Willie B. Thomas via Getty Images There's a reason why older people tend to wake up earlier in the mornings — it's a part of the natural aging process. There are many jokes that center around older adults waking up before the sun, and even more about teenagers’ late-sleeping habits. The nerves that are supposed to give the brain time cues have undergone the same amount of degeneration as the brain, Parthasarathy said. For younger people, melatonin “starts rising after sunset,” Parthasarathy said, which is why you generally feel tired a few hours after. For people with cataracts whose brain thinks sunset was earlier, their perceived sunset is earlier, which makes them tired sooner in the evening.

Forensic personnel is seen at a scene where bodies of the victims of a mass shooting where found at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo) via Associated PressCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. AdvertisementThere have been several mass shootings at bars — sometimes called shebeens or taverns in South Africa — in recent years, including one that killed 16 people in the Johannesburg township of Soweto in 2022. On the same day, four people were killed in a mass shooting at a bar in another province. Recent mass killings in South Africa have not been confined to bars, however.

Jessie J shared a meaningful moment with Kate Middleton earlier this month, as the two embraced at the Royal Variety Performance on Nov. 19. The encounter was particularly poignant, as both the singer and Princess of Wales are recent cancer survivors. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Did Princess Kate say anything to you, mom to mom?” asked Maggie Rulli, foreign correspondent for ABC News. Can I give you a hug?’ She said, ‘Of course you can.’”It is typically viewed as a breach of royal protocol to touch a royal. Jessie J attends the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 19 in London, England.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump attacked CNN’s White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins during a Saturday morning rant on Truth Social in defense of the rising costs of his 90,000-square-foot ballroom. “Caitlin Collin’s of Fake News CNN, always Stupid and Nasty, asked me why the new Ballroom was costing more money than originally thought one year ago,” Trump wrote. “I said because it is going to be double the size, and the quality of finishes and interiors has been brought to the highest level.”AdvertisementPresident Donald Trump attacks CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Truth Social. His most notorious shot was directed at Bloomberg’s veteran White House correspondent Catherine Lucey, whom he told, “Quiet, piggy,” while wagging his finger after she pressed him about the Jeffrey Epstein files. AdvertisementThe White House defended Trump in a statement, claiming “this reporter behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way toward her colleagues on the plane.

We asked the BuzzFeed Community* to tell us secrets they’ve discovered their kids have kept from them, and some of the answers were shocking. “One year, my husband and I were having a really hard time getting up in time for work for, like, two months straight. “I’m not really a parent, but I suppose the easiest classification here would be stepmom. It was written in Crayola marker and filled with I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. !’ Needless to say, we never did play chess with that board or pieces again.”—AnonymousNow, it’s your turn — what’s a secret you kept from your parents?

This isn’t to say you can’t enjoy your holiday season and the food- and drink-based traditions that come along with it. AdvertisementBelow, doctors share the overlooked cardiovascular dangers of the holiday season along with ways to enjoy this time safely. Drinking too much alcohol can cause ‘holiday heart syndrome.’“Holiday heart syndrome refers to a cardiac rhythm disturbance, an arrhythmia,” said Dr. Ahmed Tawakol, the co-director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. AdvertisementSome people who experience holiday heart syndrome report a rapid or irregular heartbeat while others feel a sense of anxiety, Tawakol said. Advertisement“The exact mechanism behind this phenomenon isn’t fully understood, but alcohol can affect the electrical signals in the heart,” Shetty explained.

The Sept. 2 strikes on an alleged drug boat were the first foray by the U.S. military into blowing up vessels allegedly carrying drugs. The lawmakers and military experts say the sequence of events is alarming, potentially violating the laws of armed conflict that safeguard human rights and protect American troops. AdvertisementHere’s what’s known about the boat strikes and what other information lawmakers are still pursuing. Lawmakers previously had been told the second strike was ordered to sink the boat. Bradley told lawmakers this week that he had not personally read through the entire legal opinion, according to the person with knowledge of the briefing.

