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- Up-To-Date Hot Links Archive (2017-2026) - T.I.M.
- Microsoft reports ‘encouraging recovery progress’ in global outage that has impacted millions - "Live Updates: The tech giant warns some users may still face issues after millions worldwide lose access to email and other services."
- Microsoft scrambles to solve global outage affecting Outlook & Teams but says fixes not going 'as expected' - "The outage started on Thursday, with monitoring website Downdetector seeing issues reported in more than 70 countries. Microsoft says it's not linked to a cyber-security breach."
- PREPPING & PREPPERS - "Top 25 Prepping & Preppers' Survival Advice, Kits, News, Reviews, Resources & Suppliers 2026."
- Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy - "Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs."
- Jensen Huang Had A Third Affair - With Another Nvidia Employee, Report Says - "Now-former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an extramarital affair with a second Nvidia employee, Reuters reported Thursday, further adding to the accusations against the tech giant after Huang’s affair with suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang and reports of a separate affair with Nvidia executive Kimberly Powell fueled the billionaire’s resignation from Nvidia."
- The rise & fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal - "Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled."
- I Wrote Jensen Huang’s Biography. Here’s What Led to His Downfall - "When I wrote my biography of Mr. Huang, I titled it 'The Thinking Machine.' The name referred to the microchips that powered A.I., but also to Mr. Huang’s marauding, relentless intellect, which never slowed down or turned off."
- Lovers & spies: How foreign agents have long used ‘honey traps’ to steal secrets - "Think 'honey trap' and you might imagine something out of a James Bond movie: a beautiful, mysterious woman who uses her allure to get close to an unsuspecting target, feigning affection while extracting valuable information."
- pete hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him on Veterans Day - "Spc Thomas Iglesias received Joint Service Commendation Medal at the Pentagon for his Veterans Day duties."
- The 50 Best Wines of 2026 - "From classic regions to up-and-coming standouts, here are the top 50 wines of 2026, tasted and reviewed by VinePair's tasting panel."
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, 79, Shares His Light & Heavy Method to Help You Stay Strong as You Age - "Arnold’s simple approach pairs two or three challenging sets of a compound lift with your usual higher-rep work. Arnold Schwarzenegger says you need to use a combination of light and heavy weights as you age to stay as strong as possible. Here's why."
- Inside the royal wedding of Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier III of Monaco - "The eyes of the world were on Monaco for the royal wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. Rediscover the majesty on the anniversary of her birth. Before Charles and Diana, William and Kate, or Harry and Meghan, there was another royal coupling that was lauded around the globe: that of the Hollywood megastar, Grace Kelly, and the dashing European prince, Rainier III of Monaco."
- I lived with two Apple Home Views for 8 days - "I think Apple got the most important thing right. You'll still need your iPhone for the more personalized experiences, though, as HomeView draws on the content and apps connected to your device. Personalized experiences, Siri AI, and surprisingly powerful sound."
- Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal - "During Jeffrey Epstein's first spell in jail, a 13-month sentence for soliciting sex from an under-age girl, prison records show one woman visited him at least 67 times. Nadia Marcinko (also known as Nadia Marcinková), Jeffrey Epstein's primary girlfriend for seven years and a pilot of his private plane, is the subject of a BBC investigation and potential US congressional scrutiny regarding her complex role as both a victim and a potential enabler."
- $121 trillion of world debt in one visualization - "Ranked: Government Debt by Country in 2026: Global government gross debt is projected to reach $121 trillion in 2026, equivalent to 94.6% of world GDP. The U.S. and China account for nearly 53% of the total, with a combined $63.9 trillion in debt. U.S. government debt has risen from roughly 108% to 127% of GDP over the past decade, while China’s debt is projected to surpass 100% of GDP in 2026."
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- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, in stunning fall from grace - "New interim CEO: Nvidia’s board said Thursday that Jensen Huang has resigned after 33 years at the company he built, and that CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO."
- Hegseth & advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - "Hegseth had joined the group for a photo and someone laughed, prompting the US Army sentinel guarding the tomb to shout. 'All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times', the sentinel said. The people in the photo before the reprimand also included Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, Hegseth's chief of staff Ricky Buria and Hegseth's wife Jennifer Hegseth."
- Questions over future of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as second affair allegation deepens scandal - "The board of tech giant Nvidia is considering whether to oust its CEO Jensen Huang."
- The $1 trillion question facing Nvidia & Jensen Huang: Who lied to whom? - "Like every other soap opera, this one appears to involve at least a dose of deception. Did Nvidia’s rockstar CEO mislead his bosses on the board of directors? Did Nvidia and its board conceal from investors what was really going on?"
- What this fake image says about the Jensen Huang scandal - "Look of the Week: Nvidia’s CEO appeared in a very stylish archival leather jacket. If only it were real."
- Word of the Week: Is it a ‘honeypot’ or a ‘honeytrap’? - "You catch more trade secrets with honey than with vinegar, to paraphrase an old idiom. But when you do it, are you using a ‘honeypot’? Or is it a ‘honeytrap’? Was there a distinction between the “honeypot” and the “honeytrap”? In some instances, people used ‘honeypot’ to refer to the woman accused of being a Chinese intelligence asset, and ‘honeytrap’ for the alleged operation itself."
- Millions of Ebola dollars going missing as virus spreads, medical charity warns - "Hundreds of millions of dollars meant to help tackle Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not reaching the intended recipients, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned."
- What’s It Like to Shack Up With Elizabeth Holmes? Just Ask Lance Oppenheim - "The 30-year-old director of Primetime and You Can See Everything gets candid about the odd trio that defined the last few years of his life: Nathan Fielder, Robert Pattinson, and Elizabeth Holmes."
- 5 iphone security settings to turn on right now - "Why factory settings aren’t enough to keep your personal data safe. From blocking spoof calls to foiling pickpockets, these 5 native iPhone security settings give you real protection. Turn them on now: 1. Make a stolen passcode useless. 2. Catch scammers in the act. 3. Kill spam calls before they ring. 4. Find your phone even when it’s switched off. 5. Stop your lock screen from leaking data."
- Google knows smart glasses have a privacy problem. Here’s how it’s trying to fix it - "The company says its glasses have additional privacy protections, like preventing the glasses from capturing faces when the camera is used to interact with Google’s AI agent, Gemini."
- My Brutally Honest Thoughts About The AI Bubble - "Steve Eisman: AI is driving the stock market, the bond market and much of the US economy. In this masterclass, I explain the basics, who is paying the bill, and the five risks that could derail it."
