Trump envoys to meet Putin as US pushes Ukraine peace deal, new Europe-Russia security framework, reports Axios

Low-hanging fruit for Xi and Trump to pluck at Shenzhen Apec summit

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is set to take place in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. Shenzhen will also be playing host to the first of two further meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump this year. When the two leaders met in May and September, they called for “constructive strategic stability” as a prescription for US-China relations. Both sides are keen to maintain the fragile detente, in part due to domestic considerations. Beijing wants to...

Did China and Cuba fund US socialists? Florida’s attorney general demands answers

Florida’s attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to determine whether the group accepted money or other support from the Chinese and Cuban governments. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the move in a video posted on social media on Tuesday, saying his office wanted to establish whether the organisation “accepted contributions or support from foreign sources of concern, including the regimes in Cuba and China”, and whether its...

In 2016, a Florida foundation backed a 53-acre waterfront park. Nine years later, its $10 million investment had helped catalyze $50 million in private donations

The Bay Sarasota: A former parking lot along Sarasota Bay is being transformed into a 53-acre public park, with a $10 million contribution from The Patterson Foundation helping catalyze $50 million in private donations. The first 10 acres are open, more than 1.2 million visits have been recorded, and construction continues on the next phase.

Who is Mikhail Andropov? The mysterious name behind 'hoax' bomb threats sent to several schools in Italy, UK, and Ireland; who is behind the threats?

The name gained attention on November 6, 2026. On that day, emails carrying the subject line 'Message to the West' were sent to news organisations in Europe. It included organisations from Ireland and Bulgaria. The threat was that bombs would explode within 45 minutes. The emails reportedly were signed using the name Mikhail Andropov.

Rex Ryan arrested: Check charges against ex-NFL coach, ESPN analyst

Rex Ryan is a former head coach of the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, leading the Jets to the AFC championship game in consecutive years after the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

LIVE | End of an era! SS United States sinks as the world's largest artificial reef takes shape

Two major Social Security changes are coming in 2027: Retirees get a 3.6% raise, but some workers will pay $484 more in taxes — who will be affected?

Social Security 2027 changes: Social Security checks will rise 3.6% in 2027. The average retired worker will get $2,170 a month, up $75 from $2,095. SSI recipients will receive the higher payment on December 31, 2026. The Social Security tax limit for workers will rise from $184,500 to $192,300. Employees earning at least $192,300 could pay about $484 more in tax each year.

'Make sure you rent. Do not buy!': Moreno's blunt warning to Sherrod Brown after Senate comeback

In 2024, Clint Eastwood's former 1950s-era Valley home hit the market for the first time in 60 years and sold for $1.65 million

Eastwood and his first wife, Maggie Johnson got married in 1953. They moved to 3512 Beverly Glen Boulevard in Sherman Oaks in 1959. During that time, Eastwood was building his career in acting. He had then secured his TV role in the Western series Rawhide. It was his first home in Los Angeles after getting the television role.

SS United States sinks today: Live stream time, location, 45-minute operation explained as historic ship carrying presidents and Hollywood stars becomes world's largest artificial reef

SS United States sinking today: The historic SS United States is set to sink off Florida's Gulf Coast on November 11, becoming the world's largest artificial reef. The 990-foot ocean liner, which once carried presidents and Hollywood stars, will be lowered beneath the water in a controlled 45-minute operation.

Meet Phoenix Giselle Hicks, who completed 200 hours of yoga training at 5; how she became the world's youngest female yoga instructor

Phoenix Giselle Hicks reportedly started her yoga journey before she was born. Her had practiced prenatal yoga while pregnant with her. Phoenix attended her first yoga class when she was just three months old. She said she took her first yoga class when she was only three months old. It wasn't just yoga that was needed for Phoenix to become a teacher.

In 2012, Rotterdam transformed 9 discarded wind turbine blades into public seating; 8 years later, the installation gained a new life as an LGBTQI+ landmark

Nine wind turbine blades destined for disposal have been repurposed as public seating at Willemsplein in Rotterdam. This initiative, known as Blade Made, was designed by Superuse and installed in 2012. The seating structure became an LGBTQI+ landmark after it was designated as such in 2020. The blades are held in place by concrete blocks made from recycled rubble from the city.