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Prison worker, 27, is jailed for 21 months for searching the records of Britain’s most notorious killers including Lucy Letby, Rose West, and Harold Shipman
A 27-year-old prison worker, Courtney Harrison, has been jailed for 21 months after using her role at HMP Moorland in Doncaster to search the confidential records of some of Britain’s most notorious criminals, including Lucy Letby, Rose West and Harold Shipman. The case matters because it represents what a crown court described as a “grave…
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Tony Rayns, British Critic and Champion of East Asian Cinema, Dies at 78
Tony Rayns, the British critic, festival programmer and screenwriter who spent decades bringing East Asian cinema to Western audiences, has died at the age of 78. He was found dead at his home on 7 July after an accidental fall down his stairs, according to his sister, Stephanie Gowman, who said his death was unexpected…
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WWE legend highlights ‘freaking deep’ talent across pro wrestling
WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) has praised the current depth of talent across professional wrestling in an interview with Fox News Digital, arguing the business is in an exceptionally strong position. His comments matter because they come from a veteran able to compare today’s scene with wrestling’s celebrated boom periods, and they…
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TalkFuse afternoon briefing, 8 Jul 2026 12:02
Your afternoon briefing: a short audio round-up of 6 top stories, drawing on Daily Mail, Fox News, BBC World.
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The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid
WIRED has updated its buyer’s guide to the best MagSafe and Qi2 wireless power banks for iPhone and Android phones, drawing on months of hands-on testing. The guide matters because, despite improved battery life and faster charging, smartphones still frequently run flat before the day is out, and magnetic power banks let users top up…
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Christopher Nolan faces growing backlash over ‘Odyssey’ casting, historical accuracy as screenings canceled
Director Christopher Nolan is facing an online backlash over his forthcoming film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey”, with critics on social media attacking his casting decisions, alleged historical inaccuracies and use of modern dialogue. The controversy matters because it has become a flashpoint in wider culture-war debates about diversity in film, drawing comment from high-profile…
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New Dragonlance novel from Weis and Hickman gives us a first look at Huma and Magius
Fantasy authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are returning to their celebrated Dragonlance setting with a new novel, Dragonlance: War Wizard, due for release on 4 August 2026 from Random House Worlds. It is the first book in a brand-new trilogy and revisits one of the saga’s key origin stories, the early lives and friendship…
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Listen to Courteeners’ love-struck new single ‘Plus One Forever’
Manchester indie band Courteeners have released a new single, ‘Plus One Forever’, a love-struck track that frontman Liam Fray said he had held onto in various forms for some time. The song matters as a fresh offering ahead of the band’s first-ever ‘best of’ compilation, arriving as the group mark two decades since their first…
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Las Vegas prices squeeze everyday travelers as popular city embraces expensive makeover
Las Vegas, long regarded as an affordable playground for everyday travellers, is increasingly pricing out budget-conscious visitors as it repositions itself around luxury hotels, celebrity-chef restaurants, stadium events and costly attractions, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The shift matters because it reflects a fundamental change in the city’s business model and appeal, with rising…