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ESA’s Juice spacecraft on its way to Venus after ‘flawless’ Earth fly-by
A Jupiter-bound European spacecraft made history as it briefly returned to Earth in a “flawless” fly-by.The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) performed a risky manoeuvre known as gravity assist, coming just 4,250 miles (6,840km) above the planet’s surface on Tuesday at 10.56pm UK time.The tricky move – the first ever fly-by of its kind – saw the spacecraft use the moon and the Earth’s gravity as a natural brake to slow itself down and send it towards Venus.This technique allows Juice to take a shortcut to Jupiter through the inner solar system and save precious fuel, according to the European...
Porn star Sophia Leone’s tragic cause of death finally shared by police
Adult star Sophia Leone's cause of death has been confirmed by authorities. The 26-year-old's family confirmed the news in March, along with a GoFundMe for Leone's memorial. On March 1, Leone was found "unresponsive" in her apartment in New Mexico "by her family" and a local police investigation was launched."On behalf of her mother & family, it is with a heavy heart that I have to share the news of our beloved Sophia’s passing," the GoFundMe page read at the time.Now, Albuquerque Police confirmed Leone accidentally overdosed, although it is unclear what substances. TMZ obtained the police report which suggests...
Hulk Hogan in fresh racism row after mocking Kamala Harris's heritage and threatening to body slam her
Hulk Hogan has become embroiled in yet another racism row after comments he made addressing a crowd about wanting to body-slam Democrat candidate Kamala Harris and then making racist comments about her heritage.It's not the first time that the WWE legend has gotten himself into a racism controversy either.The former wrestler has previously been reported delivering a racist rant about his daughters sexual partners, saying: "I mean, I'd rather if she was going to f**k some n****r, I'd rather have her marry an eight-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars! Like a basketball player! I guess we're all a little...
Why is today’s Google Doodle about the Indonesian dish rendang?
Curry lovers, rejoice! Because today Google is doing its best to whet your appetite.The search engine has dedicated its Doodle page to the beloved Indonesian stew, rendang, which is recognised as part of the country’s cultural heritage and a prized national dish.You may have sampled it from a Singaporean, Filipino or Malaysian restaurant (Roti King in London does a great one) but, in fact, the origins of rendang date back to 16th century Sumatra.The Minangkabau – the Indonesian island’s largest ethnic group – used spices and coconut milk to create the rich, normally beef-centric, dish. However, they differentiated it from...
Rambo and ‘massive dog’ taking the plunge at World Gravy Wrestling Championships
A former serviceman dressed as Rambo and a woman in a “massive dog” costume are among those preparing to take the plunge at the World Gravy Wrestling Championships.The event will be held on August 26 at the Rose ‘N’ Bowl, a pub in Stacksteads, Rossendale, and has attracted locals and those from further afield due to its wacky nature.It sees contestants wrestle in a pool of gravy for two minutes, with points scored for fancy dress, comedy effect, and entertainment, and raises money for the East Lancashire Hospice which supports people with life-limiting illnesses.Hannah Havard, 30, is a novice to...
'Blind item' TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth's cause of death revealed
Popular TikTok creator Kyle Marisa Roth's cause of death has been revealed after she passed away at the age of 36 back in early April.Best known for her eyebrow-raising celebrity “tea spills” and “blind items," Roth amassed 269,000 followers on the video-sharing platform before her untimely death.She was known to start her videos with the catchphrase: “You want more? I’ll give you more,” and referred to celebrities by nicknames including “JLulu” (Jennifer Lopez) and “Ozemprah” (Oprah Winfrey).Roth's death was a shock to fans at the time, but now it has been reported that her passing has been ruled as "natural"...
Millie Bobby Brown delights fans with surprise name change
Millie Bobby Brown has revealed her new name in a recent social media post to delighted fans.The British actor first rose to fame at the age of 12 as one of the stars in the Netflix hit Stranger Things and so has built her career with the name she was born with.While some celebrities change their name once they are in the entertainment industry - for example Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars and Lady Gag - but Millie didn't do this... until now it seems.In a recent Instagram post, the 20-year-old uploaded a series of photos with the caption "11 in...
