admitted. Alder Hey said it would not officially comment on individual…
Scooter Braun Reacts to Justin Bieber’s Album After Financial Settlement
Scooter Braun gushed about Justin Bieber’s new album, Swag, days after the “Boyfriend” singer reportedly reached a financial agreement with his former manager following their public fallout. Scooter Braun thinks Justin Bieber hit the sweet spot with his new album. Days after the “Baby” singer agreed to pay his former manager $31.5 million for show…
Reeves says latest GDP figures ‘disappointing’ after economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month
The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, contracting for the second month in a row. The economy contracted by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, confounding analysts who expected to see slight growth. The government has made boosting economic growth a key priority and Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the latest figure was “disappointing”.…
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Six crew members have been rescued and at least three others killed after a cargo ship was attacked by Yemen’s Houthis and sank in the Red Sea, a European naval mission says. The Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C was carrying 25 crew when it sustained significant damage and lost all propulsion after being hit by rocket-propelled…
After Iran’s war with Israel, questions return about Khamenei’s potential successors
Jackie Northam In the aftermath of the 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran, questions have arisen about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is 86 years old and was a potential Israeli target during the conflict, leading to speculation about who might succeed him. There has only been one previous time when…
In Kerrville, community rushes in to help after flooding
By Juana Summers , Erika Ryan , Megan Lim , Tyler Bartlam , Courtney Dorning In Kerr County, Texas, people say they’re eager to help their neighbors who have lost everything due to flooding. The community has found a gathering place in a local church. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: When you talk to people here in…
Trump says U.S. will resume sending weapons to Ukraine after pausing last week
Joanna Kakissis KYIV, Ukraine — The Pentagon said on Monday that it will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at the request of President Trump, reversing a Pentagon decision a week ago to pause air defense shipments already en route to the Ukrainian military. In a statement, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the weapons would…
US completes deportation of eight men to South Sudan after legal wrangling
Eight were held for weeks at a US military base in Djibouti while their legal challenge played out in court Eight men deported from the US in May and held under guard for weeks at an American military base in the African nation of Djibouti while their legal challenges played out in court have reached…
Texas officials race to find survivors after devastating floods
By Chandelis Duster Officials in Central Texas are desperately searching for survivors after a flash flood on Friday left at least 78 people dead and dozens unaccounted for, including many children. More than 850 people have been rescued so far — many by helicopters, officials said. Of the dead, 68 of the them were in…
Musk forms new party after split with Trump over tax and spending bill
By The Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law. Musk, once an ever-present ally to Trump as he headed up the slashing…
Rescuers racing to find survivors after ferry bound for Bali carrying 65 people sinks
Thirty-five people have been rescued after ferry travelling from Java sank, killing six, rescue agency says Rescue teams were racing to find dozens of people missing after a ferry sank in rough seas late on Wednesday on its way to the Indonesian resort island Bali, killing six people. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which was…
Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears
Sir Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor “into the next election and for many years after” after she was seen crying during Prime Minister’s Questions. The prime minister had refused to say whether Reeves would remain in her job until the next election in front of MPs in the Commons, during a…
Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
The government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering last-minute concessions to Labour rebels. Ministers had already watered down their plans once by reversing some cuts to universal credit and protecting current claimants of personal independence payment (Pip) from stricter eligibility rules. However, some Labour MPs were…
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Deirdre Walsh Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced on Sunday that he would not seek reelection next year. Tillis was one of the most high-profile Republicans to say he could not support President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Republicans’ massive tax and spending bill, in its current form. Trump on social media had attacked…
US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violence More than half a million Haitians are facing the prospect of deportation from the US after the Trump administration announced that the Caribbean country’s citizens would no longer be afforded shelter under a government program created to protect the victims of…
What is birthright citizenship and what happens after the Supreme Court ruling?