- The medical secrets of a 5,300-year-old mummy - "Ötzi the Iceman, Europe's oldest naturally preserved human mummy, lived more than 5,000 years ago and appears to have carried a remarkable collection of natural remedies. Among his possessions were medicinal fungi with antiviral and antibacterial properties, leading researchers to describe them as one of the oldest known prehistoric medical kits."
- Step back in time on this vintage Swiss train - "CNN Seasons host Laura Jackson takes the scenic route to Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on a restored luxury train from the 1930s."
- Seven travel trends that will define 2027 - "From fantasy-inspired escapes to a new kind of boys' trip, the travel trends of 2027 reveal how our changing priorities are reshaping how we holiday."
- Are max strength cold & flu pills worth the money? - "Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen."
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- Republicans kill Hegseth impeachment hopes for this year as Democrats vow to continue - "11 House Democrats missed the vote, giving GOP leaders the numbers to end the effort in this Congress."
- How each House member voted on the impeachment of Pete Hegseth - "The vote was 211-204. While Republicans will still be in charge of both chambers until the new Congress is sworn in January, Democrats in part gave House GOP leaders a window to sideline the impeachment effort due to absences. Eleven House Democrats did not vote on the measure, more than the seven-vote margin."
- how trump got rich in the white house - "Trump Says 'You Should've Had Stock' to Build Net Worth. Here's How He's Increased His by Billions in His Second Term. Between 2024 - during his presidential campaign - and 2025, Trump’s net worth rose from $4.3 billion to $7.3 billion, according to a Forbes report published in September 2025."
- Elon Musk Confirms Ancient Concerns About the Superrich - "Ever since Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire, people have been trying to grasp the scale of his incomprehensible fortune. John D. Rockefeller’s wealth at one point equaled about 1.5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product and that Mr. Musk’s wealth now amounts to at least twice as much, at more than 3 percent."
- Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor - "The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material."
- Grand Theft Auto video games are being harnessed to make real roads safer - "Grand Theft Auto lets gamers wreak vehicular mayhem. But researchers are using it to make roads safer. Smashing and crashing their way around the fictional cities of Grand Theft Auto is all part of the fun for players. But researchers have other ideas."
- Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes - "Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district."
- Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat - "While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten."
- Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say - "French police have made arrests after three properties, including the Ritz hotel in Paris, were searched in relation to an investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse. Searches and evidence-gathering operations were carried out in mid-October 2026, notably within the Hotel Ritz in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, as well as at the Villa Sainte-Thérèse in Saint-Tropez, a former property of Mohamed Al Fayed, and at the Villa Windsor in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in the presence of British investigators."
- meet the Ring Drone Cam, a security camera that can fly around your home - "Ring's new security drone is here to patrol your home. Everything you love about Ring, but in motion: 'It’s loud - we think that’s a feature. This thing is not gonna sneak up on you': Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff on why Ring Drone Cam's sound is intentional."
- Singapore Airlines unveils ‘largest double bed in the sky’ in $1.6 billion cabin revamp - "From poached lobster dinners to 'smart' seats that remember your preferred sitting position, Singapore Airlines is overhauling its long-haul cabins in a $1.6 billion bid to win over high-end travelers."
- Dangerous new Gmail exploit lets hackers read your emails for a monthly fee of $1,000 - "It even works after a password reset."
- Stacy Keach, star of stage & ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85 - "Though he was considered a preeminent interpreter of Shakespeare and a favorite of such legendary directors as John Huston, Keach was indelibly linked with his take on the hard-boiled Hammer, the fictitious TV private detective created by crime novelist Mickey Spillane."
- Stacy Keach’s Film & TV Career In Photos - "Stacy Keach, who died Monday at the age of 82, leaves behind a long resume of film, television and stage work."
- Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world’s third-richest musician - "Paul McCartney reached the realm of billionaire status Monday after Forbes valued his net worth at a colossal $1.4 billion - making him the world’s third-richest musician."
- Rich People Didn’t Look Like This Before - "If you spend enough time around the very rich these days, it’s clear. People didn’t look like this before because people naturally can’t look like this. A 'rich face' is stretched taut, often incapable of varied expressions and plumped with filler or implants or a person’s own grafted fat."
- Up-To-Date Hot Links Archive (2017-2026) - T.I.M.
- US Defence Secretary Hegseth to address reporters after Republican begins impeachment effort - "Congressman Thomas Massie says Pete Hegseth violated the constitution by not seeking approval for the Iran war - the defence secretary says he is 'not worried' about the impeachment attempt."
- How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary like Hegseth works - "Here’s what to know about the process the House of Representatives uses to bring impeachment articles against a Cabinet official and how the proceedings could turn out."
- Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy - "The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy."
- Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy - "Hundreds of billions of dollars have been wiped off the value of Nvidia after the US chipmaker announced an independent investigation would be carried out into its chief executive's affair with an alleged Chinese spy."
- Is Jensen Huang Too Powerful to Be Punished by Nvidia? - "The chief executive has a tight grip on his company, presenting a challenge for Nvidia’s board, which is investigating his affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy."
- The superpower battle over energy & what it means for your bills - "A gas rig in the North Sea. An oil field in Texas. A solar panel factory in China. They can feel a world away, but your energy bill says otherwise."
- A really simple guide to climate change - "Human activities are causing world temperatures to rise, posing serious threats to people and nature. Things are likely to worsen in the coming decades, but scientists argue urgent action can still limit the worst effects of climate change."
- The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public - "Stars like Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult, Callum Turner, and Jack Lowden are reportedly in the mix."
- iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ could be at an end - "Leaker claims Apple has figured out why some screens have been randomly breaking. The reason behind iPhone Duo's mysterious cracking screen may have been found - and it's not a design flaw."
- The making of Dario Amodei - "What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's Thinking on A.I. Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how Dario Amodei’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped."
- 'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore - "The Odyssey was meant to take guests around the world for years, but the trip was cut short after its operator ran out of money."
- Ethiopian food: The 15 best dishes - "Ethiopian food is distinctive and delicious, befitting a remarkable country with a cultural heritage that stands out from the rest of Africa."
- Remember when Audrey Hepburn defined elegance in a little black dress? - "Audrey Hepburn’s black Italian satin dress, designed by Hubert de Givenchy for the 1961 romantic comedy 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s,' sold at Christie’s in 2006 for £467,200 (equivalent to around $920,000 at the time), more than six times its estimated value."
- Why is there so much kissing in Spain? - "In Spain, kissing in public is an everyday sight. But the country's comfort with public affection reveals a surprising history of repression and rebellion."
- Where to get the best fish & chips in London - "Stephen Peel of The Chippy Tour is on a mission to protect the nation's traditional fish and chip shops. He's rated 260, but we convinced him to choose just five of his favourites in London."
