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Image Credit: Joe Pugliese Scott Pelley spent decades as one of the most recognizable faces in television news, building a career that included reporting for 60 Minutes, anchoring the CBS Evening News and covering some of the biggest stories around the world. In June 2026, the veteran journalist made headlines after he was fired from 60 Minutes amid a major shakeup at CBS News. Following his departure, Pelley publicly criticized the network’s new leadership and accused executives of compromising the program’s journalistic standards. Amid the news, learn more about Pelley’s net worth, salary and earnings from CBS News. Why Was…

Image Credit: GC Images California voters headed to the polls Tuesday, June 2, in one of the most closely watched primary elections of 2026, with major races for governor, Los Angeles mayor, attorney general and congressional seats. As ballots are still counted across the state, several high-profile races are still undecided under California’s top-two primary system. Mail-in voting remains widespread in California, which means that final results could take days or even weeks to finalize. Below, get updates on the results of the California primary election of 2026. Who Won the California Primary for Governor? The California governor’s race is…

Image Credit: CBS News 60 Minutes has long been one of the most respected programs in television journalism, with correspondents including CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who spent nearly 20 years reporting for the CBS newsmagazine before signing off in May 2026. Cooper’s departure, which he said was driven by a desire to spend more time with his family, came amid a period of significant upheaval at CBS News. Since then, a series of high-profile firings, executive departures and leadership changes have fueled speculation about the future of the iconic program. Below, learn whether 60 Minutes is being canceled and who’s…

Dartford Grammar School for Girls has received its first Ofsted report under the new framework, earning glowing praise from the education watchdog following an inspection in March. The report rated the school as ‘exceptional’ in four areas – achievement, attendance and behaviour, personal development and wellbeing, and post-16 provision – and as working at a ‘strong standard’ in the remaining three: curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance. Under the new system, an exceptional grade means a school is working at the “highest standard nationally”, while a strong standard grade means leaders are working above what is expected of…

As part of the plans, Grade II listed Bromley Palace will also be converted into apartments. Housing developer Galliard Homes purchased the 6.74 acre Stockwell Close site for £13.5 million last year. Bromley Council agreed to sell its former home along with other council-owned properties in 2024 to avoid a £164 million fee to maintain and refurbish the outdated buildings. Galliard’s initial plans to convert two former council office buildings into 128 flats were refused last July due to a lack of natural light. The Grade II listed Bromley Palace would be converted into flats as part of the proposal…

Image Credit: Michele Crowe/CBS News Ever since CBS News’ parent company, Paramount, merged with Skydance last year, cancelations and firings have become the norm for the network. In May 2026, 60 Minutes came under scrutiny when multiple veteran journalists were fired from the news magazine program, with the most recent being Scott Pelley. Pelley, who joined the program in 2004, was axed following a reported dispute with executives. Below, learn why Pelley was gutted from 60 Minutes. Did Scott Pelley Get Fired From CBS? Yes, Pelley was fired from CBS after more than 20 years of working with the network.…

Five Palestine Action members caused thousands of pounds worth of damage when they sprayed and daubed red paint on a business estate, a jury has heard.Dressed predominantly in red boiler suits, the protesters targeted the main external lobby area, a security booth and pedestrian entrance at Discovery Park in Sandwich on the morning of September 9, 2024.Police at the Instro Precision factory on Discovery Park in Sandwich in September 2024CCTV and police bodyworn camera footage played at Canterbury Crown Court today (Tuesday) showed the extent of the alleged damage, originally estimated to be as much as £90,000 but now said…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Mika Abdalla, who will lead season 2 of Off Campus, has split from her now-ex-fiancé, Jake Short, after five years of dating and one year of being engaged. The breakup shocked fans of the couple, but an interview with the pair is circulating on social media, sparking debate among users about Jake’s past comments about Mika. So, why exactly did they break up after a years-long relationship? Here, we break down what we know so far about Mika and Jake’s breakup and the end of their engagement. Did Mika Abdalla & Jake Short Break…

When Julian Warrick was arrested in March 2021, he was sitting in his Mercedes and had £4,000 in his pocket. More cash and a quantity of cocaine were found at a property in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley, which was connected to him along with a money counting machine. During their intercept, police saw Warrick parked next to another vehicle occupied by a second man in Maplehurst Close in Dartford. Three mobile phones were recovered from inside his car, along with an encrypted handset. Investigators also found a hidden compartment behind the back seats inside his car that…

Image Credit: Rare Carat Buying a diamond looks simple at first. Then you actually start comparing, and it’s not quite that straightforward anymore.  You notice the visual side right away, but there’s also a lot happening underneath—pricing, grading, small details that don’t always get explained clearly. That’s usually where it starts to feel a bit less clear. Somewhere around there, brands like Rare Carat start to feel useful. Instead of pushing a quick decision, it leans more toward helping you sort through options at your own pace. You can compare stones, go back and forth, and get a better sense…