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X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 8 Review & Recap: “Dead Man’s Hand”
IGN’s review of “X-Men ’97” Season 2, Episode 8, “Dead Man’s Hand,” finds that Gambit’s long-teased resurrection falls flat emotionally, despite the character’s death having been a highlight at the end of Season 1. The critic argues the episode fails to clarify Apocalypse’s motives for reviving Gambit, leaving key plot threads underdeveloped, though other storylines,…
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SpaceX is coming for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon
SpaceX has signalled its intention to build a terrestrial mobile network and compete directly with T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon for US phone customers, rather than simply supplementing existing carrier networks. The plan was outlined by SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell and chief executive Elon Musk during the Q&A session of the company’s first earnings call, marking…
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Abdul El-Sayed SQUEAKS through with Michigan win as anguished Dems panic battleground seat may slip away
Democratic congressional candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won his Michigan primary, but the tight margin has unsettled Democratic strategists, who fear it signals weakness in a battleground seat they had expected to hold comfortably. The result has fed anxiety within the party about its prospects in the district heading into the general election, with some officials…
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Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers’ voting session and steal the show
A group of capybaras wandered into the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly in Cuiabá, Brazil, briefly interrupting the building’s business as staff worked to guide the animals back outside. The lighthearted incident drew widespread attention online after footage of the visit was shared, offering a rare moment of levity amid otherwise serious news coverage. The animals…
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Locarno Open Doors 2026: Next Gen African Tales of Miraculous Snowfalls, Lost Dreams, an African Keyboard Prodigy and New Heroes
Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors programme returns for its second year focused on African cinema, running on-site from 5-10 August 2026 and showcasing emerging directors and producers alongside recent festival hits. The initiative, curated by Suzsi Bankuti, offers a snapshot of the continent’s upscale film scene, with organisers highlighting a strong presence of female film-makers…
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Trump hints at fate of former Fox News star Jeanine Pirro after she dropped charges against reflecting pool vandal
Donald Trump has offered hints about the future of Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host turned US Attorney, after she dropped charges against a person accused of vandalising the reflecting pool at the National Mall. The episode has drawn attention to Pirro’s decision-making in the role and prompted speculation from Trump about what may…
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The Morning Poll: If Harry invites his father to the 2027 Invictus Games, should Charles accept?
The Daily Mail’s Morning Poll invites readers to weigh in on whether King Charles should accept an invitation from Prince Harry to attend the 2027 Invictus Games, should one be extended. The question follows reports that Harry is considering asking his father to the sporting event, raising the possibility of a public step towards reconciling…
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What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?
Marcus Rashford appears set to return to Manchester United after his season-long loan at Barcelona ends, having been sidelined last season following a fallout with then-manager Ruben Amorim. Barcelona chose not to trigger a £26m option to sign him permanently, and with the club signing wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, the possibility of another…
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TV tonight: a heart-warming time with Welsh male voice choirs
Tonight’s UK television listings highlight a new three-part Sky Arts documentary series, Voices of the Valleys, which follows Welsh male voice choirs as they prepare for competitions across the country while exploring their deep community significance. The series opens with the Beaufort Male Choir, featuring tenor and soloist Callum Rees, who puts his busking earnings…
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Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax
UK banks are facing renewed pressure over a potential windfall tax after HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds posted bumper half-year profits, boosted by high interest rates and market turbulence linked to the US war on Iran. Campaigners and unions argue the lenders can easily afford higher taxes, urging new prime minister Andy Burnham to use…