The cricketing world was astounded with the news that Devon Conway and Finn Allen rejected central contracts offered by New Zealand Cricket. The dynamic opening pair of batsmen, earning accolades through explosive batting and consistent performances, preferred a different path—one which saw them choosing franchise cricket ahead of traditional national contracts. However, while eyebrows have …
Undeniably, Max Verstappen is eventually getting his name inscribed in the history books of F1. With a bag of three world championships already netted and an unquenched thirst for victory, he, the Dutchman, is a force to be dealt with. But where does he truly stand among the sport's immortals? Statistics can sometimes be misleading, …
A bundle of high fashion, loads of fun, and overflowing energy, Suki Waterhouse recently disclosed it all at one place—her debut album Memoir of a Sparklemuffin. I was one lucky personality to attend this exclusive listening party with over one hundred of her ardent fans, where the supermodel-singer/songwriter was all ready to hit the roll. …
Not only did Ed Sheeran confirm an important moment in his life as a musician, but he also, in the streaming frame, checked off the bucket-list goal of becoming part owner of the soccer team Ipswich Town—the sport that Ed Sheeran said he's been a fan of since he was a child. The British chart-topping …
Birmingham Phoenix eased into a final eliminatory spot in The Hundred men's competition after eliminating Manchester Originals in a rain-reduced contest at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The consistent drizzle that marked the entire innings limited the game to 30 balls per team. Phoenix was cruising to an easy chase of 42 runs with nine wickets in hand …
Four arrested in Los Angeles after American actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed while trying to prevent the theft. The actor, 37, known for his role on soap opera General Hospital, died after confronting three suspects who allegedly were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. The suspects have since been identified …
Taylor Swift reached out privately to the families of the Southport tragedy ahead of her recent Wembley Stadium performance. The singer, 34, returned to London for five more shows after being deeply moved by the devastating incident that claimed the lives of three young girls who attended a Swift-themed dance class on July 29. Bebe …
Five persons, including two doctors and a personal assistant to Matthew Perry, were charged Thursday in relation to the overdose death of the "Friends" star last October, according to authorities. According to U.S. Attorney E. Martin Estrada in a news conference, the charged defendants include Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa; two doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark …
Southgates Underpass in Leicester will be closed for three days starting Friday evening. Severn Trent is upgrading a crucial water pipe that supplies the local hospital and prison. Drivers will need to follow a diversion through St Nicholas Circle and Peacock Lane during this period. Hey, Leicester! If you’re planning to drive around Southgates Underpass …
Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as its new CEO, offering him a colossal pay package worth up to $113 million. This deal is four times larger than his predecessor’s and includes a $10 million sign-on bonus and $75 million in stock options. Niccol’s appointment comes amid Starbucks’ efforts to boost performance and improve its stock …
The chief executive of cell company Three blasted the UK's "diabolical" 5G speeds and coverage. He proposed a £15bn merger with Vodafone as the under-pressure country's savior. Finnegan claimed that the deal would release huge investment for better infrastructure, which will help boost the UK digital network and economy. The UK's new mobile firm boss …
Burst sewer pipe closes road in Exmouth. Quite an unexpected detour in place for it. South West Water is trying hard to fix it by using tankers temporarily and a pipe, also temporary. It occurred near Maer Lane Wastewater Treatment Works. Fixing the things to have it back Exmouth, usually a quiet and peaceful town, …
Next year, it is believed, around 400,000 more pensioners in the UK could be dragged into paying income tax as a result of an increase in the state pension, against a background in which the personal allowance is fixed. The supposed "retirement tax" is therefore causing concern, as many more retirees now could well be …
At the moment, UK drivers are being warned of new scams involving fake QR codes on parking signs. According to experts, this is part of a scam called "quishing" that takes motorists through sites that harvest personal details, as well as payment. The researchers advise the drivers not to scan the codes, but to use …
