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Arcola adaptation adds shocks but weakens Henry James’s psychological tension
The Arcola Theatre in London is presenting Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s adaptation of Henry James’s gothic novella “The Turn of the Screw,” which adds contemporary jump scares and a new framing device featuring an unnamed man interrogating the governess’s account of possessed children. Directed by Nicky Allpress, the slick, stylised production generates genuine shocks through sound…
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“We didn’t do it”: When a dismembered body threw Guns N’ Roses 1991 sessions into disarray
During Guns N’ Roses’ recording sessions for the Use Your Illusion albums in 1991, police discovered a dismembered arm and head in a dumpster behind Studio 56 in Los Angeles, temporarily halting the band’s work. The incident became notable enough to inspire one of the album’s tracks, demonstrating how even a macabre real-world event became…
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Human remains identified as fisherman missing off California coast for 26 years
Jonathan Raxa disappeared off the Northern California coast in December 1999 when an 18-foot wave tore the pilothouse from his commercial fishing boat, the Silver Spray. More than 26 years later, a human sacrum found on Centerville Beach was identified through DNA testing as belonging to Raxa, resolving the long-running mystery and notifying his family.…
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Claire Booth’s lone mouth conveys a dying woman’s fractured anguish
Rufus Norris’s production of Samuel Beckett’s *Not I* presents soprano Claire Booth’s rapidly moving mouth alone against a black background. The stark image and Booth’s intense performance convey a desperate woman’s fragmented thoughts, suggesting a lifetime of suffering being relived near the moment of death. The 15-minute play follows a programme including Luciano Berio’s experimental…
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US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show
The EPA allowed pesticide company Bayer to choose which regulations it preferred for the weedkiller dicamba, according to newly released internal documents revealed through litigation. This disclosure is significant as it provides unusual transparency into how pesticide regulations are typically developed behind closed doors, and raises concerns about whether industry influence in the regulatory process…
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Townsend escapes serious injury after pitch roller hits him in Thailand
Former England winger Andros Townsend escaped serious injury after being struck by a pitch roller while warming up before PT Prachuap’s Thai League 1 match at Pattani. His leg briefly became trapped under the vehicle, but the 35-year-old was able to come on as a substitute during Prachuap’s 3-0 victory, making the bizarre incident notable…
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Australian nurse urges action after patient assault in hospital
Australian emergency nurse Dan Nelson has spoken publicly after CCTV showed him restraining an aggressive patient at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. He said the incident highlights the repeated abuse faced by healthcare workers and called for greater accountability, security and staffing without compromising patient care. The patient, a drunken American tourist, had been asked…
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How lookalike characters help scammers forge convincing web addresses
Homoglyph attacks use characters from different alphabets that look almost identical to genuine letters, creating fake URLs or email addresses. Scammers use them to direct victims to spoof websites or inboxes that steal login details, often while psychological pressure encourages people to act before checking carefully. Examples include replacing the Latin “c” in “microsoft.com” with…
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Teenager seriously injured in Earlwood stabbing seeks help at nearby home
A 17-year-old boy with multiple stab wounds sought help at a home in Earlwood, Sydney, after allegedly being injured in a nearby toilet block. The resident, Julie, called emergency services and stayed with him until paramedics arrived, highlighting the danger of the incident and the importance of immediate assistance. Police found wounds to the teenager’s…
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Barefoot Maharashtra mother wins race to fund daughters’ studies
Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old widow from Maharashtra, won a 3km community race despite having no training and running barefoot after her slippers kept slipping off. She entered to win money for her daughters’ books and education, and her achievement went viral, prompting debate about the sacrifices Indian families make amid concerns over the country’s education…