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Reform appoints former RAF commander to reassure critics on Ukraine stance
- Reform appoints ex-RAF commander Angus MacIntyre as Armed Forces spokesman.
- MacIntyre signals support for Ukraine and condemns Putin.
- Polls differ on Reform’s standing against the Conservatives.
Reform UK has appointed former RAF commander Angus MacIntyre as its first Armed Forces spokesman, in what senior party sources describe as a “clean break” with past accusations that Nigel Farage was sympathetic to Vladimir Putin. MacIntyre has voiced support for Ukraine and condemned Putin, as the party…
Raunchy posts from upstart Dem who took down California GOP leader resurface after surprise election win
- Hipolito Cerros upset Republican leader Alexandra Macedo in California.
- Cerros led by about 1,500 votes in the latest count.
- Old crude posts resurfaced as his election win became likely.
Democrat Hipolito Cerros has narrowly defeated California Assembly Republican leader Alexandra Macedo, in an upset that the Associated Press projected Friday. The result matters because it gives Democrats a win in a Central Valley district where Donald Trump received 58.1% of the vote in 2024; Cerros’s old, crude…
Inside the DSA campaign to destroy ‘ultra-Zionists’ Schumer and Jeffries
- DSA is campaigning against Schumer and Jeffries.
- More than 6,000 letters have been generated against Schumer’s leadership bid.
- The group aims to replace both politicians in Congress by 2028.
The Democratic Socialists of America is organising a campaign against Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, seeking to block their leadership bids and eventually replace them in Congress. The effort reflects a growing rift between the group and senior Democrats, despite both politicians having previously backed DSA candidates. The…
Melbourne student earns up to $15,000 monthly teaching AI budgeting skills
- Melbourne student Ansh Punia earns up to $15,000 a month from AI coaching.
- Households use AI to review spending, spot subscriptions and plan meals.
- Airtasker says demand for AI coaches has nearly doubled in a year.
A 20-year-old Melbourne student says he earns up to $15,000 a month teaching households and businesses to use AI tools, after leaving a warehouse job. His work reflects growing interest in using AI to manage household spending and cut costs amid pressure on living expenses. Ansh Punia says…
Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie pokes fun at her mom’s ‘high school pregnancy’ in cheeky TikTok video
- Maddie teased her mother about becoming pregnant at 16.
- Fans linked the pregnancy to Zoey 101 ending.
- Jamie Lynn says filming had wrapped before her announcement.
Maddie, Jamie Lynn Spears’ 18-year-old daughter, joked about her mother’s teenage pregnancy in a TikTok video, dancing beside her as Jamie Lynn watched with an annoyed expression. The clip prompted fans to revisit claims that the pregnancy ended Jamie Lynn’s Nickelodeon series, Zoey 101, though the show had…
49ers provide encouraging injury update on Mike Evans
- Evans will miss Sunday’s game against Dallas.
- Shanahan says his Achilles injury is improving.
- The 49ers are taking a cautious approach.
The San Francisco 49ers will sit wide receiver Mike Evans for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to recover from Achilles tendinitis. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the injury is improving, but the team wants it to heal fully to reduce the risk of it flaring…
Myer’s discounted sales rise as profits shrink and restructuring continues
- Myer’s sales growth came largely from acquisitions.
- Heavy discounting is supporting sales but hurting profits.
- A $100m cash buffer gives Myer time to restructure.
David Jones’ collapse into administration has raised concerns about whether Myer could face the same fate, as both Australian department stores struggle to stay relevant and profitable. Myer has been relying on heavy discounting to attract shoppers, which has lifted sales but squeezed profits. Myer’s sales rose by…
In 1984, one song helped to complete Pearl Jam’s lineup. 87,000,000 record sales later, they were proven right
- A Stevie Ray Vaughan song helped Gossard notice McCready’s guitar playing.
- McCready joined Gossard and Ament after Andy Wood’s death.
- Pearl Jam have sold nearly 90 million records.
After Mother Love Bone ended following frontman Andy Wood’s death, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament began building a new band. Gossard remembered guitarist Mike McCready playing along to a Stevie Ray Vaughan record and later invited him to join; that decision helped complete the group that became Pearl…
Rush’s Geddy Lee shoots down claims of ‘woke agenda’
- Geddy Lee says Rush hired Anika Nilles for her talent.
- Lee rejects claims the band has a “woke agenda”.
- The tour’s first leg sold more than 1.1 million tickets.
Geddy Lee has rejected claims that Rush chose drummer Anika Nilles to satisfy a “woke agenda”, saying the band hired her because she is an outstanding musician. His response addresses criticism from a small number of online commentators after Nilles joined Rush for its Fifty Something comeback tour.…
3 Country Songs We Know You Sing at Home to Yourself While Cooking Dinner
- Three country songs for cooking dinner
- Cash, Nelson and Stapleton feature
- Each is tied to a moment at home
The article suggests three country songs that listeners might sing to themselves while cooking dinner: Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”, Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” and Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey”. It links the songs to familiar parts of an evening at home, from cooking for someone…
FAT32’s 4GB file limit can block large SD card transfers
- FAT32 cannot store a single file larger than 4GB.
