LeVar Burton spent decades teaching kids to love books; his own memoir, out today, is about the father who wasn’t there
LeVar Burton's new memoir, Take My Word for It, explores his childhood, his estranged relationship with his father and the lasting influence of his mother. Published by Random House on November 10, the book also revisits his journey from Roots to Reading Rainbow and his lifelong commitment to literacy.
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Before Regent's Park, David Walliams owned Noel Gallagher's legendary Oasis party house and joked about renaming it 'Superduper Heights'
The property was purchased by Williams from actress Davinia Taylor, who herself had bought it off Noel Gallagher in 1999. Comedian David Walliams sold Supernova Heights for £5.35million in 2018. According to reports, when bought it, the mansion was turned from a four-bed house to a three-bed. Some floors and ceilings were reportedly knocked out.
Pannun case: US serves summons to NSA Ajit Doval, former RAW chief Samant Goel
The US State Department has served summons to NSA Ajit Doval and former RAW chief Samant Goel through diplomatic channels in a civil lawsuit filed by Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The case relates to an alleged assassination plot against Pannun. India has termed the lawsuit "frivolous, fabricated and malicious" and questioned the route used to serve the judicial documents.
November Horoscope: Two retrogrades end, and life could get lighter for these 4 zodiac signs
Four zodiac signs could find the rest of November easier than its opening days. The Scorpio New Moon and the end of two retrogrades set the backdrop for a shift in how they handle work and relationships. For some, the biggest relief may come from letting go of an obligation they never wanted in the first place.
Olympic Quota Hopes Take A Hit As Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh Miss Out In Final
India struck gold in the women's 25m pistol team event, but Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh missed out on individual medals and Olympic quota places at the ISSF World Championships.
How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could face a House impeachment vote over alleged abuse of power, including the decision to go to war with Iran without congressional approval. The explainer looks at the impeachment process, the hurdles to Senate conviction, the political timeline and historical precedents involving Cabinet secretaries and US presidents.
After fridge hacks, home appliances could be next, warns EU cyber chief
Supermarkets in at least 12 European countries were hit by cyberattacks in October and November, with France the worst affected.
GTA 6 release date and launch timings for all regions: Will Ultimate Edition have early access?
GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026 and Rockstar Games have confirmed that it will be playable from midnight local time. The players from New Zealand will be the first to play it, followed by other regions. It will be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players will be able to pre-load it but the game won’t be playable before the launch time.
In 1950, Clint Eastwood was a 21-year-old soldier visiting a Carmel dairy ranch; in 1986, he bought it to save it from condo developers
Mission Ranch was once part of a 160-acre property. It became one of California's early dairy farms in the 1850s. It covered a much larger area, with parts subsequently sold to the Carmel School District and the State. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood's connection to the Carmel area goes back to his time in the US Army.