Karim Mussilhy, whose uncle Hesham Rahman was among the victims, noticed the structure – now wrapped in sheeting with a banner reading ‘forever in our hearts’ – was missing (Picture: Google) A TV advert has been pulled from the airwaves ‘with immediate effect’ after being criticised for editing Grenfell Tower from the skyline. The ad […]
Strictly Come Dancing fans tell star ‘you’ll be missed’ after they confirm break
Strictly Come Dancing fans have rushed to support a star taking a well-earned break (Picture: PA) Strictly Come Dancing fans have rushed to tell Giovanni Pernice how much they’ll miss him as he’s announced ‘a little break’. The pro dancer, 33, revealed on Wednesday that he’s planning to take a well-earned rest after his next […]
East Bay rapper charged with committing armed robbery over rejected sexual advances
HAYWARD — A local independent rapper is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly robbing a man on New Year’s Day after learning the victim’s female companion did not want to have sex with him, according to court records. Kwame Walker, 23, was charged in Alameda County with robbery, false imprisonment, burglary, and illegal firearm activity, […]
Motorcyclist dies in wreck on Interstate 580
LIVERMORE — A motorcyclist died Thursday after what the California Highway Patrol said was a multi-vehicle crash on a freeway. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Authorities identify two who died in separate East Bay car wrecks Crashes and Disasters | 4 killed in crash identified as Livermore couple, 2 children Crashes and Disasters | […]
Netflix is the dominant streaming service. So why is it changing its model?
By Samantha Delouya | CNN Netflix, the dominant player in streaming, is expected to announce its first-quarter results on Thursday after enjoying months as a Wall Street darling. But much of the company’s past growth and success, analysts say, has come from its old, well-established business model. In recent months, Netflix has made moves to […]
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
By STEVEN WINE and RUSS BYNUM Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, confirmed. Betts had been battling cancer […]
Antony bizarrely defends Man Utd form in awful season with zero league goals
Antony says he is ‘really happy’ with his form despite a poor season (Picture: Getty) Antony has made an bizarre decision to defend his Manchester United form despite producing zero goals and one assist in the Premier League this term. United splashed out £86m to sign the Brazilian winger from Ajax but he has massively […]
Single-family home sells for $5.5 million in Palo Alto
450 North California Avenue – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 400 block of North California Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on April 2, 2024 for $5,500,000, or $2,004 per square foot. The house, built in 1937, has an interior space of 2,744 square feet. This two-story house provides a generous […]
Mariska Hargitay halts production of ‘SVU’ to help girl who mistook her for real cop
By JAMI GANZ | jganz@nydailynews.com | New York Daily News Mariska Hargitay did Olivia Benson proud this week when the actress helped a young girl find her mother after the child mistook her for a real cop. In the midst of filming “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” in New York City last week, the star was approached by a girl […]
The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables
Today’s toon Click here to order a print or call 0191 6030178 MORE : Tory suspended over 3am call demanding money saying he was locked up by ‘bad people’ MORE : Priti Patel dragged for bizarre ‘cringeworthy’ post celebrating Olly Murs’ baby MORE : Liz Truss’s book has some really boring anecdotes involving Stilton and Brian […]
Ye investigated by California police for punching man he says sexually assaulted Bianca Censori
By Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department for the alleged battery of a man the rapper claims sexually assaulted his wife, Bianca Censori, according to reports. The 46-year-old Grammy winner allegedly punched the unnamed man in the face late Tuesday night, sources […]
Didi Hamann unconvinced by two key Mikel Arteta signings for Arsenal
Didi Hamann has major doubts over Arsenal (Pictures: Getty) Didi Hamann says he remains unconvinced by key Arsenal stars Declan Rice and David Raya after the Gunners were knocked out of the Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s side produced a cagey and uninspiring performance at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night and were duly knocked out […]