Flu cases rise on west coast earlier than usual as US officials encourage vaccine
California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strainFlu cases on the west coast are on the rise months earlier than normal, prompting health officials to stress the importance of the…
Department of Justice opens criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski
Ex-Trump adviser and former top aide for homeland security alleged to have profited off government roleCorey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, is under criminal investigation…
‘The Bird Reich’: Atlanta Falcons roasted over throwback logo with Nazi resemblance
Retro design features red, white and black stripesSocial media users draw Nazi Germany comparisonsFalcons’ X post attracts roughly 26m viewsSocial media erupted in jokes and memes on Thursday after the Atlanta Falcons unveiled a logo that instantly drew…
Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood’s gangster past
The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry.
The Papers: ‘Prepare for the worst’ and ‘Covid report fallout’
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers.
Call of Duty promises a return to form – but can it compete with GTA?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.
‘I’m 96 and have 15 million followers’: The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.