Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson removed from charity over Epstein email
The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of a children’s charity, in the wake of an email emerging in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her “supreme…
Prop. 36 promised treatment for people with serious drug addiction, but jails are left holding the bag – The Mercury News
Billed as the “Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act” on the November 2024 ballot, Proposition 36 won easily with the support of more than two-thirds of California voters. The…
Thousands protest in Brazil against bill that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty
Tens of thousands of Brazilians joined protests in cities across the country on Sunday to protest against a bill which could result in ex-President Jair Bolsonaro being granted amnesty. Bolsonaro…
3-0 start with a ratatouille-like lineup
The 49ers (3-0) are cooking up wild wins despite injuries continue to rob them, with Nick Bosa being the latest and perhaps biggest casualty. Offer valid for non-subscribers only Originally…
France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet
President Emmanuel Macron will formally recognise a Palestinian state in New York on Monday, backed by several other European countries, describing France’s move as a “necessity”. Coming hard on the…
East Bay shaken by earthquake centered near UC Berkeley campus
BERKELEY — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake shook the East Bay out of slumber early Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake — initially registering at 4.6 — was…
Outdoor brand apologises for ‘dragon’ fireworks in Himalayas
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Via Global Times The fireworks display was designed by a Chinese pyrotechnic artist Chinese officials are investigating outdoor clothing brand Arc’teryx after it apologised for a fireworks…
When people say I’m rude, should I tell them why that is?
Dear Eric: I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 23 (I’m 27 now), and I have been encountering an issue that is really bothering me. A few times,…
Botswana declares public holiday for ‘historic’ World Athletics Championships men’s relay victory
Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country’s victory in the men’s 4×400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first African nation to win the…
Why should I read their thoughts about my dead husband?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m sure you are aware that grief is one of the toughest emotions to process. I therefore believe those grieving should be given a break and allowed…