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First Look: Biopic Traces a Hollywood Icon’s Early Years

First Look: Biopic Traces a Hollywood Icon’s Early Years, unveiling a based-on-a-true-story drama led by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey—because nothing says “authentic Hollywood origin” like a crisply British cast and the four most elastic words in showbiz.

Authorities: Women claimed man sought by officers wasn’t home; he was hiding in the master bathroom, leading to a fatal shooting

Authorities say two Missouri women claimed a man sought by officers wasn’t home; he was hiding in the master bathroom, armed—leading to a fatal shooting. Patty Armour, 51, and Lois Armour, 78, are now charged with second-degree felony murder after allegedly misleading officers who came to a home in Paris, Missouri, on Oct. 12 during a Ralls County murder investigation. Police ultimately found 57-year-old Charles Armour concealed in the master bathroom, where he opened fire, wounding an officer who was later released from the hospital; Charles Armour was killed in the exchange. The women had previously been arrested on hindering prosecution charges, initially held on bond, and are now held without bond on the new counts. Their relationship to Charles Armour is unclear. They’re scheduled to appear in Monroe County court on Wednesday.

Speeding vehicle strikes crowd in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11

Speeding vehicle strikes crowd in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11, after an alleged street-racing incident in Tampa’s Ybor City around 12:40 a.m. Saturday. Police said a Dade City man was arrested and faces eight felony charges; air units had seen two vehicles racing westbound on Hillsborough moments before the crash.

Wyndham Hotel staff launch strike as contract negotiations continue in Center City

Wyndham Hotel staff launch strike as contract negotiations continue in Center City, with employees at Fourth and Arch hitting the picket line early Saturday. The union says workers want higher wages, better staffing, and stronger health care and pension benefits. The walkout comes as contracts for unionized hotel workers across Philadelphia have expired; last Friday, the Hampton Inn became the first of eight Center City hotels to ink a new deal after a four-day strike in October. Negotiations at the remaining hotels continue—turn-down service has become a showdown, and management’s “prompt attention” appears to be on a housekeeping delay.

Airline analyst reports no signs of chaos

Airline analyst reports no signs of chaos, saying nationwide capacity cuts are causing only minor ripples even as the government shutdown nudges delays and cancellations upward. Airlines are staggering disruptions to minimize inconvenience and avoid mass scrubs at any one time—so not chaos, just the usual handcrafted frustration while politicians treat air travel like a bargaining chip.

Quentin Willson, former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter, dies

Quentin Willson, former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter, has died, marking the loss of a prominent voice in British motoring television.

Where the Light Is Kept

Where the Light Is Kept, according to Josh Shapiro, is in the grind of public service—an idea he’s packaging in Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service, due January 27, 2026 from Harper. Drawing on door-knocking, community work, and the problems everyone else dodged, he argues government can be a force for good, conventional wisdom isn’t, and Americans share more common ground than the outrage-industrial complex admits. A politician selling competence and unity—now that’s a plot twist; if he keeps the light on past publication day, it might even catch on.

Biopic Peek: Pre-Fame Chapters of a Hollywood Icon

A based-on-a-true-story drama led by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey offers a first look at an icon's formative years before fame did the talking. Hollywood remains devoted to the prequel-to-the-prequel genre, because it never met an origin story it could not option twice.

U.S.-Egypt F-15 Deal Still Circling the Runway

Washington and Cairo have restarted talks on an F-15 fighter jet sale after months of delays, a renewed November 2025 push with no agreement yet in hand. The negotiations continue to taxi without takeoff, suggesting the jets may fly before the paperwork does.

Davina McCall Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Davina McCall said she discovered a lump on The Masked Singer set and was later diagnosed with breast cancer. She described moving from anger to resolve. Wishing her strength, privacy, and a smooth path through treatment.

