A guitarist behind some of the 1990s’ biggest punk hits is taking an unexpected break from performing after revealing a medical problem. The Offspring’s Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman, 63, told fans on Wednesday that he is withdrawing from concerts to address what he calls “a sudden and fairly serious health issue.” The veteran musician offered no further explanation of his condition or how long he might be away. Wasserman said his fellow band members supported his decision and would continue playing planned shows without him. “I hope to be back on stage sooner rather than later,” he added, thanking fans for their concern. The guitarist last appeared live on Sunday in San Diego. The Offspring have further concerts planned for Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Garden Grove, and Mexico City, with another California date in January. Wasserman joined the group in 1985, shortly after singer Dexter Holland helped launch it. They became one of the decade’s defining punk acts with 1994’s Smash, featuring “Come Out and Play” and “Self-Esteem.”

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Country music legend John Anderson has died at 71, just days after attending a Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony in Nashville. The star—best known for his 1983 hit “Swingin’”—died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend,” his family wrote in a statement posted on social media. The family described Anderson as more than a celebrated singer, remembering him as the heart of their home and a loving presence whose legacy would live on through their memories. Anderson enjoyed a decades-long career, scoring hits with songs including “Straight Tequila Night,” “Money in the Bank” and “Wild and Blue.” His achievements included the CMA’s Horizon Award and Single of the Year honors for “Swingin.’” He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024. He was back at Nashville’s CMA Theater on Sunday for the induction of Tim McGraw into the Hall of Fame.

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If you (or your partner) snore at night, you know how disruptive it can be to getting a good night’s sleep. While plenty of over-the-counter remedies promise to silence snoring, from nasal strips to specialty pillows, anti-snoring mouthguards can be an effective, drug-free option for certain types of snoring. These devices work by gently positioning the lower jaw forward to help keep the upper airway open during sleep, reducing the vibrations that cause snoring in the first place.

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Authorities have discovered a horrifying flesh-eating parasite in a wild animal for the first time after identifying an infected elk in Texas. The animal was killed by a hunter at a game ranch in Pecos County, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae devour living flesh after its eggs hatch. Livestock are particularly vulnerable, although humans can also become infected. The grim discovery has prompted federal and state officials to expand wildlife surveillance in the area. Hunters have been warned to look for maggots crawling inside injuries, foul odors, and animals displaying signs of illness. Wounds that grow larger, especially near body openings, are another possible sign. In June, authorities identified the parasite in livestock—a three-week-old Texas calf. Authorities also confirmed a human infection in the U.S. last year, though the patient recovered and investigators found no further spread. The USDA maintains the pest does not pose food-safety risks but could threaten to disrupt meat production.

A virus that usually affects livestock has been detected in a human for the first time. Authorities in France confirmed that a patient who died at a hospital in Lyon in early October had contracted the Shamonda virus, an insect-borne virus that typically affects cows and was previously considered non-transmissible to humans. Midges spread the disease, and the eastern French region where the patient fell ill had an outbreak among animals during the summer months. Officials believe the immunocompromised patient was being treated for an illness that made him more susceptible to infection. The virus was first detected in Nigeria in the mid-1960s, with the first-ever cases in Europe confirmed in late July. Authorities stress that they have not identified any health risks to the general population following the case. Investigations into whether the virus caused or contributed to the patient’s ​death are underway. Cows affected by the virus produce less milk and suffer other symptoms such as diarrhea. Shamonda has also been found in horses, sheep, and goats.

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A Minnesota man is being credited with saving nearly 20 children after their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday. Ebro Ahmed, 27, was standing outside a convenience store when he noticed a passing school bus with its door wide open. Looking inside, Ahmed saw that the driver was having what appeared to be a seizure, he told ABC News. Ahmed sprinted toward the bus, jumped inside and pulled the emergency brake. “Even if I were to die, it would still be worth it,” he said. Surveillance video released by the store, Ya Bricks Snacks and Tobacco, captured the scene. According to Ahmed, some kids were screaming while others stayed calm. In the chaos, he threw his phone and glasses to a girl at the front to hold. McDreamy also got some unexpected credit, with Ahmed saying Grey’s Anatomy helped him stay calm under pressure. Saint Paul Public Schools said paramedics responded and reported no injuries. In a Wednesday update, St. Paul Public Schools said that the bus driver has been released from the hospital and is resting at home, KSTP reported.