- Ranked: The World’s Biggest Economies vs. Debt in 2026 - "The U.S. has the world’s largest economy at $32.6 trillion, but ranks eighth for government debt relative to GDP, at 126.8%. Only 11 countries appear in both the 30 largest economies and the 30 with the highest debt-to-GDP ratios. Sudan is highest in the debt ranking at 334.4% of GDP, followed by Japan at 199.4% and Singapore at 166.4%."
- Ranked: America’s 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds - "The French Bulldog ranked first in American Kennel Club registrations for the fourth consecutive year in 2025. The Dachshund climbed to fifth place, entering the top five for the first time since 2003."
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- 10 takeaways from Trump's 60 Minutes interview - "Why GOP lost the midterms, what went wrong on immigration and more."
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair as company launches investigation into foreign spy claims - "Nvidia chief Jensen Huang has admitted to having an extramarital affair as his company announced it will investigate reports he was the 'target of a foreign intelligence effort.'"
- Jensen Huang: Why a personal scandal for the face of the AI boom has provoked a national security scare - "Once lauded as the 'Taylor Swift of tech', Huang is mired in scandal after an affair with a suspected Chinese spy."
- China’s Top Spy Agency Recruited Woman Who Targeted Jensen Huang - "A memo that circulated among U.S. policymakers cited intelligence that Alice Huang, a Chinese executive who developed a relationship with Nvidia’s leader, was an asset of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security."
- Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape & sexual assault - "The presenter and actor, 51, was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault."
- Moment Katy Perry was dumped by Russell Brand via text - "Moment Katy Perry was dumped by Russell Brand via text message is revealed as it emerges she will 'share secrets about her 'dark marriage' to the convicted rapist in a new book and docuseries'."
- ‘I’m not the man I was’: Johnny Depp is back with his biggest role since his highly publicized legal battles - "Paramount appeared to be testing the waters by dispatching Depp dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge to Comic-Con in San Diego this summer, where he scowled at passersby, camouflaged in full makeup and costume."
- Robert Pattinson has auditioned for James Bond & finally the 007 race is interesting - "Hollywood’s weirdest man has entered the fray and the casting decision that has dragged on and on suddenly feels exciting for the first time."
- James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film - "When a bartender asked James Bond in 2006's Casino Royale whether he'd like his vodka martini shaken or stirred, the irritated spy replied: 'Do I look like I give a damn?'"
- All of the Best Looks From the 2026 LACMA Art + Film Gala - "Last night, the 2026 LACMA Art + Film Gala took place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California. The night, co-chaired by actor Leonardo DiCaprio and trustee Eva Chow, brought together influential figures from the worlds of art, film, fashion, and entertainment to support the museum’s mission to make film more central to its future programming. Artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve also received special honors."
- Norway is building the world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnel - "The 27-kilometer (17-mile) long tunnel is called Rogfast - short for 'Rogaland fastforbindelse,' after the name of the region it’s in and the Norwegian word for 'fixed link.' At its deepest it will be 392 meters (1,286 feet) below sea level."
- The Truth About ‘True Vintage’ - "It’s expensive and subject to trends, but the gems still delight."
- The man who makes playlists for billionaires - "Nick Wood creates soundscapes for private individuals as well as for supercars, fashion brands and hotel spas. Just don’t ask him for Chris de Burgh, says Graeme Green."
- Five Stylish People Describe Their Beauty Hauls - "From facial oil to fragrances, the choices are vast."
- Up-To-Date Hot Links Archive (2017-2026) - T.I.M.
- How Democrats reshaped the Senate, in charts & maps - "Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats, including in states Trump won by double digits in 2024. The shifts were enormous: The Democratic margin improved by more than 25 percentage points in Texas and more than 20 points in Kansas and South Carolina."
- How one of Trump’s most controversial advisers rose to chief of staff & what it means - "After growing increasingly agitated by the midterm results, Trump abruptly changed course, replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles with longtime aide Stephen Miller amid encouragement from allies to ramp up the fight."
- How Elon Musk Frittered Away Nearly $500 Million on the Midterms - "Behind the scenes, the world’s richest person spent a record amount over two years to bend the country’s politics to his will. He couldn’t."
- US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme - "Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities."
- Rockefeller Center tree arrives in New York City - "The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a 76-foot Norway spruce from West Edmeston, New York, has arrived in New York City."
- Apple is about to start snooping on your iCloud links - "Time to clean out your closet. You know who you are. With iOS 27.3, Apple will start checking iCloud public links for ‘harmful content’."
- MeshCore - "Off-Grid, Open-Source Encrypted Messaging." MeshCore is a simple, secure, off-grid mesh communications system. Build your own low-cost, long-range, encrypted messaging network. You can still send messages even when WiFi, Cellular, and Starlink are down.
- The Silver Linings Of an Aging World - "Why an aging world isn't doomed. The world is undergoing one of the biggest demographic transitions it has ever experienced. About two-thirds of humanity now lives in countries where fertility is too low for each generation to replace itself."
- 7 signs you’re at risk of dementia & they’re not about forgetting things - "Unplanned daytime naps are linked to a 39 per cent higher risk according to a new study. But there are other hidden signs too: 1. Nodding off without meaning to. 2. Reduced sense of smell. 3. Your walking is getting slower, and your grip strength weaker. 4. Declining appetite, or an inability to stop snacking. 5. Feeling flat. 6. Hearing loss and ringing in your ears. 7. Poor spatial awareness."
- Suits for a 1970s Leading Man, Made for Now - "Husbands, a Parisian suiting label founded by Nicolas Gabard, has tapped into a new-old idea of sexiness for men."
- Why we all want Monty Don’s chore jacket - "First it was the gardener in his worker’s jacket, now it’s clogs and cargo midis. The humble French worker’s jacket or bleu de travail - blue cotton moleskin, patch pockets and buttons - has, over the past decade, become a must-have, first in the modern man’s wardrobe and now in womenswear too. The most authentic comes from Le Mont St Michel for £176 (lemontsaintmichel.fr)."
- Thomas Markle case: Meghan wants to help FBI investigate father - "Duchess of Sussex is keen to co-operate with global inquiries, a source says, as it emerges that her mother helped to identify ex-husband."
- iOS 27.2 adds three new ways to customize your iPhone - "iOS 27.2 launched last week with a lot of new features, and also several ways you can customize your iPhone. Here’s what’s new for iPhone personalization: #1: Exclude apps from Siri and Search - #2: Customize Messages suggestions - #3: Apple TV user profiles."
