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Son jailed for hiding mother’s body in freezer and claiming benefits
- Police found Silvia Phillips in a freezer at her home.
- Her son claimed more than £78,000 in benefits after her death.
- Christopher Phillips was jailed for two years and four months.
Police in South Wales found 89-year-old Silvia Phillips’ body in a chest freezer at her home in Porthcawl, three years after her son Christopher placed her there. The case drew attention to how he concealed her death while continuing to claim benefits in her name. Phillips, 60, received…
FEC filings show named celebrity donors gave Democrats under $330,000 since 2024
- Named Democratic celebrity donations totalled less than $330,000.
- Streisand gave about $190,000; Clooney gave $5,000.
- Musk donated $446 million to support Republicans.
Federal Election Commission filings cited in the article show that named Democratic celebrity donors gave less than $330,000 since the 2024 election, while several major Republican backers contributed tens or hundreds of millions. The figures offer a limited snapshot of donations made in celebrities’ own names and contrast…
Jim Jordan chosen to lead House Republicans after midterm losses
- Jim Jordan will lead House Republicans in the minority.
- Democrats are set to hold their largest margins in years.
- John Thune was re-elected as Senate Republican leader.
Republicans have elected Jim Jordan, a staunch defender of Donald Trump, as House minority leader after heavy midterm losses. He will lead the party’s opposition when Democrats take control next year, facing promised investigations into Trump’s second term and an ambitious Democratic legislative agenda. Jordan, an Ohio congressman…
Britney Spears set to unveil ‘top secret project’ she’s been dreaming of for 20 years — and it’s coming soon
- Spears is reportedly preparing a long-awaited lifestyle product.
- The project is said to be unrelated to music.
- Details and a launch date have not been announced.
Britney Spears is preparing to launch a “deeply personal” project that she has reportedly wanted to pursue for more than 20 years. A source says the venture is a lifestyle consumer product, unrelated to music, and that it will be unveiled soon. Spears has reportedly spent the past…
New Russell Brand accuser comes forward in US after comedian’s rape conviction in UK
- A new US accuser is speaking with Gloria Allred.
- Brand was convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in the UK.
- He received a 10-year-and-six-month prison sentence.
Another woman in the United States has come forward with claims that she was victimised by Russell Brand, days after his conviction in the UK for rape and sexual assault. She is speaking with lawyer Gloria Allred about her options; the article provides no further details of her…
Petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as US House Speaker passes one million signatures
- A petition opposing Jeffries as Speaker has passed one million signatures.
- Democrats have yet to select their candidate for the role.
- Critics cite his Israel policy and campaign contributions.
More than one million people have signed a petition urging Democrats to reject Hakeem Jeffries as the next Speaker of the US House, bringing scrutiny to his leadership and foreign-policy positions. Jeffries is expected to seek the role after Democrats’ midterm victories, but he has not yet been…
Party leaders support dementia care courses for unpaid carers
- Party leaders back courses for dementia carers.
- The programme will run six-week sessions nationwide.
- Four in five dementia carers have faced crisis point.
Party leaders have backed the Dementia Carers Together campaign, which aims to support unpaid relatives and friends caring for people with dementia. The initiative will fund six-week courses across the UK, intended to help carers understand the disease, find practical guidance and feel less isolated. Kemi Badenoch called…
Family of three killed in high-speed M5 crash, inquest hears
- Three family members died in an M5 crash near Gloucester.
- Witnesses estimated the BMW was travelling at over 100mph.
- The couple’s eight-year-old daughter survived and went to relatives.
Andy Moore, his partner Swala Harling and their 14-year-old son Sebastian died when their BMW left the M5 near Gloucester and crashed into trees. Their eight-year-old daughter survived and was placed with relatives. An inquest heard that the car had been travelling at extreme speed and swerving across…
Thune retains Senate Republican leadership amid debate over party’s setbacks
- John Thune was re-elected as Senate Republican leader.
- Some Republicans wanted a review before leadership elections.
- Democrats flipped seven seats in the midterms.
John Thune has been re-elected as Senate Republican leader despite calls from some colleagues to delay the vote and review the party’s poor midterm results. His return leaves him to lead a reduced caucus as Democrats take control of the Senate, while Republicans debate how to respond. Rick…
Georgia Bulldogs pull off shocking recruiting flip, land five-star prospect over Texas A&M and Miami
- Georgia landed five-star tackle Mark Matthews.
- Matthews had been committed to Texas A&M.
- Miami had been expected to win his commitment.
