Science
'What was in the Clyde is basically now on the shore'
BBC Scotland reports from the scene at Cardross as Storm Boelo batters the country.
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2026-10-25
226 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface."
Culture
11 Foods To Increase Your Ferritin Levels
The best foods to help increase your ferritin levels are foods that are rich in iron. Here, the experts break down everything you need to know.
Global
12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida university, police say
At least 11 of those injured had gunshot wounds, police said.
Culture
18 of the Best ’90s Movies to Revisit This Fall
From Lynchian classics to Sofia Coppola fever dreams, here are the ’90s films worth watching—for the first or 10th time—today.
Global
22 killed in Kenya bus crash near the site of a previous fatal accident
A bus has collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway, killing at least 22 people, police said
Global
4 rescued on third day after Kenya building collapse as families lose hope
The number of people rescued from a collapsed building in Kenya has risen to four, while several others remain missing and are reported to have communicated with loved ones from beneath the rubble
Global
A Course Called Ireland review – why did Bill Murray ever agree to this Irish golf show?
The Hollywood star is so grumpy in this new travelogue it’s like he wishes he wasn’t there. Think sulky car journeys, strained encounters and the sense of a TV series imploding A Course Called Ireland is a new documentary in which Bill Murray golfs his way around the “Emerald Isle” while reflecting on everything from his great-grandmother to worms. The heart leaps. Bill Murray? The same Bill Murray whose genius for wounded obnoxiousness was so beautifully deployed in Groundhog Day and Lost in Translation? Yes, the same Bill Murray. A montage of coming attractions does little to dampen the ardour. Here is the 76-year-old actor teeing off amid the gasp-inducing greenery of County Kerry. Here he is squinting at the “hardworking Irish worms” that stripe the fairways of coastal Cork. And here he is saying “hah-hah” in a variety of other golf-adjacent locations while surrounded by locals whose
Technology
A Peek Into ‘SNL UK’: Strict Security, Giddy Cynthia Erivo and Sometimes More a Party Than a TV Set
With Amelia Dimoldenberg and Ike Barinholtz among the audience members at Saturday's lively — and impressively huge — season two finale, we wonder: Has the British spin-off finally found its groove?
Technology
A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few hours before the hinge seems to catch on something, then audibly crack and break the screen. Tellingly, the cracks all seem to happen in the […] Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few hours before the hinge seems to catch on something, then audibly crack and break the screen . Tellingly, the cracks all seem to happen in the same place. YouTuber CuriousHagi was able to reproduce the cracked screen during some durability testing of the iPhone Duo. Then he pulled it apart to try and find the culprit. What he found is that the Duo's hinge is quite complex, consisting of
California
A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot
Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It's a lot to take in, but we're here to help.
Technology
AI Firm Behind India’s ‘Mahabharat’ Series Turns to Indonesian Myth in Cross-Border IP Pact (EXCLUSIVE)
The AI technology behind Star Plus and JioHotstar series “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh” is headed to Indonesia. There, its developer Galleri5 and fellow Collective company Collective Studios’ Historyverse plan to create film and series properties drawn from the country’s myths and history. Historyverse, which handles original IP and studio work for Collective Artists Network, is partnering […]
Technology
Agatha Relota Luczo Shares Delectable Recipes Made With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sourced From Her Farm
Spoiler alert: Blueberry muffins and cottage cheese pancakes have never been healthier.
News
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash
Peltola required medical attention after the accident, which happened when another vehicle crashed into the one transporting Peltola and her family, the campaign said.
Global
All 8 of Slovakia’s regional heads were reelected
Slovakia's regional elections have seen all eight incumbents reelected
Global
Amy Acton says Trump, Vance should 'look at the facts' after Ramaswamy attack ad
Ohio Democratic Amy Acton spoke to ABC News after a rally in Cleveland with former President Barack Obama.
Technology
Anthropic Sued for Using Elvis Presley Music to Train AI Models
The suit was filed Friday and claims the company infringed 274 songs of Presley's, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “A Little Less Conversation” and “Don’t Be Cruel," per Billboard.
California
Appeals court hears arguments in Trump admin's voting suit against California
A federal appeals court had a rare Sunday hearing in the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California.
Technology
As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out
California
As vote nears, Trump's AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
Some of the world's leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble.
Global
At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida
Authorities say at least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University
Technology
Audi defends plans for a $4 billion Georgia plant amid VW restructuring, tariffs
Audi's CEO defended the company's plans for a $4 billion plant in Georgia, calling it a business decision to grow sales and reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs.
California
Barabak: Is this purple state about to go blue? Nevada's GOP governor faces an anti-Trump backlash
Joe Lombardo is no MAGA warrior, but his Democratic opponent ties him to the president at every opportunity. Lombardo hopes Nevada voters judge him on his performance, not Trump's.
Technology
Before ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Lights Out’ Blazed the Trail From YouTube to Studio Hit
The horror short by Swedish director David F. Sandberg went viral 10 years ago thanks to a Reddit post that New Line turned into a blockbuster.
Technology
Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
Global
Blanche defends DoJ’s pre-emptive suit to block Alaska Senate results certification
US attorney general calls CNN ‘crazy’ for suggesting Trump’s attempt to overturn election could lead to January 6 repeat Sign up for The Stakes 2026: your weekly guide to the US midterms Todd Blanche , Donald Trump ’s attorney general, lashed out during an interview on Sunday while defending the justice department’s pre-emptive lawsuit to block certification of Alaska ’s US Senate results if the GOP incumbent loses, calling a TV host’s question “crazy”. The testy repartee unfolded on CNN’s State of the Union over the DoJ’s unprecedented legal action, which alleges that there could be “voter confusion” due to two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s ballot. Trump told reporters , “I’m the one that said do it” when asked about the suit. Continue reading...
Technology
Blanche defends Trump-ordered lawsuit over Alaska Senate election certification
Democrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J. Sullivan.
News
Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race
Blanche told CNN's "State of the Union" that President Donald Trump, who said Friday that he was "the one that said do it," is not trying to overturn state election results "in any way, shape or form" on the cusp of the Nov. 3 election.
Culture
Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.
Global
Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stake
Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election
Global
Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake
The election pits the left-of-center veteran politician Lula against Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Technology
Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro , who won the first-round vote. Bolsonaro’s surprise victory despite not leading most polls made him the favourite three weeks ago, but since then Lula’s campaign has gained ground, and the two go into the contest virtually tied. Continue reading...
Global
British Columbia's new premier lucks into the job in unexpected political turn
An electoral gamble by the Canadian province's outgoing premier, David Eby, backfired as the provincial Conservatives take power for the first time since 1928.
Markets
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
Global
Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
California
California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballots
The administration has insisted that immigrants voting is a major problem nationwide, when in fact it is quite rare, as even its own investigations have shown.
Culture
Cardi B Attends KATSEYE’s New York Concert With Daughters
Cardi B brought daughters Kulture and Blossom to the concert after previously declaring her love for the group and “Hootie Frutti.”
Global
Carrick future under major threat - can he survive?
Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.
California
Chabria: What decent people get wrong about the Amy Acton ad
If Ramaswamy goes down, Trump will spin it that Democrats and the corrupt media misrepresented the ad and lied about Ramaswamy.
