Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Russell Brand Convicted at Southwark Crown Court

Bear Grylls, the British adventurer and television presenter known for “Man vs. Wild,” has commented publicly for the first time since Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Identity Thieves Often Strike Outside Your Bank Account — Here Are 8 Places to Check

Most people checking for identity theft start and stop with their bank statement or credit report. But fraud can show up in places far outside your usual accounts — a new phone line, an unpaid utility bill, a medical claim for treatment you never received.
Survey Finds Americans Planning Outdoor Holiday Parties and New Menus This Year

Nearly half of Americans say their usual way of celebrating the holidays feels tired, and many are planning changes this season, according to a new survey of 2,000 American homeowners with backyards. The research found that 44% of respondents agree their typical holiday celebration feels worn out.
Antonelli Could Clinch F1 Title Today at Mexico City Grand Prix

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Federalist Column Argues Democrats’ ‘Affordability’ Message Masks a Return to Biden-Era Policies

A new opinion piece from The Federalist argues that Democrats campaigning on “affordability” ahead of the midterms are using the issue as cover for a broader agenda that would resemble the Biden administration’s approach to spending, regulation and foreign policy. The column acknowledges that Republicans have struggled to make a strong case for keeping power, writing that the party “has done next to nothing to deserve maintaining any government power.
WNBA Shifts Dream-Valkyries Game 6 to Thursday Afternoon, Offers No Explanation

The WNBA has rescheduled a potential championship-clinching game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries from its original prime-time slot to Thursday at 12:30 p.
Pollster Admits Faking Data That Shook Michigan, Wisconsin and Texas Races

A polling outfit called Wedgewood Polling has admitted that numbers it published throughout this year’s primary and general election cycle were fabricated, prompting anger from Democratic campaigns and strategists whose races were affected across Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas and Nebraska. In a statement released Tuesday night, Wedgewood said it used “fabricated numbers” as part of an “experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities, lack of oversight, and overall low barrier to entry in th
Arizona AG’s Top Deputy Sought Hiring Help From Groups That Sued Prison System

Internal emails show that Chief Deputy Attorney General Daniel Barr, the top aide to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, repeatedly asked the American Civil Liberties Union and the Berkeley-based Prison Law Office for help finding attorneys to handle corrections-related legal work, even though both groups had spent years suing the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. Barr had his own history with both organizations.
Justice Department Seeks Court Order to Flag 20,000 Voters in California as Possible Noncitizens

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an emergency motion asking a federal court to order California election officials, including Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan, to set aside mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 voters the federal government believes are not U.
Jalen Hurts Sidelined Sunday After Blood Clot Found in Calf

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after doctors found a superficial blood clot in his calf, a condition he has been treated for over nearly a week. The Eagles explained the timeline in a statement released Thursday.
A Texas Pharmacist Breaks Down How Daily Habits Fuel Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is normally a helpful immune response, kicking in to protect the body after an injury or infection. But when it lingers for the long haul, it can quietly damage healthy tissue and raise the risk of serious disease, according to the National Institutes of Health.
What Can a Scammer Actually Do With Just Your Name, Phone Number and Address?

If a stranger calls knowing your full name and home address, it can feel alarming. But security researchers say that information by itself usually isn’t enough for a scammer to drain your bank account, open a loan or fully steal your identity.
Phil Collins Calls Trump ‘Nasty,’ Floats Unwritten Song Titled ‘Fat People With Guns’

not a political person.
Retired Engineer Jailed 15 Years for Bombing ULEZ Camera in Sidcup

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U.S. Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

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A Summit County Therapist Says Men’s Eating Disorders Are Going Unseen—And That’s Dangerous

A local expert is warning that eating disorders among men are far more common than most people realize—and far more likely to go unnoticed. Brian Pollack, a licensed clinical social worker and certified eating disorders specialist at Hilltop Behavioral Health in Summit, New Jersey, says the condition is “highly underreported” among men, who often hide their struggles out of shame.
Man Denied Bond in Killing of Kentucky Trooper Had Long Criminal History

The Tennessee man charged with killing Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips during a traffic stop in Warren County was denied bond Tuesday, as new details emerged about his lengthy criminal record and the fact that he was already wanted for a probation violation at the time of the shooting. Emonnie Branch, 51, faces a charge of murder of a first responder in the death of Phillips, who was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Warren County, according to Kentucky Stat
Xi’s Offer to Bring 100,000 American Students to China Draws Criticism and Security Concerns

clearly intended to indoctrinate young Americans in China.
Supreme Court Halts Ruling That Would Have Changed Missouri’s Congressional Map for November

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A Guide to the Top Daily Fantasy Sports Apps and Their Sign-Up Offers

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Dolph Lundgren Reveals He Considered Ending His Life During Cancer Fight

Actor Dolph Lundgren, known for playing Ivan Drago in “Rocky IV,” has revealed in a new memoir that during his years-long fight with cancer, he seriously considered ending his own life rather than let his family watch him deteriorate. Lundgren, 68, was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015 after doctors found a tumor.
Fremont Businessman Henry Yin Named in Report on Political Donations, China Ties, and Alleged Spy Network

A Fremont resident, Henry Yin, is at the center of a new report examining a California family’s political donations and long-standing ties to China, including a reported connection to a Chinese national once identified by U.
Trump Pushes Foreign Governments to Pay More for Drugs, as US Deals Multiply

President Donald Trump has reached nine new pricing agreements with drug manufacturers aimed at lowering what Americans pay for prescription medicines. But a growing argument circulating among his allies says the real fix lies overseas, not with US drugmakers.
Researchers Tie 119,000 Fake Online Stores to a Single Scam Network

A cybersecurity company says it has linked roughly 119,000 domains to a single fake-shopping operation, one of the largest such networks ever documented. Nebty, the firm behind the discovery, calls the cluster DoppelCart.