The matchups for Tuesday’s play-in tournament game between the Warriors and Kings are tantalizing. Steph Curry against De’Aaron Fox. Draymond Green vs. Domantas Sabonis. Steve Kerr vs. Mike Brown. But there’s one player for whom the other team cannot account. And he just so happens to play the most important position in the game come […]
This clever travel hack lets you enjoy access to some of the world’s luxury airport lounges AND free bubbly for a right bargain
Woweee! (Picture: Priority Pass/Linkby/Metro) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. Until now, the closest we’ve got to the feeling of luxury when flying […]
USC cancels its Muslim valedictorian’s commencement speech, citing safety concerns
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Melissa Alonso | CNN What was supposed to be a time of celebration for Asna Tabassum – the University of Southern California’s 2024 valedictorian – has turned to disappointment after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement over security concerns. “Over the past several days, discussion […]
Police turn up to shut down conference while Nigel Farage was giving speech
Farage compared the events to something in the ‘Soviet Union’ (Picture: AP/Reuters/Shutterstock) Nigel Farage claimed he was being censored after authorities arrived to shut down a right-wing conference while he was speaking. The Brexit figurehead claimed ‘This is like the old Soviet Union – no alternative view allowed’ after an order to ban the event […]
Fly-tipper brazenly dumps a washing machine in daylight before running off
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next A fly-tipper has been fined £1,000 for dumping a washing machine at the top of some steps. The man was caught on CCTV at the spot which is known for fly-tipping in Telford, Shropshire. The […]
World’s first AI beauty pageant unveiled and we’re not impressed
AI-generated women are becoming big business (Pictures: Fanvue/Aitana Lopez) The world’s first artificial intelligence beauty pageant has been announced – proving AI is not only the future, but can also help society move back in time. The Fanvue Miss AI contest will offer a total prize pool of $20,000 (£16,000) to whoever can artificially generate […]
ITV has ‘no plans’ for popular reality TV series spin-off to return
I’m A Celebrity South Africa won’t be back(Picture: ITV) I’m A Celebrity South Africa won’t be returning for a second series despite being a ratings success. The special spin-off saw favourite celebrities from the main ITV show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here heading to South Africa to compete in an all-stars version, […]
Bernardo Silva reacts to Arsenal and Liverpool stumbling in Premier League title race
Manchester City are back in pole position in the Premier League title race (Picture: Getty) Bernardo Silva insists Manchester City retaining the Premier League title is anything but a forgone conclusion, despite Liverpool and Arsenal handing the initiative to the reigning champions following shock defeats last weekend. Pep Guardiola’s relentless winning machine moved ominously to […]
Surprising city named one of UK’s party capitals
The results may surprise you (Picture: Getty Images) It will likely come as no surprise that Brighton and Hove was named the party capital of the UK – but one of the runners up might take you off guard. The seaside city of Brighton, fondly referred to as London-by-the-Sea, has recently been dubbed the best […]
Why SF Giants’ extended Florida trip is special for their contingent of Latin players
MIAMI — As Thairo Estrada rounded third after his first of two home runs this week at Tropicana Field, he gestured to a contingent in Giants orange in the seats behind the visitors’ dugout. There was his wife, Lorena, and his daughter, Arantza, but also a friend, Jhayme, taking advantage of a rare visit from […]
ChatGPT plays Read Dead Redemption 2 but it doesn’t quite get it
Don’t worry, you’d still win in a fight with the AI Researchers had Artificial Intelligence take on Red Dead Redemption 2 and it did well, but it’s still not a better gamer than you. AI’s influence on video games has been growing for years now and is clearly only going to increase over time, especially […]
Courtney Love lacerates ‘unimportant’ Taylor Swift in brutal takedown of pop icon
Courtney Love savagely tore down international pop sensation Taylor Swift, labelling her not ‘interesting’ (Picture: Ap/Getty) Courtney Love didn’t hold back while airing her thoughts about Taylor Swift and several other women in the music industry. Courtney, best known for being in 90s alternative rock band Hole and for being married to late Nirvana frontman […]