Wyoming landowner’s kitchenless guest house claim rejected by federal appeals court

Zohran Mamdani announces $2 million for New York Aquarium renovation

Ed Sheeran performs at New York fundraiser raising $1 million for disadvantaged children in Suffolk

In an inspiring private fundraising gala, Ed Sheeran performed in New York, raising a remarkable $1 million to support disadvantaged children in Suffolk. Local charities will benefit from the funds, which Ipswich Town Football Club chairman Mark Ashton praised. The Lentonbrook Foundation plans to enhance its existing programs for youth in need, ensuring that the community continues to receive vital support.

After 160 years of excavations, archaeologists find a 2,800-year-old bone flute at ancient Troy

For the first time in 160 years, archaeologists unearthed a bone flute at Troy, dating back approximately 2,800 years. In addition, they found a humanoid idol from the Early Bronze Age, offering new insights into the region's cultural traditions. The discoveries were announced by Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. This time period correlates with the legendary works of Greek poet Homer.

CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford to exit role after midterms amid vaccine policy changes: Report

Jennifer Shuford, the chief medical officer of the CDC, plans to step down following the midterm elections due to shifts in the Trump administration's vaccine strategy. This new approach introduces a segmented vaccination regimen. Speculations about her exit suggest personal health concerns or differing views on vaccine messaging may have influenced her departure. The CDC and White House have yet to publicly address Shuford's upcoming exit.

Democrats call for special counsel to probe Trump’s Epstein ties

WASHINGTON – Democratic lawmakers called on Monday, eight days before crucial US midterm elections, for the appointment of a special counsel to probe President Donald Trump’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a 53-page report, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee revived allegations of sexual misconduct made against Republican Trump, a one-time close

BI intercepts 3 Filipinos bound for Eastern Europe

Three Filipinos who were allegedly offered military work in Eastern Europe were intercepted at Davao International Airport before their scheduled departure, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday. In a statement, the BI said the three were stopped from leaving on Oct. 17 after agents found a mismatch, upon questioning, between the passengers’ stated

How 15-year-old Bethany became a published illustrator despite situational mutism

Train AI on religion to make it ‘good’? Not that simple, some say

LOS ANGELES—As tech companies race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI), some are also asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong. Their answer? Religion. “These are not questions a lab can answer,” Anthropic cofounder Chris Olah said earlier this year at the Vatican’s presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI.

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

‘Farmer Mike’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA—When fall arrives, and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, “Farmer Mike,” also known as the “Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers.” Farmer Mike has been chiseling whimsical faces and comical creatures into big pumpkins for more than four decades. Wearing his

Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia

The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.