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Not hanging around – England lose final two wickets early on day three
England’s first innings ended early on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as they lost their last two wickets in quick succession. Resuming on 366-8 overnight, the hosts batted for only 39 minutes before being dismissed, with the loss of Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue completing the innings at 409 all…
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Jaafar Jackson says ‘Michael 2’ will show child abuse scandal from Michael Jackson’s “point of view”
Michael actor Jaafar Jackson has said its upcoming sequel will portray the child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson from the late singer’s own “point of view”. Speaking to GQ, Jackson, who plays his uncle as an adult in the biopic, said the family felt Michael’s own voice had been missing from how the allegations…
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Daily Mail accused of stalking woman mistaken as White Stripes drummer Meg White
The Daily Mail secretly followed and photographed a woman in Detroit, then published a story wrongly identifying her as former White Stripes drummer Meg White, according to multiple sources cited by the Guardian. The paper reportedly went ahead with the claim even after the woman told it she was not White, raising serious questions about…
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Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds
A year after the UK government introduced voluntary guidelines aimed at cutting sugar and salt in baby food, a new analysis has found that almost a quarter of popular branded infant products still contain excessive sugar, with more than half breaching at least one of the nine standards. The findings have prompted renewed calls from…
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The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts nurse, is on trial for the deaths of her three young children, with her defence arguing she was not criminally responsible due to severe postpartum psychosis and that healthcare providers repeatedly failed to act on her warnings. While much coverage has focused on how the tragedy might have been prevented, a…
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Brandon Flowers – Thrasher
Brandon Flowers has released ‘Thrasher’, his third solo album, marking a full immersion into country music. Recorded at RCA Studios in Nashville, the album stands apart from his previous solo efforts, which had struggled to differentiate themselves from his work with The Killers, and instead draws on the country influences that have long simmered beneath…
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“I would hope that whoever told you that you are ugly is not anyone you would call a friend.” Evanescence’s Amy Lee shares some beautiful advice with a fan – and explains why “being an Instagram star” is not the important part of making art
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has offered heartfelt advice to a fan who was discouraged from pursuing a music career after being called “ugly”. The exchange took place during a Guardian interview series in which the singer answers questions submitted by fans, and it touches on wider concerns about the music industry’s emphasis on looks over…
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Michaela tops GCSEs as US politics row grows and Premier League returns
The US Navy is reportedly working to rename an aircraft carrier that had been due to honour Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his heroism at Pearl Harbor, with two sources telling CNN that discussions have centred on naming it after Donald Trump instead. The move has drawn sharp criticism from veterans’ advocates and…
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Singham-linked nonprofits fight House subpoenas, accuse lawmakers of McCarthy-era ‘witch hunt’
Two nonprofits linked to a network funded by tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, BreakThrough News and Peoples Forum Inc., have formally rejected subpoenas from the House Ways and Means Committee, arguing the demands amount to a politically motivated “witch hunt” reminiscent of Cold War-era Red Scare tactics. The dispute pits the committee’s stated aim of…