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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Christine McVie: The songbird behind some of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits

Christine McVie helped make them one of the world's biggest bands, despite fall-outs and drug excess.

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Smells the cat presented with a Thanksgiving spread after TSA rescue

Turns out Smells the cat has a lot to be thankful for.

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Is attacking Ukraine's power grid a war crime?

Western leaders say Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure are illegal, but what does the law say?

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Analysis: Ron DeSantis gets the frontrunner treatment



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The Papers: 'Royal race row' and Covid jabs warning

Thursday's papers focus on the race row embroiling Buckingham Palace, and a warning over Covid in the UK.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller testifies to January 6 federal grand jury

Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller testified on Tuesday to a federal grand jury in Washington, DC, as part of the January 6, 2021, investigation, CNN has learned, making him the first known witness to testify since the Justice Department appointed a special counsel to oversee the criminal investigations around the former president.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Rampant England march on' and Alzheimer's progress

Wednesday's papers hail England's victory, and a landmark moment for Alzheimer's research.

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Opinion: Will Smith shouldn't be defined by his most public mistake

What does it look like to atone for a terrible mistake?

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Two victims of Apple store crash file lawsuits claiming negligence

Two victims injured when a car drove into an Apple store filed lawsuits Tuesday morning claiming various development companies failed to protect people by not installing barriers near the store.

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Analysis: A poignant moment for talented Rashford

Marcus Rashford is showing his return to form after a painful road is almost complete, writes Phil McNulty.

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Leader of US far-right militia guilty of inciting rebellion

Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Analysis: Who will lead the GOP?

The Republican Party is in the midst of a fight over what it will stand for and who will lead it in the future.

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1 Michigan State football player involved in scuffle with opponent suspended by conference for 8 games, school fined

The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan State University $100,000 and suspended Spartans cornerback Khary "KJ" Crump for the first eight games of next season following the post-football game fight against rival Michigan in the players' tunnel at Michigan Stadium on October 29.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Battle of Britain' and end of 'golden era' with China

Tuesday's papers look ahead to the first all-British World Cup match between England and Wales.

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Deshaun Watson will return to play for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after serving 11-game suspension

For the first time in two years, embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson returns to the field for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after serving an 11-game suspension.

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Supreme Court counsel says Justice Samuel Alito didn't violate ethics standards

The Supreme Court legal counsel said there is no evidence that Justice Samuel Alito violated ethics standards, according to a letter on Monday in response to questions from congressional Democrats about allegations that Alito revealed the outcome of a 2014 decision before it was released.

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Emergency energy plan not going ahead on Tuesday

National Grid decides not to activate a scheme to help avoid power cuts after being poised to do so.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes

Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report.

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See moment man who went overboard cruise ship was spotted

A man was saved by the US Coast Guard possibly 15 hours after he fell overboard on a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. CNN correspondent Nick Valencia shows footage of the helicopter rescue.

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The papers: China rocked by protests and Hancock out of jungle

Monday's papers lead with the protests in Chinese cities over Beijing's strict zero-Covid policies.

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Antonio Banderas thinks this star actor would be a great Zorro in a reboot

In the age of reboots, revivals and prequels, Antonio Banderas is sharing thoughts on who would make a great choice to follow in his masked footsteps as the legendary Zorro.

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Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity: Has the controversial MP been forgiven?

The ex-health secretary was eliminated from I'm a Celebrity, so was his appearance a failure?

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing.

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'Really big deal': Retired colonel breaks down new Russian strategy

Russia's widespread missile attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure caused the temporary shutdown of many Ukrainian power plants. Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton explains Russia's shift in strategy.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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Things have been quiet in the US on the Covid front. That may be coming to an end soon



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The papers: 'Thousands in 12-hour A&E wait' and Brexit 'blow'

The Sunday Telegraph reports about 4,000 patients a day are waiting more than 12 hours in A&E.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Retired general predicts how Russia's war will change in the winter months

Retired Maj. General James "Spider" Marks and former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor join CNN's Alex Marquardt to discuss how Russia's war will change in the winter months, and Vladimir Putin's recent meeting with mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine.