Sony PS5 Pro 'needs to be out in November' says video games expert
A video games expert has said if a PS5 Pro is to launch in 2024, "it needs to be out in November".A mid-generation update for the PS5 has been rumoured for a while now, with speculation ramping up after Sony attended the Tokyo Gameshow in September for the first time in four years. Insiders claim the console will be revealed in the third quarter of the 2024 Fiscal Year and chips for the console have reportedly been shipped.But to make the most of its release, George Osborn said Sony needs to release the console in November in order to maximise...
JD Vance tried to echo political history with a 'Swiss cheese' comment and it completely backfired
JD Vance is being roasted for asking about Swiss cheese at a Philadelphia cheesesteak spot echoing a historic political scandal.Since being named as Donald Trump’s running partner, Vance has been attracting scrutiny wherever he goes, with everything from his awkward TikTok videos to his “weird” persona being remarked upon.Now, the Ohio senator has ruffled feathers after daring to mention Swiss cheese when ordering a Philly cheesesteak sandwich in the state – a huge no-no among locals.Vance was ordering from the well-known cheesesteak shop Pat’s when he asked staff there why the European cheese wasn’t on the menu. Pat’s claims to...
Nintendo 'hedging bets' on Switch 2 release date says video games expert
A video games expert says the release window of 2025 for Metroid Prime 4 may give an indication that Nintendo is "hedging its bets" over when a Nintendo Switch 2 console will launch.During the Nintendo Direct event in June, when the Japanese video games brand unexpectedly dropped a trailer for Metroid Prime 4, there was a lot of speculation that this may have given a first glimpse at the successor to the hugely successful Nintendo Switch.This was debunked by some tech experts but before the event, Nintendo confirmed news of a successor to the Switch would be announced before the...
Kamala Harris's husband has perfect three word reaction to her surprise DNC appearance
Kamala Harris’s husband Doug Emhoff had the sweetest three-word response to his wife’s surprise early appearance on stage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is taking place in Chicago at the moment as prominent voices in politics and union groups are throwing their support behind Harris to become the next president of the United States. Harris was in attendance on Monday (19 August) to hear Joe Biden’s speech as he handed over the baton to her. But, she surprised everyone, including her own husband, by taking to the stage to give some remarks of her own to the audience...
IShowSpeed celebrates 28m YouTube subscribers by body slamming Kai Cenat
IShowSpeed has hit yet another YouTube milestone and he celebrated by body slamming his friend Kai Cenat.Speed's rise has been meteoric and he seems to be celebrating hitting another million subscribers in no time at all.The popular streamer has been streaming with Kai Cenat while playing Minecraft together on hardcore mode which means if a player dies in the game, they can only watch on or have to quit to the main menu.Following a number of failed attempts, there was an occasion where the pair had got around 13 hours or so through a playthrough before one of them died...
'Bad omen' declared after ancient pyramid suddenly collapses
Fears of an impending apocalypse are circulating following the sudden collapse of an ancient pyramid.The stone monument, which has stood proud in the Mexican state of Michoacàn for some 1,100 years, caved in on the night of 29 July, leaving an ominous pile of rubble.Having weathered the centuries, the 15-metre (around 50-foot)-high was unable to withstand the pressure of intense rain, which battered it over a number of hours.The pyramid, which forms part of the prized archaeological site of Ihuatzio, was once one of the best-preserved monuments of the region’s pre-Hispanic history.But now, experts fear for the future of such...
Is GTA 6 delayed? Rockstar surpass longest time for not giving fans any updates
GTA 6 has become the Rockstar Games title to have the longest gap from its first trailer being released to having any official update from the studio in terms of content, such as screenshots or another trailer, since.That's according to a viral Tweet from regular GTA and Rockstar poster @GTAVI_Countdown on X / Twitter which compared the same time periods for GTA 5 and Read Dead Redemption 2.RDR2 had a gap of 214 days between its first trailer and an official update in the form of screenshots and GTA 5 had a gap of 253 days for the same content...
