Meghan Markle made a strong phone call to fashion designer Roland Mouret after his staff asked for dresses back, which embarrassed her. This story is part of wider claims that Meghan bullied royal staff, claims she has denied and called a "smear campaign."
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Meghan Markle reportedly made an angry call to designer Roland Mouret when his team tried to get some dresses back.
Mouret had sent clothes to Meghan after she moved to the UK to help her with royal events.
The request to return the dresses was meant to be efficient but upset Meghan because it was done publicly.
Meghan denied bullying royal staff and said the claims are a "smear campaign."
The story about royal staff tensions over fashion freebies was first published in 2021.
Meghan wore a Mouret outfit the day before her 2018 wedding.
Mouret’s memoir includes this story and is being released on October 22.
Supporters say allegations about Meghan bullying staff come from unnamed sources and are disputed.
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Russia has said it is ready to restart peace talks with Ukraine and the US to try to end the ongoing war. A Russian official mentioned a new round of talks might happen around November 10, focusing on security for both countries after the conflict.
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Russia's top aide, Yuriy Ushakov, said Russia is "ready in principle" to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.
The talks aim to end the war that started in February 2022 with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Recent talks were paused, partly due to Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
Ushakov spoke after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in St Petersburg.
Kyiv (Ukraine's government) has been pushing for talks to restart quickly.
Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from Norway and Finland before going to Moscow.
Ushakov said the ideas from those recent meetings were not very useful.
The upcoming talks would focus on creating a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the war ends.
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Federal agents are investigating a report of a possible incendiary device thrown at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night. The FBI is on the scene collecting evidence and says there is no known threat to public safety.
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An incendiary device, which can cause fire or explosions, was reportedly thrown at the ICE office in downtown Atlanta.
The event happened on Tuesday night.
The FBI is investigating the incident.
FBI personnel and evidence technicians are collecting evidence at the site.
Officials say there is no current danger to the public.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating an allegation that Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the DUP, raped a woman inside the UK Parliament in 2016. The Police Service of Northern Ireland referred the case to the Met after interviewing the woman, and the investigation is still in the early stages with no arrests made yet.
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The allegation involves an alleged rape inside the Palace of Westminster in 2016.
Jeffrey Donaldson, now 63, was the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) from 2021 to 2024.
The woman who made the complaint is from Northern Ireland.
Donaldson reportedly invited the woman to tour the House of Commons and introduced her to key political figures.
She was said to have had dinner with Donaldson and later was taken to the DUP offices inside Parliament.
The woman received a Snapchat photo from Donaldson during the COVID-19 lockdown with a message about facing the world after isolation.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland interviewed the woman and then passed the case to the Metropolitan Police because the crime allegedly happened in London.
The police are supporting the alleged victim with specialist officers and have not made any arrests yet.
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National Geographic has revealed its list of the "Best of the World" travel destinations for the year 2027. The editor-in-chief, Nathan Lump, shared information about these must-visit places.
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National Geographic publishes an annual list highlighting top travel destinations.
The latest list focuses on the year 2027.
Nathan Lump is the editor-in-chief of National Geographic.
The list aims to guide travelers to notable and interesting locations worldwide.
The announcement was made publicly in October 2026.
The list is based on expert recommendations and research.
These destinations are expected to be popular or unique for travelers in 2027.
National Geographic is a source known for its focus on geography, history, and cultures.
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Neil Bush, the brother of former President George W. Bush, said he voted for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. He usually avoids politics but was worried about the Republican candidate, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Neil Bush is the brother of former President George W. Bush.
He voted for Democrat James Talarico in a Texas Senate election.
Neil Bush usually does not get involved in political matters.
He expressed concerns about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee and Texas Attorney General.
The announcement was made through a Facebook post.
The race for the Texas Senate seat is considered high-stakes, meaning it is very important or competitive.
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China strongly criticized the Trump administration for sanctioning five Chinese companies connected to Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer. Ding was convicted of stealing AI-related trade secrets, and the sanctions target the companies linked to him.
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The Trump administration imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies.
These companies are connected to Linwei Ding, a Chinese national and former Google engineer.
Linwei Ding was convicted of stealing trade secrets related to artificial intelligence (AI).
The U.S. State Department announced the sanctions.
China called the sanctions “egregious” and expressed strong opposition.
The issue involves intellectual property theft.
The sanctions are part of broader U.S. efforts to protect technology and trade secrets.
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Researchers studied coffee drinking habits in the U.S. from 2003 to 2018 and found that while the amount of coffee people drank stayed about the same, the calories in their coffee increased. This increase is mostly due to more people adding non-dairy creamer to their coffee, which has more calories than sugar or dairy milk.