Global
Colombia's president says two key leaders of National Liberation Army killed
Colombia's president says at least 10 members of the country's National Liberation Army, including two key leaders, were killed in a recent military attack
Technology
Cookie theft: how fraudsters get the digital key to your accounts
‘Session cookies’ are a primary target for hackers letting them hijack and use your accounts You’ve had a busy morning of life admin, logging into various accounts to check balances and make payments. At the end of a productive few hours you close your laptop and move on to your next job. What you don’t know is that fraudsters have hijacked your session with the bank and are now able to access your account. You are the victim of cookie theft, which belongs to a type of fraud known as “session hijacking”. Continue reading...
Global
Cornell student named in Jane Doe's civil suit seeks to be dropped from case
One of the Cornell students who was named in a civil lawsuit by a former undergraduate student known as Jane Doe, has asked a judge to drop him from the suit.
Global
Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.
Technology
Creatures, fairies and dark hunters: fantastical fun at Melbourne’s Starfall ball – in pictures
Fantasy fiction fans stepped into a make-believe world at the Melbourne Town Hall on 24 October for the Celestial Events Starfall ball. Tiaras, pixie ears, horns and wings proved popular attire for the immersive event inspired by fantasy novel writers such as Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros • DanceRites 2026: First Nations performers bring story, song and dance to Sydney Opera House – in pictures Continue reading...
Technology
DJ Pikachu: Pokémon Goes EDM With Lasers, Battles and Marshmello in 30th Anniversary Concert at Intuit Dome
Gotta rave ’em all! Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary with an epic EDM concert at LA’s Intuit Dome with DJs Marshmello and Alison Wonderland on Saturday night. Billed as Pokémon Night Out, the show mixed together the creatures from the popular video games and trading cards with the lasers, pyrotechnics and mind-blowing visuals of EDM […]
Technology
Dame Helen Mirren is Pretty in Pink Martin Grant Gown & Bottega Veneta Mules at 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival
The vibrant monochrome look was put together by Mirren's stylist Lee Harris.
Technology
Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say
Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles swooped on a remote village on Friday, looting shops and setting houses ablaze.
Global
Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
Global
Demand for UK government action 10 months after British man’s death in Grenada
Police closed case of Andrew Frederick despite autopsy report ruling his death a homicide A time-critical investigation into the death of a British father whose body was found in a ransacked property on the Caribbean island of Grenada has stalled because of diplomatic delays between the two countries. Charity workers supporting the family of Andrew Frederick are demanding immediate government intervention to clear the path for a full investigation to begin almost 10 months after his death, which has been ruled a homicide by a pathologist. Continue reading...
Culture
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Too $hort Electrify Jay-Z30 Tour’s Final Stop
Night two at SoFi Stadium also paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle.
Culture
Drake Celebrates 40 With a Big Rolex, Free Birkins, and the Backstreet Boys
The rapper rang in a new decade with a sparkling tuxedo and a birthday weekend that spared no expense.
Culture
Dua Lipa Knows a Good Book—and a Great Look
At London’s Literature Festival, guest curator Dua Lipa made a compelling case for literary chic by way of Chanel and Prada alongside Mustafa and Zadie Smith.
Technology
Dua Lipa Laces Into Le Silla Booties & Feather-Adorned Prada Pumps On the Same Day at London Literature Festival 2026
Lipa seemingly favors Prada and Le Silla's silhouette, having worn both labels' footwear on multiple occasions.
Technology
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Upped to CEO of SAG-AFTRA as Guild Extends His Contract
Crabtree-Ireland will now lead the Hollywood union into 2032 and continue serving as its chief negotiator.
Technology
Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its Next Act as Industry Veterans Call for Better Scripts, Wider Distribution
As the ninth edition of El Gouna Film Festival wrapped in Egypt, the conversation among some of the country’s and region’s leading producers and filmmakers turned to what the industry needs to turn its wealth of talent into films that can find audiences both at home and abroad. Egyptian cinema once dominated film production across […]
Technology
El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages
Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week.
Technology
El Salvador’s Bukele says bodies found in Haiti are not those of missing Salvadorans
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has denied that human remains handed over to his military teams at Haiti’s airport are the bodies of four Salvadorans reported missing after coming under attack by gangs on Oct. 18
Technology
Eleven sustain gunshot wounds in shooting near Florida university
Police said an altercation at a homecoming party escalated into gunfire, resulting in six adults and six juveniles injured A shooting near a Florida university campus in Tallahassee has left 11 people with gunshot wounds and another person injured, authorities say. The shooting took place near the Florida Agricultural + Mechanical University’s campus on Perry Street on Saturday night, the university said, while police counted six adults and six juveniles among the injured. Continue reading...
Technology
Elon Musk’s Grok Releases First AI-Generated ‘Odyssey’ Episode, Months After Promising ‘Historically Accurate’ Full-Length Film
Months after Elon Musk promised that his AI tool Grok Imagine would create an entirely AI-generated, feature-length version of “The Odyssey,” the tech mogul has partially followed through on the claim. On Friday, the company shared the first 7-minute, AI-generated episode of the “Odyssey” series on X. The account also credited the “creative collaboration” to […]
Technology
Elvis Presley Catalog Owners Sue AI Company Anthropic for Copyright Infringement
The lawsuit claims Anthropic illegally used 274 songs by The King to train its AI model Claude
California
Elvis Presley catalog owners sue Anthropic alleging copyright infringement
The partnerships that hold rights to 274 Elvis Presley songs, including "Don't Be Cruel" and "All Shook Up," claim AI giant Anthropic illegally used the songs to train its AI tool Claude. Anthropic denied the claim.
Global
End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.
Markets
Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
The fire evidently began with an explosion, the fire department said.
California
FDR made it a blue bastion – now it’s Trump’s stronghold in California. Is it forever lost?
Shasta has embraced the Maga movement with gusto – can Democrats ever win back the rural, working-class voters they once relied upon? A crucial election was approaching and the country was desperate. Despite promises that economic conditions were improving, nearly a quarter of the US was out of work as voters headed to the polls in 1932. It was the darkest time since the civil war, a period so dire that in California’s capital people fought each other for work. In early 1931, a crowd of 200 men scuffled over a handful of temporary jobs moving back-breaking loads of granite, the Sacramento Bee reported. Continue reading...
Culture
Fans Choose LISA’s ‘Press Play’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The BLACKPINK singer's latest solo release brought in 87% of the vote.
Technology
Former ’60 Minutes’ Executive Producer Bill Owens Joins Creator Media Company Newpress
Owens will be EP of the new firm, which raised money from Emerson Collective and media veterans Jesse Angelo, David Leavy, Brent Montgomery and Patrick Steel.
Technology
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
Technology
Fox News Hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt Are Married
The couple wed Saturday with a slew of Fox News personalities and government officials in attendance; President Trump was at a pre-wedding ceremony at Mar-a-Lago the night before but did not attend the nuptials.
Technology
From Aspen to Niseko, the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Boutiques to Know for This Ski Season
For a luxurious ski experience this upcoming winter, explore the new hot spots across the leading alpine destinations.
Culture
From Elizabeth Taylor to Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner: The Starry History of the Scorpio Cape
At the “All’s Fair” premiere in Rome, Kris Jenner paid homage to Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Kim Kardashian with a piece of fashion history.
Technology
From Tickets to Tech, Here Are 22 of the Best Christmas Gifts for Music Lovers to Shop Online
Priced between $10 and $400, these gifts have something for everyone, from the KPop Demon Hunters fan in your life to the tech enthusiast who’s always after the latest audio gear.
