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The final round of United Nations-brokered talks aimed at tackling plastic pollution are opening in South Korea with deep divisions over the need to stem the rising flood of the material, a rift that threatens to scupper a...Read more

Romania’s presidential election was upended by a nationalist who has voiced admiration for Russia’s Vladimir Putin, setting up a likely runoff with an establishment candidate in one of the country’s biggest upsets ...Read more

When University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, she wasn’t convinced she would find much health impact.

“We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s ...Read more

Gas prices continue to fall in Minnesota with stations selling a gallon of gas for less than $3 on average ahead of peak Thanksgiving travel.

On Sunday, the average price for a gallon of gas in Minnesota was about $2.86, ...Read more

This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their own.

A hand-selected group of elected officials spent the last few ...Read more

TALLAHASSEE — Matt Gaetz’ knack for courting controversy has finally caught up with him.

The right-wing firebrand, political prankster, steadfast Trump defender and party animal stepped down as the president-elect’s...Read more

During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump pitched an idea to quickly reduce the number of tents on the nation’s streets: Offer up other places for people to camp.

He’d start with a big plot of land. Then his team...Read more

Amid a national educator shortage, the number of Philadelphia School District teachers hired who lack full certification has surged.

Nine years ago, 9.2% of Philadelphia teachers held emergency certification.

In the 2022...Read more

The dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay, where there’s low oxygen for underwater life, was near its average size in 2024, according to new data from the Chesapeake Bay Program.

The dead zone is the area in which there is a ...Read more

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been hit with yet another graphic drink-spiking sexual assault allegation.

The rapper, 54, is awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges at a notoriously tough jail in Brooklyn, New ...Read more

Jason Momoa's Christmas doesn't start until he begins listening to Barbra Streisand's festive songs.

The 45-year-old actor has carved out a career playing movie and TV hardmen, but has now opened up about his seasonal ...Read more

Cher's younger boyfriend is being credited for getting her back in the studio.

The 'If I Could Turn Back Time' singer, 78, has apparently been so "inspired" by her lover Alexander 'A E' Edwards, 38, it's the reason she ...Read more

Universal Pictures' "Wicked" needed no lessons in how to be popular at the domestic box office this weekend, opening at No. 1 to the tune of $114 million, according to studio estimates.

That's the highest opening ever for...Read more

He got out on good behavior.

Then Ramon Rivera, a troubled, homeless man with a history of arrests and mental problems, went on a vicious daytime stabbing spree across Manhattan on Monday, killing three people at random ...Read more

Adele has opened up about how her two-year Las Vegas residency got off to a "rocky" start.

The 'Chasing Pavements' singer, 36, mounted the gigs after a traumatic time in 2022 which saw her cancel the shows less than a day...Read more

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter about a new documentary on his old protégé Shyne.

The rapper-turned business mogul, 54, is in prison in New York awaiting trial on charges including sex ...Read more

Taylor Swift had a "bit of a moment" on stage as she gets set to wrap up her epic 'Eras Tour'.

The pop phenomenon, 34, has been on the road for months mounting her huge stadium gigs across the world, and became emotional ...Read more

Chuck Woolery has died aged 83.

The much-loved 'Wheel of Fortune' TV host passed away at home in Texas on Saturday (23.11.24) his long-time friend Mark Young confirmed.

He said Chuck died suddenly while he was visiting ...Read more

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is forcing one of Wall Street’s more jargon-filled corners to rethink its talking points.

Investment managers targeting climate change — a concept Trump has referred to as ...Read more

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. intelligence community is likely to face tough questions during confirmation hearings, including over her meeting with Syria’s leader, Republican Senator James ...Read more