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City guilty verdict rocks Premier League; bank bonus angers staff
Manchester City’s guilty verdict threatens Premier League stability. Bank CEO’s bonus ignites staff fury amid record profits and burnout.
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Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
Madonna’s opening performance led into an early win at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards: she took best collaboration for “Bring Your Love”, her track with Sabrina Carpenter. In her acceptance speech, Madonna said she had contacted Carpenter directly after waiting five days for a reply; Carpenter joked that she and her team do respond,…
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Hammond’s Welsh manor renovation delayed over heritage and river concerns
Television presenter Richard Hammond’s extensive renovations of his £2 million Grade II-listed Welsh manor face fresh delays following concerns from two organisations over archaeological remains and environmental damage. The setback comes just two weeks after Hammond resolved issues with eight protected bat species living in the property, reaffirming his commitment to proceed with the project…
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Google’s Android desktop mode brings PC-style work to Pixel phones
Google’s Android Desktop Mode lets Pixel 8 and newer phones provide a desktop-style experience when connected to an external monitor. The feature, introduced with the Android 16 March Pixel Drop after a beta period, aims to make phones more useful for productivity by supporting resizable windows, a taskbar-like interface and mouse-and-keyboard input. Users connect their…
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William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, has over 1,600 hours in Dota 2: ‘It’s not a game made of love. It’s a game fuelled by hate and a desire to conquer’
William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, has spent more than 1,600 hours playing Dota 2, despite describing it in intensely hostile terms. He portrays the game as driven less by affection or relaxation than by competition, frustration and the urge to defeat opponents, highlighting the compelling but abrasive nature of Valve’s multiplayer game. Pugh’s…
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Commonwealth Bank CEO’s $256,500 bonus sparks staff backlash amid cuts and record profit
Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn received a $256,500 “people and leadership” bonus despite staff complaints about burnout, stagnant pay and difficult performance targets. The payment has intensified a dispute with workers and the Finance Sector Union, particularly as the bank reported a record profit of almost $11 billion and staff cuts reportedly reached 1,000.…
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One simple lifestyle choice could help you live longer, says longevity expert
Longevity expert Dan Buettner says owning a dog may be associated with a longer life, particularly through lower risks of cardiovascular disease and early death. He argues that dogs encourage daily activity, provide a sense of purpose and help reduce loneliness, although the evidence describes associations rather than proving that dog ownership directly causes longer…
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Burnham withholds support for Heathrow third runway amid government uncertainty
Andy Burnham has declined to back Heathrow’s proposed third runway, saying it is principally a matter for London and that the Government should consider responses to its consultation before deciding how to proceed. His caution adds uncertainty to Labour’s position: John Healey recently said ministers had approved the project on the grounds that its economic…
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When the Beastie Boys caused a UK crime wave in 1987
In 1987, Beastie Boys fans began stealing Volkswagen badges after Mike D wore one as a necklace during the band’s License to Ill era. The thefts spread across Britain, particularly during the group’s tour with Run-DMC, creating a minor crime wave that angered critics who already viewed the band as a bad influence. The trend…
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Trump administration eyes building massive Field of Dreams style baseball stadium INSIDE beloved US National Park
Major League Baseball is reportedly discussing a special game and possible stadium at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, inspired by the successful Field of Dreams games in Iowa. The proposal is controversial because it could introduce major commercial construction into a protected natural area, although the White House says it is neither a presidential…