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King Lear review – Ian McDiarmid is a titanic, heartbreaking wonder
The Guardian’s review praises Titus Halder’s Sheffield Crucible production of King Lear, with 82-year-old Ian McDiarmid delivering what the critic calls a titanic and heartbreaking performance in the title role. The casting matters because McDiarmid is unusually age-appropriate for a character described as “fourscore and upward”, allowing him to combine genuine physical frailty with the…
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HBO Officially Revives DC’s Biggest Sci-Fi Disaster
HBO’s new DC series Lanterns has become a major streaming success, and its popularity has unexpectedly revived interest in the widely panned 2011 film Green Lantern, which is now among the most-watched titles on HBO Max. Lanterns forms part of the DCU’s “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” instalment and follows Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and…
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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
DIY “plug-in solar” kits, already popular across Europe, are gaining traction in the US as a low-cost alternative to traditional rooftop solar installations. Unlike conventional systems, which can cost around $15,000 and require contractors, permits and utility approval, these plug-in kits start at roughly $300, need no electrician, and can simply be hung from a…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1980s That Mean More When You Listen to Them With Friends
American Songwriter has put together a list of three rock songs from the 1980s that the outlet suggests are best enjoyed in company, arguing that certain anthems from the decade take on greater meaning when sung or listened to alongside friends. The piece highlights how these tracks combine emotional themes, such as solidarity and connection,…
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One of ABC’s Most Influential Sitcoms Is Taking Over Streaming 37 Years Later
Family Matters, the ABC sitcom that debuted in 1989, has topped the Apple TV Store charts nearly four decades later, underlining its lasting popularity at a time when traditional family sitcoms have largely disappeared from network television. The show began as a spin-off of Perfect Strangers, built around Harriette Winslow’s family, but its early seasons…
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Kirk Cousins and No 1 pick Fernando Mendoza give Raiders bettors some hope in the upcoming year
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the new NFL season with renewed optimism after a dismal 2025 campaign, having overhauled their quarterback room and coaching staff. Following a 3–14 season that yielded the No. 1 overall draft pick and the departure of head coach Pete Carroll, the team hired Klint Kubiak as head coach and…
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)
This is a WIRED buying guide recommending laptop backpacks for work, commuting and travel, drawing on extended real-world testing by the outlet’s reviewers. Choosing the right backpack matters because a poorly designed one can be uncomfortable or impractical for daily use, so the guide aims to help readers find bags suited to specific needs, from…
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Dutch artist responds to the White House’s Build the Wall game with Build that Bridge
A Dutch artist and social designer, Wouter Sieuwerts, has released a free browser game called Build that Bridge in direct response to Build the Wall, a Tetris-style minigame launched by the White House on its Arcade.Gov site. Sieuwerts flips the mechanics of the original: instead of stacking blocks into a wall, clearing lines in his…
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Moment hooded woman is caught on doorbell camera leaving family home with dog in suspected break-in
A doorbell camera captured a hooded woman allegedly taking a family’s dog from their Colchester home in what police are treating as a suspected burglary, while the owner watched the incident unfold remotely via phone notifications from a beach in Cornwall. Christopher De Freitas, 44, said he began receiving Ring alerts while on holiday with…
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Reform UK officials suspended as foreign donation row widens
Nigel Farage has admitted that the row over alleged foreign donations to Reform UK “looks bad” but insisted his party has never breached electoral law by accepting money from overseas. The controversy erupted after an undercover investigation filmed his close aide Dan Jukes and head of policy James Orr apparently discussing ways to get around…