Beijing Protests U.S. Tank Deliveries to Taiwan

China's Defense Ministry blasted the induction of U.S.-made M1A2T main battle tanks into Taiwan's army, with spokesperson Senior Colonel Jiao Bin issuing a warning at a Nov. 7 briefing after the island held a ceremony for the arrivals. In this standoff, even a ribbon-cutting risks being read as a declaration.

Trump-Branded Wine Stocked at Coast Guard Exchanges

Coast Guard-run military exchanges, tax-free shops for service members and families, are now stocking Trump-branded wine and cider. The optics are unmistakable, turning support the troops into support the tasting notes, a vintage pairing of public service and private label.

London Council’s 10 mph Limit Sparks Backlash

A London council slapped a 10 mph speed limit on a main road for safety and aesthetics, transforming a commuter artery into a slow-motion showroom for brake lights. Drivers say the cap is almost impossible to keep, unless your accelerator has a snooze button.

East London Refuse Collectors Plan December Strike

Refuse workers in an East London borough will strike in December over pay, a holiday-season showdown that could leave bins brimming. Workers want a better offer. Council chiefs, long on press releases and short on contingency, are under pressure to settle before the pavements turn into tinsel-free landfill.

Man Dies After Fall at Grand Canyon

A 65-year-old man died after slipping over the edge at Guano Point in Grand Canyon West, falling more than 100 feet, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Search and Rescue, assisting the Hualapai Nation, recovered his body about 130 feet down on a scree slope. His identity has not been released, and officials requested privacy for the family. The incident comes weeks after a separate fatal fall near the South Kaibab Trailhead.

First look at the biopic exploring a Hollywood icon's early years

First look at the biopic exploring a Hollywood icon's early years: a based-on-a-true-story drama fronted by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey, teasing an origin story with more truth than tinsel.

Cornell University and Trump administration reach agreement to reinstate federal research funding

Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration to reinstate federal research funding, joining Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania in pledging compliance with the administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws. In other words, the labs keep humming while Washington grades the syllabus—because nothing says scientific progress like a fresh stack of compliance forms.

Scottish clifftop fortress named the UK’s best castle to visit; top 10 list revealed

A Scottish clifftop fortress has been named the UK’s best castle to visit, with Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven scoring 9.65/10 in a GO Outdoors ranking—outmuscling Windsor and Edinburgh on sheer drama, rich Earl Marischal lore (yes, a 16th‑century “Lion’s Den” for an actual pet lion), and family-friendly pricing at about £38 for one to two hours. Pembroke Castle in Wales came second (8.42/10), buoyed by Wogan Cavern’s prehistoric finds—reindeer, woolly mammoths, and evidence of ancient humans—and more than three hours of exploring for roughly £41. Windsor Castle placed third (7.59/10): home to 40 monarchs and nearly 370,000 monthly Google searches, but with a royally eye-watering £93 family ticket—heritage with a surcharge. The top 10: Dunnottar, Pembroke, Windsor, Conwy, Bamburgh, Dover, Caernarfon, Stirling, Edinburgh, Leeds.

China commissions its most advanced aircraft carrier, Fujian

China commissions its most advanced aircraft carrier, Fujian, officially bringing online the world’s first conventionally powered carrier with an electromagnetic catapult system—a significant leap in naval technology. Translation: Beijing can now fling jets with magnets, because nothing says “calm regional vibes” like faster takeoffs.

Mother of crash victim criticizes two police forces for alleged mishandling of investigation

Mother of crash victim criticizes two police forces for alleged mishandling of investigation as the watchdog says six officers will face proceedings over the response to a 2023 Cardiff crash that left three young people dead. Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, both 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24, were found in a Volkswagen Tiguan off the A48 in St Mellons nearly 48 hours after they were last seen; survivors Sophie Russon and Shane Loughlin were seriously injured.

