[NYPost] A 97-year-old California man died at his own birthday party moments after dancing to the Bee Gees’ "Stayin’ Alive" — a "dramatic exit" that the fun-loving senior would have wanted.
Los Angeles baker Eden Malinoff, 24, revealed the remarkable story of Vito, her neighbor, after throwing him a Halloween-themed birthday bash last week.
In footage Malinoff posted to TikTok Monday, Vito was seen clapping, swaying and smiling, dressed in a black button-down shirt and dress pants, as the ’70s disco classic played.
The senior appeared to be having the time of his life before the celebration took a tragic turn and he suddenly died at the party, shortly after guests had sung "Happy Birthday" to him.
"This past week was Vito’s 97th brirthday and in true Vito fashion, he wanted to celebrate by throwing a Halloween birthday rager," Malinoff, who runs the cake and cookie business Baked, said.
"So of course I made him a cake. When I asked him the secret to living such a long life, he told me it was to never drink cheap liquor," she added, explaining that she made him a red wine chocolate cake in his honor.
The baker praised Vito for his youthful energy, saying he was a beloved member of her friend group despite being decades older than most of its members.
"If I learned one thing from Vito, it’s to never let your age stop you," Malinoff said. EOS
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[Regnum] Solar activity continues to increase. At midnight, an M3.6 solar flare was recorded, the strongest since October 10. This event is fairly average, but stands out against the backdrop of the almost complete absence of flares over the past month. This was reported on the Telegram channel by the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy (XRAS).
The explosion's location is not far from Earth, so the ejected plasma clouds could reach Earth. However, nothing of the sort is visible yet, experts explained.
"We'll see, but at first glance, the Sun currently has the energy for single explosions, but certainly not for a series of flares. The cluster is relatively small in area, about 300 units, but it belongs to the highest complexity class, so surprises are generally possible. If this is indeed a series, it will become apparent in the coming hours," the laboratory warned.
One of the largest coronal holes this year, measuring approximately one million kilometers across, has been discovered on the Sun. It could trigger magnetic storms on Earth that will last several days. According to experts, the solar wind stream from the discovered coronal hole will reach Earth on the night of November 6-7. The first noticeable magnetic storms could begin as early as the night of November 7, and the stream's effects will last for at least five days.
On October 31, a G2 magnetic storm occurred on Earth, caused by the prolonged impact of a plasma flow from a coronal hole. Prior to this, on October 11, scientists recorded a G3 magnetic storm, the strongest in the past three months.]
More from regnum.ru Scientists warn of magnetic storms due to a giant hole in the Sun.
One of the largest coronal holes this year, measuring approximately one million kilometers across, has been discovered on the Sun. It could trigger magnetic storms on Earth that will last several days, the press service of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory at the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported on November 5
In the images, the coronal hole appears as a huge dark region. Scientists explained that this is a region of the solar atmosphere where the temperature and plasma density are significantly lower than in the surrounding regions. Therefore, it emits less light and appears black.
Plasma streams erupt from these regions into space, reaching speeds of several hundred kilometers per second. When they reach Earth, they affect its magnetic field and can trigger magnetic storms.
According to experts' calculations, the solar wind stream from the discovered coronal hole will reach Earth on the night of November 6-7. The first noticeable magnetic storms could begin as early as the night of November 7, and the stream's impact will last for at least five days.
Scientists cannot yet accurately predict the intensity and duration of magnetic storms, as the actual characteristics of the solar wind will only become known as it approaches Earth. Depending on these characteristics, it is possible to experience either isolated short-term disturbances or several days of virtually continuous magnetic storms. Complete stabilization of the geomagnetic situation is not expected before November 13-14.
[Independent] Fresh threats have been levelled at air traffic at Denmark’s Copenhagen airport and at four flights over France.
Danish police said on Friday that they are on the scene at Copenhagen airport and investigating.
A spate of bomb threats has caused disruption to passenger flights across Europe over recent days.
The threats have forced diversions, emergency landings and security sweeps, but no explosives have been found so far.
"We are once again at Copenhagen Airport today in connection with threats directed at air traffic," police said in a statement on Friday.
"We are now investigating the incident and have a visible presence at the airport."
Copenhagen Airport in an emailed statement confirmed the police presence and said the airport was "operating normally". A spokesperson declined to comment further.
Police said that their immediate assessment was that there was not any danger to passengers or anyone else at the airport.
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[Regnum] The Ebola outbreak in Africa, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, continues to break records. According to the Africa CDC, as of early November, the death toll has exceeded 5,300, and the total number of confirmed cases has surpassed 10,500—making it the fastest-growing and most widespread Ebola epidemic in history.
