CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it’s Europe’s turn.

But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you’re far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

Totality will begin near the North Pole, then streak southward across Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a patch of Portugal. Daytime darkness won’t last more than a couple minutes at best — shrimpy compared with North America’s epic 2024 eclipse — but it is continental Europe’s first encounter with totality since 1999. Spain gets a much longer shot at totality next August, along with North Africa and the Middle East.

For the U.S., the Great American Eclipse of 2017 kicked off the sun-vanishing mania with more than two minutes of totality from Oregon to South Carolina. The amount of totality almost doubled in 2024, racing diagonally from Mexico’s Pacific coast all the way past Newfoundland.

America’s next coast-to-coast total solar eclipse isn’t until 2045. So catch a partial now if you can.

Here’s a list of some U.S. and Canadian cities in position to see a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday if skies are clear, in alphabetical order, with local times and the amount of sun coverage provided by NASA:

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—Anchorage, Alaska, with 28% coverage. Begins at 7:36 a.m. and ends at 9:09 a.m., peaking at 8:21 a.m.

—Bangor, Maine, with 24% coverage. Begins at 12:54 p.m. and ends at 2:49 p.m., peaking at 1:53 p.m.

—Detroit with 3% coverage. Begins at 1:03 p.m. and ends at 2:08 p.m., peaking at 1:36 p.m.

—Montreal, Quebec, with 18% coverage. Begins at 12:50 p.m. and ends at 2:38 p.m., peaking at 1:45 p.m.

—New York City with 9% coverage. Begins at 1:07 p.m. and ends at 2:38 p.m., peaking at 1:54 p.m.

—Philadelphia with 7% coverage. Begins at 1:11 p.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m., peaking at 1:53 p.m.

—St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, with 53% coverage. Begins at 2:28 p.m. and ends at 4:37 p.m., peaking at 3:35 p.m.

—Toronto, Ontario, with 8% coverage. Begins at 12:55 p.m. and ends at 2:23 p.m., peaking at 1:40 p.m.

—Washington, D.C., with 4% coverage. Begins at 1:17 p.m. and ends at 2:27 p.m., peaking at 1:53 p.m.

—Winnipeg, Manitoba, with 5% coverage. Begins at 11:25 a.m. and ends at 12:40 p.m., peaking at 12:02 p.m.

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“Customers regularly describe the café as a ‘must-visit’ in Belfast, praising its relaxed atmosphere, standout breakfast menu and speciality drinks”

A busy Belfast cafe has been ranked as the UK’s most popular independent coffee shop.

A study conducted by Capital on Tap analysed more than 100 independent coffee shops, ranking them using a combination of Google review ratings, review volumes, average monthly Google search volumes and Instagram followers to see who came out top.

Two Northern Irish businesses made the top 3, with Neighbourhood Café coming away with the top spot and Established Coffee just around the corner ranking at third.

Ranking in first place, Neighbourhood was remarked for its “standout breakfast menu” and its status as a must try spot in Belfast City Centre.

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Captial on Tap said: “Neighbourhood Café in Belfast ranks as the UK’s most popular independent coffee shop. The café stands out for its strong online presence, with around 27,100 average monthly Google searches, one of the highest in the rankings, alongside 45,500 Instagram followers and a 4.6-star Google rating.

“Customers regularly describe the café as a ‘must-visit’ in Belfast, praising its relaxed atmosphere, standout breakfast menu and speciality drinks. The café’s signature nut butter latte receives particular praise, with many reviewers saying the coffee lives up to the hype.”

Following closely behind in third place, Established’s service, pastries and online popularity were a standout feature on the list.

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They continued: “Established Coffee in Belfast rounds out the top three with a 4.6-star Google rating, 12,100 average monthly Google searches and 36,500 Instagram followers. Alongside its strong online popularity, the café has built a reputation for its high-quality coffee and freshly baked treats.

“Customers often champion its friendly service, beautifully presented filter coffee and pastries, with several reviewers singling out its lemon meringue pie as one of the best they’ve tasted.”

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The judge overseeing the state trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, has laid down the ground rules for court public and media access to the high-profile case.

Mangione returned to court on Tuesday ahead of his murder trial, which begins next month in New York. Dressed in a charcoal grey suit with his hair clipped short, Mangione sat silently at the defence table while his attorneys conferred with the judge.

In Tuesday’s hearing, Judge Gregory Carro decided that the 12-person jury would remain anonymous to the public due to the spotlight on the case, and that there would be an overflow room to meet media demand.

The case has attracted national attention, and has also created an online frenzy, with both his backers – many of whom see Mangione as a symbol of the backlash against US healthcare costs – and his critics analysing everything from his intentions to his appearance.