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Using artificial intelligence to spot breast cancer

An Indian company has developed a cheap, non-invasive test for breast cancer that uses thermal imaging and AI.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Protesters overturn car amid violent clashes at world's largest iPhone factory

Protesters clashed with police at the Foxconn facility in Zhengzhou over payments for new hires, dirty living conditions and chaotic Covid protocols.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Yawn in the USA' and Tories fear MP 'mass exodus'

Leading several of Saturday's front pages is England's 0-0 World Cup draw with the USA.

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Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Biden says he will push for assault weapons ban after recent mass shootings

President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would work with Congress to "try to get rid of assault weapons" after a recent spate of shootings in the US.

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Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)

How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting.

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French Bulldog wins top prize at National Dog Show

Who's a good boy? This year, it's Winston.

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The Papers: 'Student visa crackdown' and record migrant levels

Plans to limit foreign student numbers and figures showing net migration at 504,000 lead the papers.

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Nurses to strike for two days before Christmas

Royal College of Nursing members are set to stage their biggest-ever NHS walkout on 15 and 20 December.

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Opinion: What to do with Trump's tax returns

Can it really be time for yet another Donald Trump tax return story?

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Paramedic rushes to tragic crash scene only to realize victim is her daughter

A paramedic who responded to a horrific crash and attempted to rescue two teenage girls was unknowingly treating her own daughter. CNN affiliate CTV reports.

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The Papers: 'Referendum indy bin' and energy saving campaign

A ruling on any future Scottish independence vote and a drive to cut energy use lead the papers.

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Kherson resistance fighter shows how he killed Russian soldiers to liberate his city

Exclusive: CNN's Sam Kiley speaks to Kherson resistance fighters that helped liberate the Ukrainian city from Russia.

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The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

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Holiday swindlers: The rise of digital travel scams

Social media is helping travel agents to impress clients, and sometimes to scam them.

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Analysis: Another mass shooting highlights America's stubborn gun control divide

America's shameful tradition of gun violence reared its ugly ahead again Tuesday evening at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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Fisherman catches 67-pound goldfish

Here's a fisherman's story that's no tall tale.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

The Papers: 'Xmas strike chaos' and Qatar's 'war on equality'

Rail strikes over the festive period and the row over World Cup host Qatar's approach to LGBT causes lead the papers.

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Fake Facebook and Instagram accounts promoting US interests had ties to US military, Meta says

People "associated with the US military" were likely behind a network of phony Facebook and Instagram accounts that promoted US interests abroad by targeting audiences in Afghanistan and Central Asia, Facebook parent firm Meta said Tuesday.

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Housing target vote faces delay over Tory revolt

Some 47 Conservative MPs sign an amendment to the Levelling Up Bill which would abolish mandatory targets.

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Black Friday deals: Why bigger discounts may come next month

With too much inventory and a possible squeeze on demand, retailers may offer deeper price cuts in December.

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'Love Actually' cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special

One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics is turning 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, cast members from the landmark 2003 romantic comedy "Love Actually" are reuniting for a TV special to air on ABC next week, the network announced Tuesday.

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FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

ESA mulls Solaris plan to beam solar energy from space

The European Space Agency is considering the 'Solaris Initiative' plan to collect solar energy in orbit and beam electricity back to Earth.

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Superbug fight 'needs farmers to reduce antibiotic use'

Campaigners say they have found superbugs in rivers and waterways near farms and in livestock waste.

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Georgia early voting allowed to continue on Saturday after court denies state's appeal

A Georgia appeals court on Monday left in place a lower court order allowing counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the state's Senate runoff election.

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World Cup 2022: Neco Williams played after suffering family bereavement

Defender Neco Williams reveals he played in Wales' opening World Cup game after being told his grandfather had died.

