Iconic Los Angeles Starbucks closing after 30 years as coffee giant shutters another 250 stores
A beloved Starbucks in Burbank is set to close on after nearly 30 years in business.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Unraveled’ Tour Setlist: Every Song Played on Opening Night in Connecticut
Olivia Rodrigo officially kicked off the “Unraveled” tour on Friday night with her first show at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT. Scroll down to see the setlist as it’s being updated live. The 86-date tour is in support of Rodrigo’s third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl
OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.
Climate crisis is affecting children's nutrition
Wildfires, floods and other extreme weather events are no longer the only ways climate change affects children around the world. Increasingly, it also affects their diets. Droughts reduce agricultural production, floods cut off roads and disrupt supply chains, and rising prices
Africa: Africa's Endless Song At the UN General Assembly
[Nile Post] When the United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945, most of Africa was still under colonial rule and not represented as independent states. Today, the continent has 54 of the UN's 193 member states, about 28% of the membership and more than 1.5 billion people, yet it
Trump declares $1B canceled in ‘pocket rescission’ affront to Congress’ funding power
Many lawmakers, including some top Republicans, say the tactic is illegal.
Iran offers U.S. seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz, rules out nuclear concessions
Iranian Foreign Minister said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if Washington accepts Tehran's terms, including lifting its blockade on Iranian ports. But an Iranian official said Tehran would make no nuclear concessions
I did the math on my Wardogs XP grind, and now I wish I hadn't
The Wardogs grind is real, and kind of exhausting.
Taylor Swift Breaks Two Spotify Records for 2026, Including Most-Streamed Female Artist in a Day
Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026, including most-streamed female artist in a day. Swift broke the records following the midnight release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore,” which featured four new songs, including lead single “Patient Zero.” That song broke
Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
Five Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts for Destination Weddings: From Mexico to the Dominican Republic
Celebrities have long understood that sometimes the best wedding venue requires a passport. George and Amal Clooney turned Venice into the backdrop for their multi-day 2014 celebration, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took over Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace for their lavish 2018
GOP senators not happy with Trump's embrace of Xi after China helped Iran
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP senators not happy with Trump's embrace of Xi after China helped Iran Republican senators are dismayed over President Trump’s lavish welcome of
Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?
Senate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit A group of Senate Democrats are questioning whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought a
Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Into U20 Cosafa Cup Final
[Namibian] Defending champions South Africa and hosts Mozambique will contest the final of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Sunday after impressive semi-final victories secured their places at the continental finals in Ghana next year.
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
TikTok reaches $100M settlement with Alabama over youth addiction claims, ahead of landmark trial
It's TikTok's first deal with a state as it fights similar claims nationwide.
Africa: Africa Urged to Strengthen Budget Oversight
[New Era] African parliaments have been urged to strengthen their oversight of public finances through well-resourced and independent Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) as the continent confronts rising debt vulnerabilities, illicit financial flows, procurement inefficiencies
How to open the auxiliary lines in Part 6 of Silent Hill: Townfall
Complete the last puzzle in Silent Hill: Townfall.
Francesca Hong says she regrets CNN interview about Thanksgiving
Francesca Hong, a former democratic socialist candidate in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, said Friday she regrets her controversial CNN interview in which she stated she wanted to “cancel Thanksgiving.” In an interview with WISN, a local ABC affiliate, anchor Matt Smith
As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
10 Free Browser Games That are Actually Fun to Play
From dice-based deckbuilders to a cat civilization sim, these 10 free browser games rival anything you'd pay for
‘Control Resonant’ Team on ‘Reverse Symmetry’ of Switching From Jesse to Dylan as Sequel Game’s New Protagonist
Following a nearly seven-year development journey, Remedy Entertainment has unleashed the sequel to its 2019 hit video game “Control.” Released Thursday for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, “Control Resonant” picks up after Jesse Faden, the
Inside Ryan Murphy’s Universe: How Director Max Winkler Found Creative Meaning in ‘Lizzie Borden,’ ‘American Horror Story,’ ‘Love Story’ and More
In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences. His next film was the
Iran pitches 7-day plan to US to reopen strait
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran pitches 7-day plan Iran has shared a seven-day plan with the U.S. to end fighting between the two countries, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks for a final peace deal, Tehran’s foreign minister
White House defends pro-Trump TV ads timed with midterms: 'Patriotism isn’t partisan'
The White House defended the pro-President Trump television campaign that aired this week ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, saying that “patriotism isn’t partisan.” “The announcements are a reminder for Americans to love their country and know why it’s worth defending — at
My favorite $6 RPG on Steam just got a beastmode free 'Enhanced Edition' update
It's actually on sale for $4 at the moment.
Alan Ritchson's 2019 Sports Comedy is Free to Watch on YouTube
Alan Ritchson takes on a much lighter role in this Thanksgiving football comedy, now available to watch for free on YouTube.
Iran pitches 7-day plan to restart US talks, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has shared a seven-day plan with the U.S. to end fighting between the two countries, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks for a final peace deal, Tehran’s foreign minister told multiple outlets Thursday in New York City. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.
Guess who patented a new system for in-game ads
The future's so bright you gotta wear shades.
Supreme Court blocks use of GOP-favored map in Missouri — again
The Supreme Court on Friday blocked a directive for Missouri Republicans to use their favored congressional map, again, making clear to officials they must return to an old design for November after the state’s messy redistricting battle. The decision is a blow for the GOP,
What time does Honkai Star Rail version 4.6 release in your time zone?
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.6 launches a bit earlier in the week than usual. We list the maintenance times in your time zone in our guide.
Let’s Do Some Leaf-Peeping From Space
Fall foliage from hundreds of miles up The post Let’s Do Some Leaf-Peeping From Space appeared first on Nautilus .
Commentary: Anthony Loke resignation offer matters little to DAP’s fate
The Democratic Action Party chief's decision to resign as Malaysia's transport minister in protest over Najib Razak’s conditional pardon is symptomatic of a deeper crisis for his party that won’t be fixed by a single gesture, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Democratic senators accuse Kennedy of not adhering to ethics agreement in vaccine lawsuit
A group of Senate Democrats questioned whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. potentially concealed an agreement to collect money from a settlement with a vaccine manufacturer despite pledging to divest from the lawsuit. At the time of his
Appeals court sides with Trump admin in Anthropic blacklisting
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Appeals court sides with Pentagon on Anthropic blacklisting The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with the Trump administration in its blacklisting of the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, allowing the
Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland
Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.
Paramount Says Timing for Warner Bros. Deal Close ‘If Any’ Is ‘Not Yet Certain’ but Pencils In Oct. 5 Date to Issue PSKY Shareholders Warrants Tied to WBD Merger
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC filing Friday, Paramount said its board on Sept. 25 “determined to voluntarily
Breaking and entering: How parasites prepare host cells for invasion
Before the parasite Toxoplasma gondii can invade a cell, it has to know it has reached the right place. New research from the Whitehead Institute reveals that the parasite doesn't simply recognize a ready-made doorway into the cell. Instead, it helps create the conditions for
McDonald’s promises to bring back colorful PlayPlaces in bid to win over frustrated parents
McDonald’s says it's no longer playing around with kid amenities and customer service.
‘Narcos’ Director Andrés Baiz Tackling Police Helicopter Thriller ‘Helo’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
Patrick Aison, known for his work on the recent live-action Predator movies, wrote the script.
Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the prediction market Kalshi on Friday, determining states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling in the latest blow to the industry. In a unanimous ruling, the three-judge panel sided with Ohio and Tennessee,