The spectacle is likely to intensify when jury selection for the trial begins on 8 September.

Mangione, if found guilty, could face decades behind bars. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including second-degree murder and weapons-related offences.

He faces a separate federal trial next year, in which he has also pleaded not guilty.

Much of what is expected at the state trial – the prosecutor’s case, Mangione’s defence, and obstacles both parties face – were previewed in months of court filings and arguments.

Here’s what to know about the upcoming trial, and what questions remain.

Gomez co-stars in the series alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, with the upcoming Britain-set sixth season set to star a plethora of British talent, including Jennifer Saunders, Martin Freeman, Simone Ashley, Jane Horrocks, Geri Halliwell, Jamie Demetriou, David Tennant, Richard Ayoade and Olivia Colman.

Frempong, who previously appeared in Too Much and Essex Girls, added: “I am extremely excited to be joining EastEnders! I have watched the show for as long as I can remember and have such vivid memories of gathering around the TV with my family, especially at Christmas, to watch all the drama unfolding on the Square, so it feels pretty surreal to now be a part of the action!

Earlier, Mr Burnham wrote on Facebook that he was “increasingly confident that a more focused approach” to creating more headroom in the prison system would “allow us to reduce the number of people released early and, in the case of the most serious offenders like those convicted of the killing of Pc Harper, prevent their early release altogether”.

Alex Jones made an emotional return to Wales to reunite with a former sub-postmaster who was wrongly caught up in the Post Office Horizon scandal

Alex Jones has returned to Wales to reunite with a sub-postmaster whose life was turned upside down by the Post Office Horizon scandal.

The One Show presenter met Steve, who runs a post office in Nelson, Caerphilly, more than a decade after he first appeared on the BBC programme to speak about the financial discrepancies he was experiencing at his branch.

Steve was among hundreds of sub-postmasters caught up in the Horizon scandal, in which faulty accounting data made it appear that money was missing from post office branches. Many were wrongly accused of theft and false accounting, with some prosecuted as a result.

When Steve first spoke to The One Show in December 2014, he had been confronted with an alleged shortfall of around £44,000. More than ten years later, the problems have not completely disappeared.

During Alex’s return visit to the branch, Steve showed her his latest figures, revealing that he is still seeing discrepancies in the accounts.

“I’m still getting ups and downs,” he told Alex, pointing to the figures recorded by the system.

He explained that one day’s figures showed the branch £1.44 down, while another showed a £276 shortfall – money he said the Post Office was still asking him to repay.

Despite his experiences, Steve has continued running the branch because of the people who rely on it.

Asked by Alex where he finds the strength to continue, he said: “For the community, basically.”

He added that the support he has received locally has helped him carry on, saying he had not received a single negative comment from people in the area.

Steve’s story is particularly significant as the Horizon scandal continues to have an impact on communities across Wales and the rest of the UK.

He has now received £75,000 in compensation and plans to retire from the post office after years of serving the local community. While retirement will bring relief after everything he has endured, Steve admitted that leaving will also be emotional.

He expects to feel “a bit of sadness” after spending so many years behind the counter.

Alex’s reunion with Steve formed part of a special The One Show feature marking the programme’s 20th anniversary.

The One Show’s Post Office feature aired on Tuesday, August 11 on BBC One as part of the week of celebrations of 20 Years of The One Show

The existing building will be made into flats and a bungalow and two masinettes will be built on the grounds

A Grade II listed building is set to undergo a major transformation after conversion plans were approved by Peterborough City Council. The historic property at 63 Church Street in Stanground, which is currently used for both commercial and residential purposes, was purchased by Simon Dann and Edel Lynch in 2014.

According to planning documents, despite not being responsible for the destruction of the historic features prior to their ownership, Mr Dann and Mrs Lynch have spent more than £400,000 restoring the building so far. They have now been given the go-ahead to convert the building into flats, as well as build two new maisonettes and a three-bedroom bungalow on the property grounds.

“As demonstrated over the years by trying to bring back lost features, the applicants are dedicated to further enhancing the building to its potential as a Grade II listed building,” the design and access statement reads.

It was argued in the application that the proposal would create a range of different property types which would provide essential accommodation to contribute to the housing need within the area.

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In 1969 the Grade II listed building became a Polish gentlemen’s club and in 1970 extensive building works were carried out which resulted in the loss of some original features.

Planning permission and listed building consent was later granted in 2014 to demolish the extension and carry out restoration works in order to change the building into a chiropractic clinic and residential accommodation.

“The site is a unique opportunity to bring back historic features and allow them to be further enhanced and appreciated whilst promoting a community feel within the site area,” planning documents stated.

