Sophie Wessex, the wife of King Charles III's youngest brother, Prince Edward, had a unique opportunity almost 30 years ago that could have potentially made her a Queen. In the 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, several new countries were formed in Eastern Europe, including Estonia. In Estonia's first elections, a political party called the Independent Royalist Party of Estonia gained some seats in parliament.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and a hate crime in the fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old gay man, while he was dancing at a gas station in Brooklyn last weekend.
Vin Diesel has addressed the long-awaited return of Dwayne Johnson, famously known as The Rock, to the Fast and Furious franchise for Fast X.
Kris Jenner exuded star quality as she was captured with Corey Gamble, following their celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's engagement aboard a yacht off Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Since June, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two social media moguls, have been playfully bantering on social media about the possibility of a mixed martial arts cage match between them. In a recent post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and now headed by Musk, he announced that the proposed fight would be livestreamed on X. Musk also mentioned that all proceeds from the event would go to charity, specifically benefiting veterans.
The oceans have experienced their highest recorded temperatures ever, a concerning consequence of climate change with far-reaching implications for our planet's health. According to the EU's climate change service Copernicus, the average daily global sea surface temperature surpassed the previous 2016 record this week, reaching 20.96°C (69.73°F), well above the average for this time of year.
Today's Google Doodle commemorates the remarkable life of Altina "Tina" Schinasi, an influential American artist, designer, and inventor best known for her groundbreaking creation of the Harlequin eyeglass frame, now popularly recognized as the "cat-eye" frame. Beyond her iconic eyewear, Schinasi held several patents for other inventions and made a mark in the world of documentary filmmaking.
Just as the highly successful US leg of her Eras Tour was coming to an end, Taylor Swift pleasantly surprised her hardworking crew members, including the tour's truck drivers, with a remarkably generous gesture. On Monday, she expressed her gratitude to the team that had tirelessly supported her on the road by gifting them substantial bonuses.
Donald Trump, known for his impatience, experienced a rare moment of waiting during a court hearing in Washington, D.C. He fidgeted in his seat, stealing glances at Special Counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor who has recently indicted him in two separate federal cases. Despite his previous social media rants against what he calls a "witch hunt," he had to remain silent in the courtroom.
Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer, and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., are facing a civil lawsuit filed by three former dancers. The plaintiffs, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, have accused Lizzo of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.