Technology
From five-fingered trainers to the shoeless shoe: what’s with all the freaky footwear?
‘Ugly’ shoes, once the preserve of the catwalk, have gone mainstream. Why are so many people taking a walk on the wild side? Until recently, a busy commuter train would be packed with people wearing low-key, unobtrusive shoes. An elegant and inoffensive pump, a sporty trainer or a polite and basic ballet flat, they were the type of shoes that said background extra rather than main character energy. But now change is afoot. Deliberately strange designs are reaching new heights of desirability. Polarising rather than pretty, these shoes tend to be flat, a little bit orthopaedic and, according to the internet, “ugly”. Continue reading...
Technology
From the Archive: Stylish Boots to Make Any Witch Costume Halloween-Ready
Halloween's favorite classic costume — the witch — gets a wickedly chic finish with these shoes and boots from the runway.
Culture
From the Archives: America’s Enduring Appetite for Candy
With Halloween treats on his mind, Jeffrey Steingarten investigates America's enduring appetite for candy.
Technology
From ‘Hoop Dreams’ to ‘Flee’: The 20 Documentaries That Deserved a Best Picture Oscar Nomination
In nearly a century of Oscars, not a single documentary has been nominated for best picture. But that shouldn’t be the case. While a documentary can win its own Oscar, reshape the cultural conversation and become one of the defining films of its era, these nonfiction feature films have been excluded from the top category […]
Global
Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.
Global
Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban
The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.
Technology
Gemma Chan is Silhouetted in Ferragamo from Head to Heel at a Special Screening of ‘Josephine’ in Hollywood
The actress' latest film is slated for theatrical release on Nov. 20.
Technology
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more about AI's impact on the web, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started The digital publishing industry has relied on […] This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more about AI's impact on the web, follow Emma Roth . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started The digital publishing industry has relied on Google for a very long time. Many outlets spent time and money optimizing their webpages to show up at the top of the search engine, with the goal of getting readers to click on their articles or discover their websites for the first time. For years, the re
Technology
Gracie Abrams Adorns Her Feet in Jude Inez Python Pumps at SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series
The bluish-gray pumps feature a unique texture that further elevates a simple pump silhouette.
Technology
Greg Wise on how he and Emma Thompson coped with failed IVF: ‘We hit an existential crisis – she was not a proper woman and I was not a proper man’
Their hopes of having a second child were dashed. Two decades on, the actor remembers the grief and pain of that time “I’m afraid this cycle has not been successful.” Emma and I cannot catch each other’s eye. We sit mute in our grief in the silence of the IVF doctor’s office. This is a kind of grief that is often not understood even to be grief at all. A grief about the loss of a potential child. An anticipatory grief – a grief for something that hasn’t yet appeared – a mourning for a possibility, of a longed-for future life to welcome, love and nurture. And there are no set grief rituals for this – for a child never present – no space in our society to mark, to grieve an actual physical death. It is a silent, achingly lonely, atomised grief. We had undergone many attempts in the years after the birth of our daughter Gaia. But that did not make this any easier. Each cycle, each time
Culture
Harry Styles Quietly Reveals He’s Releasing a New Music Video for a Fan-Favorite Song
Even the fans who were actually at Madison Square Garden on Saturday (Oct. 24) might've missed Styles' nonchalant announcement.
Culture
Here’s Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Match Live Online
Livestream the 265th edition of EL CLÁSICO online on Sunday (Oct. 25) — for first time on American broadcast TV.
Markets
Here’s the real signal to watch for the Fed’s next move
Investors should focus not on the rate itself, but on where financial conditions are
Technology
Holland Taylor Says She Was ‘Never Paid Very Well’ on ‘Two and a Half Men’: ‘I Got Four Emmy Nominations, and They Never Gave Me a Raise’
Holland Taylor is speaking out about why she didn’t renew her contract on “Two and a Half Men.” The actress spent six years as Evelyn Harper, the mother of Charlie (Charlie Sheen) and Alan (Jon Cryer), on the CBS sitcom. She recently revealed that part of the reason she left the show was due to […]
Markets
Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market
A stagnant housing market hampered by surging mortgage rates, years of soaring home prices and an economy undercut by rising inflation has many sellers stuck in limbo as homes go months without an offer
Markets
Home sellers are lowering their prices and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market
The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.
Technology
How Peggy Guggenheim Shaped the Modern Arts Movement
Arts patron and collector Peggy Guggenheim's passion shaped the way she lived and the legacy of modern art.
Technology
How cocaine conquered the UK: in pubs, festivals and workplaces the drug has become an everyday habit
Previously considered a middle-class drug, price drops have made cocaine more widely available, and created a new set of problems Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit Lisa* is watching Scissor Sisters at a festival in the Lake District, a can of cider in hand, dancing along to the music on a sunny afternoon. The 30-year-old has a few days off from her job as a veterinary nurse in Gateshead, where she lives with her fiance. She loves going to festivals, especially as “I love meeting new people,” she says. Continue reading...
Global
How to build a police state | William Wheeler
To understand where Trump is trying to take the US, we should look to the authoritarian playbook of his favorite ally: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele One afternoon last year, Donald Trump welcomed “a friend” to the White House – El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, the world’s most popular authoritarian. “I knew him as a very young man,” the US president said before the cameras. “He’s done a fantastic job. Mr President, it’s an honor to have you.” Since March 2022, when gangs in El Salvador murdered 87 people over a weekend, Bukele has maintained a state of emergency in which key civil liberties are suspended and 2% of the adult population has been jailed – about 100,000 people, at least half of whom are probably not gang members, say local rights groups. The narrative of “the Bukele miracle” – that he swiftly dismantled fearsome gangs and restored order – has made him an icon across Latin America, w
Culture
How ‘La Bola Negra’’s Costume and Production Designers Crafted Its Sensuous Universe
“La Bola Negra” is Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s most ambitious work to date. So, too, is it a major achievement for their collaborators Ana Cobos and Roger Bellés.
Technology
Hudson Williams Says He’s Writing a Film Featuring an ‘Ex-Hockey Player’ and Is ‘Getting Tripped Up’ by ‘Heated Rivalry’ Parallels
Hudson Williams is working on a new film and is “getting tripped up” over a “Heated Rivalry” parallel. Prior to the success of the Canadian queer hockey romance that catapulted the actor to fame over the past year, Williams wrote and directed several short films, including “Soakers,” “Buttons” and “Inside Augustine Mendoza’s Quotidian Apartment.” Now, […]
Technology
In pictures: Initially peaceful protests across France over inequality again descend into violence
Protests over inequality and living costs drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, with clashes in several cities for a second straight weekend.
Technology
In pictures: Storm Boelo leaves a trail of destruction across Scotland
The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.
Global
Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as U.S. and Israeli elections approach
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday, says Iran's leadership must be eliminated. U.S. President Donald Trump vows to "finish the job" in Iran eight months after the war began, as a third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops make their way to the region.
Global
Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach
Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as elections in Israel and the United States heighten uncertainty
Global
Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches
The operation, focused on the city of Hebron, the site of Friday's attack, came as Israel enters the final days before a tense election, which is largely seen as a referendum on current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and security policies during the past three years of war.
Global
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.
