News from November 15, 2025

Technology

Authorities Report Man’s Alleged Involvement in Girlfriend’s Fatality

An Indiana man faces serious charges after allegedly providing his girlfriend with a lethal dose of fentanyl, resulting in her death. Jeremy Duvall, aged 45, has been formally charged with dealing a controlled substance leading to death, as per court documents accessed by Law&Crime. Although the charge was recently filed, the tragic incident reportedly took place earlier this summer. The events unfolded on June 27 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where Duvall and his 29-year-old girlfriend, Keana Swafford, were staying at a residence. According to court documents, Duvall claimed he saw Swafford standing by a bed smoking fentanyl before he fell asleep. Upon waking, he discovered her unresponsive, lying face down on the floor, local ABC and NBC affiliate WPTA reported. Authorities suspect that Duvall was involved in drug dealing at the time. He hesitated before calling 911 for help. By the time emergency services arrived, Duvall had already left the scene. Despite their efforts, first responders were unable to revive Swafford, and she was declared dead at the location. The investigation led law enforcement to secure a warrant to search Duvall’s phone, revealing messages that offered insight into his feelings about the incident. One message reportedly read, “Trust me there hasn’t been a minute that passed where I haven’t thought about what could have been done differently. I would give my life for hers, and she knows that. God knows that, and God and [Swafford] know what happened; that’s all that matters. I don’t care what anyone has to say or feels about it,” according to a report by the Fort Wayne-based outlet. Law enforcement officers obtained a warrant for the suspect’s phone, and on it, they found messages that they believed illustrated his state of mind about his girlfriend’s death. “Trust me there hasn’t been a minute that past where I haven’t thought about what could have been done differently,” one message read, per the Fort Wayne-based outlet. “I would give my life for hers and she knows that God knows that and God and [Swafford] knows what happened that’s all that matters I don’t care what anyone has to say or feels about it.” In another message, Duvall admitted to giving his girlfriend the fentanyl, according to the court documents. Duvall was arrested a month later for felony narcotics possession, and on the way to the jail, he allegedly made an incriminating statement: “It is kinda like my fault.” He has reportedly remained in jail since. Court records show that the defendant had an initial hearing for his dealing charge on Friday. He will appear in court again on Nov. 26. Swafford, who had three children, is remembered for being “bright, bold, and fierce in her love for those around her,” according to her obituary, which also mentions Duvall.

Internewscast 19 hours ago

Sports

Irina Shayk Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With No Eyebrows Look

Irina Shayk made heads turn when she stepped out with bleached eyebrows for the launch of photographer Solve Sundsbo's 2026 Pirelli Calendar in Prague Nov. 14. ...

eonline.com 19 hours ago

Technology

Is Reddit Down? Thousands Report Internal Server Error Amid Massive Outage

Reddit experienced a major outage on Friday, November 14, with thousands of users reporting server errors across both the app and website. Downdetector logged more than 19,000 complaints at the peak of the disruption. Major cities including Chicago, New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., were among the hardest hit, according to outage reports. Reddit has not yet issued a statement or response regarding the cause of the outage. Interestingly, Reddit’s own status page continues to show all systems operating normally, even as users report being unable to access the platform through both the mobile app and the website. "Did someone finally take down @Reddit? I can't access anything from that website suddenly," a user wrote on X. "Reddit down Again? gett an internal error message," another user tweeted. To fix Reddit’s “Internal Server Error,” start by checking whether Reddit is online using the Reddit Status page, even though it may show no incidents despite widespread user reports. Try refreshing the page, clearing your browser’s cache and cookies, or switching to a different browser or device. Disable browser extensions, especially ad blockers, that might interfere with loading. Ensure your internet connection is stable. Mobile users can clear the Reddit app cache or reinstall the app. However, if the issue is on Reddit’s end, user-side fixes may not resolve the error until the platform fully restores service. The recent outage comes after Reddit’s disruption on November 4, when the platform experienced a massive global failure affecting thousands of users across desktop, mobile and web. At that time, users are reported login errors, partially loading pages, broken media, increased error rates, and being unable to access subreddits or comment sections. Reddit acknowledged the issue, identified the cause, implemented a fix, allowing the platform’s recovery. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.

Naman Trivedi 19 hours ago

Politics

Senator Cory Booker Addresses Questions on Chuck Schumer’s Future with Confidence

