We didn’t realize it at the time — nobody ever does — but the ’90s were a vintage era in Hollywood. It was a time when major studios were happy to take a punt on original scripts, knowing that people would, as often as not, buy theater tickets to watch…
Nolan Wells’ mom reveals heart-wrenching last words she heard from her son before his tragic July 4 death
Nolan Wells’ heartbroken mother revealed his final words to her before he was found dead on a Mississippi island this week. Wells was reported missing on Sunday morning after he failed to return to the mainland following July 4th celebrations with friends. A day later, his body was found on…
Heading to a town near you… vast US-funded data centres that need more power than a small country and have sparked a Wild West-style land grab, with campaigners now fearing they could prove a toxic menace to public health
If her fellow protesters hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they might have assumed AI trickery had played a part in placing a famous face in their midst. Yet, standing on a sodden pavement in solidarity with their common purpose was the unmistakeable, if unexpected, presence of singing sensation…
Your lost dog can now call home with the world’s 1st satellite-connected dog collar
Imagine you’re on a hike in a remote mountain range. Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter’s instinct, disappears in the forest. He has a GPS tracker in his collar that can send his coordinates via the cellular network. But where you are,…
How a 1,900-year-old latrine helps explain why Roman concrete lasts
Twenty-seven kilometers east of Rome sit the remains of a communal latrine whose concrete has endured for nearly 2,000 years. It has outlasted the empire that poured it, centuries of weathering and even Italy’s third straight failure to qualify for the World Cup. It’s an impressive run for a bathroom—especially…
Half of ten victims in Bahamas plane crash identified as members of popular Da Pond Band
Five members of a well known musical group have been identified as some of the victims who died after a small plane crashed in the Bahamas. Members of ‘Da Pond Band’ were identified on social media and in a flight manifest as being aboard the Flamingo Air flight when it…
Welcome to Benefits Street on the beach: Plagued by drugs, violence and people having sex in public, inside Bournemouth’s downfall… and how NEIL SEARS was spat at, punched and abused when he went to investigate
Britain’s seaside resorts never look better than during a heatwave, and this week Bournemouth was no exception. The rippling waters of the English Channel sparkled in the early evening sun and tourists and locals alike took refuge in the shade offered by the groves of pine trees planted by the…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 218 — Which Way to the Moonbase?
Which Way to the Moonbase? – With Dr. Pascal Lee – YouTube Watch On On Episode 218 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss NASA’s new moonbase plans with planetary scientist Dr. Pascal Lee. Starting with Artemis V (so far), the US plans to begin preparations…
Sagging Manhattan skyscraper ‘becomes subject of CRIMINAL investigation’ as work continues to stabilize building
A criminal investigation has been launched into the sagging New York City skyscraper, according to city officials. The 37-story high-rise in Midtown Manhattan was suddenly evacuated on Tuesday morning after construction crews discovered that two inside columns had begun to buckle. The 21st to 26th floors of the building near Grand Central…
Meet the real-life Golden Girls who’ve moved in with female friends in old age to try and avoid ending up in a care home
Remember The Golden Girls show – four older women famously sharing a Miami home? That sitcom setup isn’t just TV fiction anymore – it’s increasingly becoming a savvy retirement reality. Across America, older women are turning to shared living arrangements in a bid to remain financially stable, avoid the isolation…