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Juicy J Shares What Dolly Parton Told Three 6 Mafia After They Beat Her for an Oscar in 2006
Juicy J has recalled that Dolly Parton sent Three 6 Mafia a congratulatory letter after the Memphis rap group beat her for the Best Original Song Oscar in 2006. His comments, made alongside Project Pat on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, have resurfaced amid tributes following Parton’s reported death, highlighting her gracious response to losing. Three 6…
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RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn
Two people in Pennsylvania have died during a major measles outbreak, including a newborn, prompting renewed scrutiny of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine statements. The deaths are significant because measles is preventable through vaccination, and public-health experts warn that disputing its role may undermine efforts to raise immunisation rates during a national surge.…
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Superyacht stewardess, 21, took her own life after row with her on-off boyfriend when they downed wine and took cocaine, inquest hears
An inquest heard that Imogen Amesbury, a 21-year-old superyacht stewardess from Lyme Regis, died after an argument with her on-off boyfriend, Andrew Hewitt, in January 2022. The case highlights concerns about responding to expressed suicidal intent, particularly where alcohol, drugs and a history of mental-health difficulties are involved. The hearing was told the pair had…
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Furious Hegseth lashes out at journalist over ‘foolish’ question as shock report lays bare Army missile crisis
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth rebuked a reporter in Wisconsin for asking whether the Army’s long-range missile stocks had been largely exhausted during the Iran war, saying such information was operationally sensitive. The exchange matters because reports of depleted US munitions have raised concerns about Washington’s ability to deter or respond to a potential conflict…
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Public backlash grows against Flock surveillance cameras
Americans are increasingly protesting and damaging Flock Safety surveillance cameras, with online commenters often expressing support for those responsible. The reaction reflects wider concerns about privacy, police surveillance and public trust, and has prompted at least one sheriff to acknowledge calls for stronger safeguards. Reported incidents include cameras being unplugged, spray-painted, stolen or run over…
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Jellyfish block filters, shutting Gravelines nuclear reactors
A large influx of jellyfish has forced the partial shutdown of the Gravelines nuclear power station in northern France after they blocked parts of its seawater filtration system. The disruption matters because Gravelines is one of France’s largest nuclear plants, and its cooling system depends on water drawn from a canal connected to the North…
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Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
Zara owner Inditex has opened the first UK branch of its budget fashion chain Lefties in Liverpool, aiming to compete with Primark, Shein and supermarket clothing ranges. The launch matters because it introduces a rapidly expanding low-cost retailer with both physical shops and nationwide online delivery, while using automation to lower operating costs and speed…
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Olivia Rodrigo Exhibit Coming to Grammy Museum, With Launch Including an On-Stage Cameron Crowe Q&A (EXCLUSIVE)
Olivia Rodrigo will open a Grammy Museum exhibition in Los Angeles with an on-stage conversation with filmmaker Cameron Crowe and a live performance on 1 September, before the show opens to the public the following day. Titled “Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure Unravelled”, it explores the craft behind her recent “The Cure” music video and reflects…