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The Best Pop-Culture Advent Calendars for 2026: ‘Bluey,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ Marvel and More
Why wait until Christmas to start unwrapping? Advent calendars make the case for treating yourself all December long, and this year’s lineup goes well beyond the usual bite-sized chocolates. This year, brands are finding increasingly creative ways to cash in on the tradition.
Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza - medics say
CAIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including five police officers, in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Sunday, according to medics and the Hamas-run interior ministry. Medics said three people were killed in an Israeli
Looted shops, burning barricades as riots erupt in Frankfurt
Police remained on the streets of Frankfurt on Sunday after rioting and looting broke out following youth demonstrations, leaving shopfronts smashed, fires burning and several people injured.
Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over 'Middle East situation'
Yamaha said on Sunday it will not participate in next weekend's Qatar MotoGP, citing "the situation in the Middle East". Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United States and Israel to resume bombardments of Iran.
German, Slovak die in suspected electrocution at hotel pool in India
NEW DELHI, Nov 1 - A German flight crew member and a Slovak business manager died as a result of an accident in a luxury hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru, which Indian media reported on Saturday was suspected to have been caused by an electric current in the pool.
Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day
A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions
Heidi Klum turns herself into a giant severed hand for Halloween
Celebrities gathered in New York for Heidi Klum’s 25th annual Halloween party, with the host transforming herself into a gruesome severed hand and guests arriving in an array of elaborate costumes.
Valladolid Festival Prizes: Alain Gomis’ ‘Dao’ Wins Golden Spike, ‘La Gradiva’ Takes Silver
French-Senegalese filmmaker Alain Gomis’ “Dao,” an expansive family saga spanning Europe and Africa, was awarded the Golden Spike for best film at Spain’s 71st Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) while Marine Atlan’s acclaimed debut “La Gradiva” received the Silver
15 Years Ago, Zelda Told its Most Memorable Story with its Worst Gameplay
Zelda’s most memorable story still shines, but the motion controls, Fi, and repeat fights often make it a tough replay
Trump makes war on the International Criminal Court
“It is only a matter of time” before the International Criminal Court interferes with “American military and law enforcement operations,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned in July. Convinced that such meddling would “mean the death of the United States as a sovereign and
Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The talks come amid concerns that the
Germany 'Gen Z' protests turn violent as shops looted
The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month.
Flags, banners and chants at youth protest in Berlin
Hundreds of young demonstrators gathered outside Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the “GenZ regelt!” movement called for nationwide protests against political and social issues, in solidarity with student demonstrations across Europe.
Common pesticide linked to 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson’s disease
A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to a common pesticide was linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. Scientists also uncovered how the chemical damages brain cells and identified a promising way to protect them.
Dungeons & Dragons Turned Hansel and Gretel Into a Near-Perfect Adventure
A delicious one-shot sends players to a candy cottage
UK police say 325 people were arrested at Palestine Action demo
British police said Sunday they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government's contentious ban of the group. Demonstrators staged a "mass action" outside the US embassy ahead of the
Iran’s supreme leader warns of 'geographically unrestricted response' if US attacks again
Iranian officials have nevertheless noted positive steps in mediated negotiations with the US, which is gearing up for key midterm elections next week.
Why daylight saving time ended so early this year
Believe it or not, it's time again for the twice-a-year clock change.
Netflix's Near-Perfect Thriller With 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Getting Cut From Streaming
Two eccentric teenagers cross paths and embark on a road trip to remember.
7 Near-Perfect Prime Video Sci-Fi Shows that Hook You in the First Scene
Sci-fi comes in all flavors, including ones that are addictive.
Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule
Scientists have built a groundbreaking molecular motor that spins in either direction using electricity, inspired by a machine invented more than 2,000 years ago. Even more remarkably, its rotation can boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially transforming
China’s Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline
The resolution was adopted during a key party leadership gathering this week.
China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline
BEIJING, Nov 1 - China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and centre in an official resolution on toughening internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its high-pressure anti-corruption campaign to cleanse the party of \"impurities and viruses\".