Following more than 30 family complaints, the IOPC said the service provided was unacceptable in over half of reviewed matters and announced misconduct or gross misconduct cases for six Gwent Police officers, citing failures in basic inquiries, house searches, supervision, risk assessment, and allegedly dishonest accounts. The mother of Eve Smith, Emma Borg, condemned Gwent Police and South Wales Police, accusing them of dismissing early missing-person reports, eroding public trust, and contributing to failings she fears may have affected her daughter’s survivability. She said the family has endured a 32‑month wait with no apology or accountability and is now consulting lawyers on next steps while awaiting the conclusion of the South Wales Police investigation and an inquest date.

Celebrity birthdays on Nov. 8: SZA, Jade Pettyjohn

Celebrity birthdays on Nov. 8 spotlight musician SZA turning 35 and actor Jade Pettyjohn marking 25—cake, candles, and the annual reminder that even stars have calendars.

Nov. 8 in History: Americans Reelect Abraham Lincoln to a Second Term

Nov. 8 in History: Americans Reelect Abraham Lincoln to a Second Term—on Nov. 8, 1864, with the Civil War still raging, voters returned Lincoln to the presidency, choosing continuity of leadership as the nation fought to survive.

2025 list identifies 21 historic London landmarks at risk of permanent loss

2025 list identifies 21 historic London landmarks at risk of permanent loss, folded into a sobering 604 London entries on the Heritage at Risk Register 2025—proof that when history meets short‑term profit, history blinks first.

First Look: Biopic Revisits a Hollywood Icon's Early Years

Because Hollywood never met a legend it could not prequel. Based on a true story, the film enlists Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey to chart the ascent from shadows to spotlight, aiming for prestige drama over glossy mythmaking. If it sticks the landing, expect awards-season murmurs and a lot of carefully lit cigarettes.

Wilmington Shooting Injures Four Near Police Headquarters

Police are investigating gunfire that broke out Friday night just a block from the city’s police headquarters, leaving four people injured. It is a sober reminder that proximity to authority does not equal immunity from violence. Details on suspects and motive were not immediately available.

Trump Floats Scrapping the Filibuster to Cement GOP Power

On Friday, Donald Trump said Republicans should eliminate the Senate filibuster so a GOP majority could swiftly restrict mail-in voting, end cash bail, and tighten voter ID, then added Republicans would never lose another election. Translation, remove the minority check, narrow the electorate, call it integrity. Saying the quiet part with stadium speakers.

Philly Forecast, Rain Overnight, Sunshine By Morning

Overnight rain should move out by morning across the Philadelphia region, setting up a mild start to the weekend. Enjoy the reprieve before the next round of showers remembers your address and drops by uninvited.

Center City Assault Victim Speaks After Random Attack

Tommy Finley says a stranger never said a word before sucker-punching him in Center City, leaving him with a broken jaw. He did not see the attacker coming. Police are investigating. A senseless attack, and a community hoping for accountability.

Winning Numbers Drawn in 843 Million Dollar Mega Millions

Lottery officials say the numbers are in, so check your tickets. If you hurdled those odds, congratulations on your new fortune and on meeting the most important person in your life for the next year, your tax professional.

Heritage Foundation Turmoil Signals MAGA Fractures

The right’s onetime policy factory, famous for marching in one voice, is clattering under a one man beat as president Kevin Roberts steers it hard into MAGA alignment. Staffers describe discipline giving way to internal power plays dressed up as strategy. With Democrats buoyed by recent wins, the infighting reads less like a think tank and more like a fan club with footnotes.

Remembrance Ceremony Rift Highlights Northern Ireland Tensions

TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says he will mark Remembrance Sunday with the Royal British Legion and lay a wreath at Belfast’s Cenotaph, but he will not attend alongside First Minister Michelle O’Neill, whom he accuses of eulogising the IRA. O’Neill, Sinn Féin vice president, is expected to lay a wreath again this year, a continuation of her step toward acknowledging British forces’ losses, even as some victims and republicans express unease. Her attendance follows controversy over the acquittal of Soldier F in the Bloody Sunday case and a post by DUP leader Gavin Robinson featuring the Parachute Regiment insignia. Sinn Féin says O’Neill will represent all communities and attend with DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. On a day meant for remembrance, politics remains close at hand.

