Leaders and experts convene in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 climate talks, emphasizing forest protection, adaptation, and turning climate pledges into tangible action.
Indian authorities have launched cloud‑seeding flights over New Delhi to trigger rain and wash out smog. Experts say it may help briefly – but cutting emissions remains the key.
Taylor Swift will not appear among the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026. Her album, The Life of a Showgirl, released in October 2025. It came after the eligibility window, which ran from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2025. Swift has won multiple...
Kim Kardashian pokes fun at critics of her Disney+ drama All’s Fair, sharing fans’ reactions and highlighting its worldwide streaming success.
An independent review has found evidence of “power struggles” and a “toxic culture” at the University of Aberdeen. The institution has pledged to overhaul its governance and rebuild trust amid financial pressures.
Staff at Lancaster University have begun work-to-rule action over plans to cut 400 jobs. The University and College Union warns of strikes unless management halts redundancies and focuses on protecting local employment.
Flight reductions caused by the government shutdown could lead to higher ticket prices and major disruptions across U.S. airports. Experts warn travelers to prepare for cancellations, delays, and crowded flights during the holiday season.
The Trump administration has ordered states to cut SNAP food aid payments to 65%, affecting over 42 million Americans. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling and deepens the funding dispute amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Benton End House, once home to artists Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines, is set to reopen after a major restoration funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
In a 60-40 vote, the Senate cleared a measure to end the federal government shutdown, reversing layoffs and restoring funding for key programs.
