“Ain’t nobody” needed for Chaka Khan. The 73-year-old music icon revealed in an interview with the U.K.’s Observer newspaper published on Thursday, August 20, that she is happy on her own after going through two divorces. Khan made the admission after being asked about the inspiration behind a lyric on her new album, Chakzilla. “I’ve been waiting all my life for this moment,” she sings on the title track. Quizzed on what exactly it is she is waiting for, the singer responded, “I don’t want to discuss that, because if I talk too much about what I would like to…

Adding insult to injury. An American Airlines passenger named David Cruz is suing the airline after flight attendants allegedly ignored his complaints about getting assaulted by an intoxicated passenger — and even blamed him for causing the disturbance. The kerfuffle reportedly occurred back in September 2025, but recently came to light via a complaint filed at a Miami district court. He had reportedly sought more than $75,000 in compensation due to damages including “mental and emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation, and loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life.” Per the document, surfaced by Paddleyourownkanoo, the attorney had been flying from…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s hard to know what bottoms to wear at this time of year. Shorts feel too summery, jeans are too stiff and dress pants read as stuffy. Thankfully, Gwyneth Paltrow inspired Us with a hybrid style that we’re calling capri trousers — and yes, it’s as chic as it sounds. In an Instagram post, Paltrow shared snippets of her 48 hours in Paris, including tea, art and chic outfits. In one shot, the actress wore a comfy cardigan with trendy…

Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and possibly live longer. Never one to shy away from sharing intimate details, biohacker Bryan Johnson recently revealed he’s never slept with his girlfriend of almost four years, Kate Tolo. In a video posted to social media, the longevity mogul explained the reasoning behind the separate beds, and what science has to say about the choice. While couples sleeping separately is often seen as a sign of trouble, the concept of “sleep divorce” isn’t new, with more people turning to two beds — and even two homes. In his video, Johnson — who…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs onto Canadian automobiles, car parts and steel to take effect next year as the trade war between the two nations escalates.“On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50 per cent. Build in the U.S. and there are ZERO TARIFFS,” he posted to Truth Social Monday morning. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. “Canada has…

August 24, 2026 — 7:30pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAATwo youth suicide clusters in Melbourne’s east involving the deaths of 10 people, the youngest aged 13, have raised new concerns about Victoria’s troubled mental health system.Youth mental health services in the east were put on alert in response to rising teenage tragedies over nine months, but Victoria’s health watchdogs have failed to launch a review to determine if there are any systemic issues or access issues at the heart of the cases.Concerns about Victoria’s youth mental health services have…

Justin and Hailey Bieber have given fans several glimpses into their life as parents via social media since welcoming son Jack in August 2024. “WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES BIEBER 🐻,” Justin wrote alongside a sweet Instagram snap of the newborn’s foot in 2024, confirming his birth. While the pair have yet to show their son’s face on their respective social media pages, Justin and Hailey, who wed in 2018, have posted nods to their baby boy in other ways. In October 2024, Hailey showed off a dazzling diamond necklace she got featuring her son’s initials. “It’s October and I’m someone’s…

A massive blaze erupted at a Southern California restaurant early Monday, sending towering flames and thick smoke into the sky as the inferno spread to several neighboring businesses. The fire broke out at around 3 a.m. at Newhall Refinery on Main Street in Santa Clarita, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters battled the flames for hours as they moved beyond the restaurant and into adjacent structures, including The MAIN, a community theater next door. Video from the scene showed a wall of flames engulfing the buildings as crews attacked the fire with multiple hoses. The intense blaze…

As with the changing of the leaves, so too has Trader Joe’s restocked their fall favorites. It’s time to say goodbye to Patio Potato Chips, Beach Day Gummy Candy, Watermelon Lemonade Sparkling Water and other summer staples at Trader Joe’s. As warm weather drifts away, autumn’s cozy vibes are just days away. To help gear up for the changing season, the popular snack shop did what it knows best — stocked shelves with beloved seasonal treats. Shoppers have already spotted the favorites on store shelves, which means your store could be next. The iconic grocery chain has just rolled out…

Published on 24/08/2026 – 15:36 GMT+2 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain must be “bolder” in seeking to rebuild relations with the European Union, according to his office. Burnham made the comments during a meeting with European Council President António Costa on board a train to Kyiv on Sunday evening. The pair travelled to the Ukrainian capital to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day on Monday. “The UK had to be bolder in terms of getting closer to the bloc,” Burnham told Costa during the journey, a Downing Street spokeswoman said. “That included building on the close defence and security…

Jewelry maker Cindy Baldassi says she is expecting to lose roughly half of her customers as the trade war between Canada and the United States heats up. “I have to start looking on how I can increase my sales elsewhere or my income,” said Baldassi in a phone interview on Sunday from her home in Calgary.Baldassi’s online shop, CindyLouWho2, is among the businesses across Canada that were hit by American tariffs on Saturday after trade talks between Canada and the United States failed the night before.The 50 per cent tariff affects Canadian exports worth more than $20 billion, including various…

August 24, 2026 — 11:59pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAWelcome to the new-look Superquiz! Easier to play on your mobile, the new quiz features a fresh design and more interactive features.Click here to tell us what you think of the new format. Got questions or want to know more? Scroll past the quiz to see our FAQs.​By Chris BerryWhy has the quiz changed?Our new quiz format is faster, smoother and easier to play on your mobile.We’ve also introduced several new features. For the first time, you’ll see how other…

Sean Grayson, the Illinois police officer convicted of the murder of Sonya Massey, has died six months into his prison sentence. He was 32. The former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office deputy died around noon on Sunday, August 23, his attorney, Daniel Fultz, confirmed to NBC News and NPR Illinois. In October 2025, Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Massey, 36, inside her home in July 2024. Massey, a Black woman, had called 911 to report a suspected prowler. She was shot by Grayson, a white man, three times. He alleged that he feared she was going to…

The internet is ablaze after controversial socialist Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan invoked second lady Usha Vance in taking a dig at Vice President JD Vance, leading some top voices to question how he would treat female staff should he win in November. “El Sayed is now attacking Wives [sic] of US leaders? What a guy,” said former Florida state Rep. Ben Graber on X. El-Sayed, running against Republican former Congressman Mike Rogers, launched the attack on Saturday after Vance slammed him for his stated adherence to Sharia law during a rally in Ohio, suggesting the practice would be completely alien to his grandfather, whom…

Giorgia Meloni was one of the main political sponsors of a policy of “returns” for irregular migrants. Now, as a growing number of EU countries push Rome to take back migrants who entered the bloc through Italy, she is getting a taste of her own medicine. On Sunday, Ireland became the latest in a growing number of member states to call on Italy, as a country of first entry into the EU, to take back asylum seekers. It joins Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands. The requests stem from the new EU Pact on Asylum and Migration, which…