Brooke Shields’ return to Hope Valley as Charlotte Thornton was both emotional and powerful, but one scene in particular was necessary to move When Calls the Heart forward. Warning: Spoilers below from season 13, episode 10, of When Calls the Heart. “It’s a new chapter for everybody,” Shields, 60, exclusively told Us Weekly of the future for Charlotte and her family after the events of Hallmark Channel series’ Sunday, March 8, episode. During the episode, Mountee Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry) asked for Charlotte’s blessing to ask for her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Thornton’s (Erin Krakow) hand in marriage. After Charlotte gave Nathan her…

Fast, no longer cheap, and out of control. Every American knows the cost of a quick burger and fries has skyrocketed in recent years — depending on where you live, your next Whopper could run you a whopping 38% percent more than it did in 2020, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Report. Sure, inflation is bad, but not that bad, experts say — price hikes on fast food have outpaced inflation by an astonishing 56% over the last five years, giving rise to a new term coined by frustrated fast food consumers: McFlation. As a result of the…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAAn accused paedophile who escaped the justice process in New Zealand has been found living freely in one of Australia’s tourist hotspots.Ronald Thompson was due to face trial in 2023 on 18 charges of sexual abuse against six alleged victims. It was stopped due to medical evidence that he was “palliative” with “months to live”.The 69-year-old has now been found living at a waterfront apartment at Maroochydore on…

Heather Graham oozed body confidence while enjoying a yoga retreat in Tulum, Mexico. The Boogie Nights actress, 56, took to Instagram on Sunday, March 8, to share glimpses of her recent beachside escape, rocking three bikinis as well as crimson-red activewear and flirty dresses. “So grateful I got to go on a yoga retreat with the amazing @soukofrima_ and @mjmasala in beautiful Tulum,” she captioned her carousel. “It was so fun swimming, laying on the beach and dancing with you.” In the post’s first frame, Graham paired a white string bikini with a wide-brimmed straw hat as she kicked her…

For Brussels, this conflict is not a distant foreign policy matter but a direct threat to the European Union’s stability. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affect energy supplies and increase the risk of sharp rises in gas and oil prices. The situation also heightens concerns about cyber threats, terrorism, and economic volatility across the bloc, potentially triggering large-scale migration from the region. The EU appears prepared to address these threats, with a network of crisis mechanisms in place to coordinate member states during emergencies. For citizens abroad, national embassies and consulates provide the first line of protection. Under EU…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAWelcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus, where we aim to deliver frank and fearless titbits – from the bowels of the state bureaucracy to the top of One William Street and beyond. This week: more on Metro North’s key consultants, (at least one) Education pay rise, question time bubbly, and more.The revolving door between the private and public portions of Queensland’s health sector has…

Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion was reportedly hit by “multiple rounds” of gunfire while the singer remained inside the home. According to a report by The Los Angeles Times on Sunday, March 8, Rihanna, 38, “was home” when a “suspect fired multiple rounds from inside her vehicle toward the celebrity’s home in Beverly Hills.” The outlet noted that a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed “a round penetrated a wall” of the home at 1:21 PM on Sunday. Us Weekly has reached out to the LAPD for comment. The outlet also stated that “no injuries” had been reported as…

Manhattan wannabe congressman Jack Schlossberg is ramping up his reliance on his slain grandfather and former President John F. Kennedy to raise more campaign cash. “Lately, I’ve been doing some reflecting on my grandfather, President John F. Kennedy, and his legacy of hope. In my run to fight for NY-12 in Congress, and just as a person, that’s what I want to focus on. Hope,” Schlossberg, 33, said in a March 5 e-blitz plea for election dough. “My name is Jack, or John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg if you want to know the whole thing,” he said, even invoking the surname…

If you are planning a trip to Paris and want to take a deep dive into a local neighborhood far from the tourist crowds, consider the tony 17th arrondissement, in the northwest part of the city. The 17th starts at the base of the Arc de Triomphe and extends into a gentrifying area filled with young families and working couples, reminiscent of Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Park Slope. Only in Paris, that means charming outdoor markets and lively restaurants that let you truly experience living life like a local. To start, stop by Avenue Mac-Mahon for Instagram-ready pictures of the Arc de…

By&nbspAlessio Dell’Anna&nbsp&&nbspvideo by Maud Zaba Published on 09/03/2026 – 10:32 GMT+1•Updated 10:33 If you ever wondered whether young Europeans tend to vote for political parties on the left more than the right, the answer might be neither way. Across the EU’s five largest member states, the majority of people aged 16 to 39 gravitate towards the political centre, particularly in Italy and Germany. That’s according to the Allianz Foundation’s 2026 Next Generation Study. Spain stands out as the most left-leaning country among young people, with 28% identifying either with the left or the far-left. At the other end of the…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAPhil Haberland of Claremont (WA) envisages a future formula: “With this rapid push to autonomous vehicles, I’m just wondering how long it will be before Melbourne hosts an F1 event where all the vehicles are driven by AI? Would the ‘vibe’, the atmosphere be the same as what we’ve been viewing over the last few days? Perhaps during the race delays we could play the new game, ‘Where’s…

Olivia Culpo is using offcuts of her hair to keep wild coyotes from stalking her pet dog. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, March 8, to detail her experience, Culpo, 33, revealed that she’d kept pieces of her hair from a recent cut to fend off threats that reside just outside her California home. “I asked if I could take the hair we cut to sprinkle along my fence line to scare away the coyotes,” she wrote over a photo that captured her hair in a small plastic bag. “This is the level of insane dog mom I am…

President Trump said spiking short-term oil costs triggered by Operation Epic Fury is a “very small price” to pay for peace. Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday that prices would “drop rapidly” once the “destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over.” Oil prices have surged as Operation Epic Fury enters its second week – with the price of Brent crude oil spiking at almost $120 per barrel before falling back to $106.23. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital artery which sees around 20% of the world’s global supply of oil pass through daily – has ground…

Ahead of the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on Monday, Greek Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Euronews that the EU is “being tested” as the situation in the Middle East remains deeply problematic and highly uncertain, leaving energy markets in turmoil. “Energy is going to be a core element of our discussion,” Pierrakakis told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today. “The impact on energy prices is significant already and we want to see how we are going to meet that challenge on the ground,” he added. Oil prices eclipsed $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022 on…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.Got itAAAQueensland’s energy minister has called on the Commonwealth to prioritise the state’s farmers and rural communities while the nation is gripped by diesel shortages and high fuel prices.Writing to federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen, Queensland Treasurer and Energy Minister David Janetzki called for “national leadership” to deliver a plan that would see fuel continue to flow for the state’s regions.“Queensland families, businesses and industry, including farmers, rely on…