New York sued 3M, DuPont and other major chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in everyday consumer products while concealing the environmental and health risks for decades. The lawsuit marks the…
The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate has risen to 6.49%, marking a significant burden for homebuyers as borrowing costs climb and affordability pressures mount across the nation. The rate increase reflects broader economic headwinds that have pushed mortgage costs higher…
Jaime King has explained why her son Leo Thames, whose godmother is Taylor Swift, did not attend Swift and Travis Kelce’s huge wedding at Madison Square Garden. Leo, 10, has a unique connection to the singer, with Swift serving as…
An Ohio death row inmate died from a separate illness years after officials were unable to carry out his execution. Romell Broom had been convicted of several serious offences, among them murder, rape and kidnapping, and received a death sentence…
A dermatologist has issued a warning about hand piercings after North West appeared to show off the look on social media. North West has grown up in the spotlight, and despite her young age, her style choices can quickly attract…
Love Island USA contestant Gal Tshnieder has opened up about the intense backlash he has faced online after his exit from the villa, including viewers giving him a particularly cutting nickname. The latest wave of criticism came after Gal’s departure…
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in its second quarter despite significant weakness in North America, where the beverage and snack giant said consumers tightened their budgets due to mounting economic pressures. The company posted net revenue of $24.18 billion for the…
If you’ve ever thought you could handle the White House better than the people actually campaigning for it, there’s now a way to test that theory. An online electability quiz claims to show how your approach might land with American…
— A new poll reveals a profound sense of political isolation among American Jewish adults, with the majority expressing little confidence in either major political party or President Donald Trump to support their community at a moment of heightened antisemitism…
Jason Bateman has shared the awkward but funny way he handled a sex-education chat with his 14-year-old daughter, including the unusual phrase he used to dodge one particular term. For most families, sitting down for “the talk” is hardly anyone’s…
The first New Heights episode since Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s headline-grabbing wedding has arrived, with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end opening up about the couple’s ‘Love Story’. Fans were sent into overdrive after the pair reportedly married at…
While Europe swelters under summer heat, one Danish city has embraced the festive spirit in an unexpected way. Dozens of professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and Christmas elves from around the world have descended on Aalborg to celebrate the annual World…
U.S. home prices reached record highs in recent months as the nation’s housing market continues to grapple with persistently elevated mortgage rates and declining sales activity. The contradictory dynamics—soaring prices alongside weak demand—reflect a fundamental supply-and-demand imbalance that shows no…
The idea of a “last meal” has a grip on people that goes far beyond casual curiosity. It surfaces in conversations over dinner, during pub arguments, and whenever documentaries revisit the final requests of death row prisoners. For many people,…
An intensifying El Niño warming the equatorial Pacific Ocean is heading to historically strong levels, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In its latest forecast update, NOAA said the current El Niño has an 81 percent chance of…
While the United States is expected to welcome huge numbers of visitors this summer thanks to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plenty of Americans are also planning their own European getaway. The tournament began on June 11 and runs through…