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About 66% of American adults drink coffee every day, averaging three cups each.
The average coffee intake stayed steady at around 13 ounces daily from 2003 to 2018.
Calories from coffee rose from 43 kcal per day in 2003 to 60 kcal per day in 2018.
Non-dairy creamer use increased from 3.65 grams to 10.5 grams per day during this time.
By 2018, non-dairy creamer added about 18.5 calories per day to coffee, more than sugar (16 calories) and dairy milk (11 calories).
Non-dairy creamers can be high in saturated fat, which is a calorie-dense fat.
The rise in non-dairy creamer use is linked to more people choosing plant-based or dairy alternatives.
The amount of dairy milk, sugar, and black coffee consumption stayed mostly the same.
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The Supreme Court stopped the Trump administration from quickly enforcing new medical rules for transgender prisoners. The court kept in place a lower court’s block on these rules, which were created after an executive order by President Trump.
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The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to enforce medical restrictions on transgender inmates right away.
These restrictions limit medical care for transgender people in prison.
A lower court had already blocked the policy, and the Supreme Court’s decision keeps that block active.
The policy was created following an executive order by President Trump during his second term.
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas disagreed and wanted the policy enforced during ongoing court cases.
The Supreme Court did not explain its legal reasons in the brief order.
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The UK government has approved production from the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. The first gas from Jackdaw could be ready by the end of this month, which may help heat millions of homes. The government also announced a new energy wealth fund connected to this project.
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The Jackdaw gas field is located in the North Sea.
The UK government has officially approved its production.
Gas production could start by the end of this month.
The gas from Jackdaw will supply energy to millions of homes.
A new energy wealth fund will be created as part of this project.
Officials say this development could affect energy prices, though the article examines how much it will lower bills.
The story is being covered by BBC Verify correspondent Ben Chu.
The article is connected to topics like North Sea oil and gas, the UK government, and climate issues.
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President Donald Trump said that if Republicans keep control of Congress after the November midterm elections, he will ask the Justice Department to quickly settle all valid claims about toxic water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Thousands of cases about this contaminated water are still waiting to be resolved.
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President Trump spoke in North Carolina about Camp Lejeune toxic water claims.
He connected resolving these claims to Republican success in the midterm elections.
He promised to direct the Justice Department to settle all legitimate claims quickly.
Thousands of claims about water contamination at Camp Lejeune remain unresolved.
The contaminated water issue involves health risks for people exposed at the base.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November.
Republicans currently hold control of Congress.
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A serious security problem was found in PHP, a programming language used by about 70% of websites, including WordPress. The PHP team released an urgent update to fix two major weaknesses that could let attackers take control of internet servers, and they ask everyone using PHP to update their systems right away.
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PHP is a programming language that runs nearly 70% of all websites and web applications.
Two critical security flaws were discovered in PHP, rated 9.2 out of 10 in danger.
These flaws could allow attackers to run harmful code on servers without needing permission.
The PHP team released emergency updates to fix these vulnerabilities and strongly advise immediate installation.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns organizations to update quickly or take affected systems offline.
OpenAI’s artificial intelligence helped find these security problems before hackers could use them.
Temporary fixes exist but only a full update can fully protect servers.
Cybersecurity firms warn that websites running PHP should prepare for urgent updates to avoid attacks.
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Beauty education is using online tools like social media, digital courses, and artificial intelligence to help students learn theory and build knowledge. However, employers still value hands-on experience, communication skills, and the ability to work well in a real beauty business.
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Beauty jobs in the U.S. are expected to grow 7 percent between 2025 and 2035, creating about 80,300 new jobs per year.
Digital learning in beauty schools increased by nearly 87% since 2019, with more schools offering hybrid (both online and in-person) programs.
Many students use self-paced online study to fit education around other responsibilities like jobs or family.
Artificial intelligence tools help students learn theory and practice outside of class time.
Employers want new beauty professionals who are ready to work in a business and understand workplace expectations.
Digital skills like social media and online marketing are becoming important alongside technical beauty skills.
Experience gained through actual work in salons helps build contacts and real-world knowledge.
Industry leaders say combining digital literacy with hands-on skills creates well-rounded beauty professionals.
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Five men have been charged in Taiwan for plotting to run over a comedian who made jokes about China's leader and the Chinese Communist Party. Taiwan says China is trying to silence critics on the island through violence and threats.
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The five men were paid by someone from mainland China to injure comedian Huang Yi-hao seriously.
