Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes
The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.
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They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years
There is a special agony to existing in limbo, that state of eternal in-between, where time stretches into infinity. Today, that experience is especially true for people vying to join Raya, the members-only dating app. Obtaining a Raya account requires an invitation from a current member, and even after you’ve applied, you can’t log in…
Kezia Dugdale, incoming chair of Stonewall, apologises after backlash over JK Rowling remarks | Kezia Dugdale
The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, says she is “truly sorry” after she expressed “huge respect” for JK Rowling in an interview with the Guardian. Kezia Dugdale, the former leader of Scottish Labour, said she understood that her words had caused “worry, anger and upset and I am truly sorry about that”. In…
NASA scientist says a mysterious “fifth force” may be hiding in our solar system
Science advances by proposing ideas and then trying to prove them wrong. This process becomes especially challenging when dealing with the Universe on its largest scales. Dark energy and dark matter are among the most difficult concepts to test. Observations across vast regions of space clearly suggest that something is influencing gravity in ways Einstein’s…
Chris Hughton: Former Brighton manager and Tottenham player reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Former Brighton and Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April last year. The cancer was detected early and he had successful surgery in May. “The news certainly didn’t scare me,” the 67-year-old told the Daily Mail., external “I know everyone is different, but my first impression was ‘I’ll…
Turkiye’s Istanbul to host F1 Grand Prix for at least five years from 2027 | Motorsports
The circuit on the Asian side of Istanbul is popular with drivers and fans but last hosted a race in 2021. Published On 24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026 Turkiye’s Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula One calendar from 2027 for at least five years, the Turkish presidency said on Friday, marking the culmination…
The Trump phone still isn’t real
Last week Trump Mobile overhauled its website, in the process officially revealing the updated design of its T1 Phone, with a new spec sheet to match. You’d be forgiven for thinking that means it’s ready to release, but make no mistake: beyond a possible FCC authorization and a single phone someone showed me over a…
Jack Nicholson Rare Appearance, Birthday Photo With Joni Mitchell
Jack Nicholson spent his birthday with a few good women. The A Few Good Men star—who has largely kept away from the spotlight over the past decade—rang in his 89th birthday with his daughter Lorraine Nicholson and his longtime friend Joni Mitchell. Lorraine, whom Jack shares with ex Rebecca Broussard, shared a rare glimpse of…
Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation into Fed
The decision to end the investigation into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation will allow Kevin M. Warsh, President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, to win confirmation.
Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.