Global
Israelis prepare to vote in one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.
Technology
James Gunn Defends the DC Universe, Says He Dislikes the Idea That ‘Individual Stories Aren’t Meaningful Unless They Lead to Something’
James Gunn took to Threads on Saturday to defend the DCU and his decision to expand the universe with “individual stories” amid criticism that his films aren’t building toward a major crossover event. Responding to a commenter who pointed out that Gunn doesn’t necessarily need to lay the foundation for one totally interconnected universe, the […]
California
Jay-Z Brings His ‘Jay-Z 30’ Concert Series to a Close in Los Angeles With Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too Short
How does one measure their own legacy: In a series of shows, in the decades since a debut album, in an exhaustive eight-part docuseries breaking down the intricacies of rhymes laid down years ago? That seemed to be the existential question looming over “Jay-Z 30,” a yearlong celebration that began with a spectacular one-off headlining […]
Technology
Jessica Biel Says ‘7th Heaven’ Reboot Will ‘Modernize’ the Show Now That TV Has ‘Less Limitations’: ‘We Were Very Careful About What Our Audience Wanted’
Nearly 20 years since the conclusion of “7th Heaven,” and over a year since the news broke about its reboot, original star Jessica Biel is giving fans an update on the new iteration of the show, including how she plans to “modernize” it for today’s audience and what she hopes to accomplish on set as […]
Technology
Judge asked to compel Trump administration to disclose emails and texts about Kennedy Center plans
A list of records in the Kennedy Center's possession suggests that Trump has been in "near-constant contact" with the center's management, either directly or through intermediaries, plaintiffs' lawyers said in a court filing on Sunday.
Technology
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Sport Archival Looks for All’s Fair Rome Premiere, With Jenner Clad in Elizabeth Taylor’s Famous Scorpio Cape
The mother-daughter duo both went vintage on the red carpet on Saturday night, with Jenner wrapped up in a bit of Hollywood history.
Global
Lara Croft is 30! We look at the video game icon’s biggest blunders
We all know the highlights of the tomb raider’s storied career – but what about the lowlights? We dig deep to unearth the archaeologist’s less glorious moments Happy birthday, Lara! This month marks 30 years since Ms Croft first swan-dived into our lives with her unique blend of athletic prowess, archaeological expertise and giant knockers. More than 100 million Tomb Raider games have been sold since. We all remember the good times: the bold design and sheer playability of the original titles; the establishment of Lara as a 90s icon, embodying both lads’ mag culture and girl power; the way she made games cool, even appearing on the cover of the Face. We’ve had blockbuster movies, big budget reboots, and shiny reissues . And who could forget the time we got to powerwash her house ? But no one gets to 30 without a few skeletons in the closet – or in Lara’s case, butlers in the freezer. So
Culture
Lights out: the island that goes dark to save young seabirds – in pictures
Every autumn, Corvo Island in the Azores turns off its public lighting for a few key days to help fledgling Cory’s shearwaters as they attempt to fly to the ocean guided by the stars Once a year, Corvo, the smallest and most northerly island of Portugal’s Azores archipelago, goes dark. Since 2019, the island’s 450 or so inhabitants have chosen to switch off the lights every autumn for five nights to tackle the disastrous effects of artificial light on Cory’s shearwaters, a seabird endemic to the Atlantic Ocean. It began in 1991 when the community noticed huge numbers of deaths among young shearwaters. A newborn Cory’s shearwater chick Continue reading...
Technology
Long queues after power surge at Stansted Airport
A passenger says she was trapped in a corridor at the airport for 90 minutes.
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M 6.5 - Bonin Islands, Japan region
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - I Time 2026-10-25 02:09:23 UTC 2026-10-25 02:09:23 UTC at epicenter Location 27.795°N 139.618°E Depth 492.38 km (305.95 mi)
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M 7.0 - Bonin Islands, Japan region
Time 2026-10-24 02:09:00 UTC 2026-10-24 02:09:00 UTC at epicenter Location 28.000°N 139.900°E Depth 473.00 km (293.91 mi)
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M 7.0 - Bonin Islands, Japan region
Time 2026-10-24 02:09:00 UTC 2026-10-24 02:09:00 UTC at epicenter Location 28.000°N 139.900°E Depth 473.00 km (293.91 mi)
Culture
Macklemore Speaks Out on Palestine and ICE at First Show Since Ed Sheeran Tour Exit
During a 17-song set at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the rapper paused the show to address the crowd.
Global
Macron accused of putting France’s right to protest at risk with ‘vandal’s law’
Making innocent protesters liable for damage would be bad for rule of law and play into far-right hands, say opponents Emmanuel Macron has been accused by trade unions of trying to curb the fundamental French right to protest as the government fast-tracks a bill to make protesters pay for damage caused by vandalism at street demonstrations even if they did not directly cause it themselves. The French president, who leaves office next spring, has faced more than a month of protests in which high-school students have blockaded schools demanding a response to teacher absences, repairs to decrepit buildings and changes to the university applications platform. Continue reading...
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Madrid festival reroutes thousands of sheep to avoid housing protest camp
Thousands of sheep and goats fill the streets of Madrid during an annual festival celebrating the ancient practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds
Science
Majority of homes in NI have power restored after Storm Boelo
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE) said around 12,500 properties were without power at one stage.
Technology
Man Arrested on ‘Miami Vice ‘85’ Brooklyn Set After Brandishing a Knife
The Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ‘85” was disrupted when a man was arrested after brandishing a knife around crew members on Friday. The man, whom the New York Police Department confirmed as 23-year-old Alex Perez of Brooklyn, was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon after being arrested around 11 p.m. The […]
Science
Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo batters Scotland
The 60-year-old man was struck by the tree near Castle Douglas as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland.
Technology
Marc Lore’s Wonder bets on Texas, automation and user-built restaurants as it mulls IPO
Wonder is leaning into automation and user-built restaurants as founder Marc Lore prepares the startup for a potential IPO.
Technology
Mariana di Girólamo Takes a Ride on the “Wild” Side
The Chilean actress makes the leap to English in Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ — and may be riding it straight into awards season.
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Matthew McConaughey has read all his bad reviews – and I applaud him | Polly Hudson
The Hollywood actor revealed he once read two-decades’ worth of pans in one fell swoop, during two days in the desert. It’s the kind of preposterous self-flagellation we can all learn from and enjoy To assume makes an ass out of you and me, but as sweeping generalisations go, this seems fairly uncontroversial: nobody likes hearing themselves being criticised. Obviously there are exceptions to the rule – no kink shaming here – but most people aren’t fans. Which is why a recent admission from Matthew McConaughey is unusual. The Hollywood actor revealed that he once spent two days in the desert reading 20 years’ worth of negative reviews about himself. Continue reading...
Technology
Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.
Technology
Mephisto’s Beloved ‘Rolls-Royce of Shoes’ Is Getting a New Limited-edition Collaboration With a Legendary Retailer
Menswear stylist and consultant Mister Mort is also involved in the tri-branded project.
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Mexico orders that former state attorney general face trial on unusual treason charge
A federal judge in Mexico has ruled that a former state attorney general will face trial after being accused of treason
Culture
Miranda Lambert Headlining Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Game Halftime Show
She'll take the AT&T Stadium stage at the Nov. 26 Cowboys-Eagles matchup.
