By Matt Solomon Published: November 13th, 2024

Social media posts falsely claim that Elon Musk banned author Stephen King from X, the social media platform owned by Musk. The rumor that King was banned originated on a satirical website. King's X account remains active, and he used it on Nov. 13 to debunk the claim.

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Is it a good or bad thing? On Saturday evening, Donald Trump gave a strong signal of what his second term would be like, writing on Truth Social: “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation. I very much …

Eyewitnesses say the lime tree fell "silently" and "could have killed someone".

The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is "expected to make a full recovery" after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month.

A teacher who left Florida for a remote Panamanian island said she loves the weather, the clear Caribbean water, and the simpler life there.

A free-range parent was shocked when she was arrested for "reckless conduct." She's been asked to put a tracker on her son's phone, which she refused.

Selena Gomez has starred in a variety of shows and movies, from "Only Murders in the Building" to "Emilia Pérez." Here's how her roles stack up.

"The entertainment value will be epic," the billionaire said.

Slack's survey of over 17,000 desk workers found slowing excitement for AI among employees and a lack of AI training.

The US is considering expanding its export limits on AI chips to China and its allies. Experts say the race for AI dominance is like a new Cold War.

Russian troops wounded in Ukraine were to each be given about $30,000. But that's now been reduced to $10,000 for less severe injuries.

Concerned residents of Stilfontein rolled up their sleeves under police watch, and by 13:00 on Wednesday had pulled out three illegal miners among the estimated thousands who are stuck underground at the closed gold mine.

An investigation by NPO Open Secrets has accused heavyweight South African estate agents and law firms of facilitating money laundering - allegedly helping African kleptocrats use dirty money to acquire luxury properties in the country.

“Fox NFL Sunday” analyst Michael Strahan has apologized following the volcanic outrage he unleashed by appearing to disrespect the national anthem during a ceremony honoring veterans, saying it was an […]

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Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as their new leader. Thune was elected in a second-ballot contest, defeating Sen. John Cornyn of Texas 29 votes […]

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Denis Onyango didn't think that Uganda would find themselves in the driver's seat of their group in the Afcon qualifiers, with two games to go, when he saw the teams they were pitted against.

A news story about an unclaimed lottery prize in Missouri rescued a $1 million Powerball ticket from ending up in the winner's trash can.

Living in places with more air pollution raises the risk of eczema, a chronic condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, a new study suggests.

More than 700 books were removed from Florida school library shelves for the 2023-24 school year, according to the state Department of Education. But the department claims no books are banned.

32-year-old recorded 12 points in 64 games last season, expected to make Maple Leafs debut tonight

Defensive prospect and former fourth-round draft pick earns first career NHL call-up with Nashville.

Detailed notes from Wednesday's game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks

Promises to build 30,000 affordable rental homes, make Halifax ferries free and temporarily remove the provincial tax on gasoline were centrepieces of the Nova Scotia NDP election platform released Wednesday.

Elected officials of Nantes, Que., are putting an end to talks with the federal government about the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass, citing a lack of communication about the file.

Dr. Declan Fox speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about the conference, and some of the issues facing rural health care.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised on Tuesday to fix problems that have led to a shortage of home care medical supplies across the province.

The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific research grants: Grayson Sipe, assistant professor of biology; David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics; and Romit Maulik, assistant professor of information sciences and technology.

Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, streams on Disney+ Hotstar on November 21. The film, following three siblings on a space station who encounter hostile aliens, has drawn positive reviews for its suspenseful plot and impressive cast, including Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson. With an IMDb rating of 7.2 and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, it achieved massive box-office success with Rs. 3,500 crore worldwide.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting any signs of health decline. NASA also confirmed that all astronauts on the mission remain in good health, including Williams and crew member Butch Wilmore.

