This year marked the 42nd anniversary of John Lennon’s death. The Beatles star was shot outside his home, The Dakota apartment building, in New York City on December 8, 1980. His death made an impact on people around the world, but his closest friends and bandmates were among the most …
Read More »Last chance to shop Boots Star Gifts in time for Christmas
With Christmas day nearly here, Boots is one of few retailers still offering fast click and collect to help with the final run-up to the big event. The last-minute shopping rush is on, and for anyone looking to complete their present list with fragrance, beauty or skincare, Boots has plenty …
Read More »Pro wrestling legend Jim Duggan recalls taking down home intruder: ‘It was terrifying’
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan needed to toss his opponents out of the ring when he won the first-ever Royal Rumble in WWE history in 1988, and 34 years later, he applied the same skill to force an intruder out of his South Carolina home. Duggan, 68, and his wife were involved …
Read More »Britons told to not “get so drunk” and avoid “risky activity” as thousands of ambulance workers go on strike
London — Thousands of ambulance workers in England and Wales went on strike on Wednesday, saying their pay and working conditions have been compromised by years of government underinvestment and cuts. It’s the latest in a series of industrial action by workers in the U.K. – including nurses and rail …
Read More »The Vergecast Bluetooth Holiday Spec-tacular
Happy holidays! Here is our gift for you: over an hour of audio content dedicated to Bluetooth. If you’re lucky this holiday season, you may be given a brand-new phone, tablet, or gadget equipped with the short-range wireless standard we’ve dealt with for decades. Though it has improved significantly since …
Read More »Queen Letizia of Spain channels Princess Kate in all fuchsia look for festive visit
The monarch chose the outfit to attend the Red Cross Foundation fundraising event at L’Oceanogràfic earlier this year. Royal fans shared their thought on social media with one saying: “While we wait for Catherine’s next appearance I would like to take a minute and bow to Queen Letizia’s abs. She …
Read More »Russia’s Medvedev, China’s Xi discuss ‘strategic partnership’ in surprise visit
Deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing Wednesday during a surprise visit to discuss the two nations “strategic partnership” and cooperation. Medvedev characterized the talks – which addressed “pressing world problems,” including multilateral relations in the UN and G20 – as …
Read More »Franco Harris, legendary Steelers running back who caught ‘The Immaculate Reception,’ dies at 72
Franco Harris, a Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers known for one of the most famous plays in American football history and considered one of the NFL’s most iconic athletes, has died. He was 72. Harris’ son Dok told The Associated Press his father passed away overnight. …
Read More »5 things to know about your 2023 taxes
Tax controversy attorney Adam Brewer unpacks the Zelle ‘loophole’ to new IRS regulations on third-party payment processors and what that means for taxpayers. As 2022 draws to a close, tax filing season is just around the corner, but it’s never too early to start planning ahead for the changes coming …
Read More »Actually there are plenty more Christmas films to Love: Seasonal classics to watch | Films | Entertainment
Love Actually is often broadcasted throughout Christmas (Image: IMDB) That may be because since its release, the calibre of Christmas movies generally has been in steady decline. The early 2000s saw a run of Christmas films you can probably still remember, and which made money. How The Grinch Stole Christmas …
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