Technology
More flooding possible in Four Corners region after days of heavy rain
A rain-soaked swath of the Southwest U.S. is bracing for another round of potentially heavy showers and thunderstorms after days of rain forced evacuations and water rescues
Global
More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.
Global
More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt
Clashes erupted in Paris, a week after widespread rioting and looting.
Markets
More than a third of S&P 500 companies are about to report earnings as market confidence cracks
“With cautious to negative market sentiment, it could be a tricky week,” one strategist says.
Science
More wet and windy weather to follow stormy weekend
Following the first two named storms of the season, wet and very windy conditions are set to continue into the start of the new week.
Technology
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
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My partner of 17 years left me his $1 million home. His children are livid. Am I obliged to split it with them?
“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Kim Aris tells the Guardian chance to speak with detained Nobel laureate was ‘public relations’ move from military leaders Myanmar’s former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears to be in good physical and mental health but is living in near-complete isolation, her son has said after the first call with his 81-year-old mother in more than five years. “She still sounds certainly all there mentally, and physically she sounds strong,” Kim Aris said. “I don’t think she has anybody outside of the military or the police around her, so essentially she’s been held in solitary confinement from what I gather.” Continue reading...
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NFL Paris Game Halftime Show 2026: Here’s Where to Watch Burna Boy Perform Live Online Free
Livestream the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the New Orleans Saints live from Paris on Oct. 25. Watch Burna Boy and Yseult perform at halftime.
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Naomi Watts Sports Boldly Dramatic Roksanda Spring 2027 Gown at All’s Fair Premiere in Rome
At the Rome International Film Festival, the actress wore a strapless black gown marked by a striking black-and-white pattern of abstract brushstrokes.
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Natasha Bedingfield looks back: ‘I had hits in the US that weren’t released in England. It was like being banished’
The singer-songwriter on her unconventional education, her brother Daniel, and her quest to write a classic like Purple Rain Born in London in 1981, Natasha Bedingfield is a singer and songwriter. Her 2004 debut album, Unwritten, sold more than 2.3m copies and featured the No 1 single These Words. She has released three further albums, scoring UK Top 10 hits and success in the US with Pocketful of Sunshine. Nearly two decades after it was released, her single Unwritten became a viral TikTok hit in 2021. Her new single, Dot Dot Dot, is out now. This was taken at Hilly Fields park in south -east London. I’m dressed in a sweet little tracksuit. I was a cute kid: I sucked my thumb until I was 11 and I had a sheepskin that I sniffed. But if anyone actually said I was cute, I’d reply: “No, I’m not!” I wanted to be taken seriously. That word made me think that nobo
Technology
Nathan Fielder Negotiated a ‘Kill Switch’ on ‘You Can See Everything,’ Says Lance Oppenheim: ‘If We Didn’t Find Something, We Could Just Throw It All Away’
“You Can See Everything” might be the buzziest film of the moment, but before the Elizabeth Holmes-focused documentary made it to theaters, co-director Lance Oppenheim has admitted that fellow director Nathan Fielder was so skeptical about being able to weave a unique enough narrative that he negotiated a “kill switch” with A24 before they began […]
Technology
Neighbours is being recut into a microdrama focused on Margot Robbie – and her co-stars aren’t happy
Robbie’s storylines in the famous soap will be recut into vertical micro-episodes to be watched on phones – but her fellow cast members say they haven’t been consulted The long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours is being recut with AI into a microdrama designed to be watched on phones, sparking a debate among the show’s actors and the industry over the wider implications of television archives being mined for new content. RoseBerry Media, which specialises in making “vertical television” for phones, has repurposed original episodes of Neighbours for distribution on its Epis platform, using an AI-assisted production tool called RedSnapper. Continue reading...
Technology
New Balance Just Upgraded This Everyday Lifestyle Sneaker With Waterproof Gore-Tex for Winter
The Abzorb 2010 with Gore-Tex is available now in three colorways.
California
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's 'All Things Considered,' dies at 84
Noah Adams, a journalist and author who was a host on NPR's news program 'All Things Considered' for 18 years, has died at age 84.
Culture
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former president speaks to crowd of thousands in support of Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate and Democratic ticket Barack Obama told a Detroit crowd on Saturday that Abdul El-Sayed was “fighting for change, real change, that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket”, as he threw his weight behind the Democratic Senate candidate and the rest of the ticket on the first day of early voting in Michigan. Obama said in front of thousands of onlookers at Cass technical high school in Detroit that El-Sayed would “finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American”. Continue reading...
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Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
Obama remains the Democratic Party's best motivator nearly a decade after leaving the White House. And he's taking his star power on the road in the final days of the midterm elections, which will help determine the balance of power in American politics on Nov. 3.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Returns to No. 1 on Albums Chart Following ‘Expectations’ Remix
Following the release of her “Expectations” remix with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo returns to the top of the Billboard 200 with “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” earning a third total week at No. 1. Rodrigo initially released “You Seem Pretty Sad” back in June, bowing atop the chart and remaining […]
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200
Plus, Zach Bryan’s Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs debuts at No. 2.
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Oregon coastal city issues evacuation order after fire at seafood plant
A coastal city in Oregon has issued evacuations after a fire erupted at a seafood wholesaler and there was concern the smoke contained ammonia
Technology
Peggy King, Singer and ‘George Gobel Show’ Star of Television’s Golden Age, Dies at 96
She also recorded several albums for Columbia Records and appeared in Vincente Minnelli’s 'The Bad and the Beautiful.'
Technology
Peggy King, ‘George Gobel Show’ Actress and Singer of the ’50s, Dies at 96
Peggy King, a 1950s television and recording star, died Sunday following a battle with Alzheimer’s at the Saunders House Assisted Living facility in Wynnewood, Pa. She was 96. King’s publicist, Alan Eicher, confirmed her death. King was a regular on the “George Gobel Show” from 1954-57. Gobel dubbed her “Pretty Perky Peggy King,” a nickname […]
Technology
Poetry for Engineers: Of Code and Shortleaf Pine
I step into the warm moist air among the columns of the pines, their net of twigs and roots complex as any lines of code. The trees purify and anchor. Their branches balance my restlessness. Their calling is to be present, mine to develop apps. Our tasks verge toward a common logic: living filaments of root, of interface.
Technology
Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn
AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.
Technology
Polls open for presidential election in Bulgaria dominated by economic hardship and Ukraine war
Bulgarians are heading to the polls Sunday to elect their next president amid drone attacks on Black Sea shipping and growing economic hardships
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Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout
In a surprisingly strong performance, the candidate of the pro-Western reformist opposition, Andrey Gyurov, will face the incumbent leftist president, Iliana Yotova, setting clear lines of division regarding the country's future relationships with other nations.
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Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.
Technology
Retailers in France and Italy Tally the Cost of Lost Business After Second Round of Protests
Stores boarded up their windows and shortened hours in anticipation of renewed looting, though most protests remained peaceful.
Technology
Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
Technology
SAG-AFTRA Extends Duncan Crabtree-Ireland’s Contract and Adds CEO to Title
The SAG-AFTRA board voted Saturday to extend the contract of Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s national executive director, for four years and to add CEO to his title. Crabtree-Ireland’s contract was set to expire in 2028, but will now run through June 20, 2032. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. He was paid […]
Culture
SS United States scheduled for sinking next month to become works largest artificial reef
A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef
Science
STAT+: After a cancer vaccine’s first success, the race is on to expand the impact
After 100 years, there's finally an effective cancer vaccine. Now comes the push to get them to work in more tumor types.