First look at a Hollywood icon biopic

The based-on-a-true-story drama unveils Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey stepping into an origin myth that promises nostalgia, ambition, and just enough grit to pretend the gloss occasionally touches pavement. Expect prestige lighting, strategically placed hardship, and a soundtrack that winks at your memory.

Landfall spyware exploits Samsung zero day in Middle East surveillance

Unit 42 says a previously unknown commercial tool dubbed Landfall spied on Samsung Galaxy owners across the Middle East by abusing a zero day. Researchers point to actors linked to the UAE, because in some circles innovation apparently means renting out other people’s privacy. Samsung users got targeted, the rest of us got yet another reminder that mobile security is a moving target.

Ping Identity buys Keyless to bring passwordless logins to frontline workers

Ping is snapping up Keyless for deepfake resistant, privacy first biometrics that do not rely on server stored templates. Translation, goodbye password123, hello face or fingerprint plus math that does not live on a central server. It aims to help employees without smartphones and make account recovery less like a scavenger hunt and more like security that works without a wig and a voice filter.

Fake job interviews deliver real malware, BYOD is the new back door

Google warns scammers are packaging remote access Trojans and info stealers as interview tools or application materials. The hit lands on personal devices first, then hitches a ride into corporate networks. If enterprises do not get serious about managing BYOD, the next fake recruiter could end up with very real admin rights.

Meta’s $600 billion data center dream meets budget reality

Meta floated a plan to pour $600 billion into U.S. infrastructure and jobs by 2028 via a massive data center spree, a tab that would demand deep pocketed partners and saintly investor patience. Framed as a Trump linked strategy, it looks less like a budget and more like a political moonshot. Even Zuckerberg’s cash geyser may struggle to irrigate both servers and a bet on policy tailwinds.

AI jurors are not ready for primetime

In a UNC Chapel Hill mock trial on AI justice, ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all acquitted a teen in a case modeled on one a judge ruled guilty. The algorithmic jury is still out, despite Silicon Valley’s victory laps. Novel, yes, trustworthy as a courtroom tool, not yet.

Trump seeks DOJ probe of meatpackers as beef prices climb

With ribeyes priced like mortgage payments, Trump asked the Justice Department to investigate possible price fixing and collusion in the meatpacking industry. If the sizzle sounds like a cartel, expect subpoenas with your steak knives.

U.S. to boycott G20 over claims about South African white farmers, Pretoria calls it false

Trump scrubbed Vice President JD Vance’s trip, will skip the Johannesburg summit himself, and labeled the G20 a disgrace while alleging violence, deaths, and land seizures targeting Afrikaner farmers. His administration capped refugee admissions at 7,500, signaling most slots would go to white South Africans claiming persecution. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed back, saying the claims are completely false and noting white residents still enjoy higher living standards decades after apartheid. The world’s top economies will meet, America brings an empty chair and a culture war podium.

First look at a biopic chronicling a Hollywood icon’s early years

A first look at a biopic chronicling a Hollywood icon’s early years has dropped, teasing a based-on-a-true-story portrait that swaps glitter for grit. Starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey, it hints at actual character instead of another poster-perfect myth—progress, by Tinseltown standards.

Bill Would Extend HIPAA-Style Protections to Consumer Health Data

Bill Would Extend HIPAA-Style Protections to Consumer Health Data — finally, someone noticed your smartwatch has a bigger mouth than your group chat. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician and chair of the Senate health committee, has proposed legislation to create HIPAA-like privacy rules for health data hoovered up by wearables and health apps that currently live outside HIPAA’s guardrails. Translation: closing the loophole that lets tech companies count your steps and your secrets.

Data Scarcity Is the Biggest Threat to OT Cyber Defenders

Data Scarcity Is the Biggest Threat to OT Cyber Defenders—and the industrial world is proving it by treating telemetry like a luxury. With OT security a generation behind traditional IT and most operators not even capturing the data defenders need, critical control systems are being guarded by guesswork while IT gorges on logs and OT survives on a data fast.

