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Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan’s PM says she does
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said she sleeps between zero and three hours a night, prompting public reaction and renewed debate about Japan’s demanding work culture. Her comments matter because they highlight concerns over whether extreme working habits are being normalised by political leaders. Takaichi disclosed her sleeping pattern in a post on X,…
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Smith backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
The article’s text is unavailable because access was denied, so its claims and supporting details cannot be independently summarised. The title indicates that Smith has backed El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race, but the article provides no further context. No information is available on which Smith made the endorsement, the timing, El-Sayed’s opponents, or the race’s…
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Hull KR inflict more derby misery on Hull FC
Hull KR came from 12 points down to beat Hull FC 34-20 in a tense Super League derby, ending their own two-match losing run and extending their winning streak against their city rivals to nine games. The result lifted the reigning champions back into the play-off places in fifth, while Hull FC suffered a sixth…
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The Story Behind the “Unfair” Prank The Rolling Stones Pulled on Their Motown Opener in 1972
The Rolling Stones ended their 1972 summer tour at Madison Square Garden by inviting their support act, Stevie Wonder, back on stage for a joint performance before launching a custard-pie fight. Mick Jagger later described the stunt as “rather unfair” to Wonder, but the singer embraced the chaos and joined in, turning it into a…
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Thune says Iran sanctions to be added to Russia sanctions bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said sanctions targeting Iran would be added to pending legislation aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. The change could broaden the bill’s reach beyond Moscow’s war in Ukraine, while helping secure support for bringing the long-delayed measure to a Senate vote. The bipartisan Russia sanctions package would penalise Russia if…
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Beach Boys Call Off Remainder of Summer Concerts ‘to Recharge’ Before Resuming in Fall
The Beach Boys’ touring group, led by Mike Love, has cancelled or postponed almost 30 summer concert dates from 23 July to 3 September, saying it needs time to “recharge”. The move interrupts one of the band’s traditionally busy touring periods, with performances expected to resume on 24 September. Tickets for postponed shows will remain…
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Democrats urge appeals court not to overturn mifepristone regulations
Democratic lawmakers have urged a US appeals court to preserve existing regulations governing mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions. The case matters because it could affect nationwide access to a commonly used abortion treatment amid continuing legal challenges following the end of federal abortion protections. The article text was unavailable, so specific arguments, court…
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DOJ will withdraw subpoenas against New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The US Justice Department said it would withdraw subpoenas seeking testimony and records from New York Times journalists over reporting on President Trump’s Qatar-gifted Air Force One aircraft. The retreat followed a federal judge’s criticism of the government’s legal handling of the case, and matters because the demands had raised concerns about press freedom and…
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Inside Trump’s secret Four Seasons summit: Shock plan to rescue the midterms is leaked as GOP confronts troubling new voter concern
Reports have emerged of a secret meeting held by Donald Trump at a Four Seasons hotel, at which a plan was reportedly discussed to shore up Republican prospects ahead of the US midterm elections. The gathering reflects growing unease within the GOP as it grapples with a newly identified concern among voters that party strategists…
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Harrison Ford Celebrates Michael J. Fox as the “Most Stubborn Optimist I Know” at THR’s Social Impact Summit
The Hollywood Reporter’s Social Impact Summit honoured celebrities and organisations using their public profiles for charitable work, with awards for John Mayer, Stephen and Ayesha Curry, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Harrison Ford praised Fox as an exceptionally determined optimist, highlighting the foundation’s long-running work on Parkinson’s disease and the wider significance of sustained…