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Read More »Jane Austen tops list of Britain’s best-loved authors | Books | Entertainment
The Pride And Prejudice novelist, born in 1775 in Hampshire, beat Harry Potter creator JK Rowling to top spot. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl came joint third with William Shakespeare. The poll of 2,000 Britons was for Amazon Books to celebrate the work of its charitable arm, …
Read More »Apple picks the best apps of the year
Tech giant Apple announced the winners of this year’s App Store Awards. The awards, which are selected by the global Apple Store editorial team, spotlight 16 apps and games that it said inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, stay connected with friends and loved ones and expand …
Read More »Delta flight makes emergency landing over engine issues after smoke fills cabin
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Tuesday after the plane’s cabin appeared to fill with smoke, the airline said. Smoke fills the cabin of Delta Flight 2846 from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Tuesday.Mason …
Read More »Princess Anne wows in green coat and symbolic brooch
Anne’s jewellery stood out – she was wearing two symbolic brooches. One was a large, gold brooch, pinned just underneath her collar. The other brooch was in the shape of the Intelligence Corps’ symbol, which is a rose with a crown on top of it. The choice of the rose …
Read More »Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder discusses whether persistent inflation will lead to a weaker Christmas retail season on ‘Varney & Co.’ As high inflation saddles Americans with an extra financial burden, some states are helping out with one-time stimulus rebates to offset the pain of higher prices. At least …
Read More »James Bond: Why Cary Grant turned down playing 007 before Sean Connery | Films | Entertainment
It’s been 60 years since the first official James Bond movie Dr No hit cinemas starring Sean Connery. However, Ian Fleming’s 007 was almost played officially by an American – well, a British-born one. Cary Grant, who died 36 years ago today, was one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men …
Read More »George Harrison death: Olivia Harrison pays tribute to The Beatles star 21 years on | Music | Entertainment
On December 30, 1999 he attacked Harrison with a kitchen knife, punctured one of his lungs and caused head injuries. Olivia managed to stop Abram by striking him over and over with a fireplace poker and lamp. Harrison was hospitalised after taking over 40 stab wounds and had part of …
Read More »Queen Letizia channels Kate Middleton in stunning black dress for glamorous night
Queen Letizia and her husband King Felipe VI attended the ceremony of the XXXIX Edition of the Francisco Cercedo Journalism Award at the Westin Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain. Journalist Pilar Bonet was the winner of 24,000 euros and a medal designed by the sculptor Julio Lopez Hernandez this year. …
Read More »Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns to miss at least 4 weeks with calf strain: report
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss at least four weeks with a right calf strain, according to a report from ESPN. The three-time All-Star could be sidelined for up to six weeks, the report revealed. The team feared that Towns’ suffered a substantial injury when he exited …
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