Private chef says ‘dream job’ has downside that fuels anxiety | UK | News
A private chef has revealed the less glamorous side of his dream job, and noted a significant downside that’s not widely known. John Samson, who offers a peek into his life as a chef-for-hire through his TikTok account @chef_johnsamson, candidly shares the ups and downs of his vocation. In one of his latest posts, he […]
How to get rid of oven door grease stains: All you need is 1 natural kitchen ingredient
Oven cleaning is one of the most neglected household chores as it can be tricky to get rid of the burned food stains and grease stuck onto the glass door. However, it is incredibly important to clean oven doors as the build-up grease will cause your kitchen to become smoky and a big fire risk. […]
Refereeing conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from valid fears | Football
Another weekend, another slew of wearying arguments about VAR and refereeing. At Bournemouth, Arsenal fans called the referee Robert Jones “a cheat” and chanted that the Premier League was “corrupt”. On social media, the outrage was even greater. Fans have always complained about referees, of course, but traditionally they called them “blind” and dismissed them […]
Imane Khelif makes career decision after Olympics gender row controversy | Other | Sport
Imane Khelif, fresh off her Olympic triumph in Paris, confirmed that she planned to become a professional boxer just months after snatching a gold medal. The Algerian sensation faced a storm of controversy during her Olympic journey, having been previously barred from the World Championships by the International Boxing Association (IBA) following gender eligibility tests. […]
Gladiator 2 ‘one of the best films ever’ – ‘Absolute triumph set for Oscars’ | Films | Entertainment
It’s been 25 years since Sir Ridley Scott directed Russell Crowe in Gladiator, the Roman epic now considered one of the greatest films ever made. The blockbuster won Best Picture and Best Actor Oscars, among other awards, and arguably had a perfect ending. Naturally, when a sequel was announced, fans were concerned. But now such […]
Musk, putting up over $70M US to help Trump, raises legal questions with million-dollar giveaways
Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor Josh Shapiro is among those calling for an investigation of billionaire Elon Musk, for his promise at a weekend pro-Trump rally to give away $1 million US each day until election day in the U.S. Musk on Saturday gave a $1-million US check to an attendee at the rally in Harrisburg, Pa., […]
The new black Apple Watch Ultra 2 has already got a surprising discount
Apple launched the new iPhone 16 series in September but also indulged in a refresh of its ever-popular Apple Watch lineup. The firm introduced the Apple Watch Series 10 with a tweaked design, offering a slick polished black version and a screen on the larger size that’s bigger than that of the Apple Watch Ultra […]
Homebuyer issues major warning after inheriting £4,000 plant problem
Leah Jones was delighted when she moved into her new terraced home in Plymouth, Devon. The Mediterranean-style garden has bamboo growing up one side so they decided to create a seating area and decorate it with twinkly fairy lights. However, the family were unaware of the risks of bamboo until Leah’s father-in-law said he had […]
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon hit branches of Hezbollah-linked bank | Lebanon
Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, south Lebanon and the Bekaa valley early on Monday morning, striking buildings belonging to the Hezbollah-run banking institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan. At least 10 airstrikes were carried out in the southern suburbs of the capital, with an entire building collapsing and a jet […]
Christian Horner rubs salt in Lando Norris’ wounds as McLaren punished at United States GP | F1 | Sport
Christian Horner has added insult to injury for Lando Norris, insisting that the McLaren star would have had the pace to overtake Max Verstappen again if he had given the place back following his off-track manoeuvre on lap 53. The Brit closed in on Verstappen at a rate of knots after strapping on new hard […]