Comet Lemmon 2025 viewing guide for the Capital Region: Timing, tips and forecast - Times Union

Comet Lemmon will make its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 21. Find out the best ways and times to see the comet in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.

Japan to elect first female leader, a hawk who promotes ‘Japan First’ - The Washington Post

After some last-minute political maneuvering, Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s prime minister just days before President Donald Trump arrives in the country.

Petition to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait for Super Bowl halftime show passes 50,000 signatures - Entertainment Weekly

A petition to replace Super Bowl halftime headliner Bad Bunny with George Strait has crossed 50,000 signatures, claiming the 'Dákiti' singer wouldn't 'unite our country' or 'honor American culture.'

The Orionid Meteor Shower Is About to Peak in a Moonless Sky - ScienceAlert

One of the most spectacular meteor showers in Earth's skies is about to peak, and the observing conditions couldn't be better.

Shares of Australian critical metal companies surge on $8.5 billion U.S. minerals deal - CNBC

Australian critical metals and rare earths shares surged following the announcement of a massive minerals deal between Washington and Canberra.

Lime growers’ leader in Mexico killed after denouncing cartel extortion - AP News

Authorities in Michoacan, Mexico, have reported the killing of Bernardo Bravo, a leader of lime growers. Bravo, who was president of the Apatzingan Valley Citrus Producers Association, was found dead in his vehicle on Monday. He had been vocal about the extor…

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom - NPR

Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.

John Stamos Slams Lori Loughlin’s ‘Narcissist’ Ex Mossimo Giannulli: ‘Whatever He Did to Her, It Busted Her Up to the Core’ - Yahoo News Canada

"She put up with a lot over the years of this guy," Stamos said of Loughlin's relationship with Giannulli

Republicans broach a longer stopgap bill as shutdown enters fourth week - Politico

What was a seven-week funding punt is now a four-week patch, and some in the GOP want to extend funding into next year.

Trump can send troops to Portland, appeals court says - The Washington Post

A federal judge had blocked President Donald Trump from dispatching the National Guard to Portland.

“I’d Do It Again Tomorrow”: Bob Vylan Frontman Defends Glastonbury Chant, Calls Backlash “Disproportionate” - The Hollywood Reporter

In his first interview since sparking a global backlash with anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury, Bobby Vylan tells Louis Theroux why he stands by the moment that changed everything — and why race, politics, and free speech are inseparable in the U.K. music scene.

Georgia man brought rifle to Atlanta airport after threatening to open fire on terminal, police say - CBS News

Police say a phone call from the suspect's family and the hard work of officers may have stopped the man from taking dozens of lives.

Colman Domingo to play Cowardly Lion in upcoming Wicked sequel - BBC

"See you in Oz," says Domingo in an Instagram video posted Monday on the film's official page.

Shane Bowen’s questionable Giants play-calling has Brian Daboll on the defensive - nypost.com

Daboll is correct in falling on the sword and in repeating on loop that blowing a 19-point fourth-quarter lead and allowing 33 fourth-quarter points in a 33-32 loss to the Broncos doesn’t boil down…

Diddy Files Notice of Appeal in Criminal Conviction and Sentence - TMZ

Diddy's making good on his promise to appeal his conviction and sentence in his federal criminal case ... TMZ has learned.

Lions, Bucs injury updates, inactives Week 7: Taylor Decker WILL PLAY - Pride Of Detroit

The Detroit Lions have released their inactives ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.