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Dolly Parton's management company, She's Alive, has filed a temporary restraining order against her nephew, security chief Bryan Seaver, alleging threats and intimidation. The court filings cite a series of messages in which Seaver purportedly threatened to damage the singer's brand and empire.
President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington with a highly publicized welcome that includes a flyover and a state dinner. The three‑day visit will focus on trade, artificial intelligence and the contentious issue of Taiwan.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a New York jury convicted him of a criminal sexual act against former assistant Miriam Haley. The sentencing follows a retrial that overturned his 2020 conviction and adds to his existing Los Angeles sex‑crime conviction.
The Justice Department filed a brief accusing CNN, Politico and MS NOW of "trafficking in verifiable falsehoods" after President Trump barred them from the White House. A federal judge will decide Wednesday whether to lift the ban pending a full hearing.
Louise Nunn, mother of Brighton teenager Imogen “Immy” Nunn, has condemned Kenneth Law for selling toxic chemicals that enabled her daughter’s suicide. Law has pleaded guilty in Canada to 14 counts of aiding suicide, but will not face UK charges under a plea deal.
Hurricane Polo has reached Category 5 strength with sustained winds near 180 mph, making it the season’s third such storm in the Pacific. The storm is expected to stay offshore but could bring heavy rain, flooding and dangerous surf to Mexico’s southwest coast.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an emergency request by surrogate McKenna West to halt a lower‑court ruling that gave parental rights to the intended parents. The decision leaves the California couple’s custody claim in place while the infant, born with hypoplastic left‑heart syndrome, receives care in Texas.
U.S. President Donald Trump met interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez at the UN General Assembly, marking their first face‑to‑face encounter since the United States backed her rise after Nicolás Maduro was seized. The meeting was attended by senior U.S. officials and touched on cooperation in energy, mining and security.
President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he could "annihilate" Iran, while U.S. and Iranian officials met on the sidelines of the same session. The side‑door talks, mediated by Qatar, were described by both sides as productive but the rhetoric in the speech raised fresh concerns about coercive diplomacy.
Lindsay Clancy’s defense lawyer has asked a Massachusetts judge to examine the phone records of an unnamed juror and to verify that juror’s questionnaire answers. The request follows a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the mother’s alleged murder of her three children.
Ella Langley's single "Choosin' Texas" has spent 23 weeks at number one on the US Billboard chart, surpassing Mariah Carey's record. The song also topped the UK singles chart for 23 weeks, matching its US success.
A U.S. federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the deportation of a Venezuelan DoorDash driver who was shot by ICE agents in Texas. The driver, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, remains in detention while his case proceeds.
President Donald Trump said he would support a ban on U.S. diesel exports to lower domestic fuel prices. Treasury officials are evaluating the feasibility of such a restriction amid rising diesel costs and geopolitical tensions.
The United States and Denmark have signed a defence agreement permitting the construction of two new military bases in Greenland. The pact updates a 1951 arrangement while affirming Danish sovereignty and Greenland's right to self‑determination.
A Mississippi grand jury found insufficient evidence to file criminal charges in the July death of 19‑year‑old Nolan Wells. The report concluded the circumstances were consistent with an accidental drowning and found no credible evidence of racial motive.
Influencer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, has been charged in Massachusetts with rape and related offenses. The charges stem from alleged incidents in May 2025 involving a minor at his parents' home on Cape Cod.
Activision will take over development of any future Halo games as Xbox announces another round of layoffs affecting hundreds of staff. The restructuring also puts studios such as Ninja Theory and several others under consultation or possible closure.
DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City regulators after admitting it had underpaid or delayed wages for thousands of delivery workers. The settlement addresses disputes over pay for time spent waiting for orders and other technical errors.
The White House press pool has been suspended by the major TV networks after President Trump barred several outlets, sparking a legal battle over press freedom. The dispute could affect coverage of upcoming presidential events, including the UN General Assembly.
Major U.S. television networks halted their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the press pool. The move sparked lawsuits and a new White House‑run streaming channel as media outlets protested the ban.