The Office of the Legal Adviser at State, known as “L,” is the U.S.’s core instrument for considering whether government policies and actions comply with international law. HuffPost spoke with six former U.S. government officials about the departures and how they might affect whether policymaking includes a thorough consideration of international law. Advertisement“The process, I think, is a little bit broken,” said Sanford, who worked at the State Department for 24 years. “His leadership has resulted in historic peace deals, stronger national security, and a State Department that has been overhauled to put America first. “We’ve had advisers before from the private sector, but they’ve often had international law experience or arbitration experience,” Sanford said.

“Isn’t it amazing how old trauma like this can still present itself all these years later?” Jade said as she tapped hair-thin needles into pressure points along my shoulder blades. What does she mean, old trauma? So it made sense that the acupuncturist assumed all of my neck pain radiated from the bulging discs. Advertisement“It isn’t until we uncover old trauma like this and begin to treat it that we can truly heal,” she said. While Jade was clearly referring to my physical body, her words synonymously triggered thoughts about something else too — the scars she can’t see on the inside.

There's a reason why older people tend to wake up earlier in the mornings — it's a part of the natural aging process. Earlier wake times are part of the natural aging process. And, as a result, wake up fully rested and earlier than the rest of the world. For younger people, melatonin “starts rising after sunset,” Parthasarathy said, which is why you generally feel tired a few hours after. For people with cataracts whose brain thinks sunset was earlier, their perceived sunset is earlier, which makes them tired sooner in the evening.

As Christmas draws ever closer, in food banks and community centres across the country, demand for essentials is growing. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Bank the Food app shows what food banks are most in need of and alerts you when you’re in supermarkets,” she told us. “So it might be they don’t need baked beans, but they really do need tissues. The point, both experts seemed to agree, is that when it comes to working out what food banks really need, listening is much more effective than guessing. Are there any unexpected ways to help food banks?

Miley Cyrus just revealed a bizarre aversion most people never think about. During her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday, the singer opened up about a surprising fear that makes the holiday season especially uncomfortable for her: She can’t stand anything involving paper. “I hate paper.”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHer confession came at an unfortunately perfect moment — Kimmel had a stray sheet sitting on his desk that instantly made Cyrus gag. Miley Cyrus, seen here attending the 2025 Met Gala, explained her paper phobia while appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Kevin Winter via Getty Images“This is the thing, waxed paper, anything that’s got like a smooth surface, that’s better,” she explained.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGLOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. Gehry died Friday in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP. Among his many masterpieces are the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building. Eventually Santa Monica Place was remodeled, giving it a more contemporary, airy outdoor look. The 76-story New York By Gehry building, one of the world’s tallest residential structures, was a stunning addition to the Lower Manhattan skyline when it opened in 2011.

Critics of Donald Trump suggested the president’s latest remarks reveal what’s next in line for renaming in his honor, and also demonstrate his desperation to slap his name on anything and everything he can while in office. Politics: Supreme Court Says It Will Hear Trump’s Bid To End Birthright Citizenship“You have a big event on Friday at the Trump–Kennedy Center,” said Trump. We all know he will rename it that eventually — Gloria DeGeorge (@DeGeorgeG) December 5, 2025By the time Donald is done, his name will be on everything. — 🇨🇦Pascal (podcasteur en vacances) (@MLSFantasyHebdo) December 4, 2025Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWell, looks like the Kennedy Center is going to be renamed. — 🤩🤭 (@PayMeBitch1000) December 4, 2025Will there be a single federal building Trump doesn't try to slap his name on before he leaves office?

LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON – To a standing ovation, former President Joe Biden on Friday urged LGBTQ+ people to “get up and fight back” against President Donald Trump’s efforts to demonize the community. Get up!” Biden said in remarks at the annual International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.Advertisement“What’s the fight all about? Biden spoke for about 15 minutes and mostly reflected on his support for LGBTQ+ rights over the years. “But, good trouble.”But Biden also took direct aim at Trump’s attacks on LGBTQ+ people. Advertisement“Donald Trump… is trying to distort and derail our fight for equality.