- The World Economy in 2040, in One Chart - "The global economy is projected to grow from approximately $124 trillion in 2026 to $227 trillion by 2040, an increase of 83% in nominal terms."
- Ranked: The World’s Richest Countries by 2031 - "Liechtenstein is projected to remain the world's richest economy by GDP per capita in 2031, reaching $226,000, ahead of Singapore at $215,000. The U.S. is projected to rank 12th in both 2026 and 2031, with GDP per capita rising to $115,000."
- The 25 Best Countries to Retire in 2026 (& How Much They Cost) - "Norway ranks as the world’s best country for retirement in 2026, followed by Ireland. The U.S. places 24th among the 25 countries shown, with the eighth-highest estimated living costs."
- Ranked: The World’s Biggest Automakers, 2015 vs. 2025 - "Toyota has remained the world’s top automaker for over a decade, with 2025 vehicle sales exceeding 11 million. Chinese automakers have gained ground, with BYD selling nearly as many vehicles as Ford in 2025. Stellantis, formed through a major merger in 2021, ranked as the world’s fifth-largest automaker in 2025."
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- With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle - "The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress."
- Meghan's father Thomas Markle appears in court after arrest on charge relating to child sex abuse material - "The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida this morning after FBI searches of two Los Angeles-area storage units - he has previously denied allegations."
- 60 years of denial about Israel’s nuclear program confronts a new reality - "The stasis of the US and Israel playing coy may be shifting as other countries in the region advance their nuclear programs."
- How America turned away from Trump - "Nine charts that explain the Democrats’ landslide midterms victory - and where it leaves the president."
- What is 1,000-year-old Viking graffiti doing in this Istanbul landmark? - "CNN anchor Erica Hill visits the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most visited attractions, to dig into a surprising story that’s part of the building’s very fabric."
- Nudity, ‘adult playrooms’ & strict rules: On board the world’s biggest ‘lifestyle’ cruise - "A full takeover by couples-only charter company Bliss Cruise of Royal Caribbean’s nearly 6,000-passenger Wonder of the Seas is being billed as one of the largest 'lifestyle' gatherings ever. The seven-night sailing departs on November 9 from PortMiami. For those inside the subculture, 'the lifestyle' is the preferred shorthand for consensual non-monogamy, encompassing everything from swinging to open relationships."
- The week in 41 photos - "Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye."
- The hidden list of controversial words your iPhone won't autofill - "Apple has an undisclosed multilingual gray list of tens of thousands of words and phrases that its iOS keyboard will not autocomplete or swipe-type. The grey list covers offensive content, drug references, and politically sensitive phrases such as 'dictator Trump', 'sleepy Joe', and 'United Ireland'."
- 31 of Africa’s most amazing places to visit - "From colossal canyons to pink lakes: Africa’s most amazing places to visit. With its vast landscapes and extraordinary wildlife, the world’s second-largest continent offers photographers a range and scale few places can match."
- Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck? - "Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said production of the firm's Cybertruck is 'winding down' in Texas, to focus on its self-driving Cybercab cars. The Cybertruck has received a mixed response since its launch in 2023, with some praising its individuality and others simply labelling it ugly. It has also suffered from disappointing sales, quality problems and recalls."
- Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why & what you can do about it - "There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit."
- Are You a Hugger? Your Answer May Be Telling - "How you remember an embrace could correlate with your attachment style, a new study says."
- What is the Paris Agreement & why does 1.5C matter? - "In Paris in 2015, almost 200 countries signed a landmark agreement designed to limit global warming to 1.5C and avoid its worst impacts. But despite some progress in areas like renewable energy, the world has continued to warm at a rapid pace."
- Why Gulliver's Travels is still misunderstood - 300 years on - "'Depicts humanity at its most grotesque': Why the 300-year-old novel Gulliver's Travels is so misunderstood. First published in 1726, Jonathan Swift's adventure novel has been chopped, changed and adapted ever since. Is it a 'misanthropic satire' or a 'fantastical nursery tale'?"
- WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVER - released November 4, 2026. "Carve A New Path." Azeroth, an untamed frontier begging to be explored. Step into World of Warcraft: Forever and quest through an iconic world reimagined with new and expanded zones, new gameplay enhancements, upgraded graphics, and more.
- Who’s Hiding Secrets About Dag HammarskjÖld’s Death? - "The U.N. leader died in a plane crash in 1961. Many suspect foul play, but a lot of information still remains secret."
- Up-To-Date Hot Links Archive (2017-2026) - T.I.M.
- Global stocks reel after $2.5 trillion wiped off US markets over AI fears - "A tech-driven market selloff rippled across global markets Friday, sending Asian and European stocks falling amid ongoing worries that a Democrat-controlled Congress could stymie the AI investment boom."
- What sparked Wall Street’s crazy sell-off? - "Hedge funds and other investors who borrow to make bigger bets may have to sell more stocks to cover losses and meet demands for cash, which can deepen a sell-off."
- Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms. It came up short - "Elon Musk spent at least $445 million in a gambit to help Republicans keep control of Congress, an amount roughly equivalent to someone on a $100,000 annual salary saving every penny for 4,400 years."
- Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument - "The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing."
- Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck - "Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver."
- Food, fuel and taxes - can the Democrats actually make life cheaper? - "Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver."
- Meghan's brother a 'person of interest' in father's child sex abuse image claims - "Philippine authorities say there are 'indications the son may also have been involved', but Thomas Markle Jr is not yet being treated as a suspect in the investigation."
- iPhone Duo Review: Apple unfolds a new future, but I'm not fully sold - "First-gen products are risky, and the iPhone Duo is a perfect example. Key Issues with the iPhone Duo: 'Crackgate' Screen Failures - App Optimization Gaps - Limited Multitasking - Camera Compromises."
- Her Princess Diana collection is built on manifestation. And a few re-mortgages - "Renae Plant is thought to have one of the world's largest private collections of the late royal's belongings."
- Batman’s bike could be yours, if you have a spare $1.2 million - "The vehicle was used in Christopher Nolan movies 'The Dark Knight' (2008) and 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012), both of which starred Christian Bale as Batman, and is being sold by auction house Propstore Auction."
- After Galliano Firestorm, the Met Reveals Its New Gala Theme - "The Met Gala plays it safe with new exhibition theme. Two months after scrapping plans for an exhibition dedicated to the controversial designer, the museum’s Costume Institute is pivoting to the everyday. Or as the title has it, the 'extraOrdinary: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday.'"
- How Marlon Brando’s private island inspired a plan to suck carbon pollution from the air - "A pristine atoll in the Pacific Ocean once owned by late acting legend Marlon Brando is the birthplace of a technology that could help solve a problem created far beyond its sandy shores."