CBO Targeted in Suspected State-Sponsored Cyberattack

CBO Targeted in Suspected State-Sponsored Cyberattack, officials confirmed Friday, after an apparent breach that may have exposed sensitive analysis used to guide Congress. Investigators are probing the scope amid chronic federal cyber staffing shortages—the kind of talent gap foreign adversaries treat like a VIP entrance. No word yet on what, if anything, was accessed, but the episode again spotlights Washington’s habit of underfunding the lock while bragging about the vault.

2025’s Top 21 Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List

2025’s Top 21 Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List promises something for every temperament, spotlighting portable speakers for the soundtrack-obsessed, personalized gifts for the sentimental, and weighted plush toys for anyone who wants their comfort literally heavy-handed—holiday cheer now available in Bluetooth, monograms, and cuddly ballast.

More than 1,100 Cardiff University staff at risk of redundancy, union says

More than 1,100 Cardiff University staff are at risk of redundancy, the University and College Union says, as the university launches its second major restructure in 10 months and issues formal S188 notices covering professional services across colleges, schools, and student support. With 1,800 academics also put at risk in January 2025, the union says at least 41% of the workforce has been swept into the “at risk” column this year. A voluntary redundancy scheme is open, and unions warn many roles will be removed or downgraded—this after a new timetabling system, unions say, produced double-booked classes, lectures in x‑ray theatres, and, in one case, 100 students sent to a toilet block. Staff describe extreme stress and ill-timed consultations landing just before Christmas, while Cardiff UCU prepares a strike ballot that could disrupt studies in the new year. University management insists this is not cost‑cutting, promises no compulsory redundancies and “roles for everyone” in new structures, and says the shake-up will make services more efficient with training and consultation. Translation: the org chart is changing; the workload, staff say, already did.

Biopic First Look Polishes an Icon's Origin Story

A new true-story drama fronted by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey promises a deep dive into a Hollywood legend's formative rise. Expect lush lighting, tasteful longing, and that uniquely Californian breed of authenticity where the truth wears better makeup than the actors.

Kendrick Leads 2026 Grammys, Academy Pretends Rap Is Not a Side Dish

Kendrick Lamar tops the 2026 nominations with nine, triple-dipping again in record, song, and album of the year. It is his fifth consecutive AOTY nod, the first time any artist has managed that magic trick. Still chasing their hardware: Lady Gaga with seven and her first simultaneous big three bid, Jack Antonoff with seven and a possible Producer of the Year tie with Babyface, and Cirkut with seven while dueling Antonoff for producer and doubling up in record and song of the year. Album of the year pits Lamar’s GNX against Gaga’s Mayhem, Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend, Bad Bunny’s Deb Tirar Más Fotos, Justin Bieber’s Swag, Clipse’s Let God Sort ’Em Out, Leon Thomas’s Mutt, and Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia. It is the first time three albums are up for both rap album and AOTY, and Bad Bunny scores only the second all-Spanish AOTY nod ever, also him. Record of the year features Billie Eilish’s Wildflower, and Ros becomes the first K-pop artist nominated in that field. Best new artist is a scrum of Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. Final voting runs Dec. 12 to Jan. 5, with the show Feb. 1 on CBS and Paramount Plus from the always-poetic Crypto.com Arena.

Suspicious Package Scare at Joint Base Andrews Ends Without Serious Injury

Several people felt ill after a package was opened at Joint Base Andrews, prompting evacuations and a brief perimeter. Base medics treated and released everyone in stable condition, no white powder was found, and operations resumed after first responders cleared the scene. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is now handling the who-mailed-what. Andrews, home to Air Force One, returns to normal, which for a military base is just a slightly quieter version of alert.

DIY Lighting Hack Turns Harsh LEDs Into a Smooth Wall Wash

A maker married a Fresnel lens with a resin-printed micro lens array to blend high power addressable LEDs before projection, taming those brutal die reflections. The result, a clean, punchy wash that is not optically perfect but absolutely stage-worthy. The project includes tips for printing clear lenses and a full set of files on Printables, so you can build your own living room light show and pretend it is art. It kind of is.

