Missing woman from Scottish Borders 'may be looking for BnB to stay in'

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorElon Musk is getting a little help from billionaire friends for his $44 billion Twitter takeover.According to an SEC filing Thursday, Musk has secured $7.14 billion in new financing commitments for the Twitter bid, including $1 billion from Larry Ellison. Ellison, co-founder and CTO of software giant Oracle, also sits on the board of Tesla, which Musk heads as CEO.In addition, Prince al-Waleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia committed to retain the equity he owns in Twitter — his 35 million shares are worth $1.9 billion at Musk’s buyout offer — instead of receiving a cash payout, per the filing.Musk “will continue to have… discussions with certain existing holders” of Twitter stock, including ex-CEO Jack Dorsey, to contribute their shares toward his bid, according to the filing.

Obesity is contributing to hundreds of prostate cancer deaths in men, a new study suggests.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorPearl Jam paid tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on the opening night of their “Gigaton” tour in singer Eddie Vedder’s hometown of San Diego on Tuesday night.Before performing “Quick Escape” at the city’s Viejas Arena Vedder paid homage to drummer Matt Cameron’s friendship with Hawkins, who died in Columbia while the Foos were on tour, and added a personal touch as well.“[Hawkins] emitted something very incredible and very special,” Vedder said to the audience, before turning to Cameron and saying, “We’re all missing him, and so, Matt, I’m sorry again for your loss. But it just gives us another chance to say how much we appreciate you as well.” Cameron and Hawkins formed a side ban called the Nighttime Boogie Association in 2020 after both took part in a tribute concert for the late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell in 2019.On Sunday night, the  Red Hot Chili Peppers honored Hawkins as well, at Jazz Fest in New Orleans on Sunday while frontman Dave Grohl, Hawkins’ widow Alison, and other members of the Foo Fighters looked on from the wings.

A probe has been launched after a woman was the victim of serious sexual assault in a wooded area near a Scots nightclub.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNot a moment too soon, the #iVoted Festival, which drew a massive audience for its 2020 digital concert, is back for the 2022 midterms and has revealed its initial lineup, which includes Run the Jewels, Lake Street Dive, CNCO, Carl Craig, Rise Against, Umphrey’s McGee and loads more.The festival will take place virtually on Election Day: November 8th.Fans RSVP to access the Mandolin hosted stream with a selfie from outside their polling place or at home with their blank and unmarked ballot. Underage fans RSVP by letting #iVoted Festival know what year’s election they will be 18 for and why they’re excited to vote.

A man tragically died after the results of his CT scan were left untouched on a desk for six days, an inquest heard.

Scottish insect numbers have plummeted by 28 per cent over the last 17 years, a new survey has found.

Ryanair has issued a 'warning to holidaymakers' claiming people should book their flights through the airline rather than via online travel agents.

This Morning has come under fire from viewers after a Johnny Depp lookalike appeared on the programme. Hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield spoke to Simon Newton in the ITV studio where he came dressed as the actor's Pirates of the Caribbean character.

TUI have sent out an important warning to customers in regards to the latest passport rules. The travel provider has sent out an email to all those who have booked a holiday this year.

Police have upped patrols in Fallowfield after a man allegedly exposed himself and threatened to urinate on a woman at a bus stop.

Major travel companies have responded following a change in the law that will see some Spanish all-inclusive holidays enforce a "six drinks a day" rule.

Shoppers have praised a £35 eye serum that dubs itself as a 'non invasive alternative to Botox' leaving users looking ten years younger.

COUNTDOWN fans have been speculating wildly as to who will replace Anne Robinson in the hotseat after she announced she is quitting the show. One name that's been thrown around is Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley, 65, whose telly career has been revitalised after a short stint on I'm A Celebrity.

MICHELLE Heaton broke down in tears on today's Loose Women as she read an emotional letter from her husband. The recovering alcoholic, 41, was overcome with emotion as she read aloud a note her hubby Hugh Hanley sent to her when she was in The Priory last year, where he said she was "a liar" and "untrustworthy".

KATIE Price cuddled her adorable new puppy but fans couldn't take their eyes off her striking tattoos. Her inkings were on full display as she craddled the pup called Captain in her arms at home.

BRITAIN's Got Talent’s child star Bailey McConnell is all grown up eight years after storming the show. The singer wowed the judges and audiences alike when he performed his own song at his audition back in 2014.

CORONATION Street's Elle Mulvaney has shown off her family's stunning holiday cottage in Cornwall - and it's available for you to rent. The actress, who plays wild teen Amy Barlow, shared a sunny snap of the home on Instagram and urged her fans to take a look.

Heard of glass hair and not sure what all the fuss is about, but think it’s something you want in on? Shiny and healthy-looking hair has always been a big deal, but next level reflective hair is having a particularly big moment now.To find out more about glass hair, including the best hair treatments to help you recreate it at home, let’s dive in to the high-shine hair trend that’s all over social media. What is glass hair? You know those short video clips you see on Instagram or TikTok of sleek, straight hair that’s dazzlingly shiny and as smooth as a pane of glass? That’s exactly where this trend gets its name.

An old photograph has resurfaced showing the close relationship between Prince Harry and his grandmother, the Queen. Royal fans were delighted to see a heartfelt photograph of the pair when Harry, 37, was a child, and how he has continued to look after his grandmother and have a close bond with her for all of his life. A photograph shared on Twitter by fan account Sussex Daily shows a young Prince Harry walking with his grandmother and great-grandmother, the late Queen Mother.The three of them are seen walking in the rain with Harry holding an umbrella, but instead of keeping himself dry, he is holding it over the Queen and Queen Mother to make sure they stay dry instead.

Tom Cruise made quite the entrance at the global premiere of his highly anticipated movie, Top Gun: Maverick on Wednesday (May 4) in San Diego, Calif.