I didn’t plan it this way, but it’s a good coincidence that my interview with Devindra Hardawar is coming out on the week that the first Star Wars movie in years is being crushed at the box office by two low budget horror movies. Something is extremely off at Hollywood, ...
Day: June 8, 2026
A Farmer Donated Land to Turn into a Park. The City Is Building a Massive Data Center InsteadA Farmer Donated Land to Turn into a Park. The City Is Building a Massive Data Center Instead
Almost 30 years ago a farming family deeded land to the City of Taylor, Texas, on the condition the city use it for a public park. For the nominal fee of $10, the farmers granted the 87 acres to a public trust in 1999. Taylor sold it to Blueprint, a ...
Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truceIran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran. ...
Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sexBillionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex
Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers. ...
Who is David Sullivan – football boss, ‘king of porn’ and alleged sexual predator?Who is David Sullivan – football boss, ‘king of porn’ and alleged sexual predator?
The ex-West Ham boss has long boasted of sexual conquests, but is now accused of exploitative behaviour. ...
Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak deathSikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death
Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry. ...
New drug to stop ‘Ozempic butt’ muscle lossNew drug to stop ‘Ozempic butt’ muscle loss
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts. ...
Epstein victim says she had dinner at Andrew’s palace apartmentEpstein victim says she had dinner at Andrew’s palace apartment
Testimony to US Congress members is the first time a woman abused and trafficked by the late financier has publicly spoken of attending royal residences. ...
Why did Israel and Iran trade fire, and how does it affect wider peace efforts?Why did Israel and Iran trade fire, and how does it affect wider peace efforts?
The arch-enemies’ exchange had the potential to derail the push for an end to the broader Middle East conflict Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and Iran have returned to active war for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed two months ago in an exchange of rocket ...
‘You escape the slaughter. But there’s a long tail of sadness’: musician Bedouine on the strangeness of Arab life outside the Middle East‘You escape the slaughter. But there’s a long tail of sadness’: musician Bedouine on the strangeness of Arab life outside the Middle East
With roots in Armenia, Syria and Saudi Arabia, the singer-songwriter now lives in the US. But despite her Carole King-style sound, her homelands are never far from her mind The title song to Azniv Korkejian’s fourth album as Bedouine, Neon Summer Skin, recreates a perfect day from childhood. “Being taken ...