Chappell Roan blasts fans for their 'creepy' behaviour towards her
Chappell Roan has spoken out about the “creepy behaviour" she has experienced from fans since her meteoric rise to stardom.The 26-year-old singer had a commercial breakthrough this year with her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess which currently sits at No. 2 on the US music charts, nearly a year after its release.While songs from the album such as 'Hot To Go!,' 'Casual,' 'Femininomenon,' and her latest single 'Good Luck Babe!' have gone viral on TikTok, along with the singer's declaration back in April during her Coachella performance: "I'm your artist's favourite artist."But the 26-year-old...
What does 'Trump is a scab' mean?
The United Auto Workers president wores at the Democratic National Convention wore a t-shirt with the words “Trump is a scab” printed across the front, but was does it mean? The DNC is taking place in Chicago, with political heavyweights including Barack and Michelle Obama due to take the stage as Joe Biden passes the torch to Kamala Harris – the Democratic nominee for November’s presidential election.The UWA president Shawn Fain took to the stage and became a social media sensation after wearing a t-shirt under his suit jacket containing the phrase “Trump is a scab. Vote Harris”.As he praised...
GTA 6 petition demands Jeremy Fragrance to be added into the game
A number of celebrities have made cameos in Grand Theft Auto titles down the years - think of Phil Collins in GTA Vice City, Samuel L Jackson in GTA San Andreas, Ricky Gervais in GTA 4 and the countless that have appeared in GTA 5 and GTA Online like Dr Dre and Cara Delevingne.Well there's an online petition that's already got thousands of signatures calling for a man described as a "local legend" in Miami to be included in GTA 6.And that man is Jeremy Fragrance, a fragrance influencer with millions and millions of followers across his social media accounts.Someone...
Launch of MrBeast's new toy line called "legendary bad timing"
MrBeast has dropped MrBeast Lab, a new line of action figures in collaboration with Moose Toys – and fans can't help but notice the awkward timing. The philanthropist broke his silence after parting ways with collaborator Ava Kris Tyson after it was alleged she had groomed a minor.MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, took to X/Twitter to say he was made aware of the "serious allegations of Ava Tyson's behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts."He added that he would be "hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all...
Artist Yinka Ilori transforms Piccadilly Circus with vibrant installation
Artist Yinka Ilori has transformed London’s Piccadilly Circus with a 23ft-tall installation that draws upon Greek mythology.The artwork is located on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features winged sculptures inspired by Anteros, the Greek god of requited love, who is believed to be the figure that crowns the fountain.Multi-disciplinary artist and designer Ilori, the co-designer of the 2021 Brit Awards trophies, has called it Good Things Come To Those Who Wait.The installation includes Pegasus figures perched on bright orange and yellow plinths alongside inspiring messages.The plinths wrap around the fountain, which was erected in the late 19th century in memory of Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, a politician and philanthropist.British-Nigerian artist Ilori is a graduate of London Metropolitan University and his work has been showcased globally through solo and group exhibitions, public commissions, and set and exhibition design.In 2022 he created a community playground in Parsloes Park, Dagenham, which made use of vibrant colours and geometric patterns.His new artwork, unveiled by Art of London, will be located in Piccadilly Circus from August 20 to 25.
The real reason Trump's suits never fit properly
Image is, if not everything, a very big deal when it comes to political titans.The world’s leaders need to look slick, they need to look commanding, they need to look, at the very least, serious.And yet, Donald Trump – the erstwhile president of the most powerful country on Earth who’s hoping to take up the mantle again – looks, as one men’s magazine put it, like he “gets dressed in the dark”.Forget his particular brand of orange fake tan and fluffy yellow bird’s nest of a combover, the real eyesore when it comes to Trump’s general look is the cut...
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