Husband blasted ‘useless, sexless white’ women – before allegedly murdering his Bali-born wife. Now he wants to cut a deal to avoid life in jail
A Melbourne man accused of murdering his Bali-born wife allegedly made disparaging remarks about "useless, sexless" white women before the killing, according to court reports. The accused, named in court documents in connection with the death of his wife, Eva Lasrini, is now reportedly seeking a plea deal…
In One Line, ‘House of the Dragon’ Just Quietly Retconned the Entire Plot of ‘Game of Thrones’
In the season three finale of House of the Dragon, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen declares to her soldiers "I am The Prince That Was Promised!" — a line that Polygon argues subtly reshapes the mythology underpinning Game of Thrones. The prophecy had previously been portrayed as a closely guarded…
Tracking down the first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album
Did Johnny Mathis really invent the format? The post Tracking down the first-ever ‘Greatest Hits’ album first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
Aussie’s mortifying experience in Thailand after dipping into her super for cosmetic surgery as a birthday treat and being left with a mutilated body
A Melbourne grandmother has spoken out about being left disfigured after using her superannuation savings to pay for cosmetic surgery in Bangkok as a treat for her 60th birthday. Lynda Lazaridis said the procedures, meant to address back pain and excess skin after losing weight, instead left her…
Stephen Miller’s wife comes out in support of woke nemesis AOC amid congresswoman’s fertility journey
Katie Miller, the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, has publicly praised Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she announced she is freezing her eggs. The gesture is notable because Katie Miller and her husband have long been vocal ideological opponents of Ocasio-Cortez, making the…
Usher Reacts to Clone Conspiracy Theory Brewing After New Jersey Show With Chris Brown
Usher has publicly mocked a conspiracy theory that spread online after his New Jersey shows on the co-headlining Raymond & Brown Tour with Chris Brown, in which fans claimed he had been replaced by a "clone" or an AI double. The rumour gained significant traction across TikTok and…
The four movies Carrie Fisher considered her finest work: “Those films, I think, are good films”
An interesting quartet. The post The four movies Carrie Fisher considered her finest work: “Those films, I think, are good films” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
Man is crushed to death after tree falls onto his car at Mount Buller ski resort
A man has died at Mount Buller ski resort in Victoria, Australia, after a tree fell onto his car and crushed him. The incident highlights the dangers posed by falling trees at ski resorts, particularly during periods of severe weather or snow loading that can weaken trees and…
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Explains Corlys’ Pivotal Role in Season 3’s Brutal Finale Battle
House of the Dragon star Steve Toussaint has discussed the pivotal role his character, Corlys Velaryon, plays in the Season 3 finale, in which the "Sea Snake" is captured by Ormund and the Hightower army following Rhaenyra's refusal to legitimise his sons Alyn and Addam. Despite being held…
British Columbia wildfire prompts 20,000 evacuations amid record Canadian fire season
New reporting on Canada's wildfire crisis highlights how residents in remote and Indigenous communities are increasingly organising their own firefighting responses rather than relying solely on official crews, as authorities struggle to keep pace with hundreds of simultaneous blazes. In British Columbia, wildfire specialist Sonja Leverkus has trained…
Mourinho confirms he rejected 2013 Manchester United manager role
José Mourinho has confirmed in a new Netflix documentary that he agreed in 2013 to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager, only to change his mind at the last minute and return to Chelsea instead. Ferguson has corroborated the account, revealing that Mourinho phoned him in…
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Ending Explained: I Finally Understand Why George R.R. Martin Hates This Show
The House of the Dragon season 3 finale ends with the death of Helaena Targaryen, who takes her own life after being tormented and force-fed by her half-sister Rhaenyra amid the escalating Dance of the Dragons conflict. The scene appears to confirm long-standing fan speculation about why author…
‘House of the Dragon’ Star James Norton on the Irony of Ormund’s [SPOILER], His ‘Oddly Intimate’ Dynamic With Roddy the Ruin and Why His Love for Daeron Needed to Feel ‘Real’
James Norton has discussed the death of his "House of the Dragon" character, Lord Ormund Hightower, in the show's Season 3 finale, revealing that an earlier draft of the script was even more brutal. Ormund is killed during the climactic battle at Tumbleton, stabbed by Roddy the Ruin…
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Emma D’Arcy and Creator Ryan Condal on Rhaenyra-Daenerys Finale Connection and What All That Death Means for Season 4
HBO's "House of the Dragon" closed its third season with a bloody battle at Tumbleton between the Blacks and the Greens, followed by the off-screen suicide of Helaena Targaryen in King's Landing. Showrunner Ryan Condal and star Emma D'Arcy have addressed comparisons between Queen Rhaenyra's descent into violence…
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Phia Saban on Helaena’s Finale ‘Tragedy’ and Changes to Maelor Storyline
"House of the Dragon" killed off Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) in Sunday's Season 3 finale, with the pregnant queen taking her own life by jumping from her window in the Red Keep after being left alone. The death, which many viewers anticipated after a season of ominous visions…
United States pours $560 million into ‘world-first’ project in Australia
The United States has committed $560 million (Pentagon/Department of Defense funding) to what is described as a "world-first" project spanning Dubbo and Syerston in New South Wales, Australia. The investment reflects Washington's push to secure supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, reducing reliance on China for…
How Linda Ronstadt saved Billy Joel’s 1977 classic: “Are you out of your mind?”
Right place, right time. The post How Linda Ronstadt saved Billy Joel’s 1977 classic: “Are you out of your mind?” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
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Steam Week in Review: Games about sorting 1000s of mundane objects onto shelves is the new craze sweeping PC gaming
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending August 9.
SNP tuition record, hit-and-run early release, and Nolan’s Odyssey box office smash all lead
Daisley slams the SNP's free tuition legacy, while the family of murdered schoolboy Kaylan Hippsley reel at his killer's early release; The Odyssey becomes Nolan's biggest hit, Liverpool suffer a defensive wobble under Iraola, and Benny Blanco drops a new single with Selena Gomez.