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‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push
The union representing US Transportation Security Administration workers has raised alarms over a Trump administration plan to expand the privatisation of airport security checkpoints, warning it puts profit ahead of passenger safety. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is exploring legal options to challenge the “TSA Gold+” programme, which would hand control of screening…
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From media deals to roster rules: Five priorities for MLS’s new commissioner
MLS’s incoming commissioner Larry Berg faces an extensive to-do list as he prepares to take over from Don Garber, whose 28-year tenure ends this year. Berg, who officially begins the role on 1 January, used his first press conference to outline an ambitious vision for the league, though he deferred detailed questions about broadcasting strategy…
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Count Binface and the serious political message behind the UK’s ‘joke’ candidates
Nigel Farage’s decision to resign his Clacton seat and trigger a by-election, amid scrutiny of his personal finances, has drawn no candidates from any other major party, leaving Count Binface, a costumed “intergalactic space warrior,” as his most prominent challenger among a record 34 contenders. Reform UK MP Danny Kruger dismissed the situation in the…
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James Cameron says he’s “literally mapped out” the last act of his career, and it might not involve directing Avatar 4 and 5: “What are the other stories I want to tell?”
Director James Cameron has said he has “literally mapped out” the final stage of his career, hinting that it may not involve him personally directing further instalments of the Avatar franchise, including Avatar 4 and Avatar 5. The remark suggests the filmmaker, best known for blockbusters such as Titanic and the Avatar series, is beginning…
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Forest target Reijnders – Wednesday’s gossip
BBC Sport’s football gossip column rounds up transfer rumours from various British and European outlets, with Nottingham Forest reportedly eyeing Manchester City’s Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders in a deal worth around £55m. Tottenham are said to be pursuing several attacking options including Manchester City’s Savinho, Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, while Chelsea…
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I covered Ralph Carr’s trial from day 1. Despite his monstrous crime, one of his closest celebrity mates still backs him – and reveals fears he will go ‘crazy’ behind bars
A Daily Mail journalist who covered Ralph Carr’s trial from its opening day writes about the reaction of one of his celebrity friends, who has continued to support him despite the seriousness of his crimes. The friend reportedly remains close to Carr and has voiced concern that prison life could take a severe psychological toll…
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GOP governor endorses candidate challenging Trump-backed congressman in Republican US House primary
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, in his bid to unseat Republican Congressman Andy Ogles in an upcoming US House primary. The move is notable because Ogles has already secured the backing of President Donald Trump, putting Lee’s endorsement at odds with the president’s choice and highlighting a…
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“Surely it’s the greatest psychedelic rock song ever recorded… It makes the whole God thing seem plausible!” Kavus Torabi’s Guide To Cardiacs
This 2014 interview, republished by Prog/Louder, sees Cardiacs guitarist Kavus Torabi talking through his favourite songs by the cult English band led by the late Tim Smith. Torabi, who also plays in Gong and rejoined a reactivated Cardiacs line-up in 2024, describes the group as the greatest he has ever heard, praising their fusion of…
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With Avatar’s Future Still Uncertain, James Cameron Now Says He Wants to Prioritize ‘Other Stories’ For the ‘Last Act’ of His Career
Avatar director James Cameron has signaled that he may be ready to move on from the franchise, as the status of its two planned sequels still remains uncertain.