Science
STAT+: At ESMO, AstraZeneca’s cancer pursuits get a showcase
AstraZeneca has seen major momentum in oncology in recent years. It got a big showcase at Europe's top cancer conference.
Technology
Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels knocked it out of service
Technology
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks.
Technology
Scott Walker’s The Drift will get under your skin
In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then there is the genuinely terrifying: Throbbing Gristle, The Body, or Scott Walker's The Drift. This 2006 album from the singer-songwriter is truly upsetting. On it, Walker explores […] In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then there is the genuinely terrifying: Throbbing Gristle , The Body , or Scott Walker's The Drift . This 2006 album from the singer-songwriter is truly upsetting. On it, Walker explores death, disease, and tragedy. But not just from some abstract perspective. There are visceral descriptions of the hanging of Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci. He s
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See Jay-Z Bring Out Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre for Medley at Los Angeles Show
Too Short also joined rapper onstage for "Blow the Whistle" at final gig of the Jay-Z 30 Tour
Global
Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
Serbians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a showdown between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a student-led movement
Global
Serbia's strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift
It was a seismic political shift in the Balkan country where Vucic, who had been endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and who denounced the student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat him, led with virtually absolute power for 14 years.
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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić ousted by student movement in seismic election
Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests The long-serving leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has conceded defeat, ushering in a seismic political shift after a historic election that saw the increasingly authoritarian leader pitted against a student-led movement that had spent two years protesting against his government. Vučić pointed to preliminary results that suggested voters had overwhelmingly backed the students, potentially giving them a majority in the country’s 250-seat parliament. Continue reading...
Technology
Serielizados Prizes: Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty’ and ‘Astonishing’ ‘Killing a Bear’ Win Big as ‘El Observatorio’ Bags the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize
Influential Israeli creator Hagai Levi (“The Affair,” “Scenes From a Marriage”) and prominent Spanish TV-making duo Jorge and Alberto Sánchez-Cabezudo (“La Zona”) won best international and national series at Barcelona’s Serielizados for “Etty” and “Killing a Bear” respectively. The prizes for Serielizados two competitive sections were announced Saturday night at a Serielizados awards ceremony. Both […]
Technology
Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)
“Forza,” Marco Balsamo’s soccer drama shot between Bali and Milan, has been picked up for international sales by EST N8, which will take the film to the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market (Oct. 28–30). Before that, it gets its first public screening on Oct. 25 at Jakarta Film Week. Balsamo’s first feature as director […]
Technology
Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.
Technology
Sri Lanka provides medical help and repatriates 40 Iranian sailors stranded in the Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka has responded to a distress call and provided medical help to 40 Iranian sailors from ships anchored near its waters
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Stephen Fry: ‘Sherlock Holmes altered the course of my whole life’
Nearly a hundred years after Arthur Conan Doyle’s last Sherlock Holmes story, the writer and broadcaster unravels the mystery of the detective’s enduring appeal It has become quite the fashion for contemporary writers to have a go at reinventing past classics. We’ve seen it done with imperishable literary heroes like Bond, Jeeves, Poirot and Winnie-the-Pooh. This is a relatively new phenomenon. But not in the case of Sherlock Holmes, where the practice is almost as old as the man himself. Sherlock Holmes was the conception of Arthur Conan Doyle, a Scottish doctor down on his luck who had turned his hand to fiction to make up for a worrying lack of success in attracting patients to his surgery. Conan Doyle could never have guessed that the first Sherlock Holmes story he wrote, A Study in Scarlet, published in the 1887 issue of Beeton’s Christmas Annual, would in a few years prop
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Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election
Global
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
Technology
Tech firms should pay the creators whose work they use | Letter
It could raise up to £300m a year, providing UK creators with additional income, write Barbara Hayes , Tayyiba Nasser , Christian Zimmermann and Paul Seheult Anthropic’s proposal ( AI firm Anthropic to commit 5% of shares to fund for ‘public good’, 19 October ) raises an important question: who should benefit from technological progress? Before pledging money for the public good, AI companies such as Anthropic should first pay the creators whose work they use. Device manufacturers have a separate responsibility under the same principle: creators should share in the value their work generates. Smartphones, computers and other devices enable creative work to be copied and stored, yet UK creators receive no private-copying payments, unlike their counterparts in more than 40 other countries. Continue reading...
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Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections
Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or marking a limited comeback for democratic norms. In all four contests, basic democratic norms are at stake at a time when autocracy is advancing worldwide at an alarming rate. According to the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute , which uses multivariable assessment tools, the democratic freedoms enjoyed by the average global citizen are down to levels last seen in 1978 – long before the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Europe. Continue reading...
Culture
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Chose Skin-Flashing Silhouettes
From Rosalía to Jenna Ortega, the best red carpet looks of the week had a sexy slant—thanks to cut-outs and sheer fabrics.
Global
The Latest: Brazilians vote in a tense runoff as Lula faces Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff between leftist incumbent Lula da Silva and far-right Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
Culture
The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine
The Dream and Valkyries are tied at 2-2 after four absorbing games. Many in America would rather we revisited the national anthem debate When Tyler Perry leading lady Crystal Renee took center stage at State Farm Arena to sing the national anthem before the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA finals clash with the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday afternoon, a smattering of photographers, game officials and event security took their familiar places around her as the capacity crowd stood for the flag. The teams, as is now customary, spent that time in their locker rooms. As soon as the lights went back up, the teams returned to the floor to resume their shootarounds. Anyone genuinely invested in the finals would have been unfazed by them briefly stepping away – if they remembered it at all after the Valkyries’ 67-62 win tied the series at two games apiece. But for many watching the game, basketball is
Science
The aftermath of Storm Boelo across Scotland
Flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees - Storm Boelo has left it's mark across Scotland.
Technology
This Switch 2 sequel accessory was a few millimeters away from being good
The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up your Joy-Con for a complicated repair. The Nitro Deck 2, made for both the original Switch and the larger Switch 2, continues the tradition of […] The stick and face buttons are too close for comfort. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up your Joy-Con for a complicated repair. The Nitro Deck 2, made for both the original Switch and the larger Switch 2, continues the tradition of having better sticks than what Nintendo puts in even the newest Joy-Con (though these aren't Hall effect or TMR). But it doesn't feel as essential, and there'
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This comedian jokes about deportation … but it is happening for real
Despite job offers, Jaishree Malik has had visa renewal and extension requests delayed and denied, and she is not alone Jaishree Malik bounds on to the Cheeky Monkey comedy club stage and brandishes an envelope – it is a letter from the Irish government. Would the audience like to hear what’s in the letter? “Yeah,” the first rows reply. She repeats the question, prompting a louder response. “Yeah!” Continue reading...
Global
Thousands protest in Prague as government advances public media funding overhaul
Czechs have rallied in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul funding for public broadcasters
Technology
To make AI morally good, tech companies turn to religion. Some say it's not so simple
Some are asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong.
Science
Travel disruption and power cuts after back-to-back storms
Hundreds of homes have been without power while there is disruption on roads, rail and ferry.