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has recently brought to light a topic that many Democrats have been quietly contemplating: the future of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York. In the aftermath of what has been termed the “Schumer Shutdown,” Booker candidly addressed the need for change within the Democratic Party, something others have been hesitant to discuss openly. In an interview with Fox News, Booker was questioned about his remarks following the House’s approval of an amended continuing resolution, which facilitated the end of the government shutdown. In his comments, Booker emphasized that the Democratic Party is in need of transformation and should look to a new generation of leaders to challenge then-President Donald Trump. When pressed by the reporter on whether his statements were specifically aimed at Schumer, and if he believed the veteran senator was still capable of fulfilling his role, Booker responded thoughtfully. “Chuck Schumer’s generation, along with those of Nancy Pelosi and John Lewis, have achieved much to be proud of,” Booker acknowledged. “However, it is time for fresh leadership to emerge.” This sentiment reflects a growing call within the party for rejuvenation, as many Democrats consider how to best position themselves against Republican leadership and policies. “Chuck Schumer’s generation, Nancy Pelosi’s generation, John Lewis’s generation. They have so much to be proud of,” Booker said. “It is time, though, for new leadership.” Boom, there it is. We will at least give credit to the New Jersey senator who showed more courage when asked about Schumer’s future, more so than the likes of New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-14), who refused to call him out when asked if Schumer should stay as minority leader, my RedState colleague Nick Arama reported. 🚨They asked AOC if she still wants to get rid of Chuck Schumer. “Should Chuck Schumer stay as minority leader?” Her answer suggests she wants to take down MORE than just Chuck Schumer. “This problem is bigger than one person…” pic.twitter.com/VcSZPeNxza — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 12, 2025 “Should Schumer stay as minority leader?” the reporter asked. “I think what is so important for folks to understand is that this problem is bigger than one person,” AOC replied. “And it actually is bigger than the minority leader in the Senate…A leader is a reflection of the party and Senate Democrats have selected their leadership to represent them.” On Friday, Massachusetts Representative Seth Moulton (D-6) said Schumer has proven to be ineffective. One, Schumer has proven to all of us that he can’t keep the team together,” Moulton said. “But two, Schumer has also proven to Trump that his strong-arm tactics work. And so until Trump sees a different opponent, he’s going to just assume this playbook for the next time a negotiation like this comes up.” Chuck Schumer needs to be replaced as the party’s Senate leader, @RepMoulton tells our @DashaBurns on #theconversation. Hear more of Moulton’s views on the party’s future and its strategy on health care in this week’s episode — out now: pic.twitter.com/M944EgYGNi — POLITICO (@politico) November 14, 2025 SEE: Watch: Trump Signs House-Passed, Short-Term CR, Ending the Schumer Shutdown ALSO: Holy Smokes: Trump Makes Good on Promise to Those Who Worked During Schumer Shutdown A new CNN poll from the network’s data guru, Harry Enten, also proved Schumer’s days with the party are likely numbered. WATCH: CNN’s poll shows Chuck Schumer’s popularity is at a RECORD LOW for Democrat Senate leaders since 1985, and he’s trailing AOC by DOUBLE DIGITS in a potential primary. pic.twitter.com/NdxFyveTxy — Mercedes Schlapp (@mercedesschlapp) November 13, 2025 Enten said the poll showed that Democrats are feeling “terrible” about Schumer’s leadership. CNN’s poll shows Chuck Schumer’s popularity is at a RECORD LOW for Democrat Senate leaders since 1985, and he’s trailing AOC by DOUBLE DIGITS in a potential primary. One by one, Dems are starting to say it rather than obfuscating. Schumer’s days are done. My RedState colleague Sister Toldjah reported that the writing was on the wall for Chuck, and things were only going to get worse now that the shutdown is over. As RedState readers will recall, there were calls in early 2025 for a 2028 primary challenge to Schumer, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) being floated as a formidable contender. Those calls got louder when Schumer caved on the continuing resolution in March, with things getting so bad for Schumer that he had to postpone book tour dates due to alleged security threats. While AOC has dodged questions about a Schumer challenge, she hasn’t expressly stated that she’s ruled one out, either. And after eight Democrats on the Senate side broke ranks to begin the process of ending the Schumer Shutdown, one has to think AOC is giving the idea even more consideration. Oh, you hate to see it happen, right? Nah. Editor’s Note: Do you enjoy RedState’s conservative reporting that takes on the radical left and woke media? Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth. Join RedState VIP and use the promo code FIGHT to get 60% off your VIP membership!

Internewscast 19 hours ago

Politics

Georgia judge drops 3 charges in Trump election interference case

A judge in Georgia has dropped three charges in the 2020 election interference case against President Donald Trump and others. Trump was charged with two of the counts that were dropped by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Friday. The charges related to filing false documents. 'We remain confident that a fair and impartial review will lead to a dismissal of the case against President Trump.' McAfee had previously dropped six counts in the same indictment in March 2024, including three charges against Trump. "This politically charged prosecution has to come to an end. We remain confident that a fair and impartial review will lead to a dismissal of the case against President Trump," said Trump's attorney Steve Sadow on Friday. The case also received a new top prosecutor Friday after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified from the case after it was discovered that she had an affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. He has also stepped down from the case. Peter Skandalakis, the director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia, appointed himself in the position to replace Willis. Had he not done so, the case would have had to be dropped by the Friday deadline set by McAfee. "I am keenly aware that this matter has been of significant public interest since January 2021, when District Attorney Fani Willis announced the initiation of the investigation," said Skandalakis. "My only objective is to ensure that this case is handled properly, fairly, and with full transparency discharging my duties without fear, favor, or affection." RELATED: Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis agrees to plea deal in Georgia election interference case On Monday the administration announced full pardons for some of those indicted in the Georgia case, but Skandalakis said the presidential pardons apply only to federal charges and do not affect the state case. Thirty-two counts remain in the election interference case. The president has pleaded not guilty. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Carlos Garcia 19 hours ago

Technology

Trove of Amelia Earhart docs released by Trump administration — including maps, reports and last known communications

The Trump administration released another trove of documents related to the final flight and disappearance of Amelia Earhart more than eight decades ago, Direct...

