Author: Tanjid Osman

Reality star Courtney Stodden was seen leaving a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon’s office on Wednesday, taking another step in their ongoing beauty journey. The 31-year-old, who gained fame as a teenager after marrying actor Doug Hutchison, exited Dr. Gary Motykie’s clinic with their face carefully wrapped in bandages. Though swelling and bruising suggest weeks of recovery ahead, Stodden remained confident and poised. Stodden left the clinic in a wheelchair, supported by a nurse and accompanied by their husband, movie producer Jared Safier. Their nose was tightly bandaged after what appeared to be a rhinoplasty procedure. Despite closed eyes from swelling,…

Virginia football upset No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in a thrilling double-overtime game Friday night, securing the Cavaliers’ first home victory over a top-10 team since defeating the Seminoles in 2005. Chandler Morris was the star, rushing for three touchdowns and throwing for two more. He capped the victory with a 4-yard touchdown run in the second overtime and completed a two-point conversion pass to Trell Harris to put Virginia ahead for good. Florida State had a chance to respond, but Duce Robinson bobbled a pass in the end zone on third down. On fourth-and-12 from the 27, Tommy Castellanos’…

A senior aide to UK minister Liz Kendall has sparked concern by suggesting AI companies would never have to compensate creatives for using their work to train artificial intelligence systems. Kirsty Innes, recently appointed as a special adviser to the secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, made the statement in a now-deleted post on X in February, seven months before taking up her ministerial role. Innes wrote: “Whether or not you philosophically believe the big AI firms should compensate content creators, they in practice will never legally have to.” She added that the use of creative content “can…

Luke Donald and his European team faced a fiery reception from fans at the Ryder Cup opening ceremony at Bethpage on Wednesday. The tens of thousands of spectators cheered and jeered with equal fervor, but New York Governor Kathy Hochul bore the brunt of the crowd’s anger. Carson Daly, the ceremony’s host, tried to ease tensions, joking that Hochul was “not Roger Goodell,” a reference to the unpopular NFL commissioner. The crowd remained unsympathetic. Fans shouted over the governor as she attempted to welcome attendees, dismissing her remarks and questioning her knowledge of the state. Donald got off comparatively lightly.…

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw defended his decision to miss a critical game to attend a memorial for rightwing activist Charlie Kirk. Shaw missed the Cubs’ matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, a game with playoff implications, which the Cubs lost 1-0. The team is competing for the top National League wildcard spot, which offers home-field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs. Shaw’s absence also benefited the Reds, who are vying with the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL wildcard position. Shaw spoke about his decision on Tuesday, before the Cubs faced…

The Detroit Lions overwhelmed the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, winning 38-30 behind a dominant defensive performance and powerful rushing by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Both running backs scored two touchdowns, and Detroit sacked Lamar Jackson seven times while outrushing Baltimore 224 yards to 85. The Lions’ offensive line exploited a Ravens front missing key defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike. Detroit converted long drives of 98 and 96 yards, showcasing physical dominance and disciplined execution. “To get seven sacks [against Jackson] is insane, hats off to our defense,” Lions receiver Amon-Ra St Brown said after the game. Detroit held a…

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could see a modest increase in their monthly benefits in 2026, as experts forecast a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.7% to 2.8%. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is scheduled to officially announce the adjustment on October 15, 2025, following the release of September’s inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The COLA is an annual adjustment designed to help retirees and other beneficiaries keep pace with rising living costs. Nearly 68 million Americans currently receive monthly Social Security benefits, making the adjustment a critical factor in household budgets across the country.…

Lando Norris brushed aside criticism after failing to capitalize on Oscar Piastri’s early crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The McLaren driver remained defiant, insisting he had pushed to the limit despite finishing seventh in Baku. The race was dominated by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who claimed victory in style. For Norris, the outcome was frustrating. Piastri, his McLaren teammate and title rival, crashed out on the first lap. That left a golden chance for Norris, who started in seventh. Yet he crossed the line in the same position, collecting just six points and leaving the gap between them largely…

Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that defender Murillo will be fit for their Europa League opener against Real Betis next week. The Brazilian centre-back has missed the last two matches after sustaining an injury during Postecoglou’s debut game in charge. Murillo was forced off in the first half of Forest’s 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. Since then, he has not featured in the midweek Carabao Cup loss to Swansea City or Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Burnley. The draw at Turf Moor ended a three-match losing streak in all competitions and marked Forest’s first point under Postecoglou. In Murillo’s absence,…

Malta is taking bold steps to expand its tourism reach in the United States. The island nation has opened a new office in New York City to strengthen its presence in the North American travel market. This initiative is part of a wider strategy to attract more American visitors and position Malta as a top destination for U.S. tourists. Located within Malta’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Manhattan, the new office will serve as a hub for connecting with the U.S. travel industry, media, and key stakeholders. By establishing a permanent base in New York, Malta aims to…