Georgia have persuaded five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews to switch his commitment from Texas A&M, in a surprise recruiting move that also beat out Miami. The flip matters because Miami had been widely expected to land the South Florida prospect, while Georgia strengthened its efforts to attract elite…
Bots now drive most web traffic as AI use accelerates
- Bots generated 53 per cent of web traffic in 2026.
- Nearly half of Americans had used chatbots.
- AI content raises concerns about disinformation and human connection.
The “dead internet theory” says bots and other non-human actors now dominate online activity, making digital spaces feel less human. Once a fringe idea on internet forums, it has gained attention as AI tools become more capable and generate more content. The trend matters because automated accounts can…
Sony Cancels Fairgames After Years of Work on PS5 Live Service Shooter
- Sony has cancelled Haven Studio’s *Fairgames*.
- A recent test showed mixed feedback and weak retention.
- Haven will remain open as a PlayStation support team.
Sony has cancelled *Fairgames*, a live service shooter for PS5 and PC that had been in development at Haven Studio for more than three years. The decision follows a recent test in which player feedback and retention fell short of the company’s targets, amid difficult conditions for player-versus-player…
Who plays the lead guitar on ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ in 1976?
- Gorham and Robertson played the song’s interlocking guitar parts.
- A second guitar line helped rescue a track initially left off the album.
- The “boys” were Thin Lizzy, and the town was Dublin.
Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” was shaped by the band’s efforts to break through in the United States in 1976. Its signature sound came from two interlocking guitar parts by Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, which helped turn a song initially left off the album…
Born 81 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the High School English Teacher Who Became a Grammy-Winning Country Music Star
- Donna Fargo turns 81 on 10 November.
- Her first hit began a run of four country number ones.
- She later wrote books and thousands of greeting cards.
Donna Fargo, born Yvonne Vaughn in North Carolina on 10 November 1945, became one of the most successful female country artists of the 1970s after leaving a career teaching English. Her breakthrough, “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”, began a run of four consecutive country number-one hits…
California just voted to give two billionaires $4 billion in taxpayer money so they can do obscure research
- California approved $8.4 billion in medical research bonds.
- Half the funding is earmarked for one UCLA-affiliated institute.
- The state is expected to repay the bonds over 20 years.
California voters have approved Proposition 38, authorising $8.4 billion in bonds for medical research. More than 54% supported it, with 83% of votes counted, according to the article. The measure matters because half the funding is earmarked for one immunology institute co-founded by two billionaires, prompting criticism over…
Senate Republicans re-elect John Thune as leader after midterm shellacking
- John Thune won a second term as Senate Republican leader.
- Republicans lost at least seven seats in the midterms.
- Seven senators had sought to delay the leadership vote.
Senate Republicans re-elected John Thune to a second two-year term as their conference leader, despite calls to delay the vote after the party’s poor midterm results. Thune will lead a minority of no more than 46 senators when the new Congress begins on 3 January. Republicans lost at…
Radie Peat – “Willow Garden”
- Radie Peat has released “Willow Garden”.
- The ballad was documented in Ireland in 1810.
- Its final verse came from an Appalachian source.
Radie Peat has released “Willow Garden”, a traditional murder ballad, ahead of her debut solo album, *No Human Tongue Can Tell*. The song’s history traces a path from Ireland to the Appalachian tradition, illustrating how a folk song can survive in one place after disappearing in another. Peat…
Remember PS5-exclusive shooter Fairgame$? It’s reportedly canceled now, to no one’s surprise
- Sony has reportedly cancelled Fairgame$.
- Player feedback and retention fell short of targets.
- Haven staff are expected to support other studios.
Sony has reportedly cancelled Fairgame$, the online multiplayer shooter that had been missing from public view since its 2023 reveal. The decision highlights the difficulty Sony has faced pursuing live-service games, as the market for PvP shooters remains challenging. An internal memo said a recent test involving thousands…
Daily on Energy: Burgum bangs BAAJA drum
- Burgum says BAAJA guarantees equal treatment for wind and solar.
- Trump said he would not approve permits for new wind turbines.
- The Senate advanced the bill by 73 votes to 25.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urged senators to pass the BAAJA permitting bill, saying its text would ensure wind and solar projects are treated equally under the law. His comments downplayed President Donald Trump’s stated opposition to approving new wind turbine permits, highlighting uncertainty over how the administration would…
What to know about the Republican-led effort to impeach Pete Hegseth
- Massie filed eight impeachment articles against Hegseth.
- House votes could begin this week.
- The Iran war and its costs are part of the debate.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of misconduct including waging war without congressional authorisation. The effort could make Hegseth only the third Cabinet member in US history to be impeached, and would put lawmakers on record over…