Global
Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps
Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) has decreased significantly over the past year in the US following restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, which has forced more people to seek help from food banks or go hungry, stakeholders say. The number of people who receive food stamps has dropped from 41.6 million in July 2025, before the One Big Beautiful Act took effect, to 36.5 million in June 2026, a 13% decrease, according to the latest data from the US Department of Agriculture , which administers the program. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state
President Donald Trump has announced that Audi will build a new auto factory in Georgia
Technology
Trump escalates rhetoric against El-Sayed as he tries to undermine Democrat in Michigan Senate race
Trump, who imposed a travel ban targeting several predominantly Muslim countries during his first term, has increasingly leaned into anti-Muslim rhetoric as Election Day approaches.
Global
Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan
Trump again congratulated Ohio senator’s rear end before his cheeky comment about rapper being ‘hard to miss’ Donald Trump reiterated his apparent love for buxom bums during a rally in Michigan on Sunday where he encouraged the crowd to compliment rapper Nicki Minaj ’s behind. Trump’s cheeky comments about Minaj’s derriere came as he explained his recent observation on the Republican Ohio senator Jon Husted’s rear end. Earlier in October, Trump said of the former college football player: “I don’t do this with men very often. I started examining his body, because I didn’t know he was a great athlete. And I looked and I watched up and down. I looked at his ass and I looked at the whole – and then I looked at his hands. Look at his hands. He’s got these, like, claws. Continue reading...
Technology
Turnstile Pack Washington Mall for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon Benefit Show
The Baltimore hardcore band raised over $220,000 for Human Concern International’s relief efforts in the three regions
Global
UK endures second big storm of the weekend, with the north bearing the brunt this time
The second storm to hit the U.K. this weekend has caused widespread travel disruption and power outages in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England
Science
US military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data
This gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry The US military has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to restricted space tracking data, raising a new round of questions about whether the Trump administration is attempting to hand over traffic control in Earth’s orbit to a controversial donor. The access also raises new national security questions, industry observers say. Continue reading...
Technology
US south-west braces for more storms after enduring days of rain and flooding
More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week Another round of heavy showers and thunderstorms were expected to hit the south-west US on Sunday after the region endured days of rain that forced evacuations, water rescues and multi-million-dollar damage. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners – the meeting point of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah – even as local officials forecast further receding of swollen rivers that surged since rains picked up on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Science
Uganda tightens Ebola border controls and requires returnees from Congo to pay for quarantine
Uganda is reinforcing existing border controls requiring citizens returning from Congo to undergo 21 days of quarantine at their own expense, the Health Ministry said Sunday, as investigators examine how a woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria cont...
Global
Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile
The Nobel laureate reappeared in Venezuela for the first time since December.
Global
Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile
It was her first appearance since the U.S. military deposed the country's then-President Nicolás Maduro, replacing him with an interim president who has exceeded the time she was authorized to serve, with no election scheduled.
Global
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Technology
Voters in Brazil head to polls as Lula goes up against Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned ex-president, is challenging Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office.
Culture
Walid Raad’s Way of Working Is Inspired by the Mirrors in Vampire Movies
His work in the Venice Biennale and elsewhere turns history’s absences into artworks.
Technology
Watch Jay-Z Bring Out Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at LA Tour Closer
Too $hort, John Legend, Scarface, and Blue Ivy Carter also joined the final Jay-Z 30 shows at SoFi Stadium
Technology
We stopped helping our neighbors with free home repairs and our friendship cooled. Who’s to blame?
“Last summer, they complained about needing to replace their roof. A few months later, they bought a new SUV.”
Technology
What Democrats and Republicans fear most about each other: CNBC survey has the answers
The economy is still a key issue in the 2026 election, but voters are concerned about Trump testing the bounds of the office and Democratic Socialist polices.
Technology
What Is Brutalism? Alex Eagle Explains How to Bring the Aesthetic Home
Designer and creative director Alex Eagle on why brutalism feels so current—and how to bring the style home.
Science
When will the weather settle after Storm Boelo?
Gillian Smart has the weather forecast after the worst of Storm Boelo.
Technology
Who's on Air Force One? Trump's midterms entourage includes strategists, aides and aging athletes
President Donald Trump has clocked about 70 hours aboard Air Force One so far this month racing from rally to rally before Election Day
Science
Why economic health no longer dictates stock-market returns
There is a wide disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street, and AI could drive them even further apart
Technology
Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
Global
Wild scenes of celebration in Belgrade as Vučić concedes Serbian election – Europe live
Student List movement projected to have 138 seats in the new parliament, well clear of the 126 required for majority, to Vučić’s 104 Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election What is at stake in Serbia’s election? The latest turnout projection by Ipsos/Cesid suggests a turnout of 60.8% by 5pm local time (4pm UK), with three hours still to go until the polling stations close. That’s more than 13 percentage points higher than in 2023, and would be the highest turnout since mid-2000s. “ What hasn’t motivated me? There isn’t a single reason I could give that would keep me from showing up at my polling station at 6:20 in the morning.” Continue reading...
Markets
Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'?
The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?
Markets
Worried about this stock-market selloff? Relief may be coming after the midterms — no matter who wins.
The nine months between Election Day and June 30 have seen the S&P 500 deliver an average return of 15.5% going back to 1950.
Technology
Zen Browser is the Arc replacement I was looking for
I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design. Atlassian bought the company last year and shifted its focus to developing Dia, its even more AI-focused browser. And […] Launcher-like pinned tabs, pop-over glance view, and more make Zen my go to browser. | Image: Zen Browser I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design . Atlassian bought the company last year and shifted its focus to developing Dia , its even more AI-focused browser. And soon enough, Arc will officially be no more , leaving dedicated users in a lurch. But I abandoned Arc quite some time ago for the Zen Browser and haven't really missed it. If you're willing to deal with some mino
Technology
iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo's folding screen and gave it a 5/10 repairability score. That might not seem particularly high, but it's the best score the […] As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo's folding screen and gave it a 5/10 repairability score. That might not seem particularly high, but it's the best score the site has given to a foldable yet. The internal screen's matte nano-texture cover doesn't just make it more readable in bright sunlight; it also helps mask the crease by scattering reflections. When looking at the display under a microscope, iFixit also found oval-shaped subpixels a
Global
‘Brilliant James’ helped return Trump to the White House. Can he conquer the midterms?
James Blair’s data-driven approach delivered victory in 2024 but president’s unpopularity and idiosyncratic style do not bode well this time They are both young, bald and fathers of four. They are also the brains behind Donald Trump. But while Stephen Miller is infamous as the US president’s ideological enforcer, James Blair could, in the words of Time magazine , “be the most important person in Donald Trump’s Washington you’ve never heard of”. That imbalance is deceptive, however. Blair has sufficiently impressed Trump to earn the nickname “Brilliant James”. And a well-positioned source told the Guardian: “I would say that James is probably twice, five times, 10 times more effective than Stephen Miller .” Continue reading...
Technology
‘Clayface’ Rolls to $24M Box Office Opening as ‘You Can See Everything’ Shines in Second Weekend
A24's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes grossed 25 percent more in its sophomore frame than its first, while Laika's 'Wildwood' took third place.
