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Trump to sit down with Michael Cohen for interview, former fixer says
President Trump will sit for an interview with Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney turned critic, who admitted to facilitating payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Cohen, who had sparred with Trump in recent years after a public falling out, has since reconciled with the president,…
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Treasury Department to double debt buybacks after bond yield spike
The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it will increase the maximum amount of U.S. debt it can buy back, a move met with declining bond yields and rising stocks. Starting next month, the Treasury plans to double the maximum value of longer-dated securities, specifically in the 10-to-20-year and the 20-to-30-year sectors, it allows itself to…
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Inside the Beatles’ First North American Tour—and the 32 Shows That Changed Concert History
This American Songwriter piece marks the anniversary of the Beatles’ first North American tour, which began on 19 August 1964, a few months after their breakthrough US television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The tour cemented “Beatlemania” as a genuine cultural phenomenon, with the band’s popularity generating scenes of chaos that neither they nor…
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Tourists cling to each other in desperate struggle as raging flood sweeps them down waterfall
Tourists were caught on video clutching one another as they were swept downstream by a sudden flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, highlighting the dangers of visiting natural attractions during unpredictable weather conditions. The incident underscores the risks tourists face when venturing onto rocks near waterfalls in national parks, where water…
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Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO among Americans killed in Kenya crash
A Forbes 30 Under 30-listed chief executive, identified in reporting as Roger Duarte, has died along with several other Americans in a helicopter crash in Kenya. Duarte was reportedly holidaying in the country, away from his $2.8 million Miami home, when the aircraft went down, and coverage has focused heavily on his entrepreneurial profile rather…
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Giraffe review – sparkling one-woman show stands out from the crowd
The Guardian’s review praises Giraffe, a one-woman show by Abigail Weinstock performing at the Pleasance Courtyard as part of the Edinburgh festival 2026, for compellingly portraying a sociopathic protagonist while keeping the audience emotionally engaged. The show follows 30-year-old Eliana, who has two weeks to gather letters of support before a court decides whether to…
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Jane Curtin Boards ‘Little Five’ Film From Anne Hathaway’s Somewhere Pictures & Pigasus Pictures
Jane Curtin has joined the cast of “Little Five,” an upcoming period film produced by Anne Hathaway’s Somewhere Pictures alongside Pigasus Pictures. The former Saturday Night Live star will play Dean Weston, a formidable university leader who mentors and challenges a group of young female cyclists striving to break into a male-dominated collegiate sport. The…
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Despite calls for Aaron Pierre to be the next James Bond, Lanterns co-star hopes he’s the Green Lantern for “many years to come”
Aaron Pierre’s *Lanterns* co-star Kelly Macdonald has said she hopes he continues playing Green Lantern for years to come, responding to widespread fan speculation that he could instead be cast as the next James Bond. The comments highlight the tension facing rising stars who land high-profile franchise roles, as speculation swirls around them for other…
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GP’s AI receptionist has trouble to understand patients’ Yorkshire accents – leaving them struggling to get appointments
A GP surgery’s artificial intelligence phone receptionist has been struggling to understand patients with Yorkshire accents, making it harder for some to book appointments. The system, designed to handle incoming calls and triage requests automatically, appears to misinterpret regional pronunciation, causing confusion, delays and frustration for patients trying to reach their doctor. The case highlights…