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Terence Winter To Adapt Jay Stratton’s ‘Out Of The Shadows’ Memoir About Investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena As TV Series
Terence Winter is developing a television series based on former US intelligence official Jay Stratton’s memoir, Out of the Shadows, about the government’s investigation into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and alleged non-human intelligent life. The project aims to combine espionage and political-thriller elements with the personal impact Stratton says the classified work had on him…
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George Bush, murder and nautical infidelity: the Chicks’ 20 greatest songs – ranked!
The Chicks have released a ranked countdown of their 20 greatest songs to mark the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Taking the Long Way, which saw them clash with President George W Bush and Nashville conservatives. The article celebrates the trio’s diverse catalogue, from organ-driven rock to experimental new-wave influences, showcasing their evolution from…
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Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
A report by Democratic senators alleges that fossil-fuel companies received, or are set to receive, about $190bn in tax breaks and subsidies after providing substantial financial support to Donald Trump’s political campaigns and inauguration. It argues that the arrangement benefits major polluters while shifting higher energy bills, pollution-related health costs and climate damages on to…
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Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise to nearly 25,000 a year
Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways have reached a record high of nearly 25,000 incidents in 2025-26, according to the Office of Rail and Road. The figures are of particular concern to rail unions, who argue they demonstrate an urgent need for increased staffing, enhanced policing, and stronger legal protections for frontline workers and passengers.…
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New odds for victory in the midterm elections revealed as Democrats and Republicans fight for power… and MORE races added to battleground list
Prediction markets have shifted dramatically in favour of Democrats as the midterm elections enter their final stage. According to Kalshi markets, Democrats now have a 64 per cent chance of controlling the Senate and a 91 per cent chance of controlling the House—a significant reversal from earlier in the campaign when Republicans held the advantage…
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CAPA Deputy Director Unveils Sean Connery Doc; Talks Mission To Expand French Company’s International Reach
CAPA is developing *Sean Connery: The Untold Story*, a documentary directed by French journalist Stéphanie Renouvin, the actor’s granddaughter. The project aims to offer new behind-the-scenes insight into Connery’s life while helping CAPA expand its international reach under newly appointed Deputy Director Sally Blake. The film is being coproduced with Canal+ and Sky UK, alongside…
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UK borrowing costs rise as bond yields erode budget headroom
A global sell-off in government bonds has driven up UK borrowing costs ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s budget next month. The yield on 10-year UK government bonds (gilts) has risen to 5.38%, approaching a 19-year high, as investors retreat from bonds over concerns about higher inflation and interest rates stemming from the Middle East conflict.…
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There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have devised a classical-computing attack that can forge RSA signatures without factoring the underlying key, challenging the long-held assumption that factoring was the only practical route to breaking RSA. The discovery is conceptually significant but poses little immediate risk to most users because it targets a rarely used form of RSA and requires enormous…
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The unlikely South American ally helping lead Trump’s drug cartel crackdown
Ecuador has emerged as a crucial ally in President Donald Trump’s regional drug cartel crackdown, with U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces working jointly to intercept narcotics and dismantle criminal networks. This partnership represents a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities, focusing military resources on Western Hemisphere threats rather than distant regions. The cooperation has…
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Watson’s Palantir appointment fuels concerns over politics’ integrity gap
Tom Watson’s appointment as a senior vice-president at Palantir is presented as evidence of growing public distrust in Britain’s political class. Clive Lewis argues that Watson’s move is particularly striking because he previously opposed mass surveillance, while Palantir is associated with surveillance, military targeting and controversial uses of technology. The article questions whether Palantir values…