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Herschel Walker releases new ad targeting transgender athletes

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings reacts to Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker's new ad targeting transgender athletes.

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Opinion: This 'poll denier' is suspicious of Twitter's reinstatement of Trump

Donald Trump just won his first election in six years — well, sort of. On Saturday, billionaire Elon Musk announced the results of a poll posted on his recently acquired Twitter that asked users if Trump should be reinstated on the platform. Twitter's former management had permanently suspended Trump from the platform shortly after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, explaining in a statement at the time that it was "due to the risk of further incitement of violence" by Trump via his tweets.

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Cost of living: 'We both work but we can't afford the family rent'

A nurse is facing eviction with her family, and they can't find a new home within budget.

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The airline passengers getting 'unacceptable' treatment

As most people are excited to get back into the air, travelers with disabilities are finding things rather more difficult.

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Mountain lion attacks and kills leashed chihuahua in the Hollywood Hills

A mountain lion attacked and killed a Los Angeles resident's pet chihuahua on an evening walk in the Hollywood Hills, according to CNN affiliate KTLA.

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Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill

Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.

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The Papers: 'Lions of Arabia' and 'soft Brexit warnings'

The final countdown to England's World Cup kick off is causing much excitement on Monday's front pages.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Snowdonia: Walker found dead after mountain fall

The man in his 50s left a youth hostel on Wednesday and was reported missing the next day.

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Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account

Former President Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated on the platform. Trump has previously said he would remain on his platform, Truth Social.

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Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret.

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Incoming GOP chair: House probe into Trump's Mar-a-Lago docs won't 'be a priority'

• Opinion: Special counsel on Trump won't calm the political waters • Fact Check: Trump responds to special counsel with debunked claim about Obama and the Bushes

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The Papers: 'Come on you Lions' and Fifa boss speech 'outrage'

Plenty of stories on Sunday's front pages look forward to the World Cup finally kicking off in Qatar.

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$450,000 worth of cocaine seized from wheelchair wheels at JFK airport, customs officials say

A traveler at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport was arrested after $450,000 worth of cocaine was discovered hidden in the wheels of her wheelchair.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Video of reunion between endangered chimpanzee and baby goes viral

An endangered chimpanzee was reunited with her newborn at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas nearly two days after the C-section birth.

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Rent rises: 'I'm nearly 70, I can't afford to rent any more'

Barbara Kennedy is one of thousands of private renters in Northern Ireland struggling with rising costs.

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Cuba hopes to attract visitors with shark tourism

CNN's Patrick Oppmann explores Cuba's efforts to protect sharks and attract visitors through shark tourism.

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Scotland disruption to continue after severe flooding

Sepa says there will be a residual impact of Friday's weather as river levels peak on Saturday.

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The Papers: 'They think it's all sober' and PM's fears for women

Saturday's front pages cover the last-minute decision to stop alcohol being sold at World Cup stadiums.

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Power has been restored for nearly 100% of Ukrainians, energy official says

• Russian strikes leave 10 million Ukrainians without power as temperatures plummet • Opinion: Putin digs himself into a quagmire

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Inside Iran's third month of protests as regime steps up deadly crackdowns

The Iranian government is stepping up its deadly crackdowns on demonstrators amid ongoing protests. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reports.

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Cost of Living: What questions do you have about food and cooking?

Use this form to send us your questions about food, budgeting and cooking.

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FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes

A biologic therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

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Game-changing type 1 diabetes drug approved in US

It is the first drug to be approved that delays the onset of the condition.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Ukraine war: 10 million without power after Russian strikes

At least seven are killed in a new Russian missile barrage, days after an even bigger bombardment.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'

South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush.

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Vegan 'cheese' market booms as demand grows

As more people turn to non-dairy alternatives, vegan 'cheese' sales are taking off around the world.

