Carr, Brendan
Prisoners and their families have been paying lower bills for phone calls from behind bars over the past few years, thanks to a cap implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.). However, the latest vote by the F.C.C. has reversed this trend, setting a new cap
Actors
Ellie Goldstein, the 23-year-old model and first contestant with Down's syndrome to participate in the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, has been eliminated from the competition alongside her professional partner Vito Coppola. The pair was part of the dreaded dance off, facing EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and
Diseases
A new paper published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) outlines a bold new approach to regulating rare disease therapies in the UK. The proposed reforms aim to speed up the development and approval of life-saving treatments for the estimated 3.5 million people living with a
Landslides
Kenya's Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the bodies of 21 people killed in a landslide in Marakwet East have been transferred to a nearby airstrip for treatment and identification. The government paused search and rescue operations on Saturday evening but resumed them on Sunday, with military and
Horne, George
The Scotland national rugby team, led by coach Gregor Townsend, is set to face the All Blacks at Murrayfield on Saturday, a match that will be the team's first against New Zealand in three years. Scotland has a history of close matches against the All Blacks, with the
Tariffs
The deal between the US and China has de-escalated tensions between the world's two largest economies, but it's a mistake to think this returns us to the pre-pandemic era of globalisation. The world has changed, primarily due to the two Cs: Covid and China. The pandemic
Hegseth, Pete
United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump's directive on nuclear weapons testing, describing it as both "reasonable and prudent". The directive has sparked widespread global concern since its announcement on Thursday and has raised concerns over escalating tensions among major powers.
Beverages
Drinking beetroot juice, coffee, and green tea may help improve liver health for individuals with fatty liver disease, according to a recent video shared by Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford University. These beverages, Dr Sethi emphasizes, can potentially reduce fat buildup and enhance liver
Mamdani, Zohran
The New York City mayoral election is heating up, with a new poll showing Zohran Mamdani's lead narrowing to just 6.6 points over Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a Democratic candidate, has consistently held a double-digit lead since his primary win in June, but Cuomo's recent gains
Landslides
As rescuers continue their search for 25 people still missing, the death toll from the Marakwet East landslide in Kenya's Elgeyo Marakwet County has risen to 26. The government has announced that the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the nearby Kapteren Airstrip for identification and
Karl, Andy
Australian stage favourite Elise McCann, who has been taking on roles in various musicals in her career, will be seen alongside her fiancé, US Broadway star Andy Karl, in the long-awaited Brisbane debut of Beetlejuice the Musical in 2026. The show, which will open at QPAC from June 7, has
Astronomy
As the western horizon of Bengaluru took on a breathtaking show on Saturday evening, many residents of the city were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the hazy green comet, C/2025 A6 (Lemon). With many sharing photos of the celestial phenomenon on social media, the excitement was palpable.
