In 1996, US hip-hop stars Cypress Hill sent themselves up in an episode of The Simpsons, accidentally booking a gig with the London Symphony Orchestra “possibly while high”. While it might have seemed an unlikely collaboration at the time, The Simpsons has gained a reputation for being eerily good at predicting the future, and the
Paul Mescal is transformed in his latest role as a Roman warrior fighting for his life, in Gladiator II, the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film. Coming 24 years after the first movie, the official trailer for the sequel reveals footage of deadly sword fights and a rampaging rhinoceros in the Roman Colosseum in front
Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy. Adam Jeffery | CNBC When Etsy launched almost two decades ago, the site attracted artisans and craft makers, who finally had a place online where they could sell their niche products and reach a large audience. But in recent years, Etsy has found itself overrun with mass-produced, generic items from
Dyson has revealed plans for 1,000 job losses in the UK. The manufacturer of innovative vacuum cleaners and other products said the cuts, which amount to more than a quarter of its UK workforce of 3,500, followed a review of its global needs. It is understood that the decision is not linked to the UK
At least four people have died after Hurricane Beryl ripped through Texas late on Monday. Russell Richardson, a 54-year-old information security officer called in to help with relief efforts, died when his vehicle flooded while he was driving to work, police in Houston said. At least two people were killed when trees fell on homes,
Crisis-hit Thames Water has warned its cash is at risk of running dry by the end May next year due to a lack of new investment, forcing it to prepare a plan for its lenders. The country’s biggest water company, which serves almost a quarter of the population, previously said it had £2.4bn of liquidity
Joe Biden’s has shown no symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, his doctor has explained in a letter released after reports claimed a specialist had visited the president several times in the past year. Concerns around the president’s health have risen since Mr Biden’s poor showing in his debate with Donald Trump. Democrats described his performance as
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ask: What does war look like to someone who “narrowly avoided” military conscription in South Africa? Apparently it involves lots and lots of robots, and a cameo appearance from Bill Gates! Elon took to X to say he was ready to wage war on TSLA shorts – and, once
Pedestrians near Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial intelligence has been a big boon for San Francisco real estate. But not enough of one to make up for the broader struggle across the market. The vacancy rate for San Francisco office space
Card spending fell last month for the first time in more than three years, according to Barclays. It’s the first time there’s been a drop in card spending values since February 2021, the bank’s June data showed. Money blog: What will happen to tax under Labour? The figures cover nearly 40% of the nation’s credit
Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease, the White House has said, after reports that a specialist doctor had visited the US president several times in the past year. Concerns around the president’s health have risen since Mr Biden’s poor showing in his debate with Donald Trump – with Democrats describing the US
Just days into his premiership, Sir Keir Starmer is heading to the US for a meeting with NATO leaders. We take a look at why he is taking the trip and what might happen when he is there. Why is the prime minister going to Washington? NATO – or the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation –
Fifty feet underground, in one of the most secure rooms in Israel, is the country’s blood vault. We’re told we can’t say its exact location and they won’t reveal what measures have been taken to protect it, but it is safe against missile, chemical, and cyber attacks, and in the air-conditioned room are boxes and
For most, the summer weather so far has been disappointing, often feeling like autumn. Wimbledon has blamed the “terrible” weather for low attendance figures and outdoor attractions and tourism destinations have been left counting the cost. It’s all down to the jet stream, a ribbon of air high up in the atmosphere, which has been
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government will have a “different way of doing politics” as he toured the UK’s nations in his first week as prime minister. The UK’s new leader said it is “very important” for him to “reset relations” with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. He kicked off his tour of the
The first-ever electric NASCAR racer made its debut at the Chicago Street Race today wearing ABB livery and packing a tunable powertrain good for up to 1,000 kW (1340 hp) of peak power! NASCAR is calling its sustainability efforts “NASCAR Impact,” and with the (somewhat delayed) launch of the all-electric prototype racer, ABB becomes Impact’s
U.S. crude oil futures fell nearly 1% Monday as traders monitored the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Gulf Coast refining, production and export infrastructure. Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. Matagorda is about 150 miles
Jul 8, 2024, 08:03 AM Melvyn Jaminet plays as a fullback for Top 14 club Toulon and the France national team. Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images France fullback Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended from the national team after posting a video on social media with a racist comment, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Sunday. The
Actor Chace Crawford says a scene in which he had to simulate sex with an octopus came as a total surprise and almost led him to have a panic attack. The 38-year-old, who rose to fame playing Nate Archibald in Gossip Girl, has played one of the lead characters in all four series of the
The high-profile trial of Hollywood star Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the set of the Western film Rust is due to get under way in the US today. It has been almost three years since Halyna Hutchins died after a gun held by the actor went off during a rehearsal in a church