News from November 26, 2025

First look: The five new stations of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel in pictures

Ten years after then premier Daniel Andrews proposed it, the Metro Tunnel is opening to its first passengers on Sunday, November 30 on a limited timetable. Melbourne’s first major rail project in 40 years consists of twin nine-kilometre tunnels under the CBD and features five new train stations: Arden (in...

Cassidy Knowlton 2 hours ago

Entertainment

Andy Cohen flexes 'gorgeous feet' on live television

Andy Cohen brought an unexpected moment of fun to morning television when he confidently showed off what he proudly called his “beautiful” feet during the Tuesday, Nov. 25 episode of Today with Jenna & Friends. The 57-year-old Bravo star didn’t hesitate when co-host Jenna Bush Hager asked if he would...

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Technology

New study suggests rock-star fame shortens life as much as smoking

Being a famous rock star is a common dream, but a new study suggests achieving that goal comes with an early grave. A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health examined the life expectancies of famous singers compared to those who never reached the limelight. The...

Adam Vidler 2 hours ago

Technology

As heat soars, firefighters brace for catastrophic conditions

As the mercury soars above 35 degrees across Sydney and NSW, the fire danger has hit extreme in most of the state and catastrophic in the Central West after soil and vegetation dried out over spring. In Sydney, the temperature was 30.5 degrees at 10am and expected to hit 36...

Caitlin Fitzsimmons 2 hours ago

Health

TGA announces new guidelines for products containing vitamin B6

New guidelines will restrict products containing certain levels of vitamin B6 in a bid to reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses. The Therapeutic Goods Administration said products with lower doses will remain available over the counter, while higher-dosage products will need advice...

Adam Vidler 2 hours ago

Politics

Immigrants could be eligible for bond hearings, striking down DHS policy: Judge

A federal judge has struck down a Department of Homeland Security policy implemented in July that forced most immigrants who entered the United States without inspection to remain in detention throughout their removal proceedings. The decision could potentially allow thousands of immigrants who have been subject to mandatory detention to...

Armando Garcia,Laura Romero 2 hours ago

Business

Alberta to insulate AIMCo from liability, companies from greenwashing allegations

Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing. The wide-ranging legislation proposed Tuesday by Premier Danielle Smith’s government aims to protect the Alberta Investment Management Corp. — which manages public sector pensions —...

Globalnews Digital,The Canadian Press 2 hours ago

Sports

Alberta basketball club’s trailer of sports wheelchairs stolen in Stony Plain

Mounties say they are searching for a stolen trailer holding 15 sport wheelchairs owned by an Edmonton-area wheelchair basketball club. The Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society says its trailer was stolen from the Memorial Composite High School parking lot in Stony Plain on Saturday morning. Ross Norton, the club’s program...

Globalnews Digital,The Canadian Press 2 hours ago

Technology

AARP sounds alarm on Social Security changes

For years, public policy experts have been warning Americans about Social Security's long-term financial viability. And for just as long, they have been suggesting possible solutions to the problem, which threatens to diminish retirees' monthly payments by 23% in the next decade, without congressional action. "The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance...

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Health

Lawrence Christmas parade canceled due to highly contagious horse virus

A yearly holiday tradition in Lawrence was canceled Tuesday because of a highly-contagious equine virus outbreak spanning several states. The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, which was scheduled for Dec. 6, was canceled as a result of an outbreak of equine herpesvirus (EHV) affecting horses in eight states across the country,...

Caroline Zimmerman 2 hours ago

World

NSW weather: schools closed as state faces worst bushfire risk in years amid extreme heat

Catastrophic conditions in lower central west plains district and total fire bans for millions across state, with elevated fire danger in southern Queensland

Petra Stock and AAP 2 hours ago

Sports

Small plane went down over Lake Pontchartrain during training flight, school says

A search is ongoing after a small plane went down over Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans during a training flight, according to the owner of the Mississippi-based flight school. An instructor and student were on board the plane, according to the owner. The crash occurred Monday evening, authorities said. The...

Meredith Deliso 2 hours ago

World

Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US - Jamaica Inquirer – Daily

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that it will retroactively vet refugees who have already been admitted into the country, prompting concern from immigrant rights groups. “Corrective action is now being taken to ensure those who are present in the United States deserve to be here,”...

Cb_usr 2 hours ago

Politics

Trump to send top envoy to Russia in push to finalise Ukraine plan - Jamaica Inquirer – Daily Jamaica News

Ukraine says it supports the “essence” of a United States plan to end its war with Russia, as US President Donald Trump said “progress” is being made on securing a deal and that he would dispatch his special envoy to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin. Tuesday saw a...

Cb_usr 2 hours ago

Health

NY prosecutors reopen 1979 case of missing Jewish boy Etan Patz

A notorious 1979 case over a missing Jewish child is headed to trial a third time after New York prosecutors vowed Tuesday to retry the man whose murder conviction was recently overturned in the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. In a case that has long been gnarled by time and...

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Technology

Mobile contracts may end without penalty with providers seeking to raise prices under proposed laws

Currently, telecoms and broadband providers can include in-contract price increase clauses that permit them to hike costs in the middle of a contract period. Under the laws proposed by Mr O’Donovan, a provider will be required to give a customer 30 days’ notice before the price hike takes place. During...

Irishexaminer.com,Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter 2 hours ago

Technology

4 ways to shop at Costco without a membership

Quick facts: Non-members can shop at Costco by accompanying a member, using a Costco Shop Card, or ordering from Costco on Instacart.Shop Cards allow non-members store access, but they must be purchased by a member and have other limitations.Anyone can use Costco's pharmacies, but only members receive exclusive prescription discounts....

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Health

Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds

Watchdog says force being applied ‘inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification’

Diane Taylor 2 hours ago

World

Course supported by Cillian Murphy to teach young people empathy

Developed by researchers at the Unesco Child and Family Research Centre, the course is also intended to complement the existing Junior Cycle Activating Social Empathy resource. Working together with the university’s School of Education and a youth advisory panel from Foróige, the course includes age-appropriate lessons and activities aimed at...

Irishexaminer.com,Jess Casey Education Correspondent 2 hours ago