nypost.com 19 hours ago

Technology

Reckless Escape: Father Attempts to Evade Police by Leaping from Moving Vehicle

A chaotic police pursuit in Florida took a dramatic turn when a father leaped from his moving SUV, leaving his wife and three frightened children inside as officers closed in on November 10. This startling incident occurred on Highway 79 in Washington County, situated in northwest Florida. The sequence of events was set in motion when a young child clandestinely dialed 911, reporting a domestic dispute between her parents occurring inside the vehicle. The call, however, was abruptly cut off before authorities could obtain further details. Shortly thereafter, deputies identified an SUV that matched the description provided by the child. Despite attempts to stop the vehicle, the driver, 46-year-old Albert Dale Searcy, refused to pull over. In a shocking moment, officers watched as Searcy swung open the SUV’s door and hurled himself onto the road, abandoning his family as the vehicle continued down the highway without him at the wheel. Searcy’s daring escape resulted in him hitting the pavement face-first, leaving him with a face marked by bloodied scratches, as revealed in his mugshot. Searcy hit the road face-first, and his mugshot showed the father with bloodied scratches across his head. Inside the SUV, Searcy’s wife Heather sprang into action. Authorities say she launched herself over the center console and seized the wheel, somehow managing to bring the vehicle to a safe stop while their three children remained strapped in the back. A responding deputy immediately detained Searcy, who deputies said was stunned, scraped, and covered in road rash, but still able to stand. His booking photo shows the extent of his injuries, although deputies noted he was not seriously hurt. The family, however, showed signs of a violent struggle. Deputies reported that Heather had ‘apparent injuries to her face’ consistent with a physical altercation. She told investigators she had repeatedly begged her husband to pull over and let her and the children out, a request he allegedly ignored again and again. She also said that when Albert realized their daughter had secretly called 911, he ‘struck the child and took the phone away.’ According to Heather’s account, the family had only recently returned to Washington County after a brief stay and were headed back to Louisiana when the fight broke out inside the vehicle. Emergency medical services evaluated all five family members at the scene. Heather and the children were cleared. Albert was treated for abrasions but required no further medical care. He was then taken to the Washington County Jail, where he remains in custody and is facing a barrage of charges including tampering with or harassing a witness, domestic violence battery, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, child abuse and driving while license suspended. Investigators made clear just how close the family came to catastrophe. Had Heather not reacted instantly, climbing into the driver’s seat as the SUV continued to glide uncontrolled, the outcome could have been fatal. Instead, the mother’s quick reflexes prevented what deputies described as a potentially deadly collision. Her decisive action kept her children alive as their father landed on the asphalt in an alleged attempt to avoid arrest. The sheriff’s office released Searcy’s mugshot showing his face bloodied after being bounced along the road.

Internewscast 19 hours ago

Sports

Hayden Wilde: From broken bones to a triumphant comeback

Dubai: Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, often forcing even the best-laid plans to a sudden halt. For New Zealand’s two-time Olympic triathlon medallist Hayden Wilde, one such moment came in the most shocking and devastating fashion.After beginning his year in spectacular form — with commanding wins in Abu Dhabi and Singapore — Wilde’s season took a tragic turn during a race in Tokyo, when a brutal bike crash left him hospitalised with severe injuries.The 27-year-old suffered four broken ribs, a fractured scapula, and injured lungs. Sharing an update from his hospital bed, he wrote on social media: “Broken 4 ribs. Scapular broken. Injured lungs. Surrounded with the best help. Keep you posted. Pretty gutted after such a nice day yesterday.”It was a crushing blow for one of triathlon’s brightest stars. Yet, just months later, Wilde has staged one of the sport’s most inspiring comebacks — now gearing up to race at the Dubai T100 this Sunday..Super difficultReflecting on his recovery, Wilde told Gulf News, “It was obviously super difficult. You’re in a Tokyo hospital thinking you might not be able to race again. But if you put your mind in the right place and focus on what you can do to get healthy, that’s what gets you back into the right mindset to be one of the best again.”That mindset didn’t just get him back on the start line — it propelled him to victory. A mere 100 days after his accident, Wilde returned to competition at the London T100, stunning the sporting world by winning the race.“Having such a traumatic injury really puts everything into perspective,” he said. “You realise you’ve only got one body, and only a small window to be the best in the world. So now, I take every opportunity — you never know when your last race will be,” he added..Special place in the heartAs he prepares for Dubai, Wilde says racing in the UAE holds a special place in his heart. “It’s super special for me. I spend a lot of time in Abu Dhabi, but I love coming to Dubai — it’s such a massive, vibrant city. Racing here is a cool opportunity, and I’m looking forward to navigating the heat and humidity and hopefully crossing the finish line first.”Wilde’s determination has already paid off on the biggest stages. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he claimed the silver medal in the men’s individual triathlon, finishing behind Britain’s Alex Yee after leading for large portions of a thrilling race. The result added to his Tokyo 2020 bronze, cementing his place among triathlon’s elite.Looking ahead, Wilde has his sights set firmly on the future — and another Olympic podium. “For the new year, I’ll have new targets,” he said. “The big goal is getting back to the Olympics in Los Angeles 2028, but for now, I’ve got a year to experiment, try new things, and build toward that. From 2027 onwards, it’ll be full focus on the Games.”From hospital bed to victory podium, Hayden Wilde’s journey is a testament to grit, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of an athlete who refuses to be defined by setbacks. As he lines up in Dubai this weekend, one thing is certain — the Kiwi is back, stronger and hungrier than ever..Accident didn’t stop him: UAE badminton ace takes flight on home soil.From Paralympian to Padel pioneer in Dubai: Alessandro Ossola’s mission to make sport accessible for all.At 50, amputee athlete finds new life, Paralympic dream in Abu Dhabi.Dubai-grown Tanisha Crasto: From Olympics heartbreak to Sudirman Cup heroics — the journey just begins

