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Singer Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ. He had been battling an illness, and Rihanna, who is pregnant with her third child, visited him in the hospital. Their relationship was strained over the years due to Ronald's public comments and a lawsuit Rihanna filed in 2019 for exploiting her name, although she later dismissed the case in 2021; despite their tumultuous history, Rihanna...

The first dustings of winter snow have arrived on Australian mountaintops, but forecasts indicate a slow start to the ski season due to above-average temperatures. While Professor David Karoly from the University of Melbourne suggests that increased rainfall could lead to more snow overall, early season conditions are described as "unfavourable." Climate change is impacting snow seasons, potentially shortening them by 44 days by 2025, and affecting ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for reduced greenhouse...

SummaryBillie Piper has taken over as the Doctor in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, succeeding Ncuti Gatwa, who departs after two seasons. Piper, who originally played companion Rose Tyler, is now the second woman to portray the Time Lord following Jodie Whittaker. In the season finale, Gatwa's Doctor confronts the Rani, and Piper's return has been met with excitement as she expresses her love for the show and her eagerness to step back into the...

SummaryAustralian cyclist Chris Harper achieved his first individual grand tour victory by winning the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a challenging climb from Verres to Sestriere, finishing 1 minute 49 seconds ahead of the pack. Meanwhile, his former teammate Simon Yates made a stunning performance to overtake the race leader Isaac del Toro, securing the pink jersey with a significant time advantage. Harper expressed joy in both his victory and Yates's success, highlighting the...

Therapist Brittanee Sims is cutting back on her hair expenses due to rising costs from President Trump's tariffs on imported hair products, which have increased prices significantly for black women who rely on these items. As tariffs on synthetic and human hair products from China surged, many stylists are experiencing fewer clients and rising overhead costs, making it difficult for them to maintain affordable services. The black hair care industry, valued at $3.2 billion, faces...

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have resulted in at least two fatalities, including a nine-year-old girl, while uncertainty surrounds potential peace talks proposed by Moscow in Istanbul. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 42 drones and three missiles from the 109 drones and five missiles launched by Russian troops. Ukrainian authorities have ordered evacuations in 11 more settlements in Sumy as Russian forces gain ground, with President Zelenskiy emphasizing the need...