Texas warning of “maneater” screwworms that lay eggs in flesh

Chelsea Handler hosted the 2025 Critics Choice Awards Friday night and kicked off the show with a standing ovation for the firefighters and first responders who battled the LA Fires last month. Everyone rose from their seats, including Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña and Sarah Michelle Gellar.  Handler then segued into a joke, referencing “It Ends…

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has requested 12 seats in the MVA alliance and had a positive discussion with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. SP, with two MLAs in Maharashtra, is campaigning vigorously and has announced candidates for multiple seats, seeking more influence in regions like Mumbai, MMR, and Dhule.

Jelly Roll is making progress towards his fitness goals. The country star, 40, spoke to E! News at a pre-Super Bowl party and explained that he recently climbed a mountain – something he would not have been able to do before he began losing weight. “I hiked a mountain the other day. Camelback,” he said,…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India’s purchase of Russian oil, stating it wasn’t necessarily cheap and questioning the availability of better deals. He emphasized India’s focus on dialogue with both Russia and Ukraine, facilitating conversations without mediating a peace plan. Minister Puri previously highlighted India’s role in stabilizing global oil prices by buying Russian…

Olympics fans hoping to see Tonga national heartthrob Pita Taufatofua in his signature opening ceremony uniform – or lack thereof – were disappointed on Friday when the country’s viral flag bearer was sporting a more dressed up look. Taufatofua, who has competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics, became a fan favorite for his…