The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week but remains at slightly elevated levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week but remains at slightly elevated levels.
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INSIDERAfter 9 rejections, she landed her dream job as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant. Six years later, she quit to open a hawker stall.
Cherry Tan, 29, says her parents weren't happy about her career change. "Even until today, they asked me why I had to give up a comfortable job," she told BI.
- The Independent
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign minister who went missing reportedly demoted to low-level job
Qin Gang was removed as foreign minister last July after disappearing from public view for a month
- Cosmopolitan
Jennifer Lopez Wears Semi-Sheer Tiered Nude Dress to TIFF Party
Jennifer Lopez attended the Road to the Golden Globes Party at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival in tiered asymmetrical skirt by Chloé.
- The Independent
‘They need to know who saved them’: A man ran to rescue car crash survivors. He died hours later
Grant Fox Sr. saved several people from a smoking car that was ‘about to blow up’ before he had to be rushed to a North Las Vegas hospital, his fiancée said
- KameraOne
CCTV: Woman plunges into drain after concrete cover collapses
On September 4, a street vendor in the Chaiyaphum province of Thailand was selling grilled pork when a crumbling drain cover gave way beneath her. The woman tumbled into the 10-foot-deep manhole. Miraculously, she escaped with only bruises and was rescued by nearby Good Samaritans.
- INSIDER
I stayed in a $290-a-night tiny home on an island 5 miles from Singapore. It was smaller than a parking space.
Tiny Away guests can preorder ready-to-eat microwave meals for $6 or bring their own food.
- The Independent
George W Bush reveals his decision on 2024 endorsement after Cheney snubbed Trump
The 43rd president will not join his former vice president Dick Cheney, who said last week that he would vote for Democrat Kamala Harris
- Reuters
Ukraine targets Moscow in biggest drone attack yet
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Ukraine targeted the Russian capital on Tuesday in its biggest drone attack so far, killing at least one and wrecking dozens of homes in the Moscow region and forcing around 50 flights to be diverted from airports around Moscow. Russia, the world's biggest nuclear power, said it had destroyed at least 20 Ukrainian attack drones as they swarmed over the Moscow region, which has a population of more than 21 million, and 124 more over eight other regions. At least one person was killed near Moscow, Russian authorities said.
- Reuters
Huawei racks up 3 million pre-orders for tri-fold phone before Apple's iPhone 16 reveal
Chinese tech giant Huawei has garnered more than 3 million pre-orders for its triple-folding smartphone, its website showed on Monday, which comes just hours before Apple's debut of its new generation of iPhones. Huawei's Mate XT, a Z-shaped tri-fold phone is scheduled to be unveiled at a launch event on Tuesday, as announced on its social media account WeChat. Pre-ordering customers will receive details on how to purchase the phone on Tuesday, the day of the launch event, rather than making a down payment.
- Hello!
Sydney Sweeney's plunge neck jumpsuit is a lesson in 'less is more' chic
The Euphoria actress stunned in Balmain to receive a prestigious award at the Toronto International Film Festival - see photos
- People
Brad Pitt Rocks Color of the Season in Butter Yellow Suit on Stylish Date Night with Ines de Ramon
The couple made their first joint red carpet appearance at the 2024 Venice Film Festival earlier this month
- The Independent
Max Verstappen makes shock F1 title statement amid Red Bull run of form
The Dutch driver has a 62-point lead to Lando Norris in the world championship with eight races left
- The Independent
Fox News hosts furious after Kamala Harris gets jubilant reception at ‘meanest’ spice shop
Vice president said her visit to Penzeys Spices gave her some much-needed respite from debate prep against her Republican rival
- HuffPost
Kamala Harris' Campaign Strikes Rawest Of Nerves For Donald Trump In Mocking New Ad
One of Donald Trump's obsessions is lampooned in the spot — with some help from Barack Obama.
- The Independent
Middle-seat plane passenger shares ‘rage’ over two men ‘manspreading’ next to her
‘Girl you need to say something. They do not need to be over that much, if you’re nervous, call a flight attendant,’ one commenter on TikTok writes
- Cinema Online
Tony Leung Kar Fai welcomes granddaughter
The veteran star has now officially become a grandpa
- Associated Press
Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations
When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is expected to bring his message of unity and hope to one of the world’s richest nations. Francis will be the second pope to visit Singapore, after a five-hour stopover by the late John Paul II in 1986. Here’s what to know about Pope Francis' three-day stay in Singapore: Why is Francis visiting Singapore?
- The Independent
Most overcrowded country in the world is in Europe - with almost four tourists to every local
There are 3.6 tourists to every one resident living in this country
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Botches New BFF Elon Musk’s Name And You Know What Happened
Hilarity ensued over the former president's latest stumble.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United offered Leny Yoro 'four times more money' than Real Madrid to seal transfer
The 18-year-old is yet to make competitive debut after pre-season injury