Jai Rai 19 hours ago

Sports

A stadium threw concrete, fans booed Sachin: Javagal Srinath’s epic reply

As India prepare once again to face South Africa in a home Test series, memories stretch back to a very different time.1996. Motera, Ahmedabad. A raw November afternoon. No flashy cameras, no DRS, no comfort of covered stands. Just a crumbling pitch, dust in the air, and the echoes of a crowd that didn’t quite know how to behave. South Africa were still new to international cricket, rebuilding from their years in isolation. But under Hansie Cronje, they were tough, proud, and ready. India, led by a young Sachin Tendulkar, were trying to find consistency. And in the middle of it all stood Javagal Srinath, a man who’d been good but not yet great. ALSO READThe ‘Forgotten Giant’ Who Built Indian Batting Before Gavaskar, Sachin or Kohli The bowler who found himself Until that point, Srinath’s Test career had been underwhelming. Twenty-one matches, 57 wickets, an average north of 36. He bowled fast, yes, but he was predictable, running in wide, hurling the ball into the right-handers, often missing the rhythm that separates the good from the special. That Motera pitch changed everything. It wasn’t flat like most Indian wickets. It broke up early, turned dusty and cruel. Batting looked like a survival test. And from the moment the ball started biting, Srinath seemed to transform. South Africa arrives, India struggles India batted first and were bundled out for 223. Sachin’s 42 was the top score. Allan Donald bowled like a storm, 4 for 37, pure hostility. Jonty Rhodes threw himself around the field as if his body was made of rubber. South Africa replied with 244, taking a slim lead, thanks largely to Fanie de Villiers’ stubborn 67 at No. 9. By the time India batted again, the pitch looked like the surface of the moon. Cracks everywhere. VVS Laxman, on debut, fought for a brave 51. Kumble hung around. The rest collapsed. India managed just 190, leaving the visitors a chase of 170. Seemed simple enough. Then came Srinath. The spell that broke South Africa First ball of his second over, full, fast, swinging in. Andrew Hudson trapped in front. The umpire’s finger went up quickly, perhaps too quickly, but it was given. Next ball, Daryll Cullinan nicked one behind. South Africa: 0 for 2. What followed was pure chaos. Cronje resisted for a while, but the rest fell like cards. Richardson blocked endlessly before Srinath slipped one through him. Then, in a flash, six wickets were gone for just nine runs. South Africa folded for 105. India had their first-ever Test win against South Africa.Srinath had 6 for 21, the best figures of his life at that time. For once, a fast bowler had outshone the spinners in India. ALSO READMandira Bedi: The woman who helped Indian Women’s cricket breathe when no one was watching A win wrapped in flaws But it wasn’t all joy. That Test was chaos behind the scenes. Umpiring was a mess. Both S.K. Bansal and George Sharp made decisions that left everyone shaking their heads. Balls pitching outside leg were given lbw. Batsmen hit on the thigh pad were sent back. By the end, both sides felt wronged. Even Cronje said after the match, “We need neutral umpires.” Then came the crowd trouble. As Laxman and Kumble tried to save India’s innings, frustration bubbled in the stands. A few fans started throwing chunks of concrete at South African fielders, real pieces of the stadium roof. One of them hit Paul Adams. Cronje marched his men off the field in protest. Play stopped for ten minutes. The match referee had to warn the Gujarat Cricket Association that if things didn’t calm down, he would award the match to South Africa. Even Sachin wasn’t spared that day. When he got out cheaply in the second innings, the crowd that once worshipped him booed him off. It was one of the first times in his career he faced that kind of hostility. The beginning of a bowler’s legacy For Srinath, though, that Test marked a turning point. His rhythm had returned. The way he hit the deck, the way the ball curved in late, it was like he had rediscovered who he was supposed to be. His strike rate improved dramatically from that match onwards. He went on to become India’s pace spearhead for nearly a decade. Through injuries, heat, and flat tracks, he kept pushing, often alone, often uncelebrated. But that day in Ahmedabad was where his story really began. Looking ahead Now, almost three decades later, South Africa return to India once more. Different players, different era, yet the echoes of that 1996 Test still linger. It was ugly and glorious in equal measure. A match that tested patience, pride, and sanity. And somewhere in that dust and noise, a man from Mysore learned how to roar.

Abhishek Ab 19 hours ago

Science

Pollution Fatigue Explained: Why Delhi’s Dirty Air Is Draining Your Energy

Pollution fatigue isn’t just the exhaustion you feel after a long day. It’s a genuine health problem directly linked to the air you’re breathing. In Delhi, where the AQI often sits around 400 on a daily basis, people aren’t only coughing or rubbing their eyes—they’re tired throughout the day, feel unmotivated and often in a low mood. It’s not just about physical symptoms. There’s a layer of irritability, a sense of helplessness that builds up after long-term exposure to air pollution.,Studies show that air pollution, especially the tiny particles like PM2.5 and PM10, interferes with your brain chemistry. Long-term exposure causes inflammation and disrupts the neurotransmitters that manage mood and energy. Pollution fatigue isn’t just being constantly tired. It actually interferes with your body’s ability to rest and recover. On top of that, with constant air quality warnings and advice to stay indoors, stress levels keep climbing. That’s where eco-anxiety starts to set in. If you wake up feeling sluggish, struggle through the day, and can’t shake the heaviness—even after a good night’s sleep—it might be the air itself dragging you down, not your lifestyle.,Symptoms of Pollution Fatigue, ,It is hard to differentiate pollution fatigue from general tiredness. But if you live in a place with heavy air pollution, some symptoms are noticeable. The tiredness lingers, even when you’re sleeping well and sticking to your usual habits. Research shows that people in Delhi mention constant fatigue, shortness of breath, and a drop in stamina.,Another symptom is brain fog. Maybe you’re losing your focus or forgetting things you just read. Pollutants disrupt your stress hormones and impact your brain directly. Simple tasks might leave you drained. High PM2.5 levels make it harder for your body to absorb oxygen, so everything feels like extra work.,Other signs include headaches, irritability, and feeling low on energy day after day. Inhaling toxins doesn’t just stop at your lungs—these particles enter your bloodstream, activate your immune system, and leave you feeling drained. Even people getting 7-8 hours of sleep rarely wake up rested. Air pollution can interfere with your breathing, disrupt your sleep cycle, and cause inflammation.,,How to Protect Yourself, ,Monitor the AQI regularly in your area. Try to stay indoors as much as possible. Wear a certified N95 mask whenever outside. It reduces your exposure to PM2.5 and other harmful particles. When indoors, use a HEPA-filter air purifier and keep your windows closed.,Support your body with good lifestyle choices. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Stay hydrated and keep your sleep routine steady. Avoid things that put extra pressure on your lungs, like smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.,When air quality is poor, move your workouts indoors or switch to gentler activities like yoga. If you need to go out, choose times when the AQI is lower. Support green initiatives in your community, drive less when possible, and talk to your building or workplace about better air filters and ventilation. Some days, you can’t avoid the haze entirely. But these steps help your body manage—and every small change count.

