Brandy had fans worried after abruptly leaving the stage during her concert with Monica on Saturday night. The duo performed as part of their The Boy Is Mine Tour at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday night. In videos posted online, Brandy can be heard saying: “Give me one second, y’all. I gotta get my …” She didn’t finish the sentence but left the stage and did not return.

WASHINGTON (AP) — China likes to condemn the United States for extending its arm too far outside of its borders to make demands on non-American companies. But when it sought to hit back at the U.S. interests this month, Beijing did exactly the same. In expanding export rules on rare earths, Beijing for the first time announced it will require foreign firms to obtain approval…

When the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music announced that Bad Bunny would be the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer, the noise started almost immediately. On one side, there were cheers and excitement: His fans recognized the historic nature of the performance, which will go down in the books as the first Super Bowl halftime entirely in Spanish. Plus, the announcement came toward the tail end of yet another massive year for Bad Bunny — after a triumphant 31-date…

Stephen HolderOct 19, 2025, 10:06 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013.

When AirPods Pro 3 initially debuted, I was a little bit hesitant about upgrading. I felt that AirPods Pro 2 were still excellent. On top of that, one of the key features of AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation, was also coming to AirPods Pro 2. However, now that I’ve actually given them a shot – I can genuinely say I was wrong about my pessimism.

Erez Reuveni, a fired Department of Justice lawyer who's now blowing the whistle, says he witnessed a disregard of due process and for the rule of law at the DOJ. Reuveni previously won commendations for his work and was so effective defending President Trump's first-term immigration policy that he was promoted quickly in Mr. Trump's second term. But he says he was…

Dow Jones futures rose slightly Sunday night, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Tesla (TSLA), GE Vernova (GEV), Netflix (NFLX) and GE Aerospace (GE) headline big earnings with the September CPI inflation report due Friday. But the biggest market news may be U.S.-China trade talks. The stock market rally enjoyed strong weekly gains. But the major indexes and… Source link

Rebecca MorelleScience Editor and Alison FrancisSenior Science Journalist Tony Jolliffe/BBC News Cate Blanchett has teamed up with Kew's Millennium Seed Bank She's a Hollywood A-lister, with a mantelpiece groaning under the weight of awards. But Cate Blanchett has taken an unexpected diversion from her day job - to immerse herself in the world of the humble seed. Her eyes light up as she enthuses about the banksia species from her native Australia.

If it's surprises you're after, we've got two NFL teams just for you: the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. The former is quietly climbing in the NFC South, fresh off a prime-time upset of the heavyweight Buffalo Bills, and boasting one of the league's most dynamic talents in Bijan Robinson. The 49ers, meanwhile, are first in the NFC West despite missing key starters like Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle and Nick Bosa for extended stretches of the 2025 season.

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A cargo plane has skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, killing two persons, local media have reported. The Emirates flight EK9788, a Boeing 747-481 owned by Turkish cargo airline Air ACT, was arriving from Dubai at about 03:50 local time (19:50 GMT) when it hit a vehicle on the north runway. Two airport ground staff fell into the sea, a statement from the Civil Aviation department says.

Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images A judge ordered that X and xAI's lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of trying to maintain monopolies in artificial intelligence markets must remain in federal court in Fort Worth, Texas, despite "at best minimal connections" to that geographic area by any of the companies. Judge Mark Pittman, in a sharply ironic four-page…

Taylor Swift was ready for this AFC West clash. The pop superstar, 35, was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday during the Chiefs’ Week 7 domination of the division rival Raiders, one week after supporting fiancé Travis Kelce in primetime. In a fan photo shared on X, Swift — whose game-day cameos have been more subdued this season — was seen in a box with her dad, Scott Swift.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two scores, Jonathan Taylor had his third three-touchdown game of the season and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24 on Sunday for their NFL-leading sixth win. The Colts (6-1) also snapped a five-game skid in Los Angeles after losing to the Rams at SoFi Stadium last month. They hadn't beaten the Chargers, Rams or now-Las Vegas Raiders in L.A.

In the early hours of 28 August, a quiet car park on a college campus in Missouri became the scene of a violent vandalism rampage. In the space of 45 minutes, 17 cars were left with shattered windows, broken mirrors, ripped-off wipers and dented chassis, causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage. After a month-long investigation, police had gathered evidence that included shoe prints, witness statements and security camera footage.

Erez Reuveni was on his way up. He was an attorney in the Department of Justice who was so effective defending President Trump's first-term immigration policy, that he was promoted right away in Trump's second term. But Reuveni's 15-year Justice Department career ended suddenly after, he says, he witnessed government lawyers lying in court and evading orders of a judge. These last few months have been a time of upheaval in the Justice Department.

As a mother of two, Paige Harris has noticed a change in the way she shops for her family. “Items that I have bought regularly have gone up in price steadily,” she said. “From hair dye to baby formula, our grocery list has gotten smaller while our budget has had to increase. Meats like steak are a no-go for our household.”

Sabrina Carpenter was the host and musical guest on last night’s (October 18) episode of Saturday Night Live, where she performed songs from her new album Man’s Best Friend. Dressed in SNL-themed underwear, Carpenter sang the single “Manchild” into a hairbrush; later, she donned a gi and did some karate for the album track “Nobody’s Son.” Carpenter also starred in sketches throughout the evening as a…

Lando Norris was content with second place in the United States Grand Prix, the McLaren driver admitting that there was “not a lot more we could have done” on a day where he won out in a “tough” battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. After lining up alongside polesitter Max Verstappen on the front row of the grid, Norris initially lost out to…

Like most Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features. However, it takes the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch these capabilities in stable even after they are announced. From various reports, Google itself, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages. Update 10/19: Still rolling out (beta) These are Messages features that Google announced or have been spotted in the wild by…

Hamas members search underground for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Israel said it traded attacks with Hamas in the Rafah area, threatening the fragile ceasefire. Abdel Kareem Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Israel's government said Sunday it struck "dozens of Hamas terror targets" across Gaza in response to earlier attacks against its troops by Hamas militants in southern Gaza, a sudden escalation of violence that threatened to derail a fragile ceasefire that's been in effect for less than a week.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 16, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Stock futures moved higher Sunday night as investors turn their attention towards a slew of big-name earnings reports and inflation data expected in the coming days. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 84 points, or about 0.2%.

Christine Baumgartner Costner's Ex Marries Fiancé Published October 19, 2025 2:22 PM PDT Christine Baumgartner isn't looking back ... 'cause TMZ has confirmed Kevin Costner's ex-wife has officially said "I do" again, marrying financier Josh Connor. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the couple exchanged vows Saturday at Santa Ynez Ranch -- a private vineyard estate in Santa Barbara County -- in front of a little over 100 family and friends.

Addison Bowen 10/14/25 vs Shelley 27 10/09/25 @ Blackfoot 21 10/07/25 vs Bonneville 11 10/04/25 vs Kimberly 15 10/04/25 vs Rocky Mountain 19 + 11 more games Idaho Falls extended their winning streak to four games thanks to a huge performance from Addison Bowen. The Tigers walked away with a 3-1 win over the Shelley Russets on Tuesday with plenty of help from Bowen, who had 27 digs and three assists.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — It was an ominous bit of imagery, at the bitter end of a century-long series. Dark clouds descending over Touchdown Jesus, and a heavy downpour soaking every soul in Notre Dame Stadium, as if Mother Nature was lashing out at the prospect of one of college football’s defining rivalries dying in vain. Both USC and Notre Dame…