Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87 14. September 2026 (23:29) The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.(BBC News)
Trump administration changes how it counts measles deaths amid Pennsylvania outbreak 14. September 2026 (22:35) CDC announces changes to how it reports measles deaths as Pennsylvania continues to confirm more casesThe Trump administration has changed the way it counts measles deaths amid an outbreak in Pennsylvania, which on Sunday saw the third apparent measles-related death in the state reported by a local coroner.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now using data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which is a way to track mortality trends over time, according to a note published to the agency’s website on 4 September. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ministers seek law change to make £72m donations to Reform illegal 14. September 2026 (22:01) Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirementsAndy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72m donations with retrospective restrictions on political donors that will include tough new residency requirements, ministers have announced.In a move that is likely to set off furious complaints from Nigel Farage’s party, the government will table amendments to legislation going through the House of Lords within weeks that puts the legality of Reform’s latest donations in doubt. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
