Halloween pumpkins could lure rats into UK homes, pest control expert warns

Residents fume at council’s ‘ridiculous’ 11 bins for waste and recycling

Residents in Denbighshire can have up to 11 bins as part of the council’s drive to improve recycling rates

One state could soon ban chewing gum

There is currently no scientific evidence that the levels of microplastics found in food pose a risk to human health, according to the FDA

Maine woman wins federal court battle over faulty $189,471 foreclosure notice

In a landmark decision, a federal court upheld that Maine's foreclosure notification regulations extend protections to non-borrowing spouses. This case highlighted a scenario where a woman faced foreclosure due to her husband's refinancing actions, taken without her consent. The lender's notice was found lacking in clarity regarding amounts owed, underscoring the critical need for adherence to state laws which safeguard homeowners from improper foreclosure practices.

Budget 2026 latest: Chancellor Healey set to cut food costs but add 2p to price of pint in first fiscal event

Industry bodies had urged the chancellor to abandon plans to increase alcohol duty

California river restoration project attracts salmon within days of completion

A remarkable effort in California involved restoration crews who revitalized a section of the Lower Tuolumne River, focusing on creating vital salmon habitats and enriching local biodiversity. The project saw the introduction of over 24,000 cubic yards of gravel and 80 boulders, which collectively improved spawning conditions. Almost immediately after the work was completed, salmon flocked to the newly established habitats, showcasing the project's success.

Your duvet tog could be the key to staying warm this winter

Here's everything you need to know, plus our top tried-and-tested recommendations

US colleges hope new football programs will boost enrollment as student shortage looms

Ten small four-year colleges and universities started or re-started football programs this season

Police called to kids' soccer game after alleged dispute over 3-year-old

Netanyahu tipped for defeat as Israel votes in first election since October 7 attacks

Fledgling AI startup manages to hack Anthropic in a matter of hours

'Cannibal who killed and ate 38 people' is arrested in Uganda. Police chief vows 'we'll definitely execute him'

Over a 15-year period between 2010 and 2025, 'evil' Mujurizi Moses is suspected of having butchered 38 people.

Tennessee inmate serving life for murder stole a truck after slipping through the prison fence

Authorities are searching for a convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison and stole a truck from a nearby farm