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London bus drivers start 26 days of strike action over ‘dangerously hot’ working conditions as capital sees latest heatwave in record-breaking summer
London bus drivers have begun 26 days of strike action, citing working conditions they describe as dangerously hot during the capital’s latest heatwave. The dispute matters because it could disrupt services for passengers while drawing attention to heat risks for staff working in vehicles during an exceptionally warm summer. The action coincides with further high…
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The X-Files Creator Chris Carter Wants to Continue the Story on From the Divisive Season 11 Finale
IGN interviews Chris Carter on The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn and finally continuing the mainline story.
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The Office’s Lucy Davis ‘overwhelmed’ by kindness after cancer diagnosis
Actress Lucy Davis has thanked supporters after revealing she has incurable breast cancer that has spread to her bones. The former The Office star said the public response had been “utterly overwhelming” and described the kindness and support as emotional, while using humour and a skateboarding video to lighten the mood. Davis, 53, said she…
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27 Years Later, Brendan Fraser’s Fan-Favorite Action-Adventure Trilogy Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
Collider argues that the original Brendan Fraser Mummy trilogy is an ideal weekend watch now that all three films are available on HBO Max, particularly as Fraser is expected to return as adventurer Rick O’Connell in a fourth instalment planned for 2027. The article presents 1999’s The Mummy as a durable fan favourite whose mix…
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Gears of War movie producer believes that video game adaptations should “contribute” to game lore rather than copy it
Gears of War producer Kelly McCormick has said video game adaptations should add to an established universe rather than simply recreate a game’s story. Her comments suggest the Netflix film is being approached as a new contribution to the franchise’s lore, while still aiming to respect what existing fans value. The live-action film is being…
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls looks to have sold almost half a million copies in a week
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is estimated to have sold roughly 485,000 copies across PlayStation 5 and PC in about a week, indicating a strong launch for a fighting game. The estimate matters because it puts the title on a pace comparable with the early success of Dragon Ball FighterZ, while showing the continued commercial appeal…
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Hammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview
The BBC’s club-by-club Championship preview assesses a highly competitive 2026-27 season, with promotion and relegation prospects shaped by reduced parachute-payment advantages and several ambitious returning or relegated sides. – West Ham, Wolves and Burnley enter after Premier League relegation with parachute payments, while Southampton also receive payments but begin with a four-point deduction following the…
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The Far Out Pub Quiz: Jungle, The Strokes and Ritchie Blackmore
Test your knowledge! The post The Far Out Pub Quiz: Jungle, The Strokes and Ritchie Blackmore first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Titans & underdogs – League One club-by-club preview
League One begins with unusually high-profile arrivals, including Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday, alongside newcomers such as Bromley. Expectations differ sharply: Leicester are expected to pursue immediate promotion, while promoted clubs are aiming primarily to establish themselves. – AFC Wimbledon: survival and gradual improvement are the priorities; their defence is resilient but inconsistent form remains…
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Salford champions? Millers to spiral? – League Two club-by-club preview
BBC Sport’s club-by-club preview of the 2026-27 League Two season expects another closely contested campaign, with Salford City tipped for promotion and York City returning to the EFL after a decade away. The guide assesses each club’s prospects before the opening weekend, focusing on ambitions, recruitment, strengths, weaknesses and players who could prove decisive. -…