‘Needed a distinctive leader’: Former Nike CEO John Donahoe returns to Stanford as athletics director; replaces Muir

Former Nike chief executive John Donahoe has been appointed as Stanford University’s new athletic director, taking over from Bernard Muir, who stepped down earlier this year. Donahoe, a Stanford Business School alumnus, will officially assume the role on September 8, becoming the university’s eighth athletic director. “Stanford occupies a unique place in the national athletics […]

‘Bill Gates has no role in toxic food coating’: Michelle Pfeiffer apologises after spreading misinformation; what is the controversy about Apeel’s food coating | World News

In July 2025, actress Michelle Pfeiffer sparked controversy when she shared posts on social media claiming that Apeel, a food technology company backed by Bill Gates, was contaminating organic produce. Pfeiffer’s posts stated that organic produce “is no longer safe” because Apeel’s edible plant-based coating, recently approved by the USDA for organic certification, is invisible […]

‘System is broken’: Kamala Harris hints at stepping away from politics; rules out California governor run

In an extended interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, former US Vice PresidentKamala Harris revealed the reason behind her decision not to run for any political office, including the California governorship.Harris said she chose to step away from politics because she believes the system is “broken.” After years of working inside government, she […]

Kamala Harris’ first interview after 2024 loss: Former VP recounts painful experience of certifying Trump’s January 6 win – Watch

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first public appearance since her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, joining Stephen Colbert on The Late Show Thursday night.The interview came just a day after Harris announced she would not run for California governor in 2026 and as she began promoting her upcoming memoir, […]

Frozen in time: Tattooed remains of 2,500-year-old Siberian ‘ice mummy’ revealed; how were they made millennia ago?

In many cultures, tattoos have long symbolised rebellion or a break from tradition. But for others, they are deeply personal, woven into identity, heritage, and belief. Such was the case for the ancient Pazyryk people.An intricate body art of a 2,500-year-old Siberian “ice mummy” from this nomadic tribe has been uncovered using advanced infrared imaging, […]

Virginia mall scare: Man attempts to abduct 3-year-old; court records show history of violence

A disturbing attempted child abduction at a Virginia shopping centre was foiled by a mother who spotted a man carrying away her 3-year-old daughter. The suspect, 26-year-old Andres Caceres Jaldin, has a history of violence and had previously been diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to court records cited by the New York Post. The incident unfolded […]

Donald Trump’s crackdown at pharma: ‘Americans need lower drug prices’; sets 29 September deadline or face action

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to pharmaceutical giants, calling on them to slash prescription drug prices in the United States or face the consequences.In letters addressed to 17 major drug companies, Trump urged them to cooperate with his administration to implement sweeping reforms aimed at lowering costs for American patients, who currently […]

Trade war: ‘Major success’ or ‘factless turbulence’? Here’s how nations reacted to Trump’s new tariffs

A sweeping new wave of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump has triggered a flurry of responses from trading partners around the globe.Thursday’s announcement unveiled new or sharply increased tariffs on dozens of countries, with rates ranging from a baseline tariff of 10% to as high as 41%. The sweeping move has prompted a […]

States of emergency for New York & New Jersey; video shows subways swamped, flooded streets: Key points

A powerful storm system unleashed heavy rain and flash flooding across the US East Coast on Thursday, prompting New York City and New Jersey to declare states of emergency. Streets turned into rivers, subways flooded, cars were stranded, and public transportation came to a halt as the storm system swept through major cities from New […]

‘Was fighting lunatics like you’: Donald Trump fires back at reporter over tariff question – watch video

US President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter during a press conference at the White House on Thursday, calling him a “lunatic” after being pressed on why he had waited until his second term to invoke a decades-old law to impose sweeping tariffs.The tense exchange began when the reporter referenced a federal appellate court […]