Illinois health officials are investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak that made headlines in recent weeks. The Winnebago County resident was likely exposed to the virus through rodent droppings while cleaning a …
Potential hantavirus case reported in Illinois, unrelated to cruise ship outbreak Read MoreThe Eurovision Song Contest broadcast an unexpected interval act this week (Picture: ORF/ Roman Zach-Kiesling) Being an Australian living overseas can come with a certain level of cultural cringe after facing yet another question of how it is possible to …
I’m an Australian at Eurovision – their mind-boggling kangaroo song made me cringe Read MoreThe Steam Controller doesn’t like being dropped (Valve) The most famous sound effect in movie history is now part of Valve’s new Steam Controller, as it literally screams in terror if you drop it. If you don’t know what the …
New Steam Controller does a Wilhelm scream if you drop it Read MoreThe proposals have been drawn up for a site next to Grand Union Canal (Picture: John Dunne) A peaceful canalside corner of west London may appear a world away from the glitz and glamour of New York’s Trump Tower. But a …
Plans for London’s ‘very own Trump Tower’ in aptly named Trumpers Way Read MoreThe street in Bristol saw the fence pop up suddenly (Picture: SWNS) Neighbours have been left scratching their heads after a living room window’s view was blocked by a massive garden fence. Large wooden panels have completely obscured the view …
Massive fence appears blocking living room window’s entire view Read MorePassengers and crew have been confined on the cruise ship near Bordeaux after a death thought to be linked to norovirus (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) A British passenger has died and dozens are ill following a suspected norovirus outbreak on …
Passenger dead and 2,000 in quarantine on cruise ship after ‘norovirus outbreak’ Read MoreJeremy Corbyn wants Mark Rowley to backtrack on his comments about pro-Palestine marches Jeremy Corbyn is leading a campaign for Metropolitan Police chief Mark Rowley to retract his ‘baseless’ claims about pro-Palestine marches. The former Labour leader is demanding the …
Corbyn leads campaign from MPs for Met chief to retract remarks about pro-Palestine demos Read MoreU.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) shared a photo this week on social media of her hugging a puppy with the caption: “Don’t worry buddy, Kristi Noem isn’t around anymore.” [NOTE: Prior to becoming President Trump’s first Secretary of Homeland Security …
Kristi Noem Takes Puppy Bait from Sen. Tina Smith, “Don’t Worry Buddy” Read MoreAs someone who grew up in the church — and is no longer an active member of a congregation — the themes in York Walker’s play, “Covenant,” land close to home. Speaking of the Black church specifically, I know my …
Review: The Goodman’s ‘Covenant’ is a well-balanced and thought-provoking Southern Gothic ghost story Read MoreKen Doherty feels greats of the past would have competed with today’s players (Picture: Getty Images) Ken Doherty is baffled by Stephen Hendry’s omission from recent ‘greatest of all-time’ lists, as he names his top five snooker players ever. Clearly …
Ken Doherty names his top five snooker players of all time Read MoreCarrick appears to have done enough (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United chiefs are set to formally recommend Michael Carrick be offered the permanent job at Old Trafford next week. Carrick took the reins following the sacking of Ruben Amorim in …
Man Utd chiefs make final recommendation on next Man Utd manager Read MoreCasemiro believes Arsenal are on course to win trophies (Rio Ferdinand) Casemiro believes Arsenal have been on course to win a Premier League title during Mikel Arteta’s reign because they have kept their key players at the club. Arsenal are …
Casemiro makes Arsenal Premier League title claim with Real Madrid comparison Read MoreAlonso is now firmly in the frame to take over at Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Former Chelsea star William Gallas has warned Xabi Alonso he must be wary of Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella should he get the job at Stamford …
William Gallas warns Xabi Alonso to ‘watch out’ for two Chelsea stars if he gets job Read MoreMarco Silva is keeping everyone guessing on his future (Picture: Getty Images) Fulham are looking at options to replace Marco Silva if their manager chooses to leave this summer and have a former Chelsea player on their shortlist. Silva is …
Fulham eye Chelsea target to replace Marco Silva if he leaves this summer Read MoreFormer Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (Picture: Getty) Wayne Rooney believes that Viktor Gyokeres’ performances will be a ‘major factor’ in Arsenal’s bid to end their season with a historic double. Gyokeres was Arsenal’s big-money signing last summer, joining from …
Wayne Rooney names Arsenal star who will be ‘major factor’ in end-of-season run-in Read MoreThis isn’t Nintendo’s first rodeo (Tokumeigakarinoaoshima/Wikipedia) Nintendo has been subjected to a new wave of bomb threats, to both its Japanese HQ and individual employees, as a 27-year-old man is arrested. Video game fans acting aggressively and unreasonably on the …
Man who tried to blow up Nintendo HQ arrested by Japanese police Read MoreRepublican Virginia Foxx is under fire for the brutal letter to Christian Mango (Picture: Fox8/Getty) When fourth-grade student Christian Mango sent off a persuasive essay to his Congresswoman as part of a school assignment, he hoped for the best. Instead, …
Boy’s letter in favour of electric vehicles torn apart by 82-year-old politician Read MoreYesterday, we talked a bit about Christopher Nolan’s Time Magazine cover interview, which he did in support of his adaptation of The Odyssey. One of the big stories was that Nolan finally confirmed what had been widely rumored for months, …
Christopher Nolan also confirmed that he cast Travis Scott as a ‘bard’ in ‘The Odyssey’ Read MoreMany North Carolina schools held their graduation ceremonies this past weekend, and one graduating class had a ceremony that they’ll never forget. North Carolina State’s Wilson College of Textiles was one of them. Their commencement speaker was a man named …
Commencement speaker at NC college announces they’re paying off graduates’ loans Read MoreThere’s no real way to sugarcoat the emotional rollercoaster that is this story, but it does have a happy ending, I promise! Ridglan Farms is a deplorable facility in Wisconsin that has been breeding beagles with the sole purpose of …
Rescued beagles play on grass for first time, will be rehomed with veterans Read More