- How Sylvester Stallone created underdog icon Rocky - "'It was a total miracle': How rejection led Sylvester Stallone to create film's ultimate underdog Rocky. In 1976, boxing drama Rocky turned its 'absolutely broke' and unknown star and screenwriter, Sylvester Stallone, into an A-list sensation. It's a story told in new film I Play Rocky."
- How posh is your sandwich? - "Caviar, wagyu beef, lobster... these are just some of the ingredients to be found in London’s fanciest sarnies."
- The most extreme ‘mummy makeover’ money can buy - "Dr Ryan Neinstein specialises in full body lifts to reverse the physical effects of pregnancy and motherhood. It’s becoming a must-have for wealthy mothers - despite the pain and year-long recovery. Neinstein’s Mommy Makeover packages start at $150,000. Many of his wealthy mums come to him for his extreme tummy tuck - known as a circumferential tuck or a body lift. It involves cutting all the way around the torso to tighten the abdomen and lower back while also lifting the bottom."
- Saffron is the world's most expensive spice. Now this 'red gold' is in crisis in Kashmir - "Kashmir's ancient saffron tradition is being threatened by climate change, development and food fraud. Could this coveted spice be disappearing?"
- Up-To-Date Hot Links Archive (2017-2026) - T.I.M.
- How America voted in maps & charts - "See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections."
- The historic firsts of the 2026 election - "Winners up and down the 2026 ballot will make history this year, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, including the first Black woman governor, the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and the first out gay male US senator."
- Republicans turn on Hegseth over Iran war as Democratic majority grows - "Blaming the war: President Donald Trump said it was 'largely true' the Iran war contributed to the GOP shellacking, echoing Vice President JD Vance."
- The biggest winners & losers of the 2026 midterm elections - "The results are still rolling in on the 2026 midterm elections. But the overall contours of what just happened are already obvious: A historic Democratic victory, and a historic setback for what is now the lame-duck presidency of Donald Trump. A look at some of the big winners and losers that tell the tale."
- How Trump is expected to handle being a lame-duck president - "In the immediate term, that could mean a swift renewal of the war against Iran, which Trump has strongly hinted he’s prepared to resume once the midterm season has ended."
- How the World Reacted to Trump’s Midterm Defeat: 6 Things to Know - "Commentators abroad wondered what President Trump’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the future of American politics."
- What Democrats can & can't do with their new power after taking Congress - "Election night was a fever dream for Democrats. In January, reality will set in."
- Bob the poet, meet Bob the priest: Pope Leo receives Bob Dylan at the Vatican - "They are two of the world’s best-known Bobs from the US Midwest. Now Pope Leo XIV, whose birth name is Robert Prevost, and Bob Dylan, the legendary musician, have met in the Vatican."
- Callum Turner emerges as James Bond favourite as Pierce Brosnan endorses actor: ‘He’s so strong’ - "Bookmakers’ odds have shortened to 8/13 for the British actor, seen sipping martinis with his wife Dua Lipa at the weekend."
- Brigitte Bardot cut husband from will: ‘You destroyed me for 30 years’ - "The actress did not leave anything in her will to Bernard d’Ormale. A recently published letter written to him in 2022 could be the reason why."
- Melania & the Trump dynasty - it’s the endgame - "While the first lady is brokering deals with Ukraine, the president’s children will be looking to shore up their positions."
- World’s 50 best restaurants for 2026 revealed - "The best restaurant in the world this year is Asador Etxebarri, an eatery in Atxondo, Spain, that’s nestled in the Basque region and which has become a revered destination restaurant known for a revelatory grilling technique. That’s according to The 50, which announced its 2026 list of the world’s 50 best restaurants at an awards ceremony Wednesday night in Lima, Peru."
- Three charts that prove clean energy progress is really happening - "There is a split screen between the speed and progress of the clean energy transition and the slow pace of climate diplomacy."
- Herbert Blomstedt, renowned conductor with a seven-decade career, dies aged 99 - "The much loved Swedish-American musician, particularly known for his work with the San Francisco Symphony and Leipzig Gewandhaus, continued performing until earlier this year."
- How can you protect internet newbies from scammers? - "Scammers are waiting to swindle new internet users. How do we protect them? The global internet continues to welcome first-time users - and many of them have little experience with the kind of confidence tricks scammers use against them. How can we protect them?"
- Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did & it changed me - "If you could find out if you had a gene that would cut your life short, would you? This is the dilemma Laura Sides faced when she was offered a test for the rare form of early onset dementia that her dad was diagnosed with in his 40s."
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- Live map: House districts Trump won by double digits shift toward Democrats in midterms - "The map shows the partisan margin shift by House district in 2026, compared with the 2024 presidential margin."
- Why did America swing back to the Democrats? It was the economy all along - "At face value, it’s not all that complicated. President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress were elected in November 2024 to fix the economy. Now it’s November 2026, and Americans feel even worse about it than they did two years ago."
- BBC Live:Democrats projected to win Senate & take control of US Congress after victories in Republican strongholds - "The Democrats are projected to win the Senate and take control of US Congress after a string of victories in Republican strongholds."
- CNN Live update: Democrats retake House & are closing in on Senate control, CNN projects - "The party is projected to flip three battleground Senate seats, including in Texas where James Talarico will defeat Ken Paxton."
- 'I wasn't on the ballot & if I was, we would have won in a landslide!' - "In his first comments of the night, Trump writes on social media."
- US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally weans itself from American dependence - "The United States will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday."
- The best airports in the world: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards - "Including the best airports in the UK and the best airports around the world - as voted for by you."
- 39 steps to spotting a cad - "Crucial signs to look out for when identifying a bounder: Doesn't wear socks - Thinks foreplay is optional - Parks in disabled bays - Kisses and tells - Leaves a cloud of cologne in his wake - Poaches other people's birds - Never apologises ..."
- Apple iPad mini 8.5-inch (2026) review - "I've spent a week with Apple's new iPad mini, and this little tablet is a seriously impressive upgrade. The best mini yet, but it'll cost you."
- Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas - "The tech giant reports strong sales but admits "constraints" are affecting supplies of the iPhone Duo."
- The secret retreat being built for the ultra-rich in the Arctic wilderness - "The invitation-only Arctic retreat surrounded by silence and secrecy."
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- guide to US elections - "Why do we have elections? Who can vote? What is a special election? How do we count the vote? How do we declare winners? How elections ..."
- Trump stated that the United States had acquired Greenland for perpetual use - "The agreement expands the U.S. military presence without transferring the island under its sovereignty. It provides for two bases and blocks investment from China and Russia."
- Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit - "Greenland might be in the dark depths of winter right now, but President Donald Trump has once again pulled the Arctic island of 56,000 largely Inuit people - halfway between New York and Moscow - out of its frozen anonymity, reviving talk of American control."
- Greenland’s new airport is for tourists. But it could also support a future independent state - "Locals and international visitors had to land there before catching smaller aircraft to the island's major towns, including Ilulissat and Nuuk."
- Trump’s closing message hits a topic close to his heart - but not voters’ minds - "While Trump was once relatively upbeat about Republicans’ prospects, his outlook has dimmed somewhat in the past several days, one White House official said, and his mood has soured."
- Who will win the midterms? How the US elections will be won & lost - "An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues in an election that will define Trump's final two years as president."
- Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims - "Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two children - Emma, four, and Charlie, two - died after the plane nosedived."
- If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech? - "Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges."
- Elon Musk’s Endgame - "At this point, Musk has given around $450 million to the Republican campaign effort. That makes him the single largest donor in any election cycle ever. Because for Musk, with a net worth of around a trillion dollars, giving $300 million, $400 million, is like the median American household giving, like, $100. It is for him nothing, and yet it is reality warping for the rest of us."
- Argentina’s Milei pitches a regulation-free AI haven at the end of the world - "Data centers are facing a growing backlash in the United States and Europe."
- What Should the Rules for A.I. Companies Actually Be? We Asked the Experts - "Five experts on how best to limit a rapidly evolving technology."
- Martha Stewart says she 'really screwed up' with homeless Halloween costume - "The 85-year-old US entrepreneur and personality has deleted a photo of herself wearing torn clothes and dirt on her face, holding a sign saying: 'I am hungry help me!!'"
- iPhone Duo 2 is inevitable & these are the 7 things we want to see - "There are some things we need Apple to fix for the next foldable: Add Face ID - Give us a telephoto lens - More optimized apps - Better display colors - A less weighty design - Better multitasking - Desktop mode."
- 10 Breathtaking images from Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists - "Astonishing photographs of rainbows, lightning strikes and incredible cloud formations are among the finalists in the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition."
- Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored - "Scientists have picked up signals from the smallest scale of nature ever explored - 100 billion times smaller than an atom. A world so small that some physicists have nicknamed it the zeptoverse."
- Think of art like diet & exercise - do you get your ‘prescription’? - "A report examining the physical and emotional benefits of museums has recommended everyone experience the arts for an hour a month."
- 'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means? - "'Mogging', a word used playfully to mean outshining, outperforming or upstaging someone or something, has been named as word of the year by the Collins English Dictionary."
- The Peruvian hotel with a terrifying check-in - "Suspended 365m above Peru's Sacred Valley, Skylodge's transparent sleeping pods offer extraordinary views - but getting there requires nerves of steel."
- Dinosaur blood discovery echoes Jurassic Park (in a good way) - "The discovery provides an unprecedented glimpse into the blood chemistry of a distant, carnivorous relative of Tyrannosaurus rex. Fossilised cells from the leg of a T Rex relative suggest intriguing molecules can survive at least 115 million years."
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- The top 11 Senate seats most likely to flip, the day before the midterms - "On the eve of the election, Democrats appear within striking distance of winning the Senate majority, but many seats in play are in toss-up territory in deep-red states that could still break in either party’s direction."
- A field guide to the conspiracy theories you’ll likely see on Election Day - "It’s the most important day in American democracy. It’s also the Super Bowl for misinformation on the internet."
- Kyiv resident describes shock at false 'radiation' alerts as Ukraine & Russia say emergency apps hacked - "Ukraine and Russia say their emergency alert apps have been hit by cyber-attacks."
- Kimi Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico - "Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix."
- Shop freezers in six European countries hit by suspected cyber-attack - "The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C."
- Short of space, the Guggenheim sold a Kandinsky for $62,000. It may fetch $80 million at auction - "Sme 15 years after Solomon R. Guggenheim died, the foundation managing his extensive art collection concluded that it owned more Wassily Kandinsky paintings than it knew what to do with. The dramatic appreciation in the value of Kandinsky’s work is a testament to his status in today’s art market."
- Coffee’s new status symbol is a machine without plastic - "For decades, it was the all the bells and whistles that was the selling point for a fancy coffee machine. Now, consumers are looking for what it lacks. Growing concern over microplastics and sustainability is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and machines."
- Dakota Johnson wants you to have better sex - "Maude, the purveyor of aesthetically pleasing, elegantly designed vibrators, condoms, candles and lube, isn’t going to fix these systemic, largely patriarchal, problems. But the intimacy brand is focused on making people think about sex as a form of health and wellness. I spoke with Maude’s founder Eva Goiccochea and her co-creative director, the actor Dakota Johnson, about sex toys."
- The people who only need four hours' sleep - "Some people really are fine with remarkably little sleep. But it can be hard to tell if you're one of those people."
- No more washing up: How Airbnb's new house rules have divided hosts & guests - "Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November."
- The Rise & Fall of the Triumphal Arch - "The triumphal arch was a Roman innovation conceived to honor those of good deed who 'should be lifted up,' wrote Pliny the Elder, 'above the rest of mortals.' Only later did it become associated with victorious generals returning from battle, a symbolic city gate through which triumphators passed."
- How Art & Engineering Built the Statue of Liberty - "Exactly 140 years ago, on a rainy day, the Statue of Liberty was inaugurated in New York Harbor. Our critic at large Jason Farago looks at the statue piece by piece to describe how it came to be."
- 'An icon of Soviet space exploration': The Russian stray dog that beat humans into orbit - "In November 1957, Soviet scientists sent Laika on a one-way voyage, making her a tragic national hero. Sixty years on, one scientist's son told the BBC about playing with her as a boy."
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- Trump Trolls Greenland With Bonkers AI-Generated Pic Of Island Transformed Into Enormous US Aircraft Carrier - "Trump has been fixated on taking full control of the Danish territory, and announced in September that a new agreement gave Washington 'permanent control over security' on the Arctic territory at 'NO COST to the United States.'"
- Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday book - "Trump had sued the media outlet after it published a letter to Epstein purportedly written and signed by the president as part of a birthday book."
- Trump is setting the stage to contest the midterms. Here’s how - "With only days to the election, time is running out for some of the more extreme pre-election doomsday scenarios that have percolated as a result of President Donald Trump’s chronic and unfounded rhetoric about widespread fraudulent voting."
- ‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago - "President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure."
