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Burnham and Trump are unlikely bedfellows – but the PM cannot afford for their first meeting to go badly
Andy Burnham is set to meet Donald Trump face to face for the first time on Tuesday, inheriting a fraught diplomatic situation left by Keir Starmer’s deteriorating relationship with the US president. The meeting matters considerably because the UK cannot afford a poor relationship with Trump, particularly given his recent trade tariffs against Britain and…
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Tom Cruise Earns Applause With Six-Minute Monologue On Why Art Beats AI In Filmmaking: “There Is Nothing Like Human”
Tom Cruise delivered an impassioned six-minute defence of human artistry in filmmaking at a BAFTA event in London, earning spontaneous applause from the audience. Speaking on how artificial intelligence might disrupt cinema, the actor emphasised the irreplaceable value of human craft and theatrical experience, declaring “there is nothing like human.” His comments highlight the ongoing…
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Jennifer Eckhart Dies: Fired Fox Business Staffer Who Sued Network & Ed Henry For Sexual Harassment Was 36
Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business staffer who sued the network and former anchor Ed Henry over alleged sexual harassment, rape and retaliation, was found dead at her Florida home on 19 September. She was 36, and the circumstances were reported by USA Today; an official cause of death had not been announced. Eckhart joined…
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Michael Penix Jr. officially named Falcons starter for a short-week trial by fire against Packers
The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback for Thursday night’s match against the Green Bay Packers. This change comes after the Falcons made an appalling 0-2 start to the season, scoring just 16 points across two weeks, with the offence failing to advance into the red zone at all.…
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Reform promises to abolish planned visitor levy if elected
Reform has pledged to scrap the Overnight Visitor Levy (holiday tax) should it win the next general election, promising to repeal the legislation that would allow Labour mayors to impose uncapped charges on hotel, guest house and Airbnb stays. Party Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick argued the tax would be “a disaster for working people,” claiming…
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Report warns police staff groups risk undermining forces’ political impartiality
A Policy Exchange report has raised concerns that police staff associations may be straying into political and ideological debates, potentially undermining public confidence in police impartiality. The concern follows a report by the National Association of Muslim Police that criticised Israel and questioned accounts of Hamas’s actions during the 7 October attacks; the association later…
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‘Dolly Parton Day’ to be celebrated in Nashville and in California on September 25, aka 9/25
California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed a bipartisan bill designating 25 September as “Dolly Parton Day” in the state, honouring the country music legend who passed away on 25 August at the age of 80. The bill, co-authored by Democratic Senator John Laird and Republican Senator Shannon Grove, recognises Parton’s unparalleled contributions to music…
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Video appears to show woman carrying uncovered bread trays into Illinois Subway
A video appears to show a woman carrying two uncovered trays of bread from the boot of her car into a Subway restaurant in Calumet City, Illinois. The footage prompted criticism over possible food-safety and hygiene concerns, although it does not establish whether the bread was intended for sale or whether any rules were broken.…
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CNN and CBS News Will Soon Have An “Editorial Independence Board.” Here’s What That Means
The Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will create the world’s largest television news organisation by combining CNN and CBS News. As part of a settlement with state attorneys general, the merged entity will establish an “Editorial Independence Board” to oversee journalistic standards and safeguard editorial independence across both outlets. This regulatory measure reflects concerns…
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Craig Carton roasts Bears’ Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sustained a right hamstring injury during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, with his highly emotional on-field reaction—dragging his leg and covering his face with a towel—initially suggesting a severe injury. However, an MRI revealed the injury to be week-to-week rather than season-ending, prompting criticism from sports commentator Craig Carton,…