Mysterious illness affects 19 participants of Santa Barbara Half Marathon. At least 19 runners were hospitalized after experiencing unusual symptoms following the Santa Barbara Half Marathon in California, prompting a police investigation into what caused the participants to fall ill.The race took place on Sunday, November 8, with around 7,500 people participating in the 13.1-mile…

A woman who lost the chance to correct an error in her divorce judgment because her lawyer missed a court deadline cannot receive compensation from the attorney, an Arizona appeals court has ruled. The decision, issued on 6 November 2026 by Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, upheld a lower court’s summary judgment…

Michael Jackson’s iconic stage gloves, sequinned jackets and personal belongings have found new owners after going under the hammer at a French auction, with one glove selling for an impressive €113,737. The June 3 sale, organised by French auction house Aguttes in Neuilly-sur-Seine, brought around 50 objects associated with the late King of Pop to…

A historic waterfront estate overlooking Nantucket Harbour has changed hands for $42.5 million, setting a new record for the island’s residential property market. The sale of the property at 57 Hulbert Avenue surpasses the previous island record of $42 million, paid by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for his Monomoy property in 2023. According to…

Matt Damon Photo credit: REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs In 2009, Matt Damon co-founded Water.org with Gary White to tackle the global water crisis through practical, market-driven solutions. By October 2026, the organisation’s partnership with Ripple had helped reach more than 1 million people with access to safe water or sanitation financing across Latin America, while cutting transaction…

File photo: France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses the media during a press conference at the end of a social conference with trade unions and employers’ organizations focused on purchasing power and wages French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday announced a modest increase in the minimum wage from December 1 in response to mounting…

Kublai Khan, the grandson of Mongol king Genghis Khan conquered China but failed to overtake Japan. However, his massive invasion fleet of 1281 left behind more than traces of warfare. Archaeologists in Japan were investigating a Mongol invasion ship off the coast of Japan when they discovered 29 gaming pieces and five dice that had…