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Star Trek’s Cancelled Masterpiece Officially Returns for Season 2
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, previously cancelled, has been officially revived for a second and final season, premiering on Paramount+ in March 2027. The show's return was announced at New York Comic Con with appearances from the cast and showrunners, including Holly Hunter and Robert Picardo, as the series…
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Season 2 Release Date & Photos; Bill Nighy & Rosemarie DeWitt To Guest Star
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has announced that its second season will premiere in March 2027, with the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con hosting the reveal. This marks a significant milestone for the series, which producers confirmed will be its final season, alongside news of…
Telegraph faces job cuts; UK urged to develop independent artificial intelligence systems
Telegraph owner weighs up to one hundred job cuts. UK urged to develop independent AI systems to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Isaias leaves four dead and hundreds of thousands without power
Hurricane Isaias killed four people and left hundreds of thousands without electricity after bringing strong winds, heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southern United States. The deaths, damage to homes and rescue operations highlighted the dangers that continued even as the storm weakened. The storm reached…
Reese Witherspoon’s Iconic 2001 Hit Is Officially One of Streaming’s Biggest Movies Again
The 2001 film *Legally Blonde*, starring Reese Witherspoon, is again among the ten most-streamed titles on MGM+ in the United States. Its renewed popularity follows the release of *Elle*, a Prime Video prequel series about Elle Woods as a teenager, showing the franchise still attracts viewers. Robert Luketic’s…
Premier League power now rests with wealthy global owners and political interests
The article argues that English football’s community roots sit uneasily alongside a Premier League increasingly shaped by wealthy global owners and geopolitical interests. The Manchester City case shows how hard it can be to regulate powerful clubs, while recent events at Chelsea illustrate how ownership can be affected…
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Announced for PS5, a Decade After Original Release
Arc System Works is bringing its 2015 fighting game BlazBlue: Central Fiction to PS5 as a native release, though it has not announced a launch date. The update matters to players who still play the decade-old game, adding requested online and training features that could help sustain its…
Linda Ronstadt and the 80,000,000-stream song she “never liked”
Linda Ronstadt said she never liked her vocal performance on “Long Long Time”, despite the song’s enduring popularity. Her criticism reflects her preference for the freedom of live performance and her later discomfort with some early studio recordings. She recalled that the track was recorded at 10 in…
Trump retains final say on proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan’s execution
Donald Trump said he would make the final decision on whether Nidal Hasan’s execution is livestreamed, cooling expectations after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced it would be broadcast. The proposal drew criticism from people who described it as inhumane, and the dispute has raised questions about how the…
Every Stephen King Book, Ranked
The article ranks 81 Stephen King books, from his least successful works to his strongest, arguing that his large body of writing contains far more good books than bad. It matters as a guide for readers navigating a career that spans novels, collections, pseudonymous works and non-fiction. The…
RIK EMMETT Reveals He Lost ‘All’ His Hair After TRIUMPH’s 2026 Comeback Tour: ‘You May See Me Wearing A Lot Of Hats’ At Upcoming Shows
Rik Emmett says he lost all his hair after returning to the road with Triumph for its 2026 North American comeback tour, following a 30-year hiatus. He joked that audiences may see him wearing many hats at upcoming shows, while also explaining how he came to reverse his…
DistroKid removes tracks after UMG lawsuit, artists report no warning
DistroKid has removed a small number of recordings after claims by Universal Music Group (UMG), which sued the music distributor in September over what it called an “AI-slop pipeline”. Artists say some removed tracks are their own work and that they received no warning or explanation, raising concerns…
Foldable phones fail to make outgoing calls through Android Auto when shut
Some foldable phone owners are reporting that Android Auto cannot place outgoing calls when their phones are closed. The issue matters because it can leave drivers unable to make calls hands-free unless they open their phones; incoming calls appear unaffected. Reports on Google and Motorola forums and Reddit…
Oscars: U.K. Selects Iran Doc ‘Rehearsals for a Revolution’ as Best International Feature Entry
The United Kingdom has selected "Rehearsals for a Revolution", a documentary by Pegah Ahangarani, as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars. The film, which won the L'Oeil d'Or for best documentary at this year's Cannes Film Festival, traces more than four decades of…
Cultural bodies face criticism over higher fees for independent schools
Several British cultural and educational organisations have been criticised for charging independent schools more than state schools, or excluding private school pupils from some activities. A parent-led campaign group says these policies can unfairly affect children from lower-income families who attend independent schools on bursaries, and may deepen…
Anthrax release at Soviet weapons laboratory killed 66 in 1979 cover-up
In April 1979, an anthrax outbreak in the Soviet city of Sverdlovsk killed 66 people, while officials blamed contaminated meat and food poisoning. The account says the deaths were caused by spores released from a nearby biological weapons facility, a serious laboratory accident whose true cause was concealed…
Bill Maher mocks Mamdani for pivoting to Israel criticism in Oct. 7 tribute, calls it ‘tone deaf’
Comedian Bill Maher criticised NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on his talk show "Real Time" for his 7 October anniversary statement. Mamdani's statement, whilst acknowledging the pain of the attack, pivoted to condemn Israel's military actions in Gaza, calling them genocide and war crimes. Maher mocked the approach as…
Galaxy owners can now check warranty coverage in Settings
Samsung has made it easier to check warranty coverage on Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 9, adding a dedicated “Warranty and care” section in Settings. It matters because owners can confirm whether a device is covered and find diagnostics or repair options before deciding where to…
Researchers revisit Nikumaroro to investigate possible Earhart aircraft wreckage
Researchers from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University are travelling to Nikumaroro in the Pacific to investigate an object that might be the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s plane. Their search could shed light on the aviator’s disappearance in 1937, though the object’s identity is disputed and earlier…
BBC Scotland may reduce senior presenter roles amid wider cuts
Former BBC Scotland business and economy editor Douglas Fraser says the broadcaster’s cost-cutting could put its best-known presenters in competition for fewer jobs, while the future of the BBC Scotland television channel is also uncertain. His comments come as the BBC plans savings across its services, raising questions…