Tn Lifestyle Desk 19 hours ago

Technology

Are You Being “Cushioned” In Your Relationship? 6 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore

Are You Being “Cushioned” In Your Relationship? 6 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore, Modern dating has its own vocabulary, and one of the more unsettling new terms is cushioning. It’s when someone, already in a relationship, quietly keeps other potential partners in the background — “cushions” — in case things don’t work out. It’s emotional hedging, a way to avoid the sting of heartbreak before it even happens.What makes cushioning tricky is that it often hides behind harmless-seeming behaviour: a friendly chat, a string of Instagram DMs, or a “just checking in” message from an old flame. It rarely starts with bad intentions, but over time it can become emotional cheating, leaving the other partner confused and hurt.Here are six signs that cushioning might be happening in your relationship. There’s a ‘friend’ who feels a little too close, Friendships outside a relationship are healthy, but when one person seems to take up all your partner’s attention, it can feel off. If your partner is always texting or calling someone, laughs at their messages but hides the screen from you, or seems defensive when you ask, there’s likely more emotional investment than they’re admitting. Emotional intimacy can creep in quietly, and once it replaces real connection between partners, it becomes a problem. Their social media behaviour seems too flirty, Liking every post, leaving heart emojis, or exchanging private messages with the same person can signal cushioning. Social media makes it easy to keep mini crushes alive without crossing a clear line. It’s not technically cheating, but it’s emotional reassurance — a quiet reminder that other people still find them attractive. , They dodge commitment or clarity, If your partner avoids labels or long-term plans, it might be because they’re not fully invested. Someone who’s cushioning often wants to leave the door open “just in case”. They’ll say things like “Let’s not rush” or “I’m not sure where this is going,” not because they’re confused, but because they don’t want to close off other possibilities. You sense emotional distance, You can often feel cushioning before you see it. Conversations feel surface-level, affection fades, and you start feeling like your partner is physically present but emotionally elsewhere. When someone starts leaning on another person for support or validation, the closeness in the main relationship begins to thin out—often without a clear reason why. They keep mentioning someone new, It’s normal to talk about colleagues or friends, but when one name keeps coming up—always with praise or admiration—it’s a sign to watch. Repeatedly talking about how funny or interesting someone is isn’t random. It’s usually a small confession in disguise, a way of keeping that person mentally in play. , Their energy towards you changes often, One week they’re loving and attentive, the next they’re cold or distracted. This inconsistency often mirrors what’s happening with their “cushions”. When those outside connections give them attention, they pull away; when those fade, they come running back. It’s a pattern that leaves you anxious and unsure where you stand. Why people do it?, Cushioning usually comes from fear — of rejection, loneliness, or losing control. For some, it’s about self-esteem; they want to feel desired, even if they already have someone who loves them. For others, it’s emotional self-protection: keeping options open feels safer than being fully vulnerable with one person.

Tn Lifestyle Desk 19 hours ago

Sports

Tarot Card Reading Today For All Zodiac Signs With Vastu Tip Of The Day: November 15, 2025

Aries At work, you’ll benefit by making investments. Jobseekers will attract opportunities in organizations that have strict vigilance policies. Singles are likely to attract alliances that are financially well off. Travel plans will be expensive on the pocket. In legal matters, you are likely to undergo some complications. Taurus At work, you are likely to benefit by focusing on advertising and marketing. On the health front, you will face minor accidents and bruises. Singles may meet alliances who are from well to do families. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in organizations that pay well and savings will grow. In legal matters you’ll benefit with the help of government or higher authorities. Gemini At work, you will feel stuck. On the health front you’ll face backache related issues. Singles are likely to attract alliances who are from well to do families. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in organizations that have friendly working environment. Travel plans will be stressful. In legal matters you are likely to run away from your responsibilities or procrastinate. Cancer At work, you will be in dreamy mood. On the health front you will face minor bruises or cuts. Singles may attract alliances who are positive or affirmative in nature. Jobseekers may find opportunities in sales or related organizations. In legal matters, tables will turn around and life will be different than what it is now. Leo At work, you will benefit by focusing on spirituality and meditating on affirmations. On the health front, you’ll benefit by keeping your body well hydrated. Singles may attract alliances who are financially sound. Jobseekers may find opportunities in organizations that are family run. Travel plans will be made in consultation with someone. In legal matters, you’ll benefit by seeking help of a younger girl. Virgo At work, you will benefit by socializing with colleagues. On the health front, you’ll benefit by consuming water and undergoing therapy. Singles may attract alliances who are facing financial challenges. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in large organizations. Travel plans will face difference of opinions. In legal matters, you are likely to benefit by seeking help of a junior lawyer or a female lawyer. Libra At work, you are likely to benefit by seeking help of a senior or a mentor. Singles may attract alliances who are short tempered. Jobseekers may be forced to accept certain things. Travel plans will be hectic. In legal matters, you’ll face minor disappointments. Scorpio At work, you are likely to spend a lot of money on a lot of things. On the health front, you’ll benefit by keeping your body well hydrated. Singles may attract alliances who are go getter. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in different departments or industries. Travel will be stressful and hectic. In legal matters muscle power will win over facts. Sagittarius At work, you are likely to benefit by dividing your work into smaller goals. On the health front, you will benefit by talking to someone or seeking someone’s advice. Singles may attract alliances who have responsibilities on them. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in marketing and PR fields. Travel plans will be uncertain. In legal matters, you are likely to spend a lot of money. Capricorn At work, you are likely to be stressed over multiple things, avoid taking any additional responsibilities on yourself. On the health front, you will benefit by taking prompt actions. Singles may meet alliances who have either undergone breakup or are yet not out of their past. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in organizations that have hectic work schedule. Travel plans will be made to natives or places suggested by elders. In legal matters, you are likely to receive some positive news. Aquarius At work, you will benefit by focusing on advice of someone you haven’t met or spoken to in a long time. On the health front, you will be judgemental regarding every health change or symptom. Singles may attract alliances who are aggressive by nature. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in organizations that are closer to home. Travel plans will be good however you’ll be lost in your own thoughts while travelling. In legal matters, you’ll be be spending a lot of money if you are a woman. Pisces At work, you are likely to benefit by following advice of your team mates and specially a woman. On the health front you are likely to benefit by sipping small doses of warm water. Singles are likely to attract alliances who have bad temperament. Jobseekers may attract opportunities in occult and research fields. Travel plans will be made to romantic or honeymoon places. In legal matters, you are likely to benefit by seeking advice of your legal advisor. Vastu tip from the desk of PraveenVaastu: Avoid keeping water or waterbody in the south direction or it may create a lot of confusion and financial drain for you.