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Minor will be charged with making dozens of racist threats to HBCUs, FBI says

The FBI is broadening its outreach to historically Black colleges and universities at the same time the agency's director announced that one minor will be charged with making dozens of racist threats earlier this year against more than 50 HBCUs across the country.

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Inside the effort to rehabilitate Brazil's forests

CNN's Paula Newton goes inside the effort to restore Brazil's Atlantic Forest, and reports that after years of deforestation under President Jair Bolsonaro, environmentalists are hopeful President-elect Lula Da Silva will reverse the trend.

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Chinese buyout of Newport microchip plant a 'security risk'

The UK government says Nexperia's takeover of Newport Wafer Fab creates national security risks.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Qatar World Cup: Families seek answers over migrant worker deaths

After migrants working on Qatar's infrastructure have died in final months before the World Cup.

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CNN reporter describes local accounts of Poland explosion

CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Przewodow, Poland, where Polish officials have confirmed two people died following an explosion near the Ukraine border.

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Awaab Ishak: Toddler's mould death is unacceptable, says government minister

A coroner ruled that two-year-old Awaab Ishak died after exposure to mould in his Rochdale flat.

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Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity led to dozens of complaints to MPs' watchdog

Parliament's standards chief Kathryn Stone says she cannot investigate as the MP did not break any rules.

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Former NATO ambassador reveals the 'worst thing' NATO can do right now

Two people are reported killed after projectiles are reported to have hit a farm in Poland, near the border with Ukraine. The origin of the projectiles is unclear. Former NATO ambassador Kurt Volker gives his reaction.

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Estee Lauder to buy designer brand Tom Ford

The cosmetics giant will purchase the designer fashion brand for £2.4bn.

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Monday, November 14, 2022

US studying how to modify powerful armed drone as Ukrainian demand grows

As Russian forces have retreated in Ukraine's south, the Biden administration has announced a slew of new military aid packages for Ukraine, but all were missing a piece of weaponry that Ukraine's military has long sought: the multi-use Gray Eagle drone, armed with Hellfire missiles.

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Ukraine war: US and Russian spy chiefs meet face-to-face in Turkey

William Burns meets his Russian counterpart in Turkey following continued nuclear threats from Moscow.

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Day in the life of a struggling single dad: 'I can't take any more of this'

Samuel from Bristol struggles to feed and bathe his two young sons amid the cost of living crisis.

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Airlines forced to pay more than $600 million in refunds to passengers amid pandemic woes

Airlines have paid more than $600 million in refunds to hundreds of thousands of passengers for canceled or changed flights since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Transportation announced Monday.

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Health bosses seek strike deal as talks take place

Unions to meet Health Secretary Steve Barclay as NHS managers warn strikes will be damaging to patients.

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CNN analysts call out Lara Trump's warning for Gov. Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump said it would be "nicer" if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held off running for president until 2028.

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

Mystery of BBC radio's first broadcasts revealed 100 years on

New research shows the BBC may have launched in London but Manchester played a big role in many early shows.

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Disability and the cost of living: 'It's our son's life'

Six-year-old Cohen survives off the machines in his home and his mum's energy bills could rise to more than £3,000 a year.

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TSA to conduct additional training after passenger is allowed on a flight with two boxcutters, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration is admitting multiple failures and is instituting alerts to security officers at airports nationwide after a man got through a checkpoint with two box cutters. The move comes as passengers are expected to flood airports ahead of Thanksgiving.

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The Papers: 'Tax rises for all' and 'last chance' to save NHS

Government plans to hike taxes while cutting spending and problems facing the health service lead the front pages.

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Biden rides midterm validation into high-stakes meeting with Xi

Thirty-seven minutes after wrapping up a late-night gala dinner with Asian leaders -- punctuated by plates of wild Mekong lobster and beef saraman -- an aide handed President Joe Biden the phone.

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Suella Braverman to sign revised deal with France on Channel migrants

The home secretary will finalise a deal with the French to try to curb Channel crossings in small boats.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Many Chinese people are turning to Cantonese to criticize the government

In many countries, cursing online about the government is so commonplace nobody bats an eye. But it's not such an easy task on China's heavily censored internet.