Beachgoer Saves Stranded Salmon Shark on Oregon Coast

Video shows a woman guiding a beached salmon shark from a low-tide pocket back to open water, a rare reversal where the apex predator needed a human assist. A small, sincere reminder that sometimes the food chain is less a ladder and more a helping hand with good timing and waterproof shoes. Bravo.

First look at the biopic chronicling a Hollywood icon’s early years

First look at the biopic chronicling a Hollywood icon’s early years lands with the inevitable “based on a true story” tag, anchored by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey. In other words, Hollywood’s polishing an origin myth while a top-shelf trio does the actual heavy lifting.

Garbage and Skunk Anansie to co-headline Cardiff concert

Garbage and Skunk Anansie to co-headline a Cardiff concert, teaming up for a six-date outdoor tour that hits TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Monday, June 22, 2026—where Garbage will close the show, because if anyone’s going to tuck the Castle in, it’s Shirley Manson. Presented by DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor, the pairing stacks two 90s-forged powerhouses—think Stupid Girl and Hedonism—into one very loud night. Presale opens 10am Thursday at depotlive.co.uk/garbage-skunkanansie; general sale 10am Friday, November 14 via depotlive.co.uk and ticketmaster.co.uk. Other 2026 headliners already on the bill include MIKA, Two Door Cinema Club, David Gray, and more, because apparently Cardiff’s summer has decided subtlety is for libraries.

Marshawn Kneeland’s death renews focus on mental health support for NFL players

Marshawn Kneeland’s death renews focus on mental health support for NFL players, a stark reminder that toughness on the field shouldn’t mean silence off it. In its wake, many former and current players are publicly sharing their own struggles to break the stigma and push for better awareness, resources, and care around an illness that too often stayed in the shadows.

Flight reductions at Philadelphia International Airport start Friday; full list of affected airports

Flight reductions at Philadelphia International Airport start Friday; full list of affected airports—because the historic government shutdown has starved air traffic control of paychecks and, unsurprisingly, people. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said 40 of the nation’s busiest airports will trim schedules by 10% to keep the system safe and relieve pressure, calling the move data-based, not airline favoritism. PHL joins Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, ATL, LAX, O’Hare, DFW, SFO, SEA, MIA and more on the cut list. Passengers began getting cancellation notices Thursday; United and Delta will refund even “nonrefundable” tickets, and United says long-haul international will stay intact. With Philadelphia and Newark moving 79 million passengers in 2024, the ripple effects won’t be subtle. Limits stay in place for the shutdown’s duration, with deeper cuts possible if staffing worsens—so expect thinner schedules until Washington remembers to pay the people who keep planes from playing bumper cars.

Three wild cats escape after tree collapse at Pennsylvania refuge

Three wild cats escape after tree collapse at Pennsylvania refuge: In Alburtis, three African servals got a sudden taste of freedom after a wind storm on Wednesday, November 5, dropped a tree onto their enclosure at the Cricket Wildlife Center, creating a breach. If you spot them, skip the DIY safari and call the center immediately at 717-381-9893.

Santa makes appearances at King of Prussia and Cherry Hill malls

Santa makes appearances at King of Prussia and Cherry Hill malls, with the big man in red setting up shop starting Friday and holding court through Christmas Eve—because nothing says holiday magic like a throne by the food court. Families can visit him at both malls all season long.

First Look at Biopic Tracing a Hollywood Icon's Early Years

A peek at the formative chapter of a screen legend, with Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey along for the origin tour. Because even icons sometimes need a reminder of how they became icons.

Philippines Mourns 188 Dead After Typhoon Kalmaegi

Families are grieving across the hardest hit central regions as authorities confirm at least 188 deaths. With another typhoon approaching, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national emergency to marshal relief, reinforce evacuations, and prepare for further impact. The priority is rescue, recovery, and getting aid to people who need it most.

