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Affordable Care Act open enrolment for 2027 has begun in most US states, with consumers facing higher premiums, tighter identity checks, fewer brokers and new restrictions on subsidy eligibility for some immigrants. The sign-up period runs from 1 November to 15 January in most states. Idaho, Connecticut and Massachusetts opened earlier, while some state exchanges have already allowed customers to compare indicative prices. Overall enrolment is expected to fall after enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025. Policy experts say millions lost or abandoned cover during the first months of this year as support became less generous. The Trump…

One person has died and nine others have been injured in a shooting outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, following a football game on Halloween. Police have detained a person for questioning, but no charges have been filed. The violence broke out on Saturday night after the Magic City Classic, an event featuring historic rivals Alabama State and Alabama A&M and described as one of the biggest occasions in HBCU sports. Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett confirmed the death and the current number of injured people during a press conference. He said a person was being questioned at Birmingham Police…

Falkirk are set to face Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Falkirk Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 1pm on November 1, 2026.

Milwaukee is set for a mild but mostly cloudy Sunday before a spell of wet and unsettled weather moves across south-east Wisconsin from Monday evening, with rain expected to persist through much of the week. Temperatures will reach about 65F (18C) in Milwaukee on Sunday, despite the heavy cloud cover. Isolated sprinkles are possible in the morning, while south-easterly winds will remain light at between 5 and 10mph. Cloud will linger overnight, with temperatures falling to around 53F (12C). Monday is expected to stay grey, reaching approximately 63F (17C), before rain develops during the evening. The National Weather Service in…

Australia’s reigning world surfing champion Molly Picklum has reached the quarter-finals of the Philippines Pro after coming through a tough heat. Picklum’s victory keeps her in contention at the event, with the Australian advancing to the last eight.

The ageing neck is emerging as the feature most likely to reveal the passing years, even when cosmetic treatments have preserved a youthful-looking face. Experts say thinner skin, sun exposure and changes to the muscles beneath the neck can create a marked contrast in photographs of celebrities including Monica Bellucci, Jerry Hall and Rod Stewart. The issue has become particularly visible on the red carpet, where strong lighting can highlight fine lines, laxity, pigmentation and crepey texture below the chin and across the décolletage. Bellucci, 62, remains widely regarded as an emblem of mature glamour, with her dark hair, olive…

Raphael Warnock has described himself as “nauseously optimistic” about Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections. The comment captures a cautious confidence about the party’s prospects as it looks ahead to the midterms.

The Pentagon is investigating a possible cyberattack after refrigeration systems failed at more than half a dozen US military commissaries in August, weeks before hackers disrupted freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets. There is no evidence yet that the incidents are connected, or that the commissary failures were caused by hacking. However, the similarities have prompted a joint probe led by the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, the criminal investigative arm of the Pentagon’s inspector general. The affected US facilities included commissaries at Fort Irwin in California, Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, Little…

Manchester United’s pursuit of Fermín López has suffered a significant setback after the Barcelona midfielder made clear that he wants to remain at the Catalan club for the rest of his career. The 23-year-old has emerged as a reported option for United as they consider potential long-term replacements for Bruno Fernandes. However, López’s latest comments suggest that persuading him to leave Barcelona would be an extremely difficult task. Fermín López responds to Manchester United interest Asked about the Manchester United links, López said: “Manchester United links? I don’t pay attention to that kind of news. I want to stay here…

A Queensland man has been refused bail after an alleged Sydney police chase in which a car crossed suburban streets, entered a golf course and was later driven into a police vehicle. Christopher Perry, 38, is accused of failing to stop for a breath test on Anzac Parade before speeding through Sydney’s east during Halloween celebrations on Saturday. Police allege the concreter reached more than 100km/h in a 50km/h zone and drove on the wrong side of the road while travelling along Austral Street and Bilga Crescent. The car was then taken towards The Coast Golf Club in Malabar, where…