CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 63; Meg Ryan, 64; Allison Janney, 66; Ann Curry, 69. Happy Birthday: Claim what’s rightfully yours, and move forward with grace, dignity and determination. Leave no box unchecked, and your life will be …
Horoscopes Nov. 19, 2025: Jodie Foster, claim what’s rightfully yours Read MoreThis month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader’s self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we hadn’t been asked about before: spelling. In fact, over the summer, …
McCloskey: Too many kids can’t read. Blame a lack of spelling tests. Read MoreAs we move into the holiday season with its familiar messages of peace and goodwill, it is worth pausing to hear a powerful warning from American faith leaders about the Trump administration’s government-sanctioned cruelty toward immigrants. The U.S. Catholic Bishops’ …
Opinion: Bishops’ immigration warning is a wakeup call. Will politicians answer? Read MoreThe buzz around Castro Valley-based U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell possibly jumping into a packed California’s governor’s race has grown to a fever pitch this week, with allies posting – and quickly removing – a fundraising page this past Sunday, and …
Why a Bay Area congressman is expected to jump into the ‘wide open’ California governor’s race this week Read MoreToday is Wednesday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2025. There are 42 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 19, 1959, Ford Motor Co. announced it was halting production of the unpopular Edsel. Also on this …
Today in History: November 19, Edsel era ends at Ford Read MoreDear Eric: My sister, Olivia, died unexpectedly about a year ago. I received the call. I in turn called my other brother and sister. Of my family, only Olivia and I were close. My brother bullied us mentally and physically …
Asking Eric: Siblings clash over commemorating deceased sister Read MoreMusic was the topic in our English practice session. “What is music like in Afghanistan?” one of us asked. “Music not allowed,” said one of the women. “Taliban,” said another pantomiming the bucking recoil of a machine gun. “Hurt you.” …
They fled the Taliban, legally entered the U.S. and now Trump is detaining them (Opinion) Read MoreDick Van Dyke once came very close to playing an iconic British character (Picture: Matt Baron/ BEI/ Rex/ Shutterstock) Dick Van Dyke has revealed he very nearly played James Bond. The 99-year-old actor has been a mainstay on screens over …
Dick Van Dyke reveals the brilliant reason he lost James Bond role Read MoreCalifornia love, Battlefield style (EA) If you haven’t yet played Battlefield 6, EA is letting everyone try out various multiplayer modes for free later this month. After selling over seven million copies within three days, Battlefield 6 has had the …
Battlefield 6 will be free to play this month as new update arrives Read MoreVogue is set to enter the Jungle on Thursday night as the obligatory latecomer, alongside Tom Read Wilson, on Thursday night (Picture: James Gourley/Publishd/Shutterstock) Key Points summary__ai-icon TikTok sensation Angry Ginge is a favourite for this season’s I’m A Celebrity with …
Vogue Williams is about to enter I’m a Celebrity – she’ll leave as the winner Read MoreKieran Hayler has arrived at court after being charged with rape (Picture: James Manning/ PA Wire) Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler has arrived at court after being charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against …
Katie Price’s ex Kieran Hayler arrives at court being charged with raping 13-year-old girl Read MoreKirby Air Riders – just… why? (Nintendo) One of the most controversial Nintendo sequels of recent times sees Kirby take on Mario Kart in this surreal new racing game. Nintendo’s reputation for strange decisions, both good and bad, has continued …
Kirby Air Riders review – Nintendo’s pink puffball rides again Read MoreFor 82 years, the remains of a B-17 bomber and those aboard have been lying at the bottom of the icy Baltic sea. The aircraft and the identities of those who went down with the plane have been a mystery …
Breakthrough discovery could finally solve lost WWII B-17 bomber mystery Read MoreAlan Macdonald has been a fixture of the community for more than 30 years (Picture: SWNS) Plans for Tesco to open a branch of Timpson have been scrapped – after locals rallied to protect the local cobbler. Villagers in Bishops …
The village that took on Tesco and Timpson to save their cobbler – and won Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A volcano in Indonesia has erupted with an 54,000ft ash cloud spouting into the air, triggering …
People evacuated after Indonesian volcano erupts and spouts 54,000ft ash cloud Read MoreDear Eric: I’ve got a family party in a few weeks that I look forward to every year, but I am dreading this one. Related Articles Asking Eric: My important texts deserve more than your cool emoji Asking Eric: I’m …
Asking Eric: I know my toxic brother, the golden child, is going to come after me at this party Read MoreTwenty-two years ago, the devils came on horseback. Now they come on pickup trucks mounted with machine guns, funded by gold and assisted by drones. Now, the devils fight against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) rather than for it, and …
Shackelford: Horrifying violence returns to Sudan, exposing impunity’s deadly legacy Read MoreTODAY’S WORD — AFFECTED (uh-FEK-ted: Caused a change in someone or something.) Average mark 24 words Time limit 35 minutes Can you find 30 or more words in AFFECTED? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — DISSUADES: dais …
Word Game: Nov. 19, 2025 Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 63; Meg Ryan, 64; Allison Janney, 66; Ann Curry, 69. Happy Birthday: Claim what’s rightfully yours, and move forward with grace, dignity and determination. Leave no box unchecked, and your life will be …
Horoscopes Nov. 19, 2025: Jodie Foster, claim what’s rightfully yours Read MoreThis month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader’s self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we hadn’t been asked about before: spelling. In fact, over the summer, …
McCloskey: Too many kids can’t read. Blame a lack of spelling tests. Read More