John Barrymore’s biographer refuted a rumor that the legendary Golden Age actor’s body was stolen from the morgue by his friends in 1942 so he could join them for one more party. Drew Barrymore, the "Grand Hotel" star’s granddaughter, even confirmed the story six years ago, saying "Not only yes, but there have been cinematic interpretations of that." Terry Chester Shulman, who wrote the biography "Barrymore: The Spectacular, Tumultuous Life of America's Prince of Players," about John Barrymore t
Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaign UK politics live – latest updates EU nationals based permanently in the UK have expressed alarm over a Reform UK plan to target their rights to accommodation and employment, saying the policy is a betrayal of promises made in the Brexit referendum 10 years ago. Under updated migration policies, Nigel Farage’s party would evict all overseas nationals from social housing and make it
Neso issues rare summer warning for Wednesday evening, as households turn on fans and air conditioning Great Britain’s grid operator has released a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as the heatwave is expected to get more intense , putting pressure on the energy system. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued an electricity margin notice late on Tuesday, asking power plant owners to provide any extra electricity, as the buffer between supply and expected demand com
NFL players have asked for years to make grass fields mandatory at their stadiums -- this summer, they are, but for another reason. Seven NFL stadiums that use artificial turf have transformed their playing surfaces to grass for FIFA regulations during the World Cup. Half the league’s stadiums use turf, despite NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell saying that 92% of the league’s players prefer grass. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Understandably so, Super Bowl champion offen
Allies of Reeves lobby to keep her as chancellor as the ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in the picture UK politics live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has given her support to Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports that she is likely to be moved out of the role of chancellor if he becomes the next Labour leader. The chancellor told the BBC she and Burnham were friends and did not appear to rule out accepting a more junior cabinet position. “I’m suppo
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Duty on imports outside new quota will double in move echoed by similar changes in EU limits Business live – latest updates The UK government will halve the amount of tariff-free steel imports allowed in an attempt to counter a global oversupply of cheap Chinese metal and boost its beleaguered local industry. New “safeguards” will be introduced on 1 July and will coincide with similar new limits being introduced by the EU for the same purposes. Continue reading...
Fox News · Oct 8
New York City and New York state are funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars in new funding toward the New York City Abortion Access Hub. Press releases from the offices of Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul declared that the two figures were announcing that the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the state's Department of Health are infusing $495,000 to expand the program's "referral network." "The expansion will allow the Hub to connect callers
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Buildings collapse after double quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. Plus, the apartment renters facing a tide of fees Good morning. Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971 more, with experts predicting the death toll could rise still further. What do we know ? The US Geological Survey (USGS) said Venezuela had been hit by tw
NBC News · Oct 8
France is broiling under the largest heat alert ever issued, as authorities grapple with an unrelenting and deadly heatwave. Red alerts are also in place across Europe, from Spain to the U.K. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.