Unlike previous outbreaks, the current one has affected three regions simultaneously for the first time—East, Central, and West Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has been hit hardest by the disease, has become the main focus. Isolated cases have also been reported in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, but the latter two countries currently have no active cases.
The age distribution of deaths is particularly alarming: about a third of those who die are children. Among those infected under five, approximately three out of four die. This is due to the immaturity of the immune system and difficulties in early diagnosis, as in the early stages, Ebola can easily be confused with another virus.
"We didn't expect to reach this milestone so quickly. Ten thousand people affected by Ebola in such a short time is truly shocking," Katie Thomas-Canfield, acting director of the epidemic response at the International Rescue Committee, told NPR.
The World Health Organization (WHO) agrees. "This is a tragic milestone—it's not just a matter of numbers. Behind them are families and entire communities devastated by this outbreak. It also demonstrates the gravity of the situation," said Dr. Patrick Otim, WHO's head of programs in the African region, in an interview with NBC.
Ebola is a severe, highly fatal viral disease transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated objects. The virus is not spread through the air, and a person is not contagious until symptoms appear—fever, severe weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea—which can rapidly progress and lead to death.
The situation is complicated by the fact that the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine, so doctors are forced to rely on symptomatic treatment. Trials are underway, and two more developments have recently been approved for participation. However, even the development of a new drug will not be a panacea, experts warn.
"Vaccines alone won't end this epidemic, but they can be a powerful new tool for containing it," warned WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He said it's crucial to prioritize early detection of new cases and contact tracing.
The problem is that the situation is still far from under control: approximately two-thirds of deaths occur outside of treatment centers, with patients mostly dying at home, leading to further transmission of the disease during caregiving and funeral preparations.
As a result, approximately 80% of new cases arise outside of traceable contact chains—the virus spreads along unknown routes, making containment extremely difficult. This rapid spread is due not only to the properties of Ebola itself, but also to a host of sociopolitical factors.
According to a survey by the International Rescue Committee, 85% of respondents in North Kivu, one of the affected regions of the DRC, do not trust health workers and therefore do not seek help. Some do not believe in the epidemic at all, while others believe doctors are simply profiting from it.
Local health workers have been repeatedly attacked. Last week, an angry mob in the town of Bafwasende beat to death a nurse who responded to a call to investigate a possible case of infection.
Also in the northeast of the DRC, where the main outbreaks are concentrated, a conflict involving a number of armed groups continues. This further limits healthcare workers' access to the population and makes comprehensive epidemiological surveillance impossible.
The situation is complicated by delays in payment of salaries to health workers involved in containing the outbreak. Last Friday, one of the treatment centers in Ituri province, the hardest hit by the current epidemic, was forced to close due to this delay.
"We're tired of demanding wages. If they want to pay us, they will. <…> Today, feeding our families has become a real problem," one of the striking workers told NBC. Similar situations are observed in other regions of the DRC.
Amid the failure to stop the spread of the virus, warnings of a global threat are growing louder. Jean Casey, Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, compared the current situation to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many countries thought they were safe, only to become new epicenters within months.
"We want all countries to know they are not safe unless they take appropriate measures," he told The Guardian, calling on every country on every continent to increase their preparedness and ensure treatment options. He added, "Ebola can affect anyone."
Following these warnings, two infected people were brought to Europe.
In late October, a Swiss citizen who contracted Ebola in Nigeria (presumably during a trip to Uganda) was evacuated home along with her diplomat husband. The woman, a 42-year-old Ugandan, was hospitalized at the University Hospital of Geneva, and her husband was admitted to the University Hospital of Zurich; both are in isolation, although the man is asymptomatic.
This case was the only one in Nigeria, and it raised particular concern, as it is Africa's most populous country. Health officials are continuing to conduct contact tracing.
The first British citizen infected in the current outbreak was recently reported. He was a healthcare worker who became infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a humanitarian mission.
On November 4, the UK government confirmed that he would be brought into the country, scheduled to happen today. He will be placed in a special unit dedicated to treating highly infectious diseases.
Infected medical workers were already evacuated to France, the Netherlands, and Germany this summer. With the two new cases, the total number of such evacuations has reached six.
The French patient is known to have had a relatively mild form of the disease and recovered. The data of the others are protected by medical confidentiality, but their cases were also classified as controlled.
While the treatment of those infected brought to Europe is being carried out in compliance with all necessary safety protocols, some experts note that this situation is still alarming.
"The infection of a British healthcare worker with the Ebola virus is deeply concerning, but not entirely unexpected," said Dr. Damien Tully of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He added, "Even with strict protective measures, accidental exposure to the virus can occur."
Russia, as before, has not recorded a single case. Rospotrebnadzor strengthened sanitary and quarantine controls at all checkpoints back in the spring, and also deployed the automated "Perimeter" system to assess risks and minimize the spread of infection.