By Bill Chappell After the Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the ability of federal judges to issue universal injunctions — but didn’t rule on the legality of President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship — immigrant rights groups are trying a new tactic by filing a national class action lawsuit. The lawsuit was…
Backbenchers left feeling bruised after benefit cuts row
“What an absolute bloody shambles!” When we tell you that this is the unvarnished view of a Labour MP now willing to back the Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s benefits plans, you get a sense of how much anger this row has provoked and is still provoking. And there are still plenty who are not happy…
We’ve got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms strike “the right balance” after making concessions to his own backbench MPs. The government’s initial plans, aimed at bringing down the welfare bill, would have made it harder for people to claim personal independence payment (Pip), a benefit paid to 3.7 million people with long-term physical or…
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Slams Ex Nicholas Godejohn After Mom’s Murder
Over a decade after Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn murdered her mom Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, the 33-year-old is taking back life: “Justice was served and so was my time.” Gypsy Rose Blanchard is sharing her truth. As the 33-year-old navigates life since being released from prison for her role in the 2015 murder…
Whitney Decker Breaks Silence After Murder of Her 3 Daughters
After her three daughters were killed—Travis Decker has been charged with kidnapping and killing Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia—their mom Whitney Decker spoke out on the tragedy. Whitney Decker is honoring her girls. The mom of late daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, shared a glimpse into their deep bond during an emotional tribute…
Jessie J Shares Update After Undergoing Surgery for Cancer Treatment
After announcing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this month, Jessie J underwent surgery and shared photos with son Sky Safir and boyfriend Channan Safir Colman following the procedure. Jessie J is shining a flashlight on her cancer journey. The “Price Tag” singer shared that she underwent surgery nearly three weeks after revealing she had been…
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft, Exploring Solar System Origins, Is Back on Track after Thrusters Lost Power
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft, Exploring Solar System Origins, Is Back on Track after Thrusters Lost Power This explorer spacecraft is heading to a rare asteroid with a naked metal core. It could hold clues to how Earth began By Josh Fischman edited by Dean Visser Artist rendering of the Psyche spacecraft in orbit around its namesake…
Bali flights cancelled after Indonesian volcano spews 10km-high ash tower
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the island of Flores, east of Bali, erupted on Tuesday afternoon, leading to several airlines cancelling flights A volcano in eastern Indonesia has spewed a colossal ash tower into the sky, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights to and from Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584m twin-peaked volcano on the…
Leeds maternity units graded ‘inadequate’ after families tell BBC of failings
Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” by the healthcare regulator, because their failings posed “a significant risk” to women and babies. Concerns from staff and patients around quality of care and staffing levels were substantiated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during unannounced inspections at Leeds Teaching Hospitals…
Survivor’s Scot Pollard Gets Emotional After Heart Transplant
NBA alum Scot Pollard, who competed on Survivor in 2015, shared his journey of getting a heart transplant and meeting his donor’s family. Scot Pollard owes his survival to one special person. The Survivor alum—who competed on the CBS show from 2015 to 2016—shared that he received a heart transplant in February 2024 and was recently…
Woman dies of rabies in Yorkshire after contact with dog in Morocco
Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, had contact with stray animal while on holiday, UK Health Security Agency says A woman from Yorkshire has died from rabies after contact with a stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley in South Yorkshire, was diagnosed in Yorkshire…
British woman dies from rabies after stray dog contact in Morocco
A British woman has died from rabies after she was “scratched” by a puppy in Morocco, her family said. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in February in the North African country. In a social media post, reported by the Press Association, Mrs Ford’s…
‘My baby died after I was ignored’: More families call for NHS maternity inquiry
When Tassie Weaver went into labour at full term, she thought she was hours away from holding her first child. But, by the time she was giving birth, she knew her son had died. Doctors had previously told Tassie to call her local maternity unit immediately when she went into labour, she says, because her…