- Why We Like to Be Scared - "The prevailing wisdom has long suggested that our desire for a good scare comes from the adrenaline kick we get while watching a scary movie."
- Watch: Heidi Klum as giant severed hand for Halloween bash - "The supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum continued her pose as the queen of Halloween by transforming into a gianthttps://edition.cnn.com/2026/11/02/food/coffee-machine-plastic-free, bloodied and severed hand for her annual costume party on 31 October. Klum, 53, was completely unrecognisable arriving at her event in what she described as her own chopped-off 'left hand'."
- ‘You Can’t See Anything’: the slow rollout of Nathan Fielder’s movie is agony for foreign filmgoers - "The demand for the film, both in the US and abroad, has come as something of a surprise, even to A24, the film studio behind it."
- We knew Elizabeth Holmes. Her documentary is just another lie - "Before going to prison the Theranos fraud let cameras in to make the hit film You Can’t See Anything. Colleagues she left behind say she’s still fooling us all."
- Scientists think our recent ancestors may have run hotter -- but why? - "150 years ago, average human body temperatures appear to have been higher than now. Scientists are still exploring exactly why."
- These firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst - "Names like CoreWeave and Nebius are familiar to the tech set in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. These data centre companies, known as neocloud firms, run large warehouses packed with expensive computers, which they lease to major AI developers like Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta."
- The Cheesecake Factory can’t get enough of the Gen Z ‘Tuscan moms’ - "It’s always going to be 2006 at the Cheesecake Factory. And for the crowds of young people dining there in cheetah print and sunglasses bigger than the restaurant’s portions, that’s exactly how they want it."
- They Get You Luxury Clothes for Less - "The brothers Assaf and Ariel Azani are the reason you may be waiting in line right at this moment to buy designer goods at a fraction of the price. Founded in 2009, 260 Sample Sale has organized hundreds of sample sales for major fashion brands, fundamentally transforming how physical designer sample sales operate."
- ‘Pink Panther’ star Elke Sommer dies a week before 86th birthday: report - "Elke Sommer, 85, passed away peacefully around 10 p.m Wednesday at her home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air."
- Up-To-Date Hot Links Archive (2017-2026) - T.I.M.
- 13 Best Places to Celebrate Halloween Around the World - "Whether you want to jump in the car for a road trip or use your miles to book an international flight, these are the best places to celebrate Halloween around the world."
- US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine - "However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned it could take 'several years' for the deliveries to arrive. The US State Department said the advanced PAC-3 interceptor missiles would cost $2.1bn and would be 'funded entirely' by Kyiv's allies in Europe and Canada."
- Visit Norway makes toilets ‘great again’ after Trump’s ‘sh*t house country’ jab - "Norway’s tourism board has launched a tongue-in-cheek toilet campaign to show off the country’s most scenic restrooms after US President Donald Trump branded the Nordic nation a 'sh*t house country.' Trump has repeatedly been reminded by the Norwegians that the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the government of Norway."
- He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years - "On Friday a court in Bangkok sentenced him to two years and eight months for violating Thailand's lèse majesté law, or article 112, under which more people have been jailed for perceived insults against the royal family than in all the other countries that have such laws combined."
- iOS 27.2 Adds Selfie-Based Age Verification - "Apple has added selfie-based age verification in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, allowing users in supported regions to demonstrate that they are adults without submitting a credit card or government-issued ID."
- Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack - "If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become."
- It Can Keep Cancer in Remission. Why Is No One Talking About It? - "Despite mounting evidence that exercise programs can improve cancer outcomes, access to them remains limited."
- New study casts doubt on theory about the role comets played in kick-starting life on Earth - "The popular theory that comets were crucial in kick-starting life on Earth billions of years ago may not hold up, according to new computer simulations that counter decades of scientific thinking."
- Giant eagles once ruled the skies. They snatched human children, and shaped our evolution - "After the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit, giant birds became apex predators for tens of millions of years – and humans were among their prey."
- Ranked: The World’s Oil Reserves by Region - "Explore oil reserves by region in 2025, led by the Middle East, with Venezuela and Canada shaping the global distribution. The Middle East holds nearly half (48.3%) of the world’s oil reserves, totaling 870.9 billion barrels. Venezuela alone accounts for about 86% of Central and South America’s oil reserves. Canada holds approximately 82% of North America’s oil reserves, largely due to its vast oil sands deposits."
- Ranked: Countries With the Most Trust in Science - "Spain leads the world in trust in science, with 67.9% of respondents saying they trust science 'a lot,' compared with just 5.8% in Togo. Europe accounts for 12 of the 16 countries where a majority of respondents express high trust in science. The United States ranks 13th globally at 52.5%."
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- Pope Leo makes history by voting in US midterms - "Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote in a secular democratic election."
- Binance says it is beginning to recover crypto funds after $6.3bn hack thought to be largest ever - "The world's biggest crypto exchange says it has identified multiple 'points of breach', with analysts blaming North Korea for the attack. No one has claimed responsibility."
- Hennessy, horses & huge money: Inside the most important horse auction in the world - "The sale is everything the Derby is not. All business, no pretense. These are true horse people, and whether blessed with generational wealth or fresh money, they are here to do work, not to be seen."
- Police probe Jeffrey Epstein’s time spent at Balmoral with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - "Scottish police are investigating the time convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spent with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Balmoral, a private royal estate in Scotland which is a favored retreat for the monarchy."
- Is your iPhone listening to you? The 'live listen' setting you should check right now - "The truth behind the iPhone listening scare - and the quick toggle to disable it."
- Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here. touching a MacBook screen feels totally & wonderfully natural - "It felt totally natural to tap, swipe, gesture with three fingers, pinch, zoom, and more on a MacBook Pro display. It feels like I've been waiting my whole life to do this on a MacBook (or at least as long as I've been using MacBooks)."
- The week in 35 photos - "Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye."
- Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after death aged 86 - "Legendary actor Patrick Stewart has died aged 86 after a 'brief and poignant journey' with Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia."
- Sir Patrick Stewart: A life in pictures - "His career on stages and screens spanned seven decades but came to be defined by his roles on some of the most popular sci-fi franchises in history."
- Turkish foods: 23 delicious dishes - "Turkey may be famous for its kebabs, but the popular dish is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Turkish cuisine. Traditional Turkish foods rely less on seasonings and more on tasty fresh ingredients rolled, kneaded, shaped and cooked to perfection with care, dedication and passion."
- AI hardware can be hacked so chatbots provide dangerous answers - "The hardware underpinning major AI models can be hacked so that chatbots provide faulty and dangerous answers to questions from users, according to new research shared exclusively with CNN."
