Von Scales

Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality TV personality Trina Braxton, has died at the age of 58, according to E! News. The Braxton family is known from the series Braxton Family Values, and fans are expressing condolences and sharing tributes as news of Scales' death spreads across social media. Details about the cause of death have not been widely reported.

Puerto Rico is suffering a severe drought, with 37 percent of the island in extreme drought by mid-September. The agriculturally important Lajas Valley in the southwest has been hit particularly hard. Imagery from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows how the landscape has dried out, underscoring the scale of the water shortage facing farmers and communities across the island.

Israel is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis since October 2023. Citing a report by the Israeli State Comptroller from February 2025, some 39 percent of Israelis are suffering from post-traumatic stress symptoms of moderate or severe intensity. The figures point to a huge, ongoing psychological toll from the war and the October 7 attacks.

A frustrated customer is warning others to avoid German fibre provider Deutsche Glasfaser, rating its support, service and performance at 6 on a scale of 6. The complaint says nothing works at the company, claiming even a switch to rival provider 1&1 worked better. The post adds to recurring online criticism of the fibre rollout firm.