Peterborough City Council’s highways team raised concerns around a shortfall of two parking spaces, but planning officers determined this would not result in an adverse highway safety issue.

The development must begin within three years, with a number of conditions listed in the officer’s report.

One athletics fan urged organisers on social media to “fill the place” with “cheap door tickets”.

Another said they decided against buying tickets as it would cost his family “more than a holiday” when travel and accommodation for one night was factored in.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she expected attendances to increase as the championships continued.

“It is true that over the past few days we haven’t sold out the stadiums but we are seeing those numbers rising steadily,” she said.

“We have some amazing events coming up, the men’s 100m final, people like Keely Hodgkinson competing and I think you will see that really rise in the next few days.”

She added she thought organisers have “pretty good job here” over ticket prices with “half of all the tickets for the events here in Birmingham are under £30”.

A Birmingham 2026 spokesperson expressed delight at the ticket sales which “have far surpassed our targets”.

“Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening sessions are approaching sell-out, with several other sessions close to capacity,” they added.

“There are still opportunities to be part of the championships at incredibly good value.

“After a fantastic opening day of competition, we’re looking forward to welcoming many more spectators to Alexander Stadium throughout the week and sharing more memorable moments of world-class athletics.”

A woman with Down syndrome said American Airlines had denied her from getting on a plane to visit her family, but the company has insisted that it had a logical reason.

Jennifer Jaspers was dropped off by her mother at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 23.

The 52-year-old had planned to take her yearly solo trip to North Carolina to see her father and cousins, as well as celebrate her birthday.

But during the check-in process, she was apparently asked a question that took her by complete surprise, according to WOWT.

Jaspers’s mother, Cindy Garrett, said a staff member queried ‘whether she could get herself out of a building by herself’ and her daughter had responded, ‘I don’t know.’

After that, American Airlines determined that Jaspers required a safety assistant to get on the plane in order to adhere to their procedures.

Jaspers recalled that she began crying after being denied a boarding pass, with Garrett adding that her daughter had traveled alone dozens of times before.

‘I can fly by myself,’ Jaspers told the outlet.

Cindy Garrett (left), Jaspers’s mother, said her daughter was thrown off and did not know how to answer a question about ‘whether she could get herself out of a building by herself’

Her mom offered an explanation for her daughter’s response at the check-in gate.

‘Because it threw her [off],’ Garrett told WOWT. ‘She didn’t know how to answer that.’

Garrett said her family had previously used a different procedure during Jaspers’s travels to ensure everything went smoothly.

‘To transfer airplanes, we have it set up that they walk her to the next gate,’ Garrett said.

She claimed that she told American Airlines that ‘there’s never been a problem’ with her daughter’s travel plans.

‘She has a phone in her purse all the time,’ Garrett said. ‘She knows how to use it.’

Garrett added that a supervisor got involved in the situation before her daughter’s boarding pass was denied.

American Airlines said that passengers who are unable to follow safety instructions must travel with a safety assistant

Jaspers’s mom said her daughter had been scheduled to travel in first class (stock image)

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In response to the incident, American Airlines said that passengers who cannot follow safety instructions need to travel with a safety assistant, per the outlet.

Jaspers was offered that option for free but turned it down, the airline said in a statement.

‘To support those who need ​special assistance, customers who ​are unable to ​follow safety instructions ​during their journey ​are required to travel with ​a ​safety assistant,’ American Airlines told the outlet.

‘Upon review, our team followed established procedures to determine that a safety assistant would be required to travel with the customer – and that option was offered at no cost,’ the statement continued.

Jaspers’s ticket was subsequently refunded, according to the company.

Garrett said that Jaspers is still planning to fly to North Carolina, albeit with a couple of twists.

‘She had a first-class ticket, so she won’t be able to go first class anymore,’ Garrett said.

The incident happened at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska (file photo)

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Instead, Jaspers’s father has spent about two weeks planning a round trip flight that costs about $1,800.

He would come to Omaha and serve as her travel assistant.

Garrett said the family would ask American Airlines if the offer for the safety assistant to be cost-free still applied.

‘If they’re the ones demanding that there needs [to be] a second person there, [then] at least half of it, they should pay,’ she told the outlet.

The Air Carrier Access Act states that airlines cannot refuse transportation to people on the basis of disability and that airlines may not require a person with a disability to travel with another person. 

However, there are exceptions for ‘certain limited circumstances’ where the airline can require a safety assistant.

‘If a passenger with a disability and the airline disagree about the need for a safety assistant, the airline can require the assistant, but cannot charge for the transportation of the assistant,’ the rule continues.

The Daily Mail has reached out to American Airlines for further comment.