Who is Ahmed Nur Said Elmi? Meet Ilhan Omar’s ex-husband, alleged to be her brother

South China Morning Post - Oct 31, 2026

As the 2026 US midterm elections draw near, Minnesota Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar has found herself embroiled in renewed controversy over her immigration history and past marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi. Elmi has long been alleged to be her brother, although the Somali-born legislator has denied such claims, which remain unproven. However, in 2016, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security found some evidence suggesting the marriage may have been fraudulent, The New York Times...

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Glassmaker Maximilian Riedel on His Travel Tips, and Not Drinking When Flying

Oct 31, 2026

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Work takes Austrian glassmaker Maximilian Riedel all around the globe. His surprising hot take? Don’t drink when flying… The post Glassmaker Maximilian Riedel on His Travel Tips, and Not Drinking When Flying appeared first on Business Traveller.

Hong Kong pianist John Lee does justice to Rachmaninov and more despite dry acoustics

Oct 31, 2026

Hong Kong pianist John Lee does justice to Rachmaninov and more despite dry acoustics

The marketing of classical music concerts has increasingly focused on the musician rather than the music, with the often ephemeral cult of personality perceived as more valuable than the notes they play, at least in drawing an audience. So, it was refreshing to hear the fine young musician John Lee play. After studying at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where he is now a member of the faculty, Lee earned a master’s degree from the Royal College of Music in London with distinction and...

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

Oct 31, 2026

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

Africa's top doctor, who has called Canada home since 2013, tells CBC News there could be "massive" cross-border spread of Ebola in the months ahead as he calls for more international support.

Why GLP-1 users’ impact on food-inspired fragrance market is nothing to sniff at

Oct 31, 2026

Why GLP-1 users’ impact on food-inspired fragrance market is nothing to sniff at

From cherry and banoffee pie to Tabasco and sesame, the list of food aromas popping up in luxury fragrances keeps growing. Now some perfume makers are starting to ask if weight-loss drugs might be reshaping what consumers want in a scent. So-called gourmand fragrances like Thierry Mugler’s pioneering candyfloss-inspired Angel and Nina Ricci’s toffee apple scent Nina have been around for decades. More recent growth in the segment has been attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic-era boom in online...

Autumn in Beijing, with more than leaves on the agenda

Oct 31, 2026

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Non-Americans Are Sharing The Misconceptions They Had About The US Before Visiting, And I'm Laughing At A Lot Of These

Oct 31, 2026

Non-Americans Are Sharing The Misconceptions They Had About The US Before Visiting, And I'm Laughing At A Lot Of These

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38 Travel Products To Pick Up NOW So You Aren’t In A Pinch Two Days Before Your Departure

Oct 31, 2026

38 Travel Products To Pick Up NOW So You Aren’t In A Pinch Two Days Before Your Departure

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How betel nut chewing in China became a habit for millions, from emperors to commoners

Oct 31, 2026

How betel nut chewing in China became a habit for millions, from emperors to commoners

The history of the betel nut, also known as the areca nut, stretches further back than previously thought. New research suggests that people on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi were enjoying its mind-altering effects as long as 25,000 years ago. The discovery began with two ancient skeletons whose teeth bore curious, deep grooves. Australian archaeologists suspected these were the result of repeatedly sucking on whole betel nuts. Chemical analysis subsequently detected traces of arecoline, the...

Yams vs sweet potatoes: the difference, nutrition and how to cook them

Oct 31, 2026

Yams vs sweet potatoes: the difference, nutrition and how to cook them

Widely known as Sam the Cooking Guy, Sam Zien is an enthusiastic proponent of sweet potatoes. He loves mashing them and seasoning with miso, butter and chopped spring onions. Or he cubes, boils and roasts the sweet potatoes, then adds a generous dollop of lemon yogurt, with sprinkles of dukkah, a mixture of chopped nuts and sesame seeds, seasoned with cumin, coriander and salt. Another way is to add sweet potatoes to quesadillas with Mexican chorizo, a highly seasoned fatty pork sausage, and...

10 expert tips to help you wake up in the winter feeling refreshed, happy and energised

Oct 30, 2026

10 expert tips to help you wake up in the winter feeling refreshed, happy and energised

As winter draws closer in some places and darker mornings become part of the daily routine, getting out of bed can feel more difficult than ever. Psychotherapist Shazna Khanom, head of clinical mental health at healthcare company Bupa in the UK, explains that the shorter days and reduction of daylight during autumn and winter can have a significant impact on our energy levels. “The darkness doesn’t just impact people’s mood – it can also change their energy levels and make them feel slower,” she...

Meet Sylvester Stallone’s youngest daughter, Scarlet Rose, who plays Spencer in Tulsa King

Oct 30, 2026

Meet Sylvester Stallone’s youngest daughter, Scarlet Rose, who plays Spencer in Tulsa King

Taylor Sheridan’s hit crime drama Tulsa King is back with its fourth season, and is already the talk of Tinseltown. Led by Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who builds his own syndicate in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is the most-watched television show on Paramount+ at the time of writing, according to FlixPatrol, and has already been renewed for a fifth season, per TVLine. Sharing the screen with Stallone are Martin Starr, Jay Will and Vincent Piazza, as well...

Travel Is Already Expensive, So Here Are 27 Useful Travel Products That Are *Not*

Oct 30, 2026

Travel Is Already Expensive, So Here Are 27 Useful Travel Products That Are *Not*

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