R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, His Lawyer Says
R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has been hospitalized after an alleged drug overdose June 13. R. Kelly is receiving medical attention. The “Ignition” singer—who is currently serving a 30-year sentence in a federal North Carolina prison for convictions associated with allegations of racketeering, bribery,…
Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt
A 57-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Minnesota on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband. The arrest on Sunday night was the culmination of a huge two-day manhunt following the deaths of Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark. State Governor Tim Walz called it…
Lauren Miller’s Husband Shares Update on Their Newborn After Her Death
Days after his wife Lauren Miller, a Real Housewives of New York City and Salt Lake City executive, died after giving birth to their son Jackson, Kevin Miller shared an update on their newborn. Kevin Miller is sharing an update on his and Lauren Miller’s baby boy. Days after the Real Housewives executive died on…
Indonesian police hunt for two Australians after Melbourne man shot and killed in Bali
Search under way for two Australian men after Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic fatally shot and another man injured at Bali villa Authorities are searching for two Australian men suspected of fatally shooting a Melbourne man and injuring another at a villa on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade…
Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state
Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit says In the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start…
Cuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike
Students say rise in prices was trigger but underlying anger was communist government’s increasing reliance on USD Having endured electricity blackouts, water shortages, transport failures and the spiralling cost of food, Cuba’s students appear to have finally lost patience with their government over a ferocious price hike for the country’s faltering internet. Local chapters of…
FEMA Overhaul Will Come after Hurricane Season, Trump Says
Trump Says FEMA Overhaul Will Come after Hurricane Season States will continue to get FEMA federal disaster aid this year but may see less assistance after changes made in 2026 By Thomas Frank & E&E News Remnants of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge are seen along the Broad River in a landscape scarred by Hurricane…
Kristin Cavallari Pissed After Awkward Reunion With First Boyfriend
Kristin Cavallari‘s blast from the past did not turn out like she had hoped. The Laguna Beach alum reunited with her very first boyfriend during the June 11 episode of E!’s Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour—and it did not go well. “I’m going to be pulling up Johnny, my very first boyfriend from Chicago,” Kristin…
Austria school shooting death toll rises to 11 after victim dies in hospital
Ten people have been killed in a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz, in what is the deadliest gun attack in the country’s recent history. Police said the 21-year-old gunman, a former student, took his own life in a school bathroom shortly after. The incident took place at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in the…
Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn
More than three-quarters of pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment this year after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a major policy U-turn. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales with an annual income of £35,000 or less will now be eligible. The policy was widely blamed for Labour’s poor local election results. Reeves said the…
What Will Happen to Opioid and Drug Overdose Deaths after CDC Cuts?
Inside the Collapse of America’s Overdose Prevention Program Layoffs and funding freezes have gutted the CDC’s response to the opioid crisis—just as harm reduction was beginning to work By Lois Parshley edited by Lauren J. Young A worker checks on a patient at an overdose prevention center in New York City on February 8, 2022.…
Trump orders National Guard into LA after immigration raid protests
US President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen in Los Angeles to deal with unrest over raids on undocumented migrants. His border czar, Tom Homan, told Fox News on Saturday: “We are making Los Angeles safer.” The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday as residents of a predominantly Latino district…
Zia Yusuf returning to Reform UK two days after quitting
Zia Yusuf, who resigned as Reform UK chairman on Thursday, is to return to work for the party in a new role. Yusuf will lead what the party calls its “Doge team” – which is modelled on the Department of Government Efficiency set up by US President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, Yusuf quit the…
Group stranded with Ice in Djibouti shipping container after removal from US
Deportees and officers are ‘ill’ and face risks after flight to South Sudan was stopped by US court in late May A group of men removed from the US to Djibouti, in east Africa, are stranded in a converted shipping container together with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers sent to supervise them…
