By virtue of beating the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the NFL season opener Thursday, September 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL unveiled Monday. Installing that AFC Championship Game rematch is no big surprise for Game No. 1 of 272. But several mysteries exist until […]
I discovered a little-known app that made me a Spanish speaker in months
Fluenz gave me the ability to speak Spanish fluently (Picture: Lucy Pearson) ‘Un vaso de agua por favor, sin limón’ (can I have a glass of water without lemon please) and ‘lo siento, no entiendo, soy Inglesa’ (I’m sorry, I don’t understand, I’m English) might not seem like the *most* useful Spanish phrases. But for […]
Coronation Street cast share wholesome pictures as they bring their kids to work
The Corrie stars didn’t seem to bothered by the BAFTA snub (Picture: ITV) Coronation Street stars treated their loved ones to an exclusive tour of the cobbles over the weekend. While the majority of soap stars dressed to the nines during yesterday’s BAFTA television awards, some of the Corrie cast took to Instagram and shared […]
Silicon Valley billionaire Vinod Khosla loses bid to end Martins Beach access suit
By Robert Burnson | Bloomberg Billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla was dealt a new setback in his 15-year fight to block public access through his private property to a popular surfing spot south of San Francisco. A California state judge issued a tentative ruling Friday denying Khosla’s request to throw out a lawsuit brought by […]
Most Spurs fans want their team to lose – and they will as Manchester City move huge step closer to Premier League title
Phil Foden scored in Manchester City’s 4-0 win at Fulham on Saturday and can break the deadlock at Tottenham (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Is it all about to go Spursy for Spurs, even though they are not really Spursy? Tottenham entertain Manchester City in a crunch match in N17 and all three possible outcomes […]
Gum disease can wreak havoc on your sexual health
Gum disease could impact your sexual health if left untreated (Picture: Getty Images) Let’s face it, gum disease doesn’t leave anyone feeling fresh, and with more than one billion cases worldwide it’s pretty common. In fact, it affects most adults in the UK at some point in their lives, totalling to 19% of the global […]
Mystery of where Mona Lisa was painted may finally have been solved
The Mona Lisa has intrigued art historians for generations (Picture: AFP) A geologist claims to have identified the landscape visible in the background of the Mona Lisa, potentially solving one of the painting’s biggest mysteries. The world’s most famous painting has divided historians for generations, with no one knowing for sure who Mona Lisa is […]
Tommy Orpington star Matt Milburn is the real-life brother of another famous Coronation Street actor
Matt Milburn and his famous sibling have both appeared in regular roles on Corrie (Picture: ITV) Coronation Street’s Tommy Orpington ran off to Spain with the iconic Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford) in March, but did you know that actor Matt Milburn has a connection to another cobbles legend? Matt, who was a recurring star on […]
Could your house soon be in the metaverse as first UK nation joins?
Wales is now part of the Metaverse (Picture: Visit Wales) You can now visit Wales from anywhere in the world as the country becomes the first UK nation to join the metaverse. The launch of Wales in the metaverse hopes to give virtual visitors from around the world a chance to see all the country has to offer. And […]
These are the most popular dog names of 2024 according to their breed
Meet Luna, Bella and Milo (Picture: Getty Images) If you want to give your pet a unique name, it’s probably best to avoid Luna, Bella or Milo. These names are among the most popular for dogs in 2024, and you’ll likely be hearing them shouted constantly at the park over the coming years. According to […]
Ian Wright and Gary Lineker criticise Alejandro Garnacho’s performance in Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho was some way from his best against Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Ian Wright has picked out Alejandro Garnacho’s individual performance for criticism after Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, claiming the forward’s general ‘team play’ is ‘almost non-existent’. Leandro Trossard’s 20th-minute strike proved the difference as Arsenal took a one-point lead […]
The surprising force stalling climate progress: California restaurants
Jot Condie speaks during a press conference in San Francisco in 2021.( Jane Tyska/East Bay Times/) He added that “the decision to fight the illegal city ordinances was CRA’s alone,” and that it supports California’s climate goals. “There is a way to transition to a greener economy without violating federal energy law and harming the […]