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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon has agreed to host a new Qatari air force facility in Idaho, saying that the nation has played a “core part” in securing the Gaza peace deal. Hegseth made the announcement during an enhanced honor cordon arrival ceremony at the Pentagon for Qatar’s Minister of Defense, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. “Today, we’re announcing a letter of acceptance in building a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho,” Hegseth said. The new base will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots, enabling joint training operations…

Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Step into fall in style. The ever-glam yet relatable Julia Roberts hit the red carpet last week at a Los Angeles screening of her latest film, “After the Hunt,” re-wearing a flowing pink frock in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Hollywood star accessorized with a multi-gemstone necklace to complement the plunging neckline, but we couldn’t help but notice her more accessible footwear: Vivaia’s Yanka Satin Sneakerina. Vivaia The “Erin Brockovich” star traded her red-carpet…

Pope Leo XIV shunned the “degrading” media practice of posting “clickbait” online at a Vatican conference with dozens of journalists Thursday. “Communication must be freed from the misguided thinking that corrupts it, from unfair competition and the degrading practice of so-called clickbait,” the pope declared to roughly 150 members of the newswire group Minds International. Pope Leo XIV meets with members of MINDS International, a global network of leading news agencies, during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on October 9, 2025, in Vatican City, Vatican. Getty Images Pope Leo condemned the “degrading” media practice of posting “clickbait” in online journalism. Getty…

An elected official fought back tears while apologizing for an innocent “Harry Potter” event because it hurt trans activists’ feelings. Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Scott Jensen struggled to contain his emotions as he and other board members apologized for approving Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, a “magical” nighttime walk planned for Vancouver, Canada, in November. Despite the event not featuring “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling, a stream of activists said it still offended them, given the best-selling writer’s outspoken views on women’s rights and trans issues. Parks commissioner Scott Jensen gave an emotional apology for approving the…

Having a tough time following along with the MLB postseason? Just want to relive the best moments?Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:What a terrible way to end a seasonThe Phillies were great in 2025. They won the NL East, despite the Mets bringing in Juan Soto over the winter and having him be, you know. Juan Soto. Kyle Schwarber hit the 50-homer mark for the first time in his career, Trea Turner won the NL batting title,…

The Spice Girls reunited on the red carpet on Wednesday night to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s new Netflix documentary. James D Kelly Victoria Beckham’s documentary premiered on Netflix Wednesday night, fête with an event in London to celebrate the “posh” singer-turned-designer in style. While Beckahm’s wardrobe choices have evolved from her little black Gucci dresses and ’90s blunt bob haircuts to a sleeker, more refined look, her fellow Spice Girl besties are still standing by her side. Hitting the lilac carpet in honor of their girl group sister were none other than Emma Bunton, Melanie “Mel C.” Chisholm, and Geri Halliwell.…

Five years ago, I wrote about parental trauma. Since then, through my own experience parenting a child with PANDAS/AE and sitting with hundreds of parents raising children with complex medical, developmental, or psychiatric needs, I’ve learned this: We’ve been approaching it all wrong. This week, as we commemorate PANDAS Awareness Day, I’m reminded that behind every child’s battle with neuroimmune illness is a parent fighting a parallel one, often invisible, misunderstood, and dismissed. Parental PTSD is real, and recognizing it is an essential part of raising awareness. Understanding Parental PTSD: Two Interwoven Layers Parental trauma is complex, and it could…

Jimmy Fallon and Bozoma Saint John are bringing in the big guns to inspire their budding creatives in tonight’s episode of On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, which tasks contestants with pitching and executing marketing campaigns to famous brands for their chance to win a $100,000 cash prize. In an exclusive clip obtained by Decider, Saint John calls on her friend Erika Jayne, of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, to kick things off before the contestants present their self-written jingles to Jim “JT” Taylor, the President of Sonic. “Make some noise for one of my favorite singers,” Saint John begins.…

Not Nobel enough? The head of the Nobel Peace Prize tried to justify not giving the award to President Trump early Friday — subtly suggesting the commander in chief was not worthy of the illustrious award despite his historic breakthroughs seeking the end of the Israel-Hamas war. Nobel Committee Chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes was asked about the clamor to give the prize to Trump, who had said it would be an insult to the US not to award it to him. via REUTERS However, the deadline for nominations was Jan. 31 — just days into Trump’s second term in office…

Russian forces pummeled Ukrainian energy facilities in a heavy overnight attack that cut power to nine regions and plunged parts of the capital Kyiv into darkness, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. At least one person was killed, a seven-year-old child in the southeast, and at least 20 people were injured in the latest Russian attack targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities as another winter approaches in the war that began in February 2022. “It is precisely the civilian and energy infrastructure that is the main target of Russia’s strikes ahead of the heating season,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X. Firefighters evacuating…