Dimple V. Mehra 19 hours ago

Business

Martin Lewis warning to anyone using a Lloyds, Barclays or Natwest debit cards

Money expert Martin Lewis has put out an urgent warning to anyone who uses a debit card from well known banks such as Nationwide, Lloyds, Natwest and Barclays. The personal finance expert has revealed on his BBC podcast that many people choose to use a debit card over a credit card in the UK, with many following the belief that debit cards are better. However, he has revealed that this isn't always the case, with Brits easily landing themselves further into debt if they enter into their overdraft on a debit card due to soaring interest rates, reports the Mirror. He said: "Many people tend to think credit card's bad, debit card's good, but it just isn't that simple. First of all, if you're overdrawn, a debit card is a debt card too, and a typical high street overdraft is at 40 per cent annual interest compared to a high street credit card at 25 per cent annual interest. "Overdrafts are more expensive debt than credit cards. If you had to owe on one, you'd be best not to owe on either. If you had to owe on one, you would be better to owe on the credit card." He also pointed out that credit card purchases come with an enhanced protection. Under the UK's Consumer Credit Act 1974, Section 74 is a consumer protection right that makes a credit card provider jointly liable with a supplier if something goes wrong with a purchase. This applied to individual items priced between £100 and £30,000, and it safeguards consumers if the products are faulty, don't match their description, or fail to arrive, even when only a deposit has been paid by credit card. Martin explained: "On the credit card, plus you have extra protection when spending on a credit card too. "Section 75 rules state, if you're buying something that costs over £100 up to £30,000 and you pay for any of it, even a penny of it on a credit card, the credit card company is liable for the entire amount and jointly liable with the retailer. So if something goes wrong, you can go back to it. "On debit cards, you only get charged back. Add to that the fact that on a credit card, you can also get rewards on your spending, cash back of up to five per cent for a few months and up to one per cent on a regular basis. "Then for many people, done sensibly as long as you're paying your credit card off in full every month and you've chosen the right credit card, it's often a better way to spend than a debit card." Many people backed this matter, with one person commenting: "With regard to chargeback and sec 75 protection - that needs looking into. "There is no consistency between the banks and even within banks on how they interpret the same MasterCard/visa rules. Customers of Ripple Energy (in administration) are finding getting a refund is a lottery". While another person also wrote: "Plus you can do a subsequent balance transfer to a different credit card company and make use of zero interest opportunities; some have quite long periods with their introductory product. "This is useful for large, one off purchases or a temporary cash flow problem e.g. Christmas." A third person stated: "Another advantage of some credit cards (e.g. Nationwide) is zero per cent commission on purchases in Europe."

Eilidh Farquhar 19 hours ago

Technology

Explosive new documentary probes '80-year global coverup' of UFO secrets

For decades, military pilots, radar operators, and ordinary citizens alike have reported strange objects darting through the skies, often dismissed by officials or buried under classification. Despite congressional hearings and government task forces, little clarity has emerged about what Americans are actually seeing. Now, the director of a new explosive documentary is pulling back the curtain on that mystery. Director and producer Dan Farah sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Friday to discuss his new documentary, "The Age of Disclosure." UFO TRACKER MAPS EERIE CLUSTERS OF UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS LURKING BENEATH US SHORELINES: 'WE'RE BEING LIED TO' "For a very long time, the public, Congress, and even the President have been kept out of the loop on this subject," Farah said. "In the last few years, senior members of Congress, senior members of the administration, thanks to whistleblowers, have found out what's been going on, and they are now in pursuit of the truth for themselves and for the American people." The film explores an alleged "80-year global cover-up" of non-human intelligent life and a secret race among world powers to reverse-engineer advanced technology of non-human origin. It features interviews with 34 senior members of the U.S. government, military, and intelligence community — including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "Every single person I interviewed made it very clear that it was no longer a question of whether this was a real situation," he said. "It's a very real situation." Farah, who worked on the film for more than three years, said each person he spoke to had "direct knowledge of this issue" and "extreme credibility." "We've had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities, and it's not ours," Rubio said in the trailer. He said the film reveals how the U.S. government is engaged in a "high-stakes, secret Cold War race with adversarial nations like China and Russia to reverse engineer technology of non-human origin." HOUSE WITNESS TESTIFIES UFOS NEARLY ACTIVATED RUSSIAN NUCLEAR MISSILES DURING 1982 INCIDENT "The first country that cracks the code on this technology will be the leader for years to come," said Jay Stratton, a former Defense Intelligence Agency official and director of the government’s UAP Task Force, in the film’s trailer. Farah said some are calling it "the Manhattan Project on steroids." "The fear here is that if another nation wins this race it could really change the lay of the land in terms of power," he said. But skepticism surrounding UAPs remains. Farah said the question now isn’t whether UAPs exist, but where they come from, who controls them and what their purpose is. He said joking about this topic is "the equivalent of laughing at a terrorist threat." "Who would do that?" he said. "It makes no sense when you think about it. You know, if someone said, ‘Hey, there’s this constant terrorist threat. Terrorists are penetrating the airspace over our nuclear weapons sites.' Who would laugh at that? It makes no sense." JD VANCE SAYS UFOS, ALIENS COULD BE ‘SPIRITUAL FORCES’ AS VP VOWS TO ‘GET TO THE BOTTOM’ OF MYSTERY IN SKIES High-level officials in the film claim the issue was moved away from presidential oversight, with defense contractors "gatekeeping information." However, Farah said members of Congress and the Trump administration are now working to uncover answers. "Now we have leaders in Congress and in the administration that are trying to get to the bottom of it, and there are people in this film who are respected in their fields, who say they have seen these craft and have seen the recovered non-human bodies," he said. He said on-the-record interviews are even more important in this digital age, with many people dismissing everything they see as fake or artificial intelligence. He hopes the film will serve as the evidence many believe doesn’t exist. "Some officials go on record claiming to have seen craft and non-human beings with their own eyes, and these are people who are putting their reputation and their names on the line," he said. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Farah said he thinks President Donald Trump could be the first president to speak openly about this unexplained phenomenon. "I think it's only a matter of time at this point before we have a sitting president step to the microphone and have the biggest moment a leader can possibly have, which is telling all of humanity that we're not alone in the universe and that the United States intends to lead the way," Farah said. The film will be released on Nov. 21 and will play in select theaters in New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, and will also be available worldwide to purchase or rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Kiera McDonald,Morgan Phillips 19 hours ago