Teen Vaping Surges, Quit Attempts Fail More Often

Researchers report daily nicotine vaping nearly doubled from 2020 to 2024 among US middle and high school e-cigarette users, with unsuccessful quit attempts also on the rise. The industry that swears it helps adults quit keeps discovering its most loyal customers are in homeroom.

Aston Villa Win 2-0 Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Protests and Away-Fan Ban

More than 700 police, six arrests, rival demonstrations, and an away end kept empty on safety advice. Inside, a muted atmosphere and a scrappy match ended 2-0 to Villa, with a near-costly giveaway adding to the nerves. Unai Emery praised the points and preached respect for the competition after recent setbacks. Sir Keir Starmer opposed the away-fan ban from a comfortable distance, then declined to alter it. Villa got the win, the streets got the theater, and the away end delivered a masterclass in silence.

Evander Holyfield Slams Proposed Ali Act Rewrite

The former undisputed champion warns a push to rewrite the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act would put profits ahead of fighter welfare. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, he argues that so-called reform that sidelines boxers looks a lot like a promoters wish list, urging lawmakers to keep fighters at the center. If the man who fought everyone says protect the athletes, maybe listen.

UK Housing Secretary Says More Accidental Prisoner Releases Likely

Steve Reed, dispatched to defend David Lammy’s handling of the migrant prisoner release errors, could not say when the strongest checks supposedly began during a halting Sky News interview. Public confidence took an unscheduled day off, and the government is now promising clarity, just as soon as someone finds a calendar.

Biopic first look: Hollywood polishes another legend in progress

The prestige machine revs up again, with Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey fronting a based-on-a-true-story about a screen icon’s early years. Expect tasteful period detail, awards-bait performances, and a reminder that Hollywood still loves nothing more than staring into a mirror.

Vienna weapons cache tied to suspected Hamas-linked plot, cross-border probe widens

Austrian authorities found five handguns and ten magazines in a Vienna storage unit in an investigation into a network suspected of targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions across Europe. A 39-year-old British man was arrested in London and remanded, with officials alleging he oversaw transporting the weapons into Austria. He could be extradited to Germany, where he is accused of aiding a Hamas cell. Austrian intelligence describes the case as part of a global terrorist organization with ties to Hamas, and officials say the threat was real. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner praised international coordination and vowed zero tolerance for terrorists.

Airlines cancel hundreds as FAA restricts traffic at major airports

The nation’s three largest carriers scrubbed hundreds of Friday departures after the FAA limited air traffic at dozens of big airports. Translation for travelers, your weekend escape is now a seated meditation at the gate.

U.S. strike in Caribbean kills three on suspected drug smuggling boat

U.S. forces targeted an alleged trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, leaving three people dead, officials said Thursday night. Details remain limited and the incident is under review.

Brief warm-up ahead, then showers twice and an arctic chill to close

Warmer weather arrives for the weekend, but two rounds of rain are expected before a sharp cold snap pushes in. Enjoy the cameo by spring while it lasts.

Philadelphia caregiver charged with stealing $5,000 from three Montgomery County clients

Detectives allege Kavena Stover took cash from three people while working as their caregiver. The case centers on an alleged breach of trust, and charges have been filed.

Former Upper Perkiomen school custodian charged with possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images

Authorities opened the case in December 2024 after a witness reported seeing Soffa photographing teen athletes during a school wrestling tournament. He is charged and the investigation is ongoing.

North Korea fires ballistic missile amid heightened tensions

South Korea’s military says Pyongyang launched at least one missile into eastern waters, with the type and range unconfirmed. The test follows a quickening pace of claimed hypersonic and cruise launches and came days after U.S. defense talks in Seoul. Since the collapse of negotiations in 2019, Kim Jong Un has expanded his nuclear and missile programs and deepened ties with Russia, a familiar pattern of saber-rattling as geopolitical messaging.