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Dolly Parton receives $100 million Courage and Civility Award from Jeff Bezos

Dolly Parton is the latest recipient of Jeff Bezos' Courage and Civility Award recipient.

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The Papers: 'Truss budget' cost £30bn and 'Rishi revives Thatcherism'

The impact of the "disastrous" mini-budget and the spending cut plus tax rises plans to fix it lead the Sunday papers.

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur woke up on Monday still a billionaire. By Friday, his fortune was wiped out

Sam Bankman-Fried woke up on Monday still a billionaire, even as his cryptocurrency empire was beginning to unravel. By Friday, his fortune was completely wiped out.

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Natasha Jonas beats Marie-Eve Dicaire on points to win IBF light-middleweight title

Unified champion Natasha Jonas outclasses Marie-Eve Dicaire in Manchester to add the IBF title to her WBC and WBO light-middleweight belts.

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King gives up to £600 to staff to help with cost of living crisis

The monarch will use part of his private income to fund the single payment on top of his staffs' salaries.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years

Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Rumble in the jungle' and 'route out' from Raab

Matt Hancock's Covid grilling on I'm a Celebrity and civil servants avoiding the justice secretary are among Saturday's front page stories.

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Opinion: The biggest winners of the 2022 midterms

CNN Opinion contributors share their thoughts on the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections. The views expressed in this commentary are their own.

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Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

A number of executives walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

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Which new laws have been held up or shelved?

There are question marks over some high-profile legislation, including on online safety and renters' reform.

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Crypto CEO warns his industry faces 2008-style crisis and calls regulator scrutiny 'a good thing'

The reeling crypto industry faces a 2008-style crisis that will lead to a much-needed regulatory crackdown, crypto CEO Changpeng Zhao warned on Friday.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried: 'I'm sorry. I f****d up.' The fall of crypto's golden boy

CNN's Allison Morrow describes to "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire and how this could be a "Lehman Brothers" moment for the crypto market. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

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US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter

The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders.

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The Papers: 'Kwarteng blames Truss' and Walliams' 'vile slurs'

An interview with ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and leaked remarks from TV's David Walliams lead the papers.

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Trump, New York AG both propose retired judge to serve as monitor of Trump Org.

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and the New York attorney general's office both proposed that retired Judge Barbara Jones serve as the monitor to oversee the Trump Organization's financial statements.

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Watch police officers rescue 1-month-old baby battling RSV

Police body camera footage shows the moment officers in Kansas City, Missouri, entered a home to save a 1-month-old infant battling RSV. Officers Charles Owen and Richard DuChaine describe the experience with CNN.

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Labour vows to lift ban on onshore wind

A Labour government would ease planning rules for new onshore wind farms, Sir Kier Starmer says.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Christmas adverts toned down during cost of living crisis

John Lewis says the cost of living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns.

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Analysis: Hold on. This election is not yet over

What the heck were you trying to tell us here, America?

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Republican voter on the only thing standing in Trump's way for 2024

CNN asked voters in the key swing state of Georgia who they'd pick for president in 2024.

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Opinion: A disastrous day for Donald Trump

The results of the 2022 midterm election have not been fully tallied and the crucial question -- who will control Congress? -- has not been answered. But on this day after, we can draw some initial conclusions.

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US sees 'real problems' for Russia in Ukraine

Russia is retreating from Kherson, the only regional capital it captured during the invasion.

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Boy George's tears as Hancock enters I'm a Celeb camp

The singer says his mother was in hospital during the pandemic, and he thought she was going to die.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

CNN's David Chalian breaks down exit polls on election night

Early exit polls on election night largely show discontent with President Biden and the state of the nation. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the data. All CNN viewers can now watch live coverage of the midterm elections here.