Indigenous lawyer to head Mexico’s supreme court after direct election
Hugo Aguilar, who has links to governing party, topped unprecedented and controversial popular vote An Indigenous lawyer from the state of Oaxaca is set to become the president of Mexico’s supreme court following the country’s unprecedented elections to appoint its entire judicial system by popular vote. Activists hailed the election of Hugo Aguilar, a member…
Inside Angelina Jolie’s Return to Hollywood After Taking Time to Heal
Though Angelina Jolie pressed pause on her acting career, these days she’s celebrating a milestone birthday and a return to that Hollywood life. But she hasn’t ruled out leaving L.A. one day. Angelina Jolie wasn’t exactly dying to become an actress. In fact, the Oscar winner had considered other career paths before entering Hollywood—like funeral…
Police launch probe into patient deaths at NHS hospital after heart operations
Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of patients following heart operations at an NHS hospital, the BBC has learned. Documents seen by us suggest patients suffered avoidable harm – and that in some cases their death certificates failed to disclose that the procedure contributed to their deaths. One woman’s operation at Castle Hill…
‘Multiple casualties’ reported after attack on UN aid convoy in Darfur
Trucks carrying food for 2m people in famine-threatened El Fasher targeted in RSF-controlled Al Koma, western Sudan A UN aid convoy carrying critical food supplies to a famine-threatened city in western Sudan has been targeted in an attack that killed five people and injured several others. Trucks belonging to the UN’s food and children’s agencies…
Emilie Kiser’s Brother Breaks Silence After Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
Emilie Kiser’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to speak out about the death of his 3-year-old nephew Trigg Kiser as he reflected on “how fragile this life is.” Emilie Kiser’s family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg. The influencer’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew’s passing while reflecting on the fleeting…
How a Los Angeles camp made space to let kids be kids after the wildfires
Emma Bowman Not long after the Eaton fire displaced her family from their Los Angeles home, 10-year-old Emory Stumme broke down. The tears came during a family dinner, and she struggled to catch her breath. “You just were like, ‘I can’t pick up this fork, it’s too heavy,’ ” Emory’s mother, Becca, told her, recounting…
Brazil: outcry after funk singer arrested for allegedly inciting crime in lyrics
Artists and legal experts are outraged over MC Poze do Rodo’s detention over supposed non-violent offences The arrest of a well-known Brazilian funk singer on charges of allegedly inciting crime in his lyrics and an alleged connection to a major criminal gang has sparked outrage among artists, intellectuals and legal experts. MC Poze do Rodo,…
Eight hurt in Colorado fire attack after suspect shouts ‘free Palestine’
Multiple people have been injured after a man shouting “free Palestine” tossed Molotov cocktails at a gathering in support of Israeli hostages in Colorado, authorities say. Police said eight people – aged 52 to 88 – were injured in the attack at the Pearl Street Mall, a popular outdoor space in Boulder, about 30 miles…
Devin Harjes, Boardwalk Empire Alum, Dead at 41 After Cancer Battle
Boardwalk Empire alum Devin Harjes has died after battling cancer. He was 41. Find out more about the actor’s life and career. The acting community is in mourning. Devin Harjes, who starred on shows such as Boardwalk Empire and Manifest, has died. He was 41. The actor passed away in a New York City hospital…
Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win
Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry. In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late on Saturday evening, local media reported. A…
Iranian FM stresses cooperation after watchdog report on rising uranium stockpile
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Iranian Foreign Minister spoke by phone with the director of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency early Sunday morning after a report from the agency said Iran is further increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Writing on Telegram, Abbas Araghchi said he…
Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist hospitalised after 242 days on hunger strike
Laila Soueif continues protest against detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The mother of the imprisoned British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been admitted to hospital after spending more than 240 days on hunger strike. Laila Soueif’s family said she had been admitted to St Thomas’ hospital in London on Thursday night…
See First Photo of Todd Chrisley Out in Public After Prison Release
Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley were seen out in public for the first time since being released from prison after President Donald Trump pardoned them over their 2022 tax fraud convictions. Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley are out and about in Nashville. The couple was each seen in public for the first time since being…