Madison De La Garza recently experienced the tragic loss of her first child. The "Desperate Housewives" alum and younger sister of Demi Lovato revealed that she and her partner, Ryan Mitchell, welcomed their daughter Xiomara through an emergency cesarean section on September 27. Sadly, the newborn did not survive.

The State Fair of Texas concluded on October 19, marking another successful year with nearly 2.4 million attendees over its 24-day stretch. This annual event serves as Texas’s largest fundraising effort, with proceeds supporting the fair's nonprofit mission, which includes funding community projects, providing educational scholarships, and supporting museums at Fair Park. Following the previous year's success, the fair contributed approximately $15.8 million to various charitable causes in 2023, benefiting the Dallas community and beyond.

Nick Cannon often reflects on his marriage to Mariah Carey, and in a recent podcast interview, he opened up about the challenges he faced during that time. Cannon described how marrying Carey in 2008, when he was still in his twenties, led to questions about his identity. While he didn’t mind public opinion, he struggled with self-doubt, wondering if he was simply known as "Mariah's husband."

McDonald's announced it will resume Quarter Pounder sales across all locations next week following a recent E. coli outbreak investigation. The CDC had issued a warning after several customers reported illnesses linked to Quarter Pounders, with 75 reported cases, including 22 hospitalizations and one death, primarily in Colorado.

The owners and operators of the cargo ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay over $100 million in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department. The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department against Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Group, sought reimbursement for federal expenses incurred to clear debris and reopen the Baltimore port.

Nearly 300,000 trees were planted over the past year by volunteers from the North East Community Forest across Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and rural County Durham. This initiative, supported by six regional councils, is set to absorb approximately 51,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over the next 30 years, making a meaningful contribution to climate action in the area.

At her recent Las Vegas residency show, Adele experienced an emotional moment when she noticed Céline Dion in the audience. While performing “When We Were Young,” Adele spotted Dion seated nearby and became visibly moved. She paused mid-song to approach Dion, embracing her warmly as the Canadian singer held Adele's face and kissed her hand. Both stars appeared deeply touched by the exchange, with tears in their eyes.

Reddit hosts over a million communities (subreddits) on nearly every topic, making it a top destination for diverse discussions and insights. With more than 100,000 active communities at any time, users often find honest, experience-based perspectives on Reddit—valuable in an internet era where truth can be elusive.

Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, has passed away at age 84. Known for his unique contributions to the rock and countercultural music scene, Lesh’s death was confirmed via his official Instagram, where it was noted he was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.

New Safe Haven for Refugee Women and Allegations Surrounding Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs*. A new shelter for refugee women escaping abuse and violence has opened in Ottawa, providing a safe haven for those in need. This center is dedicated to supporting women who have faced significant hardship, offering them refuge and resources to rebuild their lives.

Hilary Corlett, an earth sciences assistant professor at Memorial University, has been investigating mysterious white blobs found on beaches in Newfoundland. These sponge-like substances began appearing in early September, capturing international attention. Corlett, intrigued by the unusual objects, collected samples from Arnold’s Cove, where she observed irregular surfaces and pebble impressions embedded in the blobs.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, recently visited a secluded beach in Donegal, Ireland, sharing a heartfelt message on mental health. Diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2023 and a malignant melanoma in January, Sarah sought solace in the natural beauty around her. In a TikTok post, she reflected on how being near the ocean helps her find calm during challenging times.

An Ottawa shelter dedicated to supporting refugee women escaping violence has expanded, adding a second location to accommodate growing demand. Carty House, an organization established in 2001, has opened "Carty House II" in Vanier, providing refuge for an additional 15 women, bringing their total capacity to 27. This expansion reflects Ottawa’s commitment to meeting the needs of an increasing number of refugees, who now make up a significant portion of the city's homeless shelter population.

Pierre Picard has been elected as the new Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat First Nation in Wendake, near Quebec City. Winning with just over 51% of the vote, he secured victory in the first round, surpassing his closest rival, Jennifer O'Bomsawin, who received 32%. Picard takes over from former Grand Chief Rémy Vincent, who decided earlier this year not to seek another term.

Freddie Freeman clinched a historic win for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting a game-ending grand slam in the 10th inning to defeat the New York Yankees 6-3 in the World Series opener. Despite a lingering ankle injury, Freeman smashed a fastball from Nestor Cortes on the first pitch, electrifying the crowd and securing a dramatic victory.

Shercom Industries, a Saskatoon-based tire processing company, has announced plans to lay off 79 employees by December 2. This follows a decision by Tire Stewardship of Saskatchewan (TSS), an organization under the Ministry of Environment, to grant exclusive tire recycling rights to California-based Crumb Rubber Manufacturing. As a result, Shercom is unable to compete with the U.S. company, which now collects and processes all scrap tires in Saskatchewan and exports them out of the province.

Rabbit owners on Vancouver Island are being urged to vaccinate their pets after a deadly rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) outbreak was confirmed on San Juan Island in Washington. This highly contagious virus attacks rabbits' internal organs and can lead to death within 24 hours, often with symptoms like bleeding from the nose or mouth. Currently, there is no cure.

A groundbreaking brain surgery technique is enabling a consultant neurosurgeon, Anastasios Giamouriadis in Aberdeen, to remove large brain tumors through patients' eyebrows. This modified approach, inspired by an existing method, minimizes recovery time and reduces visible scarring. Patients experience only a small scar and, sometimes, a black eye, but are often able to leave the hospital within 24 hours and resume daily activities within days. Traditional methods to remove frontal brain tumors require extensive craniotomies, where large parts of the skull are removed, leading to lengthy recovery periods and full forehead scars.

Some Ticketmaster users are facing a troubling issue where concert tickets they bought are mysteriously disappearing from their accounts without permission. Many affected users report logging in only to find that their valuable tickets, sometimes worth thousands, have been transferred to unknown individuals and resold on sites like StubHub.

Young Chess Prodigy Expelled from Tournament After Incident with Videographer. Christopher Yoo, a 17-year-old chess grandmaster, was expelled from the U.S. Chess Championship and briefly taken into custody after an incident on October 16. Following a tense match against four-time champion Fabiano Caruana, Yoo left the tournament hall visibly upset, crumpling his scoresheet. As he exited, Yoo reportedly struck a videographer, which led to immediate action by the Saint Louis Chess Club, who provided assistance to the videographer and notified the authorities.