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What midterms could mean for taxes and Social Security

Tuesday's midterm elections come at a time of economic vulnerability for the United States. Recession predictions have largely turned to "when" not "if" and inflation remains stubbornly elevated. Americans are feeling the pain of rising interest rates and are facing a winter filled with geopolitical tension.

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The Papers: 'Williamson forced out' and Hancock enters jungle

Gavin Williamson's resignation over bullying claims and Matt Hancock's I'm A Celeb debut lead the papers.

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Opinion: CNN contributors share what exit polls say about the state of American anger

CNN Opinion is pulling together tweets from our contributors on election night. Follow along this evening.

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How to tell if the GOP is heading for a landslide in the House

The conditions are ripe for Republicans to win the US House of Representatives. So while Senate control is still up for grabs, the discussion on the House side has shifted to just how large a possible new GOP majority could be.

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Matt Hancock says I'm A Celebrity survival is political metaphor

The former health secretary tells viewers they will see the "human side of the guy behind the podium".

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Zac Efron is all flying muscle in first look at wrestling drama 'Iron Claw'

Zac Efron is abs-olutely going for it in the first photo from his upcoming drama "Iron Claw."

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A University of Kentucky student was arrested after hurling racial slur at Black student on campus

A student at the University of Kentucky is facing several assault charges after hurling a racial slur repeatedly at Black students Sunday on campus, a university police report says.

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Why an old train could point to a clean energy future

Progress is being made on systems to make hydrogen more economical to store and transport.

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The Papers: 'Red alert for Earth' and PM 'turns on the Sharm'

Warnings from the COP27 summit and meetings between Rishi Sunak and other leaders lead the papers.

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Will The Crown make the young dislike the monarchy?

Younger audiences could see the new royal drama as a history lesson and not fiction, experts warn.

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Gavin Williamson denies fresh bullying allegations

The senior minister is already facing a probe over expletive-laden texts to the ex-chief whip.

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Visitors couldn't find their relatives' graves in a cemetery. Volunteers unearthed more than 800 headstones

Before she became one of America's most-decorated Special Olympics athletes, before the made-for-TV movie and the shared stages with actor Denzel Washington and Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Loretta Claiborne was a great-granddaughter -- of one Anna Johnson.

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Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

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Joey Logano wins 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship

Joey Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, capturing his second championship win in his career.

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Opinion: He took 4 losing teams to the World Series. The 5th time was the charm

Before the 2022 World Series, I sent a text to somebody I've spent 45 years as a sports journalist covering, first as Major League Baseball player, then as a coach and manager. Over the years, the relationship has evolved into a friendship.

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Peter Kay announces return to stand-up during I'm A Celebrity

The comedian's comeback was announced during an ad break in Sunday's I'm A Celebrity launch episode.

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Coy Gibbs, co-owner of NASCAR's Joe Gibbs Racing, dies at 49

Coy Gibbs, co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, son of team patriarch Joe Gibbs and father of NASCAR driver Ty Gibbs, has died at the age of 49, the racing team announced.

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Ukraine suffered a comms outage when 1,300 SpaceX satellite units went offline over funding issues

Ukraine's fears that its troops  may lose access to Elon Musk's crucial Starlink internet service deepened in the past week after 1,300 of the military's satellite units went offline, according to two sources familiar with the outage.

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

COP27: 'Watershed moment' as UN climate summit begins

Nations are being urged to turn pledges into action as the UN climate conference opens in Egypt.

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More than 3,400 mail-in ballots in Philadelphia at risk of rejection



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Hong Kong says it's back open for business. Will the world buy it?

At a glitzy finance summit in Hong Kong this week, the city's leader triumphantly told a room packed with top Wall Street executives that the Asian hub was back in business. "The worst is behind us," he declared.

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Extra bank holiday approved to mark King's coronation

The holiday will fall on Monday, 8 May, two days after the coronation of King Charles III.

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Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99.

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Cost of living: Can Christmas lights displays survive the energy crisis?