Meanwhile, as Ebola continues to spread and healthcare systems in affected areas struggle, the risk of further spread to neighboring countries remains, and with it, the possibility of the epidemic spreading beyond Africa.
[Yahoo] Eight people have been killed and one seriously injured in a series of shootings in western Turkey.
The attacks took place in the Afyonkarahisar province on Thursday, with victims found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.
The suspect fled, triggering a manhunt, and authorities later said he had been arrested in Eskişehir province.
CCTV footage published in Turkish media showed a man in a black jacket, white trousers and glasses clutching a long weapon as he stood by a red minivan.
Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency reported that three people were killed near Ayazini village and three others near Kiyir village. In Yukaritandir, two women were found injured and later died in hospital.
Two teachers were reportedly among the dead.
Local media said roads leading to the affected villages were closed by police, while officers launched a large-scale operation to find the suspect.
[Townhall] We got our asses kicked. The 2026 shift mirrors the rightward shift we saw in 2024, when almost 90 percent of counties shifted to the GOP. The 2024 election rejected Joe Biden; the 2026 midterms slapped down Trump. There were many reasons for this, not least the Iran War driving up gas prices, the appalling messaging and lack of action on the cost of living, and, while not a primary reason, the GOP’s complete failure to pass legislation that affected Americans. Sure, there is a laundry list of what Trump did, but it got torched at the pump.
I’m not undeterred. We’ll rebuild. We’ve been here before. The GOP got wiped out in 2006, and the late Rush Limbaugh had a nuanced take of sorts on its aftermath that’s worth listening to. First, he remained committed to the Republican Party but also felt liberated that he no longer felt compelled to defend their bad policies.
[Just The News] Stocks dropped on Thursday, erasing the gains that were seen following the midterm elections.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 1,800 points, or 3.2%, CNBC reported.
The Nasdaq Composite declined 5.2% and traded 10% below a record set last month. The S&P 500 was down 4.1%, nearing its worst day since April 2025.
Stocks related to the artificial intelligence trade slid for the second day, as fears of Democratic anti-AI policy weighed on investors.
The Dow climbed 1,500 points on Wednesday, which was its best day since April 2025 after the uncertainty of the elections lifted. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains.
[Federalist] "The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night," Vice President J.D. Vance said in a post-mortem of the midterm results in an X post on Wednesday.
Democrats flipped seven Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. Both Alaska and Mississippi Senate races remain uncalled, though Democrats currently hold razor-thin advantages. Democrats are projected to have nearly 260 House seats, though many races have yet to be finalized.
"The main problem is not turnout. The main problem is that many people who voted for Trump/Vance in 2024 voted for Democrats in 2026," Vance said. "The real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone."
One pollster told Vance that voters who supported Trump in 2024 but were planning to vote for Democrats in Tuesday’s elections said the only thing that would cause them to return to the Republican Party is if the war in Iran is ended and the administration focused on the cost of living and inflation, "put America First" and "change[d] our relationship to Israel."
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An oblique admission that he has no interest in staying in Washington beyond the present presidential term. Perhaps he should consider a resignation.
[FOX] Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is resigning as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, telling Fox News Digital exclusively that she made the decision weeks before Republicans' midterm losses and was asked by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to delay her departure until after the election.
"I wasn't asked to resign," Dhillon told Fox News Digital. "I resigned three weeks ago, and Susie asked me to please wait until after the midterms."
Dhillon formally submitted her resignation on November 5, according to a letter obtained by Fox News Digital.
Dhillon said she informed Wiles three weeks before Election Day that she believed she had "accomplished everything" she came to Washington to do and wanted to return to private practice.
Asked if she would testify before Congress if subpoenaed after leaving the administration, Dhillon said there would be limits on what she could discuss because of executive privilege but indicated she would seek legal advice and follow it.
"I would certainly take legal counsel and follow it in that regard," she said.
Dhillon was also asked whether she expected Trump to pardon her or other administration officials if congressional Democrats sought to target them.
"I have no idea. I haven't ever discussed that with him, asked for it," Dhillon said. "And I have done nothing, in my opinion, that would require that, but, you know, that's up to the president."
She revealed that the decision to leave the DOJ ultimately came down to wanting to return to the work she had done for much of her career in the private sector.
Dhillon moved to Washington following the deaths of her husband and father to "serve my country," but after roughly two years in the administration, she believed the time has come to leave.
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Allowing Jews to be intimidated, she deserves it. Jews are a protected group by law.
Foreign policy isn't part of this but if we didn't do anything Tel Aviv would be a radioactive hole by now.
It's not, because we work together with our best ally.
A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
dominated Mexico for six years.
Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
