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Astronomers are highlighting TOI-1710 b, a Neptune-like giant planet located 265 light-years from Earth. Discovered in 2022 by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), the planet has a radius about 5.34 times that of Earth and a mass of roughly 28 Earths, orbiting its star once every 24.28 days. Details of its size, mass, and orbit are being circulated among space enthusiasts discussing recent exoplanet finds.

An Italian woman who is taller than average says she has bought jeans from the same brand for years, always wearing a size 48 with the same weight and build. This year, when she went to buy a new pair, the same size suddenly felt too tight, prompting her to question whether sizing standards have changed.

Snack brands Cheetos, Hostess and Chips Ahoy! are expanding their Halloween offerings, moving beyond traditional sweets with themed products aimed at the holiday market. The trend, reported by food industry outlet BakeryAndSnacks, points to growing competition among snack makers for a share of seasonal Halloween spending as consumers look for novelty treats beyond classic candy.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara reportedly 'cried for weeks' after losing out on a hosting job, according to a Sun report circulating in the UK. The story comes amid attention on the show's presenting line-up, with long-time host Tess Daly also drawing searches. Neither Manrara nor the BBC has confirmed the reported reaction.

A driver known to authorities for repeated extreme speeding offences has been arrested in France after being caught travelling at what officials described as a crazy speed, according to Actu.fr. The arrest is drawing attention to repeat offenders who continue to drive at dangerous speeds despite previous sanctions, reigniting debate over road safety enforcement.

Three drivers were flashed for extreme speeding in France, and when gendarmes stopped them, the officers got the same unexpected surprise from all three. The Auto Moto report about the incident is drawing attention in France, where speeding enforcement and repeat offenders are a recurring topic of public debate.

Dutch midfielder Tessel Middag has ended her football career at 44-time Oranje international level after suffering a third cruciate ligament injury. The 32-year-old, who played for clubs including Ajax, Manchester City and Rangers, says the injury left her no choice but to take early retirement. Dutch media report the announcement with tributes to her international career.

The Boston Globe has reached the final round of a bracket asking readers to choose the most quintessential Boston movie. The matchup has narrowed years of Boston-set cinema down to four finalists, prompting debate over which film best captures the city's character, accents and neighborhoods. Readers are voting and weighing in on which title deserves to be called the definitive Boston film.

A former private-jet flight attendant who worked for ultra-wealthy clients, and who has been linked to Johnny Depp, has filed an explosive lawsuit in which she details alleged misbehaviour among the mega rich, according to a New York Post exclusive. The report says she is speaking out after her own life fell apart, and her claims about the elite travel world are drawing wide attention.

A contest to name the most quintessential Boston movie has reached its final matchup, with 'Good Will Hunting' facing off against 'Spotlight'. Both films are deeply tied to the city: the 1997 drama about a South Boston genius and the 2015 Oscar-winning story of the Globe's clergy abuse investigation. Readers are now voting to decide which film best represents Boston on screen.

Bestselling romance author Tessa Bailey sat down for a Q&A with 12News about her latest book, discussing a new creative direction in her writing career. The interview covers how she is changing course with her recent work and what readers can expect from her newest release.

Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and former Chicago Bears head coach who led the team to a Super Bowl win in 1986, has died at the age of 86. Widely regarded as the embodiment of the Chicago Bears franchise, Ditka spent decades in football as a player, coach and broadcaster. Tributes are pouring in from fans and the football world honouring one of the NFL's most iconic personalities.

Medieval history enthusiasts are marking the anniversary of the death of Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut, who died on this day in 1436. She ruled the counties of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut from 1417 to 1433, and Mons served as one of the most important towns of Hainaut during her era. The remembrance is tied to travel content about historic sites in Mons, Belgium.

Etsy's engineering team has published a post on its Code as Craft blog describing how the company migrated its database sharding to Vitess, the open-source system originally developed at YouTube. The write-up walks through the technical approach and challenges of moving Etsy's MySQL sharding layer. Engineering communities are sharing the article as a practical case study in large-scale database infrastructure work.

A new drama series called Feral has been announced, with a cast led by Michelle Dockery alongside Jessica Gunning, Genevieve O'Reilly and Quintessa Swindell. Details of the plot, network and release date have not yet been shared, but the ensemble casting is drawing attention given the recent profile of the actors involved.

Michelle Dockery, Genevieve O'Reilly and Quintessa Swindell have been cast alongside BAFTA winner Jessica Gunning in 'Feral', a jungle drama in development at Netflix. The casting announcement, reported by Variety, rounds out a high-profile ensemble for the streaming series, with details of the plot and release date not yet confirmed.