In a surprise, abortions in Minnesota declined last year
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota mistakenly claimed a 30-year high in abortions in a report it released on New Year’s Eve ... Read More
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Sting is thankful to The Beatles for inspiring songwriters to try
Sting is thankful to The Beatles for opening the "floodgates for songwriters to have an attempt at writing songs".
The Every Breath You Take singer's touring guitarist Dominic Miller has released a songbook of 14 of the ...Read more
Billy Joel surprises fans with first live performance since brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel kicked off the New Year with a surprise performance in Florida — his first since having to cancel a string of shows in 2025 due to a neurological condition.
The 76-year-old “Piano Man” returned to form on...Read more
Lawmakers seek to embed financial services rules into legislation
WASHINGTON — House Financial Services Chairman French Hill is on a campaign to embed financial regulations into law, a move to make it much more difficult for a different administration to reverse course.
Hill, R-Ark...Read more
Review: 'Best Medicine' has more whimsy, but it's less real than 'Doc Martin'
It's nothing new or extraordinary to remake a foreign TV show for a different country.
"All in the Family" was modeled on the British series "Till Death Us Do Part," as "Steptoe and Son" became "Sanford and Son." The ...Read more
'God bless that song...' Rick Astley never gets tired of hit single Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley will always be grateful for his smash hit single Never Gonna Give You Up - and he has come to terms with the fact it'll be the track he'll always be remembered for.
The 59-year-old singer topped the charts all...Read more
US allies offer muted response after Trump's raid in Venezuela
America’s allies offered a measured response after U.S. troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid, a move that sent shockwaves around the world and highlighted divisions among governments.
In Asia, ...Read more
Saudi-backed forces regain control of strategic Yemeni region
Saudi Arabia-backed forces in Yemen regained control of the strategic region of Hadramout over the weekend, following days of clashes with secessionist groups aligned with the United Arab Emirates.
The fighting has raised...Read more
Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week confronting the fallout from the stunning capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — and familiar complaints about the Trump administration deciding ...Read more
This week: Congress returns to debate Venezuela, spending, health
WASHINGTON — Congress returns from its holiday recess this week, and President Donald Trump’s use of military force to extricate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is sure to take center stage in Washington.
...Read more
Gordon Ramsay was 'a hot mess' before making father-of-the-bride speech at daughter Holly's wedding
Gordon Ramsay was a "hot mess" before making his father-of-the-bride speech at his daughter Holly Ramsay's wedding.
The 59-year-old celebrity chef admitted it was a "tough gig", but he was delighted with his delivery on ...Read more
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex planning first cookbook
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will reportedly release a cookbook this year.
The former Suits actress is planning to update the product range for her As Ever lifestyle brand in the spring, and following the popularity of her ...Read more
Sophie Turner hasn't dated in 'months'
Sophie Turner hasn't been on a date for "months".
The former Game of Thrones star - who was in a relationship with Peregrine Pearson following the 2023 breakdown of her marriage to Joe Jonas - is too focused on work and ...Read more
'I'm so grateful!' Nicola Peltz Beckham celebrates 'best birthday yet'
Nicola Peltz Beckham has celebrated her "best birthday yet".
The actress took to social media to share several pictures of her seeing in her 31st birthday with her family members, including parents Nelson, 83, and Claudia...Read more
Jesy Nelson's ex Chris Hughes brands her a 'warrior' after she shares kids' heart-breaking diagnosis
Jesy Nelson's ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes has branded her a "warrior" after she revealed her eight-month-old twin daughters have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.
The former Love Island star - who is dating ...Read more
Owen Cooper 'forever grateful' after winning Best Supporting Actor at Critics Choice Awards
Owen Cooper is "forever grateful" after winning another Best Supporting Actor accolade for Adolescence.
The 16-year-old star shot to fame last year with his portrayal of teenage murder suspect Jamie Miller in Netflix's ...Read more
Travis Kelce to speak to his family as he weighs up NFL future
Travis Kelce is going to "spend some time" speaking to his family and his Kansas City Chiefs team before making a decision about his NFL future.
The 36-year-old American footballer feels "proud" of the Chiefs, despite ...Read more
Zion Foster pays tribute to twin daughters
Zion Foster has shared a touching tribute to his twin daughters after fiancee Jesy Nelson revealed they had been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.
The former Little Mix singer - who gave birth to daughters Ocean ...Read more
Seth Rogen will 'cancel therapy' after Critics Choice Award win
Seth Rogen plans to "cancel therapy" after winning a Critics Choice Award.
The 43-year-old star beat out Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This), Ted Danson (A Man on the Inside), David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical), Danny ...Read more
WA movie theaters must offer open caption screenings, per new law
SEATTLE — The new year brings good news for those who love movies but are deaf or hard of hearing: Enacted Jan. 1, a new state law will increase the number of movie screenings using open captions, and require theaters to...Read more
'Stranger Things' star Jake Connelly got 'the call' he was going to Hawkins during a tornado warning
CHICAGO — It’s been an exciting few weeks for Jake Connelly.
The 13-year-old from Arlington Heights has had the thrill of watching the Chicago Bears — his favorite hometown team — clinch a playoff spot, saw New ...Read more
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