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Tom Kean Jr faces transparency criticism over 116-day congressional absence
New Jersey Representative Tom Kean Jr faced criticism during his first televised debate for his months-long absence from Congress, during which he received treatment for depression. The Republican, seeking reelection in the 7th Congressional District, defended his initial decision not to disclose his mental health struggles to constituents, arguing that medical emergencies cannot be planned.…
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Police seek to identify elderly woman found in Liverpool park in July
The body of an elderly woman was discovered in a bin bag in the bushes of Stanley Park in Liverpool on Friday, 28 August, having been dumped there since July. Despite extensive police investigations and repeated public appeals, detectives have been unable to identify the woman, believed to be around 70 years old, approximately 5ft…
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BBC edits to Horrible Histories episodes draw censorship criticism
The article reports that the BBC has removed or edited episodes of *Horrible Histories* on iPlayer, prompting criticism from the author, who argues the changes amount to unnecessary censorship. The affected sketches use comic exaggeration to satirise Victorian child labour, Roman galley ships and chimney sweeps, and the article says their historical subject matter and…
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ANDREW NEIL: Healey was too busy boasting about his miner’s lamp to explain how he’ll pay for all that ‘hope’
John Healey delivered his first address as Chancellor to Labour’s party conference, which commentator Andrew Neil critiques as substantively weak and dominated by typical party conference rhetoric about “fresh hope” and industrial renewal. The speech failed to address concrete economic policy or explain how Labour will manage forthcoming fiscal challenges, despite the Budget being only…
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At least seven prosecutors leave Florida inquiry into alleged Trump conspiracy
Kurt Olsen and at least six other prosecutors have left the Justice Department’s investigation in Florida into an alleged years-long conspiracy against Donald Trump. The departures, following the earlier resignation of Joseph diGenova, cast further doubt on the inquiry’s future; previous reports said it had been reaching dead ends for months. The investigation was launched…
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Sofía Vergara Doubles Down on Denim With Latest Walmart Collection, Including Butt-Lifting Jeans Under $30
Sofía Vergara has made denim the focus of her latest seasonal collection for Walmart, expanding her ongoing fashion partnership with curve-conscious jeans and other denim clothing. The range aims to address the fit challenge of accommodating hips while avoiding a gap at the waist, and pairs that emphasis with mass-market prices. The new collection includes…
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JFK fuel truck tears hoses from Air China Boeing 747 during refuelling
An airport worker at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York caused a major fuel leak on 31 August after driving away from an Air China Boeing 747-8 whilst it was still being refuelled. Footage shows the refuelling truck moving under the aircraft’s wing with fuel hoses still attached, causing them to tear from…
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DHS send ominous warning as migrant caravan heads toward US-Mexico border from Honduras
A migrant caravan that set off from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on 20 September crossed into Mexico and was travelling north towards the US border. The US Department of Homeland Security said Border Patrol was monitoring the group with international partners and warned that people entering the country illegally would be apprehended, prosecuted and removed.…
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China’s potential Nvidia purchases raise fresh questions over Trump’s AI policy
China is reportedly considering relaxing restrictions on Nvidia chip exports, potentially allowing major tech firms like ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase millions more units over the next year. The move coincides with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s growing influence over President Trump’s artificial intelligence policy, marking a significant shift from the Biden administration’s strict export controls…
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French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
France is experiencing widespread school protests led by high school students demanding better education conditions, with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warning against further escalation after 164 arrests on Monday. The demonstrations, which began in the Paris region and have since spread across France, stem from student grievances including overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. However, the…