The 10 best places to travel in October 2025
October is a time to slow down and cool off. Since the month falls during the shoulder season in many of the world's most sought-after destinations, it comes with additional travel perks like fewer crowds, wallet-friendly hotel rates and, for those in the Northern Hemisphere, the opportunity to see deciduous trees flicker red, orange and […]
How to use the up to $400 Hilton Aspire resort credit each year
Even though I only stay at Hilton Honors properties a few times each year, I'm a fan of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card because I believe it offers far more value than its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees). I enjoy getting complimentary Hilton Diamond status as a cardmember and have redeemed […]
Reform prepared to deport 600,000 under migration plans
The party outlines its plans to detain and deport all migrants who arrive in the UK on small boats.
What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station?
Impact of Radio Station Closures in Rural Communities What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station? In the wake of significant budget cuts to public broadcasting, many rural radio stations face the threat of closure. Recently, Congress approved a request to remove $1.1 billion in funding, a decision that could profoundly impact small […]
Three dead and one injured as helicopter crashes during flying lesson
Four people were on board the helicopter when it crashed on the Isle of Wight, police say.
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day
Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of “spreading manipulations”.
Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK
Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers and counter protests have been taking place.
What Counts as a ‘National Emergency’?
Understanding National Emergencies Declared by President Trump Understanding National Emergencies Declared by President Trump Published on August 22, 2025 by Karen Yourish, Claire Hogan, and June Kim In the last seven months of his current term, President Trump has declared a total of nine national emergencies, along with a special “crime emergency” in Washington D.C. […]
Famine confirmed in Gaza City is ‘failure of humanity’, UN chief says
A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza Strip and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing “catastrophic” conditions.
UK’s third-largest steelworks collapses into government control
Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future.