Google Chrome for iOS has rolled out several new features that aim to make finding information and completing tasks easier. The web browser now lets iPhone users add text queries to visual searches via Google Lens for more helpful and relevant results. It also introduces new ways to save space on iPhone, find better deals while shopping online, and view maps of addresses quickly.

It was also learnt that India A players have reported in Perth and will be part of the intra-squad match.

Shanaya Kapoor, Vedang Raina were also a part of the celebrations

Ananya Panday will be seen in the second season of Call Me Bae, produced by Karan Johar

Priyanka wrote, "This is my magical team of Citadel S2"

The couple welcomed their first child in September

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

The PCB has conveyed to the ICC that security is not an issue in the country which successfully hosted England and New Zealand recently and promised the same for the Champions Trophy

1. Vikrant Massey says older brother Moeen ‘compromised’ in life, father ‘lived a life of affluence’ before losing it all: ‘I didn’t want to do that’  The Indian Express
2. Did You Know Vikrant Massey’s parents were neighbors of the Kapoor family? Actor reveals they stayed in godowns  PINKVILLA
3. This actor's mother is Sikh, father is Christian, brother is Muslim, wife Hindu, she used to lend...  Bollywood Life
4. 7 must-watch investigative thrillers on OTT ahead of Vikrant Massey’s The Sabarmati Report release  OTTplay
5. Vikrant Massey Compares Early Years Struggle To A Classic Hindi Film: 'Family Fued, Living In Godowns, Mother Doing...'  ABP Live

1. Swiggy share price above 25% from issue price, hits ₹1 lakh crore market cap. Do you own? | Stock Market News  Mint
2. Zomato CEO congratulates Swiggy on IPO debut: Couldn't have asked for ...  The Times of India
3. Swiggy tops expectations with best major listing in a decade  The Economic Times
4. `You And I In This Beautiful World`: Zomato`s Tweet On Swiggy`s Stock Market Listing Is Winning Hearts Onli...  Zee News
5. How Swiggy’s IPO Has Made Hundreds Of Its Employees Crorepatis | Explained  News18

[GroundUp] The City of Johannesburg says the land occupation is stopping a housing development

Ferrari Roma successor spotted testing in public view New coupe will likely be a heavy update rather than complete redesign Powertrain may incorporate hybrid technology Engineers from Ferrari have been spotted testing what's likely to be the successor to the Roma coupe. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but the shape is similar to the Roma...

Known for its distinct animation style and worldbuilding, Studio Ghibli films offer important lessons that still hold up to this day     Watching “Spirited Away” on Disney Channel was my earliest memory of being introduced to the world of Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation studio known for its animated feature films. It was an experience I didn’t completely understand until later in my teenage years when I would revisit the film with my family.  There is such nuance in the stories of Studio Ghibli films that you have to rewatch them to fully understand them. Most of the time, […]...

Keep on reading: Beyond fantasy and nostalgia: 5 life lessons from Studio Ghibli films

Chelsea Manalo‘s victory as Miss Universe Philippines has been monumental because she is the first Filipino woman of black heritage to represent the Philippines in the 73-year history of the Miss Universe pageant. And while many celebrated her victory, there were still those who raise the race card and asked if she is “Filipino” enough to carry the country’s flag in a global arena. But for “La Bulakenya,” being of mixed race is an advantage. “We are already representing multicultural aspects that we have, for diversity, for inclusivity in the Philippines. And to bring that to a universal stage, what […]...

Keep on reading: Chelsea Manalo leads charge in promoting inclusivity in PH pageants

The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Prometheas, which will form part of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at he, will set sail for Cyprus from Shanghai at the beginning of December, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting of the Nicosia chamber of commerce and industry (Evel), he said […]

A total of 448kgs of meat smuggled from the Republic were found by local police in Famagusta on Wednesday, the town’s Turkish Cypriot municipality said. The meat, all of it beef, was found in a refrigerator at a butcher’s shop in the town. It was confiscated by the municipality, while legal action was taken against […]