- Reformatting as exFAT supports larger files but erases the card.
- Check older devices support exFAT before switching formats.
SD cards that refuse files larger than 4GB are usually formatted as FAT32, which has a built-in limit on the size of any one file. The card can still have plenty of free capacity; the restriction matters most for large files such as 4K video. Reformatting the card…
Russia’s war in Ukraine underscores the need for stronger British defences
- Macintyre says yielding to Putin could invite further aggression.
- Reform pledges defence spending of 3 per cent of GDP by 2030.
- Its plan targets 3.5 per cent by 2035 and rebuilding stockpiles.
Angus Macintyre argues that Russia’s war in Ukraine shows the danger of yielding to authoritarian leaders, saying concessions could encourage further aggression. He calls for stronger British defences and says Reform UK would put national security and sovereignty first. He describes the conflict as exceptionally intense, with extensive…
Forage and fight for ingredients in a magical 1960s Italy and whip up some tasty meals Cooking Mama style in The Snackbar at the End of the World
- A new game mixes foraging, combat and Italian cooking.
- Its setting is a magical, post-apocalyptic 1960s Italy.
- No release date has been announced.
The Snackbar at the End of the World is a newly announced action-adventure game set in a magical, slightly post-apocalyptic version of 1960s Italy. Players forage for ingredients, fight hostile creatures and cook Italian dishes to help run a struggling restaurant, combining exploration and combat with cooking minigames.…
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs surge in Post’s NBA Power Rankings
- San Antonio tops the rankings on an 11-game winning streak.
- Wembanyama is playing at an MVP-calibre level.
- The Lakers are second and Boston rises to third.
The San Antonio Spurs are ranked first in this week’s NBA power rankings after winning 11 consecutive games, including a blowout of the Warriors. Their rise reflects strong play at both ends of the court and Victor Wembanyama’s MVP-calibre form, making them the league’s hottest team. The Los…
Born 75 Years Ago Today in New York, the Hall of Fame Bassist Who Helped Assemble One of the Biggest Rock Bands of the 1980s
- Alec John Such helped form Bon Jovi’s original line-up.
- The band’s breakthrough included two US No. 1 singles.
- Such reunited with the group in 2018.
Alec John Such, born in Yonkers, New York, on 14 November 1951, was Bon Jovi’s bassist during the band’s rise to fame. He also helped assemble its original line-up by bringing drummer Tico Torres and guitarist Richie Sambora into the group, making his role in the band’s beginnings…
Rogue California ‘plumber’ hijacks elderly woman’s home — then rents out rooms to strangers
- A San Diego woman says a hired plumber took over her home.
- She and her partner were locked out for more than two years.
- Eviction took five more months after ownership paperwork was found.
San Diego homeowner Jordy Smith, 76, says a man she hired to repair pipes took over her house while she and her partner were temporarily away, locked them out and rented rooms to strangers. The couple were unable to return for more than two years, and Smith says…
Labour accused of using taxpayer cash to fund ‘pro-EU propaganda’ at UK universities championing ‘European values’
- Labour is criticised over Erasmus+ university funding.
- The UK is set to rejoin the scheme.
- Labour says universities control course content and cites a 30% discount.
Labour has faced criticism over public funding available to UK universities through the Jean Monnet Actions, part of the Erasmus+ scheme, for teaching about European values and citizenship. Conservative MP Alex Burghart called the programmes “pro-EU propaganda”; the dispute comes as the UK prepares to rejoin Erasmus+. Under…
Sabalenka apologises & says viral comment ‘not directed at Svitolina’
- Sabalenka apologised for swearing during her defeat by Svitolina.
- She said her comment was aimed at spectators, not her opponent.
- Mirra Andreeva is set to replace Sabalenka at world number two.
Aryna Sabalenka apologised after a video showed her swearing and gesturing during her WTA Finals defeat by Elina Svitolina. She said the remark was not directed at Svitolina, but came after she became frustrated with spectators cheering her mistakes. The Belarusian player lost 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to the…
The ‘kidults’ hoping for a toy this Christmas: One in five sold this festive season will be bought for grown-ups, data shows
- Adults are expected to buy one in five toys this Christmas.
- UK toy sales grew 13 per cent in the first nine months of 2026.
- Nostalgia, collecting and screen-free activities are driving demand.
About one in five toys sold in the UK this Christmas is expected to be bought for an adult, as sales to so-called “kidults” rise. The trend is helping drive the toy market’s fastest growth in a decade, with retailers expanding ranges aimed at adult collectors and people…
Why a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
- A nationwide US flight stop lasted more than four hours.
- Ageing equipment and a wire replacement were linked to the disruption.
- Airlines could need days to return to normal operations.
A failure involving ageing air traffic control equipment led the Federal Aviation Administration to ground flights across the United States for more than four hours on Friday. The incident disrupted communications and radar feeds, prompting officials to halt flights as a safety measure; the effects could continue for…