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House cannot be renovated because it has been occupied by family of squatter CATS who are refusing to move out
A Wyoming contractor renovating a house in Casper says a colony of feral cats living inside has severely delayed his work, filling the property with mess and forcing his crew to wear protective masks. Dustin Crapo, owner of CbG Construction LLC, dubbed it the “cat squatter house” after finding the property in a filthy state…
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How to add Bluetooth to a TV that doesn’t have it
This is a how-to guide explaining ways to add Bluetooth connectivity to a television that lacks it built in, useful for anyone wanting wireless audio without buying a new TV. It notes that most TVs bought in the last decade already support Bluetooth via their settings menu, but for older sets, two main workarounds exist:…
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Windows NT 4 went on sale 30 years ago today
Today marks 30 years since Microsoft released Windows NT 4.0 for retail sale on 24 August 1996, the version that finally merged the stable but old-fashioned NT operating system with the modern Explorer desktop interface introduced by Windows 95. Coincidentally, this is also the 31st anniversary of Windows 95 itself, which launched on 24 August…
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Check for bats at Batman’s ‘Wayne Manor’: Owner of mansion used as Bruce Wayne’s mansion in hit film franchise is ordered to carry out bat surveys as property falls into disrepair
The owner of Mentmore Towers, the Buckinghamshire mansion used as Bruce Wayne’s “Wayne Manor” in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, has been ordered by Buckinghamshire Council to carry out bat surveys as the Grade I-listed property continues to fall into disrepair. Failure to comply could ultimately see the council pursue a compulsory purchase order, potentially costing…
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Sussex couple set for UK return with Spencer family backing
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly preparing an imminent return to the United Kingdom, with plans advancing for their arrival within the coming days. While Prince Harry remains distant from key members of the
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Number of NHS dentists falls by 10 per cent in under a decade
The number of dental practices offering NHS treatment in England has fallen by around 10 per cent over the past decade, with at least 600 practices dropping their NHS contracts, according to research by the Nuffield Trust think tank. The decline has created so-called “dental deserts” in many areas, particularly the South West and East…
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ESPN is raising prices on most of its streaming subscriptions, even bundles with Disney+
ESPN is raising the cost of every one of its streaming subscription tiers from 17 September, the first increase since the standalone platform launched last year. The rise affects both standalone plans and several bundles combined with Disney+ and Hulu, meaning most existing subscribers will pay more for unchanged content, in line with a wider…
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Graduate jobs slump, Burnham escalates Russia tensions in Kyiv, Harry and Meghan mull UK return
Adzuna data shows graduate vacancies at a ten-year low; Andy Burnham’s Kyiv trip and Ukraine’s Scalp missile deal have deepened the Russia rift, plus Malaga drone chaos, China’s aborted Moon launch and Maradona’s Hand of God ball fetching £2.5m.
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Slayyyter live review – raucous show announces a new princess of sleaze-pop
The Guardian’s review of Slayyyter’s Los Angeles show at the Shrine describes a raucous, sold-out performance that marks the cult pop star’s breakthrough into the mainstream. After struggling financially on her 2023 tour, the singer, born Catherine Slater, released Beat Up Chanel$ in 2025 and delivered a career-defining Coachella set, propelling her alongside other late-breaking…
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The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release
CD Projekt Red has confirmed The Witcher 4 is being targeted for release in 2028, according to joint CEO Michał Nowakowski in a newly released video. This marks the first concrete timeframe the studio has given for its next mainline instalment in the fantasy series, following years of teaser footage without a firm date, and…