Charles County Extends Christmas Toy Connection Deadline

LA PLATA, Md. — The Charles County Children’s Aid Society has extended the application deadline for its Christmas Toy Connection 2025, one of the largest holiday support programs in the region. Originally scheduled to close Nov. 4, the application...

Commentary: Election reform turns down the temperature of our politics

Politics isn’t working for most Americans. Our government can’t keep the lights on. The cost of living continues to rise. Our nation is reeling from recent acts of political violence. 79% of voters say the U.S. is in a political crisis, and 64%...

Spotify subscribers hit 281 million in Q3

Spotify increased subscriber numbers by 12% year-on-year to 281 million in the third quarter of 2025. In its latest earnings announcement, the streaming giant reported “strong momentum” with that double-digit subscriber growth and surpassing 700...

Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, UN secretary general says

The UN secretary general, António Guterres has said the war in Sudan is spiralling out of control as he called for a halt to the fighting and an end to the violence. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are reportedly backed by the United Arab...

Breakdown of important ballot measures you may not have heard about

‘Fox News Live’ panelists Howard Kurtz, Kevin Madden and Ron Bonjean break down the upcoming elections in New York, New Jersey and Virginia. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Voters in California and New York City will be voting on key...

Teddington restaurant and bar to host Brazilian-themed night this month

A restaurant and bar in Teddington is hosting a Brazilian-themed night later this month. The Wharf's Rio-inspired celebration is taking place on Friday, 21 November at 7pm. Speaking about the event, The Wharf says: "No Brazilian celebration would...

Army’s TikTok Gambit: Influencers Battle Recruiting Woes (58 characters)

In the high-stakes world of military recruitment, the U.S. Army is turning to an unlikely ally: TikTok influencers. Facing a persistent slump in enlistments, the service is experimenting with a hands-off approach, allowing soldiers with massive...

Dick Cheney created the ground for Trump’s excesses, despite their differences

He was the embodiment of America-first ideals before Donald Trump and his Maga movement hijacked the phrase. The principle of a strong president empowered to push through the agenda was core to his view of how US politics should function. Yet long...

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place November 4-10, 2025

?> originally published: 11/04/2025 Here are previews of plays taking place from November 4-10, 2025 including a look at productions currently being presented and those coming soon. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high...

Merino double and Dowman's record in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Slavia Prague

Another game, another slew of records for Arsenal’s defensive machine. This time it was one that had stretched back more than 55 years, when Leeds became the last English team not to concede a goal in their opening four matches, in the 1969/70...

Fifteen nostalgic gifts in the US that will take you back to simpler times

Holidays are steeped in nostalgia. From watching the same Christmas movie for the 20th time, to ugly sweaters that hearken to another era, memories of the past saturate every aspect of the holiday season. The Guardian’s journalism is independent....

US government shutdown enters 35th day as Senate rejects funding package for 14th time

The US federal government shutdown was poised to move into record-breaking territory on Tuesday after the Senate rejected for the 14th time a funding package already passed by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. With the shutdown...

Green shoots under the microscope: Looking for evidence of recovery – Inside Economics

“Green shoots” was a big phrase in 2009 as optimists looked for a rebound out of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). We didn’t really get a solid recovery for a couple more years. But let’s face it, if this recovery doesn’t pick up momentum in the...

Gap Builds on Viral Momentum With a Multigenerational Holiday Choir

Gap is revisiting a winning formula for its 2025 holiday campaign, blending style, nostalgia, and a feel-good soundtrack. The retailer unveiled the second chapter of “Give Your Gift,” which it introduced last year with a choir of creators and...

Home Security Footage Shows Multiple Suspects Involved In  Lexington Park’s Argument Turned Murder Case

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — David Scott Jones, 58, of Lexington Park, has been charged by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Oct. 27, 2025, at a residence on Bellevue Court in Lexington...

How I Met Your Mother is leaving Netflix soon, but you can watch it on another streaming service for free

Bad news, comfort watchers: How I Met Your Mother is set to leave Netflix on December 2. While no official reason has been given for this, it's likely because CBS' initial licensing agreement with the streaming giant has come to an end. It's a...

A definitive list of what’s cool (and what’s not cool) | Letters

What a lovely piece by Elle Hunt (Can I learn to be cool – even though I am garrulous, swotty and wear no-show socks?, 30 October). Coolness resides in those people who are whole in themselves, who do not stop to question whether they are cool,...

Meta rejects French rights watchdog's ruling against algorithm

Meta Platforms on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights watchdog against its algorithm after allegations of discriminatory job advertisements on its social network Facebook. Meta Platforms on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights...

Navi Mumbai Cyber Police Bust ₹1.07 Crore Online Trading Scam, Arrest 7; Links To China, Cambodia Emerge

Navi Mumbai Cyber Police traced a fake trading racket with global links, freezing 118 bank accounts used to dupe investors | Representational Image Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested seven people involved in a large-scale...

Roebuck and Steward injuries likely to trigger major England reshuffle against Fiji

Injuries to Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward look likely to trigger an eye-catching reshuffle in England’s backline for the Test against Fiji on Saturday. Marcus Smith, Henry Arundell and Ollie Lawrence are all in contention to be involved, with...