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The response to a viral doorbell-camera video involving University of Mississippi students has widened, with one student apologising and withdrawing from the university while another has not commented publicly.

Actor Randall England, known for portraying the villain Jack Slater on the television series General Hospital, has died at the age of 75.

Legislation seeking to restrict sports betting advertising is advancing through Canada’s Parliament, driven by concerns over the impact of marketing on young people. Bill S-211, which calls for a national regulatory framework, has passed the Senate and is awaiting final House of Commons votes amid debates over federal versus provincial jurisdiction.

Argentina’s headline inflation accelerated to 2.2% in October, marking its highest monthly rate since April and surpassing the 2% threshold for the first time in three months. According to data released Thursday by the national statistics agency INDEC, the rise was primarily driven by seasonal food prices and adjustments to regulated energy tariffs, even as core inflation dropped to its lowest level in nearly ten years.

A large pin-up image of Bunnie XO has been removed from Goodnight Nashville, the bar associated with her former husband, musician Jelly Roll.

PB Fintech is restructuring its business model to rely more heavily on non-insurance services following the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s proposal to cap commissions. The move aims to offset a projected decline in general insurance revenue, which executives warn could shrink by up to 40% under the new regulatory framework.

Collector Viktor Wynd has removed a display described as containing Russell Brand’s pubic hair from the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art and UnNatural History in Hackney, London, following Brand’s rape conviction.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted construction permits for four advanced nuclear reactors at a petrochemical facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. The project, a collaboration between chemical manufacturer Dow and nuclear developer X-energy, represents a significant milestone in the federal push to revitalize the U.S. nuclear sector through small modular reactor technology.

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

A Dallas jury convicted rapper Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, of capital murder for arranging the killing of fellow rapper Mo3.

Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula has publicly apologized to members of the United States Democratic Party for offensive comments he previously made on social media. The diplomatic move aims to separate the current Colombian government’s foreign policy from Bula’s past political rhetoric, particularly following significant Democratic victories in the recent US midterm elections.

A former employee of Kylie Jenner claimed she was trapped inside the reality star’s closet for more than an hour while suffering a panic attack — and that her supervisor laughed at her desperate pleas for help.

A woman gunned down along a Montauk highway almost 50 years ago and five other Long Island cold case victims will finally have their identities revealed Thursday, authorities said.

The Rams received somewhat positive news on the injury front on Wednesday.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig sought $25 million apiece — plus bigger profit shares — for "Barbie 2," leaving Skydance CEO David Ellison to resolve a contract standoff as his Hollywood empire grapples with massive debt, according to a report.

Former "Below Deck" star João Franco posted a cryptic message about taking some time away from social media to "realign" his "moral compass" just three weeks before he was arrested in Turkey for his apparent involvement in a deadly brawl.

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The Government of Alberta has launched its inaugural "Closing the Gap" campaign, allocating $5 million to support sex-specific medical research with a primary focus on women’s neurological health. While local experts and researchers have welcomed the initiative as a critical step toward addressing historical disparities, they caution that lasting change requires sustained, multi-specialty investment beyond this initial round.

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared director Mahesh Uppala’s Telugu romantic entertainer Itlu Arjuna for release with a U/A certificate.

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is returning to the Roxie Theater for in-person screenings this week before shifting to a virtual format. The event features themed shorts and documentaries, coinciding with other local cultural offerings such as the SFJFF46 Encore Series and the Nirvanna film fest.

DOHA: India's Niraj Kumar secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships here on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 800 to Rs 1.

"" NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years up to March 2031, a move that will facilitate loans of Rs 12.

CHENNAI: JioHotstar is set to premiere its new Tamil workplace comedy series Mr & Mrs Office on November 18.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is holding a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy this evening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Dublin and here he will meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place on Wednesday night. Evan Bouchard scored the winning goal just 47 seconds into the extra period, capping a comeback that overcame a late tying goal by Travis Sanheim despite Philadelphia outshooting Edmonton.

She has been banned from all branches of the popular chain A serial shoplifter who stole more than £2,000 worth of goods has been barred from every branch of a popular bakery chain nationwide.

The now 17-year-old has pleaded not guilty to Ms Faulkner's murder but guilty to manslaughter A teenager accused of Scarlett Faulkner's murder was identified on a sun bed in a 'selfie' taken just over five hours after the fatal assault, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Duff was arrested and taken to a garda station, where a doctor deemed him unfit for questioning for six hours due to intoxication A man who broke into a Dublin city centre restaurant was spotted by gardai shortly afterwards carrying two large packets of ketchup, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

A passenger on board an American Airlines reportedly experienced a medical episode mid-flight A morning flight from Philadelphia to Miami was thrown into disarray after a passenger reportedly vomited over three other travellers.

Spain experienced its first nationwide general strike in 14 years as unions protested soaring housing costs and shrinking purchasing power. Transport and traffic were disrupted in several large cities, although unions and employer groups offered sharply different estimates of participation.