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Drivers face being clobbered by tax on workplace parking spaces backed by Andy Burnham, with nearly a dozen town halls drawing up plans to bring in the levy
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has backed a proposed tax on workplace parking spaces, with around a dozen town halls understood to be drawing up plans to introduce the levy. The charge would require employers to pay a fee for each parking space they provide to staff, with the cost likely to be…
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Why Marvel Was Never Going to Announce the X-Men Reboot at SDCC | Comic Con 2026
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel’s panel delivered several announcements — a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and confirmation that Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther III will feature David Jonsson as an adult Toussaint — but conspicuously omitted any mention of the long-rumoured X-Men reboot. IGN argues this was never likely, since the film,…
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Morgan Wallen Collapses After Rolling His Ankle Following Michigan Stadium Show
Country singer Morgan Wallen rolled his ankle after jumping down while greeting fans following his first concert in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on his Still the Problem Tour. He appeared to shrug off the incident on stage but was seen collapsing in pain once out of the audience’s view, warning fans on Instagram that he might…
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Where to Watch Shark Week 2026 Online: Schedule, Streaming Guide
Discovery’s Shark Week returns for its 38th year, kicking off on Sunday 26 July with a special blending K-pop and documentary formats, K-Pop Shark Heroes, featuring Ken Jeong and Rei Ami. Billed as the broadcaster’s most extensive schedule yet, the week-long event runs nightly through Saturday 1 August and can be watched live via several…
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Craig Overton stars against brother Jamie as Rockets beat Spirit
Craig Overton helped Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets in the Men’s Hundred, with the all-rounder getting the better of his twin brother Jamie Overton during the match. Trent Rockets secured the win with two balls to spare in a closely fought contest, highlighting a rare instance of sibling rivalry playing out directly…
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Ridley Scott’s Biblical Epic Finds a New Streaming Home
Ridley Scott’s 2014 biblical epic *Exodus: Gods and Kings*, starring Christian Bale, has become available to stream on Peacock. The move comes as Christopher Nolan’s own mythological epic, *The Odyssey*, continues its cinema run, giving audiences a chance to watch the two directors’ takes on ancient legend as companion pieces. Scott and Nolan have long…
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The “beautiful” singer Linda Ronstadt called out of her league
The article recalls Linda Ronstadt’s self-critical view of singing alongside Plácido Domingo, one of opera’s leading tenors. Although she valued the experience of performing part of *La Bohème* with him, she said she knew she was “over [her] head” because she was not a trained opera singer; the account highlights her willingness to take artistic…
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4 Rock Songs From 1993 That I Can’t Stop Listening to Today
The article is a music writer’s personal selection of four rock songs released in 1993 that have stood the test of time, drawing from a mix of hard rock, grunge and adult contemporary influences. It highlights how each track achieved chart success and remains fondly remembered by fans of 1990s rock music. The songs featured…
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‘Black Mirror’s Greatest Episode Nearly Became a Robert Downey Jr. Movie
“The Entire History of You”, widely regarded as one of Black Mirror’s finest episodes, imagines a near-future where a memory implant lets people record and replay everything they see and hear, exploring how such technology could be used and misused. Its lasting cultural impact and critical acclaim stem partly from its more understated, character-driven approach…
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Cardinals end Jacoby Brissett contract dispute with deal worth up to $21M for 2026 season: reports
The Arizona Cardinals have resolved a contract dispute with quarterback Jacoby Brissett by agreeing to a significantly improved pay package for the 2026 NFL season, according to multiple reports. Brissett, who is expected to be the team’s starting quarterback next season, had been seeking a pay rise rather than a full contract extension, and the…