Technology
‘Extremely disappointed’: WA government seeks reimbursement from Deloitte over flawed university report
State paid consultancy firm $166,000 for feasibility study on merging the three tertiary institutions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Western Australian government has said it is “extremely disappointed” and is seeking an “expedited” cost recovery from Deloitte after errors were discovered in a report about a potential university merger, including AI-hallucinated references and hundreds of millions of dollars in cost discrepancies. The government paid Deloitte $166,000 for a feasibility study on merging the University of Western Australia, Curtin University and Murdoch University. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule As Israel prepares to go to the polls , Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with the country that has reduced much of the territory to rubble and killed nearly 75,000 people. Gaza, where nearly a million displaced Palestinians face dire sanitary conditions, water shortages and the constant threat of Israeli strikes, has been largely absent from the election campaign . Continue reading...
Culture
‘He’s not going to punk me. I’ll trick him’: Ali G: Who Iz I? stooge says he was in on joke but didn’t tell Sacha Baron Cohen
Exclusive: Joshua Loudermilk says suspicions first raised during filming by gun shaped like wearable plastic bottom: ‘You’re gonna put a butt on top of a butt? You can’t run in that’ • This article contains spoilers for Ali G: Who Iz I? Joshua Loudermilk, one of two men apparently discredited by the new Ali G movie Ali G: Who Iz I?, has said that he was in on the joke, but that the film-makers didn’t realise this. Loudermilk, a 54-year-old aspiring actor from North Carolina, has told the Guardian he recognised star Sacha Baron Cohen early in the shoot but continued pretending to be a hard-right Maga sympathiser prepared to defend the US border at all costs. Continue reading...
Technology
‘I Play Rocky’ Star Anthony Ippolito on Becoming Sylvester Stallone and Acting With a Dog: ‘He Wasn’t a Huge Fan of Me’
Anthony Ippolito had to do more than nail Sylvester Stallone’s signature voice to play him in “I Play Rocky.” He also had to transform his skinny physique to one with bulging muscles. “It had its moments for sure. I was being tested,” Ippolito told me Saturday at the AFI Fest “I Play Rocky” screening in […]
Technology
‘I Play Rocky’ Star Stephan James on Paying Tribute to Carl Weathers with His Red Carpet Look: ‘I Can Literally Walk in His Shoes Yet Again’
Stephan James paid tribute to Carl Weathers by donning a white suit on Saturday at the AFI Fest screening of his new movie, “I Play Rocky.” James plays the late actor in the Peter Farrelly film, which chronicles the making of Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” in 1976. ” “This is a three-piece custom King & Bay […]
Science
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuries The Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old masterpiece which sits in the British Museum. Depending on where a light source is positioned, the Lycurgus Cup changes colour, from jade green under normal lighting to ruby red when lit from behind – an astonishing feat of optical engineering that has confounded historians and glass-makers for centuries. Continue reading...
Culture
‘I’d rather live through something publicly than escape it privately’: Jack Antonoff on survivor’s guilt and still singing love songs after his breakup
Whether he’s playing the role of soul-baring artist or starry producer, the Bleachers frontman strives to keep his integrity intact. He weighs in on Ed Sheeran, his love of working on ‘high-stakes’ albums and why he’s standing by the songs about his marriage Sitting in the restaurant of a Denver hotel, in the middle of a US tour with his band Bleachers, Jack Antonoff shrugs. “There’s this intense need to figure me out,” he frowns, “and I don’t really know where it comes from, because I keep explaining all of it. ” He has a point. For the last 12 years, Bleachers have released a succession of albums packed with Antonoff’s strikingly personal and frank songs. Being strikingly personal and frank was the whole point. Antonoff had previously been guitarist in Fun, a pop-rock band who went supernova with their 2011 single We Are Young. Despite co-writing a song that sold 10m copies in the US a
Culture
‘I’m not someone who has sex to music. I like uncomfortable silence’: Katherine Ryan’s honest playlist
The comedian unashamedly loves the Spice Girls’ Wannabe and cries to Boyz II Men, but which novelty song changed her life? The first song I fell in love with My mother would sing and dance and cook and clean in the kitchen, as many 80s moms did, to divas like Madonna and Paula Abdul. Material Girl made me think: “This is who I want to be.” The first single I bought I bought three records at the same time – Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette, a Sheryl Crow single and Waterfalls by TLC – from Sam the Record Man in Sarnia, Ontario, with money I’d saved up from doing chores around the house. My uncle was always trying to influence me with Canadian music, and he wasn’t wrong for doing so. Continue reading...
Technology
‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Squid Game’ Stars Fete Netflix’s Korea Decade as Ted Sarandos Teases ‘Tantara,’ ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Season 2
Stars of “Squid Game” and “KPop Demon Hunters” took the stage in Seoul on Oct. 24 as Netflix celebrated 10 years in Korea with a fan festival, where co-CEO Ted Sarandos previewed upcoming titles including “Tantara” and “All of Us Are Dead” Season 2. “Squid Game” was represented by Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun and Park […]
Markets
‘Nonanswers’ aren’t working. This is what investors really need from the Fed.
What really matters to investors, economists say, is for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to prove he can successfully communicate the central bank’s strategy.
Culture
‘Sunday Night Football’: How to Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks Game Live Online Free
Watch the KC Chiefs take on the SEA Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 25 — with a possible Taylor Swift sighting at the game too.
Global
‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 years When Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s long-ruling dictator, was toppled from power in the Arab spring protests of 2011, his downfall sent shock waves across the Middle East. It also helped change the face of modern Manchester. Mubarak’s successor, the Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi, was a sworn enemy of the United Arab Emirates, whose rulers feared the advance of Morsi’s Islamism. Continue reading...
Global
‘Whimsical witch stuff’ and vintage radio shows: how horror novelists celebrate Halloween
Four horror novelists – Riley Sager, Leah Rowan, Rachel Harrison and Grady Hendrix – share advice for embracing Halloween, even if you’re a scaredy cat What do the best Halloween costumes all have in common? Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things In October, horror lovers can finally rejoice in the season’s endless supply of spooky films, haunted houses and macabre decor. Others prefer to bask in the comforting glow of the TV while enjoying their 70th rewatch of Hocus Pocus (which arguably is scarier than you might think). Continue reading...
Technology
‘Wicker’ Stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Elizabeth Debicki on Making the ‘Very Silly,’ ‘Really Heartbreaking’ Film: ‘It’s Not Just a Slapstick or Sex Comedy’
When Elizabeth Debicki arrived on set for “Wicker,” the first thing she saw was Alexander Skarsgård wading through water — full-frontal. But it wasn’t Skarsgård in the flesh; he was “stark naked as wicker.” “I turned the corner, and I was like, ‘Hi, Alex!’ and I went bright red because my brain couldn’t compute what […]
Technology
‘You Can See Everything’ Director Lance Oppenheim Says Billy Evans ‘Didn’t Care About Being Seen Naked’; Evans Asked, ‘Want to Film Me Showering?’
“You Can See Everything” audiences were expecting to be taken aback for a variety of reasons when watching the documentary, but a full-frontal shot of Elizabeth Holmes’ partner Billy Evans wasn’t something many foresaw experiencing in the theater. Lance Oppenheim, who co-directed the buzzy A24 doc with Nathan Fielder, has now revealed just how that […]
Technology
‘Young Sheldon’ Star Emily Osment Requested Intimacy Coordinator Over Age Gap With Montana Jordan: “He Was a Baby!”
The actress, who was 30 when she joined the CBS series, recalled feeling "uncomfortable" about the age difference between her and her 18-year-old onscreen love interest.