Trump's Vietnam War remarks draw fact-check over Ho Chi Minh City mix-up: 'I would've won that war in one week'

At an Iowa rally, Trump said he could have won the Vietnam War in a week and criticized the use of Agent Orange. His suggestion to target Ho Chi Minh City drew a Community Note explaining that it was the capital of US-allied South Vietnam. (AFP)

President Donald Trump claimed that he could have achieved victory in the Vietnam war within a week, although he seemed to confuse key cities related to the conflict. At an Iowa rally, Trump said he could have won the Vietnam War in a week and criticized the use of Agent Orange. His suggestion to target … Read more

California No Kings protests draw crowds in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Diego and Santa Monica

‘No Kings’ rallies across Southern California urged early voting and election participation ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (REUTERS)

‘No Kings’ demonstrations took place across Southern California and other parts of the United States on Saturday, October 17, as organisers urged eligible voters to prepare for the November 3 midterm elections. ‘No Kings’ rallies across Southern California urged early voting and election participation ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (REUTERS) The … Read more

Minnesota has picked a nearly 57-acre site for a $1 billion horticulture world’s fair expected to draw millions; after the six-month Expo ends, the land is planned to become a permanent mixed-use district

Minnesota has picked a nearly 57-acre site for a $1 billion horticulture world's fair expected to draw millions; after the six-month Expo ends, the land is planned to become a permanent mixed-use district

Rendering of the proposed US Pavilion for Expo 2031 in Minnesota. (Minnesota Star Tribune photo) Minnesota has selected Lakeville as the planned host city for Expo 2031, a six-month international exhibition focused on horticulture. According to Minnesota Star Tribune, organisers have signed a purchase agreement for nearly 57 acres of land near Interstate 35 and … Read more

In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

Bolin, the creator of “Big Things in a Small Town”, died in January 2026 (Guinness world records photos) A small Illinois town found a new way to attract visitors when businessman Jim Bolin built a giant wind chime. Over the years, businessman Bolin turned that idea into a collection of oversized everyday objects that made … Read more

Dad who won only a cabbage in 1977 meat draw scoops £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath with wife, £250,000 cash, mortgage-free home and £140,000 worth of furnishings through Omaze

Dad who won only a cabbage in 1977 meat draw scoops £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath with wife, £250,000 cash, mortgage-free home and £140,000 worth of furnishings through Omaze

From a cabbage to a £4 million mansion! (Photo: SWNS) A father who once won nothing more than a cabbage in a 1977 meat draw has now landed a dramatically bigger prize – a £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath, Somerset, along with £250,000 in cash.According to SWNS, Wayne Wood, 64, from Loughborough, Leicestershire, and … Read more

Why is Natalie Harp ‘sylphlike’? Teeth draw reactions as Trump aide’s photos go viral amid Jon Ossoff remark row

Natalie Harp, executive assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, has been in the spotlight after Senator Jon Ossoff's remarks sparked a backlash. (Getty Images via AFP)

President Donald Trump‘s help Natalie Harp has been thrust into the spotlight after Georgia Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff made remarks about the 35-year-old. Natalie Harp, executive assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, has been in the spotlight after Senator Jon Ossoff’s remarks sparked a backlash. (Getty Images via AFP) Ossoff criticized Trump saying he would … Read more

From fast fashion to fast repairs: Clothing brands push in-store mending to draw GenZ

From fast fashion to fast repairs: Clothing brands push in-store mending to draw GenZ

A clothing repair workshop at a Levi’s retail store in San Francisco NEW YORK: Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who … Read more