With the energy price cap at an all-time high, can householders keep their spectacular displays switched on?

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Selena Gomez's documentary shows the star during vulnerable moments in her mental wellness battle

Apple TV+'s new documentary "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" gives viewers a look inside six turbulent years in the life of the world-famous singer and actress, who's become an outspoken advocate as she navigates her own battle for mental wellness.

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Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost £25-30bn

The government estimates it will need £25-30bn to convert buildings to low-carbon heating, the BBC learns.

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Nick Kyrgios: Australian tennis player settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being drunk

Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with spectator he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during the Wimbledon final.

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Opinion: Democrats shouldn't underestimate the threat Trump poses

It looks like former President Donald Trump is going to launch another bid for the White House. On Thursday, Trump told his followers to "get ready" for his return to the presidential campaign trail -- and top aides have been eyeing November 14 as a potential launch date, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Trump, it seems, is hoping to be the first person since President Grover Cleveland to win two non-consecutive elections.

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A California swimmer was bit by a shark at Del Mar Beach

A beach closure is in place after a woman suffered a shark bite off Southern California's famed Del Mar Beach Friday morning.

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HSBC UK customers unable to access online banking

The bank says it is investigating after customers reported they were unable to pay for their shopping.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Elon Musk's Twitter informs staff layoffs are set to begin

Elon Musk will begin laying off Twitter employees on Friday morning, according to a memo sent to staff. The email sent Thursday evening notified employees that they will receive a notice by 12 pm ET Friday that informs them of their employment status.

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Cost of living: Second-hand shopping in vogue as prices rise

Attitudes towards pre-owned goods are changing and sustainability advocates welcome the shift.

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Where Biden's student loan forgiveness program stands

President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains on hold while a federal appeals court considers a legal challenge brought by six GOP-led states.

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French parliament stopped over 'racist' remark

A far-right MP denies telling a black colleague to "go back to Africa" as he talks about immigration.

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DOJ mulling potential special counsel if Trump runs in 2024

• Trump kicks off final campaign blitz to boost Republicans and himself • New York judge assigns monitor to oversee Trump Organization's financial statements

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Trump and company settle with men who sued him over 2015 protest outside Trump Tower

Former President Donald Trump and his company settled a lawsuit alleging his security assaulted a group of men protesting Trump's rhetoric outside of Trump Tower in 2015, averting a public trial.

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Why does the Bank of England change interest rates?

The Bank of England has warned it will have to increase interest rates to tackle inflation.

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'We can't afford to give away Christmas cake this year'

As food price inflation soars, front-line charities say they may have to cut down on vital services.

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North Korean missile launch triggers evacuation warnings in Japan

North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile on Thursday local time, that Japan said flew over its main island, landing in the Pacific Ocean, and South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said landed in waters off the east of the peninsula.

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Migrant girl begs for help in message in a bottle

The child likens an overcrowded facility in Kent to a prison, in a letter thrown over its fence.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

National Living Wage: The truth about food courier pay

A new BBC documentary looks into what it takes for food couriers to make money during an evening shift.

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£400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed

Many customers with non-smart prepayment meters have not cashed in vouchers aimed at helping with bills.

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2 police officers shot in Newark, New Jersey, and SWAT team is searching for suspect

Two police officers were shot Tuesday afternoon in Newark, New Jersey, and authorities are looking for a suspect they believe is still in the building near where the shooting took place, according to several law enforcement sources.

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The Papers: 'Predators' join police and 'king of the bungle'

Many papers focus on fury over Matt Hancock joining TV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

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US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on Middle East energy infrastructure

United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning an imminent attack on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, a US official tells CNN.

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Here's how you can prepare for a looming recession

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers talks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about interest rate hikes amid inflation, and how Americans can prepare for a possible recession.

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'The abuse never stops' - Lionesses to avoid social media

Alessia Russo and some of her England team-mates will not use social media during Euro 2025 because online abuse can be "really damagin...