Entertainment

California: powerful ‘atmospheric river’ storm prompts evacuation warnings

Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties prepare for deluge and possible landslides this weekend

Gabrielle Canon in Oakland 19 hours ago

Technology

'Fake admiral' suspect who 'gatecrashed Remembrance ceremony' named by police

A man who allegedly posed as an admiral during a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday has been named by police amid "public concern." Jonathan Carley, 64, from the Harlech region in Gwynedd, Wales, has been accused of faking being an admiral by wearing the uniform during the ceremony. The individual at the ceremoney was seen saluting the war memorial as the wreaths were being laid. The suspect was accused of wearing a naval uniform adorned with 12 medals. The Royal Navy said masquerading as a naval officer was "insulting to veterans." The alleged fake admiral was seen wearing the Distinguished Service Order, a decoration typically bestowed upon infantry officers, though no active Royal Navy officer has been granted the DSO, and it has not been awarded for more than 30 years, reports the Mirror . He has subsequently been charged with wearing uniform/dress bearing the mark of His Majesty's Forces without permission. He will appear at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 11 December. Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: “We understand that this incident has caused significant public concern, particularly given its occurrence on Remembrance Sunday. “In response to the reports made to North Wales Police, officers have responded swiftly to make an arrest and proceed with charges. “We urge members of the public to avoid online speculation and to refrain from sharing any content that could compromise future court proceedings.”

Anders Anglesey,Billy Gaddi 19 hours ago

Politics

University of California Faculty Win Block on Trump Defunding

Your browser is: Explorer 11.0. This browser is out of date so some features on this site might break. Try a different browser or update this browser. Learn more.✕ Trump’s Higher Ed Fight:New DemandsHarvard Wins at CourtCornellUniversity of VirginiaNorthwesternWhy Universities Are VulnerablePoliticsContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowBy Madlin Mekelburg, Isaiah Poritz, and Maxwell AdlerNovember 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM GMT+1Updated on November 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM GMT+1The Trump administration was ordered by a judge to stop freezing or threatening to withhold federal grant funds to schools within the University of California system as part of a nationwide pressure campaign to impose a raft of policy changes on elite colleges.In a major setback for President Donald Trump, US District Judge Rita F. Lin on Friday sided with a coalition of faculty groups and employee unions that had accused the administration of trying to silence faculty research and speech. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg TerminalBloomberg Terminal LEARN MOREHomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginalsMagazineEventsNewsMarketsEconomicsTechnologyPoliticsGreenCryptoAIWork & LifeWealthPursuitsBusinessweekCityLabSportsEqualityManagement & WorkMarket DataStocksCommoditiesRates & BondsCurrenciesFuturesSectorsEconomic CalendarExploreNewslettersExplainersPointed News QuizAlphadots GameThe Big TakeGraphicsSubmit a TipAbout UsTerms of ServiceTrademarksPrivacy PolicyCareersAdvertiseAd ChoicesHelp©2025 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved.

