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When the Beastie Boys caused a UK crime wave in 1987
In 1987, Beastie Boys fans began stealing Volkswagen badges after Mike D wore one as a necklace during the band’s License to Ill era. The thefts spread across Britain, particularly during the group’s tour with Run-DMC, creating a minor crime wave that angered critics who already viewed the band as a bad influence. The trend…
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Trump administration eyes building massive Field of Dreams style baseball stadium INSIDE beloved US National Park
Major League Baseball is reportedly discussing a special game and possible stadium at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, inspired by the successful Field of Dreams games in Iowa. The proposal is controversial because it could introduce major commercial construction into a protected natural area, although the White House says it is neither a presidential…
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FBI reassigns two counter-terrorism chiefs after questioning Miller-related threat assessment
Two veteran FBI counter-terrorism leaders, Michael Burgwald and Courtland Rae, were reportedly removed from their Washington roles and reassigned to headquarters after questioning a proposed threat assessment involving alleged harassing calls to Katie Miller, the wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller. The reported demotions matter because they have raised questions about whether the investigation was…
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Florida man, 76, with suspended license allegedly admits to driving under the influence of rum, cocaine
A 76-year-old Florida man was arrested after deputies allegedly saw him swerving and stopped him while driving with a suspended licence. Authorities said he admitted drinking rum, later disclosed recent cocaine use, and had been arrested for suspected drink-driving four months earlier. Deputies reportedly found cocaine and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle, while breath tests…
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Meta unveils Muse, Apple faces billions, Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Meta’s AI companion raises privacy questions as Apple is ordered to pay $5.7bn; George Russell wins in Azerbaijan, while a Cornell lawsuit and Stallone’s abuse revelations make headlines.
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Tributes to popular Sheffield union leader as death announced – thestar.co.uk
Tributes have been paid to Sheffield trade union leader, plumber and family man Jack Illingworth, who died aged 94. He was remembered for a long career representing workers, his commitment to social justice and his extensive service to Sheffield’s civic and community life. Illingworth worked at Firth Brown’s from 1940, later becoming a full-time union…
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Here’s Where to Livestream Takuma Inoue vs. Tenshin Nasukawa 2 Boxing Online
Takuma Inoue will defend his WBC bantamweight title against Tenshin Nasukawa in a 12-round rematch in Tokyo. Inoue won their November 2025 meeting by unanimous decision, and the return bout matters because Nasukawa is seeking revenge and the only defeat of his career, while Inoue is the expected favourite. The fight takes place on Sunday,…
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Sheffield man attacked with hammer after recruiting pal to tackle enemy over debt – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield man was reportedly attacked with a hammer after recruiting a friend to confront an alleged enemy over an unpaid debt. The incident highlights how an attempt to resolve a financial dispute through intimidation or violence appears to have escalated, leaving the original instigator targeted himself. The available article information does not provide the…
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‘John Wick’ Meets Agatha Christie in This 126-Minute Sleeper Action Hit
The 2022 action-comedy *Bullet Train* follows Ladybug, an assassin tasked with retrieving a suitcase aboard a Tokyo-bound high-speed train. The mission becomes a chaotic web of rival killers, mistaken identities and connected motives, blending *John Wick*-style action with an Agatha Christie-inspired mystery. Brad Pitt leads an ensemble including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King,…
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Ugly Aussie bottle shop clash amid allegations that worker was spat on and customer pepper-sprayed: ‘Awful’
A Northern Territory bottle-shop worker was allegedly spat at twice by a customer during a confrontation in Moulden, south-east of Darwin. Police say the worker then used personal OC spray on the customer through her car window, while a young child was inside; the incident matters because both parties may face consequences over the alleged…