From blonde ‘bombshells’ to ‘blue-haired liberals’, hair has become a soft indicator of political affiliation. But these stereotypes are eroding, even as polarisation deepens. Source […]
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Peter Cullen Was More Than Just the Iconic Voice of Beloved Characters
It’s striking how much Peter Cullen did not not sound like Optimus Prime at all when you met him in-person. What makes this even more […]
England v Pakistan Second Test: Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood early
England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan’s first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just […]
UK weather: thunderstorms and rain forecast for bank holiday weekend
The unsettled forecast comes as large numbers of people head to outdoor events across the UK. Reading and Leeds Festivals and Creamfields in Cheshire are […]
There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines
Conspiracy theories surrounding singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton’s recent death have flooded the internet, referencing everything from satanic rituals to cloning. But one conspiracy theory […]
Gold prices today, Thursday, August 27, 2026: Prices pull back after PCE report, ahead of Warsh speech
Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,650 per troy ounce on Thursday, August 27, 2026, down just 0.1% compared to Wednesday’s closing price. The price […]
Opinion: Shein’s IPO Has Only One Winner
For everyone else, the journey has been costly — starting with the company itself. The Singapore-based online retailer priced the Hong Kong initial public offering […]
‘The History of Concrete’ Trailer — John Wilson’s Feature Debut
Anyone who has watched HBO’s “How To with John Wilson” — or even just Mayor Mamdani’s recent PSA about new changes to scaffolding rules that […]
Asia Games: Hosts say no room for extra competitors
The hosts of next month’s Asian Games in Japan have told athletes to “make their own arrangements” for accommodation after running out of rooms for […]
Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89
When Crown Prince Haakon married Mette-Marit in 2001, the king and queen welcomed her four-year-old son from a previous relationship. Marius Borg Høiby was treated […]