Isaiah Poritz,Madlin Mekelburg,Maxwell Adler 19 hours ago

Science

Cancer to comics — Bengal researcher makes art out of science

From cancer to comics, from scientist to artist, from MIT to IIT — it has been an unusual journey for Bengal boy Argha Manna, who spent a chunk of his youth peering into the microscope but who later realised it was more fun spreading science through graphic art. On Saturday (November 15, 2025), this trained biologist will be conducting a workshop in the city, History in Comic Art, teaching enthusiasts about the methods of researching, reimagining and crafting a visual story. “Art and science inspire each other and are very much connected. It was only in the 19th century that we separated them as disciplines. From the time of Leonardo da Vinci to William Turner, there was no boundary. Da Vinci himself was a brilliant scientist and engineer,” Mr. Manna, 38, told The Hindu. “William Turner was a good friend of Michael Faraday, and many of his atmospheric watercolours were inspired by science (Turner and the Scientists by James Hamilton is one of my favourite reads). There are many examples in the history of humankind where the marriage between art and science has created new knowledge, which has pushed humanity to the next level,” he said. This boy from Liluah near Howrah resident, joined the Bose Institute in Kolkata in 2009 as a research scholar on cancer biology, but dropped out of the programme in 2015 without accepting a degree. The reason? That year was the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, and the Science magazine had marked the occasion through comic art. “It was kind of an ‘Aha!’ moment for me. I thought if a serious scientific journal like Science could publish comic art, why couldn’t I do it? I had found my right calling,” the scientist-artist said. “But this did not happen immediately. As I dropped out of the Bose Institute, I had to take a job to pay my bills. I took up a job in Ananda Bazar Patrika as a journalist. I didn’t have good skills in drawing, but there I learnt from the principal illustrator, Suman Chaudhury, who became my school. I did a double shift in the office for four years just to learn art. In the morning, I was a journalist; in the evening I learnt cartooning, illustration and techniques of fine art,” he said. It was while working at the newspaper that he started creating comic art on the history of science. Recalling his fascination with microscopy, he tried to critically enquire, in the artwork, how microscopy, as a tool, started a revolution in in science. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of his comic artworks, Be Aware of Droplets and Bubbles, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, generated interest in the scientific community and shortly after that, he earned a fellowship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “That’s when my artistic career began to take shape. I got a call from MIT and I started working with Prof. Lydia Bourouiba on the history of disease transmission, focusing on air-borne disease. I left the conventional way of publishing science and my project was asking critical questions and documenting paradigm shifts in disease transmission research through comics — graphic non-fiction,” Mr. Manna said. By the end of 2022, a job offer from IIT Gandhinagar brought him back to India, but he has retained his association with MIT as well, returning there every summer to work on a book project. So, he holds twin designation at the moment: Artist-in-Residence (IIT Gandhinagar) and Research Affiliate (MIT). “During my PhD days, I liked to see what was going on at the microscopic level. I never thought that my love for images would pull me towards art. I felt deeply that science nowadays is becoming deeply technical and that the philosophical part is being ignored. I wanted to express scientific knowledge, the development of science, and the history of science beyond academic settings,” Mr. Manna summed up his work. “I do not believe in unidirectional knowledge dissemination or monologue lectures. I am envisioning the workshop as a collaborative space in which we will have dialogues, ask critical questions, and draw stories together.”

James Hamilton 20 hours ago

Technology

Chilliwack-Hope MP encourages applications for 2026 Canada Summer job funding

Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl is encouraging employers to apply for funding to hire young Canadians over the upcoming summer. Applications for the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program are now open and available until Dec. 11, 2025. Through this program, employers will be able to receive wage subsidies and give Canadians, between the ages of 15 to 30, the “skills and experience they need to successfully join the workforce.” “Both local employers and local students have benefited from this program in the past,” Strahl said via a press release. The MP is asking all employers in the Chilliwack-Hope area — which includes not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and private-sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees — to apply. Since 2017, the CSJ program has been creating summer job opportunities that provide valuable work experience for Canadian youth. For more information and to apply, please visit Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs.

Kemone Moodley 20 hours ago

Health

Little girl rushed to hospital after 'horrific' soft play accident

A four-year-old girl suffered a severe injury following a seemingly harmless accident at a soft play centre. Little Lillie Russell was at the bottom of a slide when another child slid down and crashed into her from behind. This unfortunate incident triggered a condition known as 'accident induced scoliosis' which progressively worsened until her spine was bent at a shocking 70 degrees. She has since undergone three procedures under general anaesthetic in an attempt to straighten her spine - but none of them were successful. Now, three years on, she has to wear a back brace for 22 hours a day and requires surgery to insert metal rods into her spine - a procedure that can't be carried out until she is older. After this, her lengthy journey to recovery should finally conclude at 18, with a final spinal fusion operation. Her mum, Amelia Russell, 34, from Earls Barton in Northamptonshire, said: "You don't expect your children to come back from soft play with such a severe injury. "We received a call saying 'I think Lillie's broken her back but she's not in any pain'. You can't fathom how stressful it was. It was every parent's worst nightmare. I was told that after it happened, she got up and carried on playing. "I looked at her back and thought, 'what on earth has happened? I couldn't believe what I was seeing. We drove her straight to A&E." After finally receiving her diagnosis in the summer of 2023, Lillie underwent three spine stretching procedures under general anaesthetic - one every three months. However, these procedures were unsuccessful, and she now faces a much larger operation, under the care of medical professionals at London's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, to insert metal rods. Her mother, who also has two other children, Albie, five and Rosie, nine months, with husband Dan, 44, explained: "Under general anaesthetic they put her in a machine to stretch her body and try to straighten out her spine. "After the third operation we realised that it was not correcting. The muscles were wasting. She was only four. It was horrific. During these months she was in a permanent brace. But the curvature was getting worse and worse. The curvature started off at 55 degrees and is now nearly 70 degrees." Amelia and her husband Dan, who together run a successful roofing firm, were busy expanding their business into a multi-million-pound turnover during all the hospital appointments too. She said: "It was an incredibly stressful time, and we didn't have a holiday for a year. Thanks to Staysure we managed to secure insurance and headed to Turkey for some much-needed family time last year. "Staysure were the only company willing to insure us so we could go on holiday. Before the accident, we had typical family holidays, we took them to Disneyland Paris and it was great. "We never thought we'd find a company that would help us because it's quite complex. We're going to Abu Dhabi with them in January, which really helps the whole family at a time when we are in limbo, waiting for Lillie to get to the right weight for the next operation." The couple are now eager to assist others after witnessing the trauma their seven-year-old daughter, Lillie, has endured. They have started an Instagram account @lillielivingwithscoliosis to document their journey and inspire other children living with the condition.Amelia shared: "We began the Instagram account because I'm a positive person and so is she. Lillie is a girly girl who loves unicorns. "But this is her nightmare, and mine too. To watch your daughter noticing herself that she stands differently to her friends is heartbreaking. She says she's got a special back." Sophie Davis, from Staysure, commented: "Lillie is a real inspiration. She has already faced many challenges and has chosen to tell her story to help and support other children and families living with scoliosis. "We're really pleased to be able to help and provide her and her family the protection they need to keep on enjoying family holidays. In the last three years we've covered over 7,000 children living with a wide range of medical conditions from asthma to heart disease, so we know how important it is for families to feel safe and protected when they go abroad."

Howard Lloyd 20 hours ago