The rise of genealogy websites and at-home DNA testing has made a remarkable impact on countless individuals who have, for one reason or another, lost contact with relatives. At the same time, this increasingly-accessible technology can cause controversy by unearthing long-held family secrets and other unknowns. One example, from earlier this year, highlighted the potential for these uncomfortable revelations: In September, a woman turned to the internet for advice after discovering that her boyfriend is also her fourth cousin....

The Sweden international defender moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2017, with life at Benfica traded in for that at the Theatre of Dreams. Adjusting to the demands of a Premier League stage has not been easy, with Jose Mourinho having eased the 23-year-old into his plans following a testing opening to his debut campaign. Lindelof has, however, improved as the season has progressed and is happy with his development at a club he always hoped would give him a chance....

Graham took to Twitter on Tuesday and criticized the Biden administration’s approach to rescuing the U.S.’ Afghan allies as Afghanistan has rapidly fallen to the Taliban. The senator shared an article from The Wall Street Journal about Afghans fleeing the Taliban and the U.S. evacuations as the August 31 deadline for the final troop withdrawal approaches. Graham tweeted: “President Biden has signed the Death Warrant for thousands of Afghans who helped us....

The Republican from South Carolina tweeted on Wednesday that if the reports are true, Garland would be a “sound choice” to lead the Department of Justice. “He is a man of great character, integrity, and tremendous competency in the law,” Graham wrote in the post. He added in a second tweet that Garland “will be asked many questions regarding existing investigations that, in my view, need to continue. I look forward to the confirmation process and will closely follow his answers....

The monarch’s coffin is currently on display in the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, the central hub of British politics also home to the houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Members of the public have been granted a period to show their respects in person to the queen who died aged 96 on September 8, lasting until the morning of her state funeral on Monday September 19....

From consistent team glory to stunning individual achievements - Messi has done it all over a long period of time. Which of Messi’s achievements have truly been the most eye-catching? There is no doubt that Lionel Messi is ‘Here to Create’. 2014 World Cup Golden Ball winner Having been criticised for his national team performances at the highest level, Messi responded by setting the 2014 Brazil World Cup alight....

French Minister of Culture Jacques Toubon thought the find so important he announced it personally in Paris last week, saying, “This is an exceptional discovery, a treasure for humanity.” That’s almost an understatement. The cavern near the little town of Combe d’Arc rivals Lascaux, and Altamira in Spain, and is likely to transform most of what little we know about paleolithic man. Unlike those at other sites, the Ardeche paintings depict mostly beasts that humans didn’t hunt, suggesting they were painted for religious or purely decorative reasons....

The Lions won both games without him, but they were fortunate to nip New Orleans last Sunday, and their offense has floundered for long stretches without a healthy Megatron. However, Detroit’s dominant defense has more than compensated and should easily disrupt Atlanta’s paper-thin offensive line. These teams last met in December 2012, the Falcons winning 31-18 as 3.5-point road favorites. The Line: Lions -3.5, Total: 46.5 Line movement: The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook opened Detroit -4 and moved to -3....

Burleson's car hit a center median wall on a highway in suburban Detroit and he was taken to a hospital. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said there were no indicators of alcohol on the scene or on Burleson's person after the crash at 2:25 a.m. Coach Jim Schwartz stopped short of writing off the rest of Burleson's season, but surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. "It's not an emergency surgery," Schwartz said....

Buffon was sent off late in Juve’s Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Madrid after angrily confronting referee Michael Oliver over a spot-kick awarded to the La Liga giants. The 40-year-old slammed Oliver in an emotional outburst post-match, leading to criticism of the shot-stopper. But Lippi said Buffon’s reputation remained intact, while insisting Oliver got the decision wrong. “There is nothing that can tarnish Gianluigi Buffon’s splendid career at all, either as a player or a man,” he told Omnisport ....

Whether she survives Election Day is yet to be seen. With just over one month to go until the vote is tallied, the limited amount of polling conducted in the state since primary day shows Murkowski to be a likely but questionable favorite against Trump-endorsed opponent Kelly Tshibaka in the upcoming ranked-choice general election, with her likelihood of victory ranging anywhere from a toss-up to percentages in the double digits....

Variety published a list of 26 actors and actresses and what they have earned for recent and upcoming films. Out of those 26, only five were women—Margot Robbie, Millie Bobby Brown, Emily Blunt, Jamie Lee Curtis and Anya Taylor-Joy. Interestingly, Curtis is the only American woman. Although Taylor-Joy was born in Miami, she was raised in Argentina before moving to London. Tom Nunan, Continuing Lecturer at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television says it’s “wrong” and “stupid” that the list is “so utterly stacked in favor of men....

The foods most likely to become contaminated with this type of bacteria are processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats (prepackaged and at the deli counter), soft cheeses and smoked seafood. Listeria infections are usually diagnosed based on the symptoms, but laboratory tests can confirm it. This infection can cause complications, so treatment with antibiotics may be necessary. Prevention is key when it comes to listeriosis and other food-borne infections like E....

In the clip posted to TikTok by vanessaguedert, the young child can be seen waving and tipping his cap to each of the passing characters. Impressed at his impeccable manners, every one of the passing princesses returns the favor, remaining in character to curtsy for the awestruck fan. “Disney’s true prince!” a caption accompanying the clip reads. The boy is seen tipping his cap to three princesses dressed as Snow White, Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty and Brave’s Princess Merida, respectively....

“I didn’t want to deal with all the notifications,” Jones said. MORE: Little League World Series dates and times Jones had three homers and four RBIs in Jackie Robinson West’s 12-2 victory in five innings. Manager Darold Butler the players on the all-black team hear about the support in and around Chicago, but that they do haven’t grasped the magnitude. “I know for a fact they don’t know how big it is, or what exactly is going on at home,” Butler said....

Initially, Sumlin sent this Tweet, but with no further context or elaboration, it was hard to determine whether the Texas A&M coach was joking or not. MORE: College Football Playoff title game uniforms | Jameis Winston declares for NFL | Michigan guard to transfer after Harbaugh meeting He left no room for interpretation after going on “Mike & Mike” on Wednesday and clearing things up. The pool boy was Rustin McFarland, who attends Texas A&M, according to his Twitter bio....

The Germany international is running down his contract at Anfield, with there no indication that he will be committing to fresh terms. That situation has seen various landing spots mooted for Can, with Serie A champions Juve considered to be the most likely. They have been leading the chase for a versatile performer heading towards free agency, despite failing to put an agreement in place. It was suggested in American publication Sports Illustrated on Wednesday that a deal had finally been done, with Can destined to be heading for Turin this summer....

Stephen Curry’s pregame shoot around has become one of the biggest spectacles in the league for a number of reasons. First, his warm up is the stuff of legends — the reason people are breaking down doors to catch a glimpse of him at work. MORE: Internet bashes Curry’s wife | Davidson won’t retire Curry’s number yet | How Curry gets so open The second: It gives fans around the country an opportunity to get their memorabilia signed by the greatest shooter of all-time....

The Michigan-born musician, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, tells voters that they have a chance to “put a real life American bada** in the U.S. Senate, instead of a career politician,” referencing his song “American Bad A**.” Ritchie cites James’ status as a combat veteran, West Point graduate, and as a “job creator” as reasons to vote for the candidate. He also calls James’ opponent, incumbent Senator Gary Peters, a “gaslighter” and “career politician....