- Is 'ferritin face' a real thing & can you really spot low iron from looks? - "'Do you have ferritin face?' a young woman asks on TikTok, pointing to dark circles, washed-out skin and brittle hair. Your ferritin levels show how good your body's iron stores are, while haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen. When haemoglobin is low, the blood cannot carry as much oxygen - a condition known as anaemia."
- Why Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's chilling 1818 horror story is so misunderstood - "A groundbreaking classic of the horror genre that has inspired generations, why is the message of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel still overshadowed by its success, more than two centuries on?"
- How to Embrace a Fitness Mind-Set - "To build an effective workout habit, you have to start by changing how you see yourself."
- Putin, a history boy reliving past battles of medieval princes - "The Russian president has a captive audience for his interpretations of the past - and a dangerous obsession with correcting what he sees as historical wrongs."
- Bentley unveils its first fully electric car - "The Torcal SUV will be built on a brand-new production line at the site, which has been the luxury carmaker's headquarters since 1946."
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- Netanyahu's political survival is on the line - "Election results are almost in and Israel’s leader hasn’t won. But he hasn’t lost yet either, and now has to stop rivals building their own government."
- Philippine police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices - "Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines."
- What caused the deadly train crash in Spain? What we know - "The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled."
- Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss - "The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in 'close' contact."
- The Vatican unveils its holy garage of popemobiles used since 1930 - "The Vatican Museums on Wednesday unveiled a preview of the exhibition commemorating 'A Century of the Popemobile,' featuring eight Mercedes-Benz versions of the car that popes have used since 1930. It officially opens to the public on Thursday."
- ‘She could have gotten away with’ murder: The dangerous science behind the Queen of Crime - "Before Agatha Christie became one of the best-selling authors of all time, she worked in a chemist’s shop in her hometown of Torquay, England, in service of someone she referred to in her memoir only as Mr. P."
- Has Agatha Christie’s greatest mystery been solved at last? - "It’s 100 years since the Queen of Crime vanished for 11 days - was it revenge for her husband’s affair, asks Andrew Wilson."
- Who Inspired Sherlock? Elementary! - "A probing, excellent account of one crusading medical professor explores the humanity behind literature’s master of deduction."
- Russia’s ‘Eiffel Tower’ Is Set to Be Dismantled. Historians Urge Putin to Reconsider - "A state broadcaster says it cannot afford the restoration of a 1922 steel tower, prompting rare wartime dissent and a movement to save the Modernist masterpiece."
- Inside the vault where billionaires store jewels - & PokÉmon cards - "Worried about how to keep your most precious possessions safe? IBV International Vaults London, a new high-tech, high-security repository, is located beneath an elegant townhouse in Park Lane."
- This ancient dental routine is making a comeback online - "‘Oil pulling’: Natural, stronger mouthwash or waste of time? Before there was toothpaste, there was coconut oil. Without a toothbrush in hand, many of our ancestors pulled oil between their teeth."
- Apple just announced its first ever MacBook with a touchscreen - "The new touchscreen MacBook Pro, which launches on November 6, will come in 14-inch and 16-inch versions and runs on Apple’s M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. The smaller model starts at $2,899, the bigger at $3,399."
- The AI bubble could expose your deepest secrets - "Character.AI's collapse uncovers a little-discussed risk of AI: the companies holding your secrets may not be around forever."
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- At least 64 killed in Spanish high speed train crash with dozens seriously injured - "More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains involved in a crash south of Madrid."
- King Charles acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins - "The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda."
- Continuous round-the-world cruise comes to an end as Iran war spikes fuel costs - "A residential cruise ship that has been sailing around the world continuously for more than two years has evicted passengers in Cambodia after the fallout from the Iran war made fuel prices too expensive to continue its voyage."
- Rare Nanotyrannus sells at auction for $47.3 million, becoming second most valuable fossil ever - "The specimen, named Jodi, is one of only three relatively complete Nanotyrannus skeletons known to science. Blowing well past an estimate of $6 to $9 million, the sale narrowly missed the auction record for a fossil, set in July with the sale of Gus - an exceptional T. rex skeleton that went under the hammer for $50.1 million."
- 'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones - "As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter."
- 'It's offensively cheap': How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclear - "After defying projections, solar's dramatic growth means it is now overtaking nuclear as a global power source. Here are seven reasons for solar's success, and where it might go from here."
- He set out to travel the world without flying. Things didn’t go to plan - "However, strict adherence to a no-flying rule eventually proved unfeasible. In late 2025, after two years of surface-only travel, Bossek booked a flight from Anchorage, Alaska, to Baja California Sur, Mexico."
- How we can exercise more without even trying - "Incidental activity can reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease and even death. You can try some simple forms of it in a meeting, on a flight or while reading this article."
- A big weekend for rare watches as Monaco hosts exceptional auction - "Monaco Legend Group returns to the Principality this weekend for its autumn Exclusive Timepieces auction, bringing together an exceptional collection of rare and historically significant watches at Le Méridien Beach Plaza on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1."
- Luxury Watch Prices Rise Again, But Record Inventory Clouds The Outlook - "Pre-owned luxury watch prices rose 1.2% in the third quarter of 2026, according to a Morgan Stanley institutional research report published Oct. 13 that references the WatchCharts Overall Market price index."
- Mapped: Unemployment Rates Around the World in 2026 - "Sudan and South Africa have the highest unemployment rates in the dataset, at 59.5% and 33.2%, respectively. Finland and Spain are among Europe’s hardest-hit labor markets, with unemployment rates of 10.2% and 9.8%. The U.S. unemployment rate is projected at 4.2%, compared with 6.5% in Canada and 8.4% in France."
- Inside the Billionaires’ War Against California’s Proposed Wealth Tax - "The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections."
- 'Condemned as unnatural': 10 images of 19th-Century Parisian women who rebelled against the trouser ban - "In 1800, women in Paris were banned from wearing trousers. Throughout the 19th and early 20th Century, many flouted or found a way around the law, rebelling against the stifling restrictions in order to dress - or in some cases live - as men. Here are 10 images capturing their distinctive style and their bravery."
- Dementia risk ‘not limited to footballers who used old leather balls’ - "Study by Loughborough University finds that some recently retired players, who used only modern synthetic balls, showed increased cognitive decline."
- The latest treatments for Ozempic face - "Forget collagen - facial fat is the new fount of youth but can these treatments really help plump up your cheeks? The latest approaches to treating 'Ozempic face' (hollowed, sagging skin caused by rapid facial fat loss) focus heavily on reshaping fat and stimulating deep tissue rather than just piling on standard fillers."
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