An archeologist says he has finally identified the skeleton found inside a Roman sarcophagus in the grounds of Westminster Abbey. The limestone coffin was registered to a wealthy man called Valerius Amandinus, the Guardian reports. Researchers first discovered it in 1820 and officially excavated it in 1869. Records suggested the bones had been lost, but when researchers removed the lid in a lab during a 2018 investigation, they found the skeleton still inside. Radiocarbon dating puts the remains in the late 10th or early 11th century. Prof. Warwick Rodwell, a consultant archeologist, writes in the Journal of the British archeological Association at the Abbey that he believes the man was likely a medieval abbot. According to Britannica, a medieval abbot was the head of a monastery, or abbey, in Western Europe, with authority over both its religious life and its practical affairs. A clue was carved into the reused lid: a large Anglo-Saxon cross. “Nobody of lower rank would have been buried in anything like that,” Rodwell said. He names two candidates, Ælfwig and Wulfnoth, and favors Ælfwig, who died around 1020 after about 27 years as abbot.

The Vatican says that “no further treatment is necessary” for Pope Leo XIV after he had a cancerous lobe removed from his right lung last week. Test results confirmed that “the tumor was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized,” Leo’s doctors said in a statement. Leo held his first general audience Wednesday since being diagnosed with lung cancer. “The first thing I want to say to you is thank you for ​the support and prayers,” he told the crowd in St. Peter’s Square, without specifically mentioning his health. “Thanks be ⁠to God for his generosity.” The 71-year-old pontiff successfully underwent surgery on Oct. 13 at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. He began working from the hospital as he completed his week-long recovery. Leo made his first public appearance since the surgery on Sunday, announcing that he would slowly resume his usual duties as leader of the Catholic Church.

The United States has its first new national park in six years, and it sits on a sacred Apache site in southeastern Arizona. Chiricahua National Park features a mountainous landscape known for its balancing rocks, formed by volcanic activity 27 million years ago, and its rich Indigenous cultural roots. “Chiricahua’s towering rock spires, rich Apache heritage and remarkable biodiversity make it one of America’s most extraordinary landscapes,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Chiricahua a national monument in 1924, stating that its volcanic spires were of scientific interest. Chiricahua, also called the “Wonderland of Rocks,” became the 64th national park on Tuesday when President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan legislation into law. The most recently declared national park before Chiricahua was New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia, which Trump established in 2020. The site covers roughly 12,000 acres, making Chiricahua the fourth-smallest national park. Some advocates criticized the move, condemning the Trump administration for failing to properly care for existing parks.

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The long-awaited Glee reboot has finally gotten the green light. The original show, which aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, follows the members of a struggling high school show choir in Ohio. It won six Emmy Awards out of 40 nominations over its six-season run. Co-creator Ryan Murphy has been teasing a return to the halls of William McKinley High for years, telling Entertainment Tonight last month that he and fellow writers Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan had “just finished the script.” According to Variety, the new episodes will air on Hulu and Disney+. Details about the plot and cast haven’t been made public, but Murphy has said many original cast members were “very enthusiastic” about returning. Lea Michele, known for playing protagonist Rachel Berry, recently told E! News that she’d be happy to join a reboot. “I will follow Ryan wherever he goes,” she said. Another Glee star, Chris Colfer, was less enthusiastic, saying in a Bustle interview this month that the show would be “really hard” to execute after original cast member Naya Rivera’s death in 2020. Cast members Cory Monteith and Mark Salling have also died. “I don’t know, but hopefully I’ll have more information and I can actually think about it,” Colfer said.

King Charles lauded Prince William in a speech during a state banquet for the Sultan of Oman Tuesday night, while completely ignoring his other son, Harry. “There can be few happier symbols of success than a living relationship being passed from one generation to the next,” Charles said; he added that he is “delighted” with William and, when speaking of “successors,” made clear the distinction between his working royal heir and his non-working spare. He was speaking just hours after Harry took a jab at William in an interview with GQ by suggesting that, while he is keen for reconciliation, others “don’t want to work it out.” (As the inevitable headlines sprouted, a spokesman for the Sussexes said the comment was “absolutely not intended as a swipe at his brother” and was made “in a general context.”) Eight working members of the royal family attended the banquet, which was the first incoming state visit since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the U.K.—as private individuals, the couple do not take part in royal engagements. Nobody at Windsor Castle appeared to miss them.

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