"Trying" returns to Apple TV+ for Season 5 after a two-year break
Apple TV+'s comedy series "Trying" is back for Season 5 after a two-year hiatus. Stars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall face fresh turmoil when Kat (Charlotte Riley), the biological mother of their adopted children Princess and Tyler, suddenly reappears and upends their family life. The reviewer calls "Trying" the best sitcom Apple TV+ has ever produced.
Lando Norris finished fourth at the British Grand Prix but admitted McLaren's pace compared to rivals was "pretty shocking." The British driver said the team has "a hell of a lot to improve" despite the solid points finish. McLaren acknowledged the scale of the gap to their competitors was a serious concern.
Alior Bank customers have been unable to log into the mobile app or online banking service since the morning. The outage prevents basic account operations such as transfers and balance checks. The bank has not disclosed the cause or an estimated time for restoring service.
The eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily forced the suspension of all flights at Catania Fontanarossa International Airport until 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The closure was initially expected to last until 10 a.m. but was extended. Polish tourists travelling to or from Sicily are among those affected by the disruption.
Astronomers have detected radio emissions from 1E 1207.4-5209, known as the "Blue Eye" pulsar, for the first time after decades of apparent silence. The finding suggests that some central compact objects may emit radio waves but at the very edge of current instrument sensitivity. The discovery could reshape the understanding of this rare class of astronomical objects.
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Amy Bielawski, a 61-year-old entertainment entrepreneur from Tucker, Georgia, has spent 32 years running her own business without health insurance. Her case highlights the broader crisis of unaffordable health coverage for the self-employed and small business owners across the United States. Her story is part of STAT's investigative series on the soaring cost of American health insurance.
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Amy Bielawski has gone most of her life without health insurance.
For 32 years, the 61-year-old has run her own entertainment company in Tucker, Ga. — setting up bounce houses, petting zoos, stilt walkers, and other attractions for family and corporate events. For several years, she did two of her specialties, face painting and balloon sculpting, for kids before Atlanta Hawks home games.
One morning this past spring, Bielawski delivered a singing telegram to a woman getting off the graveyard shift at a Waffle House. Dressed as a chicken in a bikini, she sang a medley of songs that included The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, before ending with a birthday twerk.
Samsung reported a 19-fold surge in profits in Q2 2026, driven by booming demand for AI memory chips. Despite the record results, the company's shares fell by more than 10% on Asian markets as investors had priced in even higher expectations. The drop is adding to concerns about capital outflows from South Korea's heated tech market.
Shelley Duvall, born 7 July 1949, played Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's classic horror film The Shining. Years later she admitted that making the film took a severe toll on her mental and physical health, with one scene being reshot 127 times. Kubrick was notorious for his relentlessly demanding directing methods.
Brent crude and US oil futures rose following reports that Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes. The incident triggered an immediate reaction on commodity markets.
Binance has launched a product called BTC Yield, designed exclusively for existing bitcoin holders looking to earn returns on their holdings. The product uses a covered call strategy, involving the sale of call options on held BTC. It targets investors who want to generate yield from their bitcoin without selling the underlying asset.
Microsoft has fallen well short of its 77 million Xbox Game Pass subscriber target, with the actual user count coming in at less than half that figure. The subscription service was meant to be a cornerstone of Microsoft's gaming strategy. The slower-than-expected growth marks a significant setback for the company.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, European nations are announcing major increases in defence spending amid US pressure and the Russian threat. The US is negotiating with Poland over the establishment of a Patriot missile maintenance and service centre, according to Reuters and Politico. Plans to purchase Swedish GlobalEye surveillance aircraft were also announced at the summit.
Polestar is growing its lineup outside the United States with the introduction of the Polestar 4 Wagon. Despite the estate-style body, the manufacturer officially markets the vehicle as an SUV. Polestar has already exited the US market.
Three peach-note fragrances stand out for summer wear and evening occasions. Tom Ford's Bitter Peach opens with juicy peach and cardamom, evolves through rum, cognac and jasmine, and dries down to vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Jo Malone's Nectarine Blossom & Honey offers a lighter, minimalist alternative.
Classic tiramisu gets a summer upgrade with the addition of a blueberry layer, giving it a fruity twist and an impressive presentation. The blueberries add colour and flavour to the beloved Italian dessert. A video recipe with a full ingredient list accompanies the feature.
British actress Ruthie Henshall has published a memoir titled "The Showgirl and the Prince," in which she recounts her long-running romance with Prince Edward. Their relationship was considered one of the most talked-about chapters in recent royal family history. The book offers Henshall's personal account of the affair and its significance.
Chris Deacon, a former top official overseeing New Jersey's state health plan, was the driving force behind a $100 million settlement paid by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in November. The insurer, which manages benefits for 750,000 state workers, family members and retirees, was accused of knowingly overpaying hospitals and doctors and fraudulently winning its state contract. Then-Attorney General Matthew Platkin called the settlement "historic" and a warning to the entire insurance industry.
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It should have been a triumphant moment for Chris Deacon.
Last November, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the insurance giant that manages health benefits for 750,000 New Jersey state workers, family members, and retirees, paid $100 million to wipe away allegations that it knowingly overpaid hospitals and doctors and fraudulently won its state contract.
At the press conference, then-New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin touted it as a “historic” action. “Today’s settlement makes a very clear statement: We send a message to Horizon and to the entire insurance industry that they cannot take advantage of the state,” Platkin announced from the dais , surrounded by his staff. “They cannot make us all illegally pay more for health care.”
Deacon was a driving force behind the settlement. She caught Horizon’s alleged behavior as the top official overseeing New Jersey’s health plan.
But rather than celebrate, she was torn apart by a mix of emotions as she watched Platkin and his team from her home office. She felt some satisfaction that a public display of justice was unfolding. But she also felt disgust, anger, and sadness as officials completely erased her role in uncovering the misconduct and glossed over their own culpability in allowing it to happen.
White funnel-shaped devices attached to bags and fixed to trees in Polish forests are pheromone traps used by foresters to monitor and combat insect pests. Despite looking like litter blown by the wind, they are deliberately placed tools that play an important role in forest protection. Walkers are urged not to touch or remove them, as doing so undermines pest-control efforts.
The Belgian press is celebrating the national team's 4-1 victory over the USA in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, taking a jab at Donald Trump with headlines like "Hello, Donald?". The mockery references Trump's personal involvement in the Folarín Balogun penalty controversy before the match. Belgian outlets used the result to make pointed political commentary directed at the US president.
Volkswagen plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong global workforce as the struggling German carmaker battles mounting financial pressure. Years of headcount expansion left VW with an inflexible cost structure ill-suited to competing with surging Chinese electric vehicle makers. Analysts question whether the cuts will be deep enough for VW to survive the Chinese EV onslaught.
British celebrity Katie Price revealed in a documentary that she attempted suicide multiple times, including while pregnant after her then-husband cheated on her with a close friend. She said he did not even come to check on her after the incident. Price stated that her children were what saved her each time.
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