The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it
Crown-of-thorns starfish are notorious for devouring coral reefs, but surprising new research reveals these spiny predators may actually help reefs thrive when their populations are kept in check. Scientists studying Australia's Great Barrier Reef discovered that nearly 75% of
Breaking the ice: Scientists use attracting particles to form an anti-spin ice
In a recent Nature Communications study, researchers have reported the realization of an anti-spin ice, a system that does the opposite of conventional spin ices by breaking the ice rule that governs them.
Azerbaijan's ties with Israel deepen a growing rift with Erdogan's Turkey
The rift between the two countries has deepened after Azerbaijani President Aliyev snubbed the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara. Coupled with its close ties to Israel, the move underscores Baku's determination to assert its independence
Drinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch
A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than
Report: Child among nine killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
Citing hospitals in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported five Palestinians killed in al-Mawasi, three, including a child, in Gaza City and one east of Deir al-Balah
Democratic wins would shift Congress' trade debate but fall short of US tariff rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Nov 1 - President Donald Trump's trade agenda will face a new source of friction if Democrats win control of Congress on Tuesday, with a cascade of oversight hearings and symbolic tariff rollback votes likely next year, but Trump will remain undeterred in his zeal
Bulgarians head to the polls in tense presidential runoff
The vote puts together two candidates with sharply contrasting views on how Bulgaria should engage with Russia and the war in Ukraine moving forward.
How to Watch ‘The Assembly’ Canada Season 2 Online In the U.S.
The Canadian version of the unconventional interview series is back for a second season. Here’s how viewers in the U.S. can watch online
6 Perfect 'Peanuts' Comics from the 1960s that Prove Charles Schulz is a Genius
The best decade for Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip was the 1960s — here are six perfect comics which prove it.
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Vance road tests 2028 campaign as Trump’s midterm sideshow
Weatherton, TEXAS — Vice President Vance is homing in on his campaign message ahead of Election Day in what many see as a preview of a presidential bid in 2028 that seems all but certain. As Trump has criss-crossed the country for almost daily midterm rallies in the final
This Could Be a Historic Election—and Not for the Reasons You Think
Amy Richards, a 56-year-old from Texas, told the Associated Press that she used to be a Republican but has voted Democratic since 2016. She said that the president “thinks that the economy is doing well because he and his family have enriched themselves to the tune of several
The 10 races that will decide House control
The battle for the House majority will come down to a handful of battleground districts. Republicans are playing defense as they seek to defend their 218-214 majority while facing tough political headwinds. All 435 House seats are up for grabs. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), The
GOP plan for lame-duck sprint runs into votes, rules and the calendar
Republicans on Capitol Hill are poised to clash in the lame duck over how far to push President Trump's agenda. Midterm voters are widely expected to give Democrats control of the House, and maybe the Senate, in the next Congress, which would bring Trump’s legislative agenda to
2028 hopefuls with the most riding on the midterms
The candidates with the most at stake in Tuesday's midterm elections won't necessarily be the ones on the ballot. For a growing field of prospective 2028 presidential contenders in both parties, the results could offer an early test of their political strength, their influence
Scientists use sound waves to deliver a new attack on deadly brain cancer
Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules
Johor now popular destination for Indonesian tourists, with 1.5 million visits in 2025
Of the 11 passenger ferry connections between Indonesia and Malaysia, eight are located in Johor.
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt could rewrite the story of human origins
A 17- to 18-million-year-old ape fossil discovered in Egypt is challenging long-held beliefs about where the ancestors of humans and other modern apes first evolved. Scientists now suspect that North Africa and the Middle East, rather than East Africa, may have been the cradle
Thousands build Buddhist monuments for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city
Bhutan hopes the city will boost its economy and persuade more young people to stay.
UN demands urgent investigation after death of staff member held in Houthi custody
Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani said more than 70 UN staff members and dozens of humanitarian workers remain in Houthi custody.
New York City Marathon Livestream: How to Watch the 2026 Race Online for Free
Here’s how to get a free livestream of the 2026 NYC Marathon from anywhere in the country
Welcome to the New Era of Video Game Adaptations
A week filled with updates on upcoming video game adaptations proves that Hollywood's latest trend is here to stay.