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8 Types Of Orcs In Lord Of The Rings
The Lord of the Rings features a diverse range of Orcs, including those from the Misty Mountains and Isengard, with 8 distinct types in total
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Entertainment
Ole Miss Students Caught Making Racist Noises
Three white female students were filmed making monkey noises and gestures outside the apartment of three Black students, prompting a university investigation and ACLU review
Business
£50,000 Booker Prize: James, Stuart Shortlisted
Past winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among six authors vying for the prestigious literary award, to be announced in London on Monday evening
Entertainment
Oscar Piastri Ditches Mark Webber's Management
The F1 driver ends 7-year partnership with Webber's team, currently sitting seventh in the F1 Drivers' Championship
Sports
5 Staffers Chase Rogue Corgi
A minute-long pursuit at Bank of America Stadium ended with a group effort from Panthers staff to corral the escaped dog during halftime entertainment
World
US Midterms See Historic Wins For Women
The Democrats made massive gains in the election, which also marked a series of firsts for women and saw other notable stories emerge, including a neighbourhood transformation in El Salvador
Business
Eddie Jones: Rugby's 66-year-old Provocateur
The veteran coach known for stirring up controversy speaks to BBC Sport about his methods and motivations ahead of Japan's Nations Championship meeting with Wales
Technology
WhatsApp Rolls Out Shareable Event Invites
A new Events hub and custom reminders are among the features in the update, which will be available to all users over the next few weeks
World
Roman Invasion Sparked by Female 'King'
New analysis suggests King Verica, who prompted the Roman conquest of Britain, was likely a woman due to name patterns and coin images
World
Governments vs Corporations: Who Holds Power?
A growing debate questions whether governments or corporations wield the most influence in today's world, with no clear consensus on the answer
Technology
1.6M Lives Saved Annually
Implementing six climate and health measures could save nearly 1.6 million lives a year and generate significant economic benefits, according to a recent WHO study
World
120,000-strong DSA gains ground
The Democratic Socialists of America, often labelled as communists, has more than doubled its membership since 2024 and is poised to expand its presence in Congress with up to seven members
Entertainment
Fox News Ratings Plummet 16%
CEO Lachlan Murdoch blames viewer fatigue as total-day viewership declines 16% and 25-54 demographic drops24% in Q3 2026, despite $300 million midterm ad revenue boost
Technology
Pac-Man Chaos: Google's 2010 Game Freaks Out Firefox
Marcin Wichary, the designer behind Google's playable Pac-Man logo, reveals how it caused issues for some Firefox users with the CoolPreviews extension
Technology
Hollywood Color Expert's $13 iPhone App Goes Viral
Steve Yedlin's Chromagraph Camera app, which shoots RAW image data and processes it with a unique formula, became the top paid download in the iOS store after director Rian Johnson's promotion
World
Feline Siblings Seek Forever Home
Cassiopeia and Galaxy, a bonded brother and sister pair, are available for adoption and wish to stay together
Entertainment
Frank Miller: Comic Book Legend
The creator of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns believes the decline in comic book adaptations could be a chance for writers and artists to regain control and focus on the unique aspects of the medium
Entertainment
Homeless Vet Raises $500k For Prank Victim, Gets $9k Back
A GoFundMe for Luke Oakenshield, who started a fundraiser for Red Baron employee Walt Zerod that raised over $500,000, has generated over $9,000 towards a $13,000 goal to help him with housing and debt
Sports
2,700 Athletes Compete in Africa's First Youth Olympic Games
The games, which run through November 13, feature 153 medal events across 25 sports, including Baseball5 and Wushu making their Youth Olympic debuts
World
Nobel Prizes 2026: All-male winners list sparks gender gap debate
The 2026 Nobel Prizes in science were awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, and Francis Halzen, all men, for groundbreaking research in optogenetics and astrophysical neutrinos, highlighting a potential gender gap issue
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Florida Voters Weigh Property Tax Cut
A ballot amendment could save homeowners money, but at a potential cost to public services, with a progressive nonprofit urging residents to vote no
Business
Peltz Bids $1.4B for Wendy's
Nelson Peltz's consortium offers $7.35 per share to take the struggling burger chain private, a 20% premium on Tuesday's closing price
Technology
Amazon Axes 250 Jobs
The tech giant laid off staff in its devices and services division via early morning emails and text messages to operate more efficiently
Entertainment
Amy Poehler Uncovers Rare Artifact
Peacock's new comedy series 'Dig' premieres on November 23, starring Amy Poehler as the leader of a team of archaeologists on a Greek excavation site
Entertainment
Noah Wyle Named 2026 Sexiest Man Alive
The 55-year-old actor succeeds Jonathan Bailey and joins past winners like Idris Elba and Patrick Dempsey after a successful year with his show 'The Pitt' and back-to-back Emmy wins
Business
Halloween Decorations Reach New Heights
Homeowners are transforming their front yards into elaborate spectacles, while some sports events have been rescheduled due to the holiday, which fell on a Saturday in 2026
Explained
1.2 Crore Govt Employees Await 3% DA Hike
The proposed increase is expected to take the dearness allowance rate to 63% of basic pay, benefiting approximately 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners
Sports
Kate Scott Speaks 4 Languages
TV presenter Kate Scott, set to host her fourth Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2026, boasts impressive linguistic talent, speaking English, French, German, and Spanish
Sports
Bulls Rookie Caleb Wilson Scores 30
Fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft averages 22.3 points per game, second only to Michael Jordan's record
Sports
NBA Legend's Advice Helps Taylor Rooks
Charles Barkley's words of wisdom have guided the features reporter and host through public scrutiny, as she leads her second season of NBA on Prime
World
Iran Leader Meets Judiciary Chief
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei discusses compensation for war damage with judiciary chief as Iranians struggle to buy food
World
Founders Unite: TechCrunch Summit 2026
The November 4 event in Boston will feature roundtables, live pitching, and networking opportunities for founders, investors, and operators to discuss building and scaling companies
Business
Xbox Plans 3 More Layoff Rounds
Asha Sharma to cut 3,200 staff by 2027 as Xbox resets business and considers Game Pass overhaul
Business
1.6m Visit Stranded Shark
A group of YouTubers in South Korea took turns to protect a 3-metre dusky shark stuck in a canal in Busan, which was finally guided out to sea after more than a month
health
Producer Jane Tranter: 'Go Against Trends' in TV
The 'Industry' and 'Doctor Who' producer shared her approach to storytelling and career experiences at the MIA Market in Rome, emphasizing the importance of centering women in her work
Entertainment
Dancing With the Stars: Ezra Frech Scores 37
Ezra Frech dedicated his dance to his mom and scored 37 out of 40, while pro Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended for a week due to his online remarks
World
Opera Singer Ditched After Palestinian Flag Stunt
Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega's gesture during 'Tosca' curtain call sparks cheers and criticism, prompting Calgary Opera to apologize and cut ties with the performer
World
UK's Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor To Attend Summit
Tushar Kumar, who moved to Britain at 10, will attend the NDTV World Summit, bringing his unique perspective as a young leader
health
CFO Slams 4-Hour Sleep, 14-Hour Workdays
ServiceNow's Gina Mastantuono says leaders who brag about long hours and little sleep set a 'terrible example' for employees, emphasizing rest's importance for performance
World
Iran Names New Defence Minister
Appointment comes as tensions with the US escalate, sparking global concern over potential conflict