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Forget politics. This is what I found helping Venezuelan quake victims
In this opinion piece, Drew Friedrich, president of the humanitarian group Operation Blessing, reflects on travelling to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes and says the experience challenged his assumptions about the country. He argues that, despite Venezuela’s political and economic troubles, the disaster response showed ordinary people acting with resilience and generosity, and that humanitarian aid…
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‘A gasp-inducing thrill ride’: why The Polygamist should be your next TV obsession
The article argues that The Polygamist has become a standout Netflix hit because it combines addictive, soap-like drama with strong cultural specificity rather than smoothing itself out for international viewers. Centred on a wealthy South African property tycoon whose infidelity wrecks the lives around him, the series is presented as both highly entertaining and significant…
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Chatsworth House joins free entry scheme to improve access to Britain’s country houses
Chatsworth House in Derbyshire has launched a pilot “community membership” scheme offering free entry through local libraries, in an effort to make one of Britain’s most famous country houses more accessible. The initiative, run with Derbyshire Libraries, is aimed at helping people who may be priced out of visiting cultural and heritage sites, while also…
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Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message
Archaeologists in Thailand have uncovered two ancient gold rings at a burial site in Phetchaburi Province, including one engraved with Brahmi script that appears to carry a message dating back about 2,000 years. The find matters because it could offer fresh evidence about cultural links, literacy and burial practices in the region during the period…
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5 Songs From the 60s and 70s That Made You Want To Live in the Great American South
The article lists five songs that, in its view, capture the atmosphere and appeal of the American South, despite acknowledging the region’s painful history and the difficulty of romanticising it, especially during and after the Civil Rights era. – “Southern Nights” by Allen Toussaint: originally released in 1975, the song is presented as a summer…
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Gerard Way pauses My Chemical Romance’s Wembley Stadium show to talk about ‘Baldur’s Gate’
My Chemical Romance’s final Wembley Stadium show on their European ‘Long Live The Black Parade’ tour included an unexpected gaming aside when Gerard Way stopped to answer a fan’s sign about Baldur’s Gate. The moment mattered largely because it gave fans a spontaneous, personal exchange during a major stadium performance, while also showing the band’s…
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The Outer Worlds 2 lead slams “cold take artists” following Xbox layoffs at Obsidian, says “the same DNA” that created hits like Fallout: New Vegas and more remains
Obsidian’s Brandon Adler, a co-director of The Outer Worlds 2 who is now leading an unannounced project, has responded publicly to the recent Xbox layoffs affecting the studio. He criticised commentators he called “cold take artists” for spreading unsupported claims that Obsidian is no longer the studio it once was, arguing that this misrepresents who…
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The heartbreaking promise Thai teen made to her family before her alleged murder by Aussie truck driver
Harrowing new details have emerged about a Thai teen’s final selfless vow to her family before she was allegedly strangled to death by an Aussie truck driver and put into a suitacse.
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Community and collaboration at heart of new exhibition at Scarborough’s Old Parcels Office
The Old Parcels Office Artspace invites visitors to discover Wonders of the Wild, a vibrant exhibition celebrating the beauty, diversity and wonder of the natural world through art, creativity and community collaboration.
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Reform UK faces backlash from Commons Speaker over claim of ‘inadequate’ security amid anger at Nigel Farage ‘exploiting’ Ann Widdecombe ‘murder’
Leading figures in Nigel Farage’s party have spoken out in the wake of the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe to complain about the level of security given to them.