Huang made jokes mocking Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s appearance and policies.
Attackers tried to run Huang over with a car but stopped after hearing him scream.
Huang had a bruised pelvis but was not seriously hurt.
The attackers tried to get an insurance claim by pretending to help Huang.
Taiwanese authorities say this is part of China’s effort to silence political critics in Taiwan.
Taiwan says over 120 people have been targeted by Chinese repression efforts.
Huang plans to continue his comedy shows despite the attack.
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President Donald Trump’s administration will release 315,000 barrels of home heating oil to help Maine residents facing high heating costs. Senator Susan Collins announced this decision while running a close Senate race in Maine against Democrat Troy Jackson.
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The administration agreed to release 315,000 barrels of heating oil from a government reserve for the Northeast.
About half of Maine households use heating oil as their main way to heat their homes.
Heating oil prices in Maine rose from $3.31 per gallon last year to nearly $6 per gallon this year.
Senator Susan Collins and Senator Angus King asked for this oil release earlier this fall.
Collins is in a tight election race against Troy Jackson, a Democrat and former Maine Senate president.
Collins has at times disagreed with President Trump and has campaigned as independent from him.
Troy Jackson blamed Collins for supporting policies that prolonged the Iran conflict, which he says increased fuel prices.
The increase in heating oil prices is putting financial pressure on Maine families as winter approaches.
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Illinois first lady MK Pritzker gave $500,000 to Amy Acton’s campaign for Ohio governor. This happened after a video showed Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar, which was shared by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign.
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MK Pritzker is the Illinois first lady.
She donated $500,000 to Amy Acton’s campaign.
Amy Acton is running for governor in Ohio as a Democrat.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign released a video about Acton’s mother.
Acton’s mother called her daughter a “liar” in the video.
The donation came as a reaction to the video.
MK Pritzker spoke against Ramaswamy’s approach in the situation.
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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized comments made by President Donald Trump and others that blamed recent student riots in France on immigration. Macron said these claims are false and described them as "unacceptable and even stupid."
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French President Macron spoke about student riots happening in France.
President Trump and some others said the riots were caused by immigration.
Macron strongly disagreed with this explanation.
He called the idea that France was “invaded by migrants and Islamists” false.
Macron made these remarks while talking to reporters in Doha, Qatar.
He described the claims as “unacceptable and even stupid.”
The comments focus on a current social issue in France involving protests by students.
Macron is defending the country’s image against what he sees as wrong accusations.
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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, a Mexican-born U.S. green card holder, died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas. He is the 27th person to die in ICE custody this year.
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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was a U.S. green card holder originally from Mexico.
He died while being held by ICE in Texas.
This death marks the 27th person to die in ICE custody in 2024.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the U.S. agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
Details about the cause of death have not been provided in this report.
The death raises concerns about conditions in ICE detention facilities.
CBS News reported on the incident, with correspondent Anna Schecter providing more information.
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A Texas couple has been charged in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson, who was driving to a Halloween party at the St Louis zoo. Willie Herndon faces murder charges, and his wife, Taiya Herndon, is charged with hindering prosecution after bullets hit Wilson’s car on a Missouri highway.
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Alyssa Wilson was driving south on Interstate 170 near St Louis when her vehicle was shot at on October 14.
At least one bullet hit the back of her car, causing her to lose control and crash into a concrete barrier.
Wilson was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
Willie Herndon, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
Taiya Herndon, 45, is charged with hindering prosecution.
Authorities identified the couple using security camera footage and license plate readers.
Wilson had no known connection to the Herndons.
Wilson's father spoke publicly about the loss and the plans they had for her near 18th birthday.
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Reform UK was fined over £2,000 for failing to show who paid for campaign materials in an election. The party also faces legal challenges after ITV revealed racist comments by some members in an undercover report.
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Reform UK did not include an “imprint” on four pieces of election campaign material, which is a legal requirement showing who paid for them.
The party was fined £1,750, but this increased by 25% to £2,187.50 because the fine was paid late.
The fine was unrelated to a separate issue where Reform UK sent a letter that looked handwritten by a local but was actually created by the party without proper declaration.
Reform UK said the missing imprint on that letter was a printing error.
ITV’s undercover investigation showed Reform members making racist remarks about black children and Asian families.
Reform UK reported ITV journalists and the broadcaster’s board to the police and announced legal action against them.
ITV defended its journalism, saying the investigation followed laws, broadcasting rules, and was in the public interest.
Reform UK claimed ITV reporters broke the law by getting jobs within the party under false pretenses and paying people to campaign illegally.
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