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Former Playboy Playmate Karissa Shannon says she intends to raise her unborn son, Genesis, to be the opposite of Hugh Hefner. Shannon told Page Six that she wants her child to grow up as a well-mannered gentleman who “leads with his heart”. Her son is due in April. She has also revealed that she is engaged to a 44-year-old Canadian man whose identity she has chosen not to disclose. Shannon described her fiancé as a “simple, blue-collar guy” who accepts her past and loves her unconditionally. She said he had also helped her develop healthier drinking habits as she moved…

Manchester United have reportedly contacted Didier Deschamps as the club considers managerial alternatives amid growing uncertainty over Michael Carrick’s position. French outlet Foot Mercato claims United’s board have approached the former France manager in recent days to establish whether he would be interested in taking charge at Old Trafford. The club’s hierarchy is understood to be assessing several high-profile candidates as it seeks to stabilise a difficult Premier League campaign. The report also names Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann and Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as figures United have approached, although Emery is reportedly close to extending his stay at Villa.…

An Orlando man drove to a Citibank office campus in Florida after threatening violence over a debt of about $2,500, killed a worker and was then shot dead by an armed security guard, authorities said. Jacob Pearson, 35, crashed through a security gate at the Sabal Center near Brandon shortly after noon on Wednesday, 4 November, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. He opened fire in an outdoor courtyard, killing 41-year-old Leanne Selman, a Citibank employee from Palm Harbor. Pearson then entered the campus as thousands of workers fled or took cover. He was confronted inside the cafeteria by…

A Sydney teacher has been denied bail over alleged child abuse material and covert recordings reportedly found on electronic devices at a home in Hornsby. Richard Kenneth Harman, 61, was arrested on Tuesday after detectives went to the property following reports of child abuse material. Police allege one USB drive contained footage of females filmed secretly in public and at a school. Officers continued searching the home while Harman was taken to hospital for assessment. Several recordings allegedly captured on the grounds of a school in Wahroonga, where he worked, were reportedly found during the search. After being discharged on…

California governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to commute the death sentences of all 548 people currently on the state’s death row to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In an open letter, Mr Newsom said he would use his constitutional clemency powers to carry out the commutations, describing state executions as incompatible with California’s values. “I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us,” he wrote. The decision does not abolish the death penalty in California, nor does…

The Government’s proposed conversion therapy ban could cost businesses and taxpayers up to £100 million over the next decade, according to its own impact assessment. The assessment says the legislation, which would outlaw abusive attempts to change a person’s sexuality or gender identity, is likely to have a “negative” effect on private companies and public bodies required to train staff and familiarise themselves with the new rules. Costs for the police, courts and prison system have not yet been fully calculated, meaning the eventual bill could rise further. Ministers nevertheless estimate that the ban could deliver a £783 million benefit…

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory has dashed US hopes of securing quick access to Brazil’s rare earths, according to an analysis of the result. The outcome is expected to delay Washington’s ambitions around Brazil’s strategically important mineral resources, with no immediate route to rapid access now apparent.

The Miss USA organisation and its chief executive, Thom Brodeur, have opposed a lawsuit brought by former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse after she was stripped of her title and removed from the 2026 competition. Boltinhouse is suing over statements issued by pageant officials, alleging that they defamed her and created a false public impression that she was racist. In court documents, Brodeur and the organisation argued that their statements did not identify Boltinhouse. They also said that, even if she could be identified, the comments amounted to an expression of opinion and therefore could not form the basis…

Tottenham have retained a Harry Kane transfer clause allowing them to match any offer accepted by Bayern Munich from another Premier League club, despite the striker signing a new contract in Germany. The 33-year-old England captain has committed his future to Bayern following his Ballon d’Or success. The new agreement is reportedly worth enough to make him the highest-paid footballer in Europe. Tottenham’s Harry Kane transfer rights remain in place The matching rights were included when Kane moved from Tottenham to Bayern for £100 million in 2023. They are understood to be an agreement between the two clubs and apply…

PopUp Bagels will open its first Minnesota location in Minneapolis on Friday 6 November, bringing its hot, unsliced bagels and “Grip, Rip and Dip” concept to the city’s North Loop neighbourhood. The shop at 107 3rd Avenue North will be led by Minnesota partners Dan Daquisto and Alex Smereczniak, who are behind a wider franchise expansion across the Midwest. Rather than serving traditional bagel sandwiches, PopUp Bagels sells whole bagels fresh from the oven, which customers tear apart and dip into pots of flavoured butter or cream cheese. The brand has built a substantial following through social media and is…