Politics

Flashing while going commando

While on stage at the Toronto Film Festival, Brian Cox (known for his role as Logan Roy in "Succession") accidentally flashed his goods to the audience. He was donning a kilt without underwear at his directorial debut for the movie Glenrothan, when an audience member brought it to his attention. His response? “Is that bad? Or that good?” 🤣

Technology

"It was hell."

In BBC's new show, Stranded on Honeymoon Island, contestants are dumped onto an island after a speed dating exercise. Will love thrive in the most remote and isolating of experiences? Given the quote by one contestant, we'll have to watch and see.

Politics

"DANA 'DING DONG' PERINO..."

The political rhetoric in the U.S. has changed since Trump. So California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has been leaning into (or rather mocking) that style. In a series of X/Twitter posts, he's been using brazen language and all-caps as a “wake-up call” to how the public has normalised Trump’s communication style. And Democrats seem to be loving it!

Science

The rise of 'Menodivorce'

While overall divorce rates may be falling, they're ticking up for those over 50. Some believe this coincides with menopause and perimenopause, as women get more clarity over carrying the mental load. 7 in 10 women in the UK blame menopause for the breakdown in their marriage. So it's not for nothing...

Business

Taken by Baywatch

It's a rare moment of age-appropriate Hollywood romance that no one saw coming. Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are now officially dating. Apparently, they hit it off during the filming of "The Naked Gun." They're really quite cute. So let's hope it's not just a summer romance!

Technology

£1.05m of OnlyFines

UK's online watchdog, Ofcom, has fined OnlyFans after they failed to respond with accurate information about their age assurance processes. While the problems have been fixed, the failure to keep the regulator up to date means retrospective fines!

Politics

Snoozing through Wimbledon

During a first set tiebreak in the quarterfinal between Djokovic and Cobolli, fans caught Hugh Grant taking a little snooze... in the Royal Box behind Camilla, no less. Most people found it rather comical, but a few found it rude. We lean on the laughable side... 🤪 Oh, and congrats to this year’s Wimbledon champions, Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek! 🎾

Business

When it's hot, just "sploot"

What is splooting? According to the U.S. National Park Service, it's "when an animal sprawls out [during high temperatures], usually face down with all arms and legs sticking out." It helps them cool down. Perhaps something we should try today! 🥵

Irrelevant

What’s the fanciest punctuation?

That’s the joke a Y5 class at Leyton primary school told to win Britain’s Funniest Class. So what is the fanciest punctuation? An a-posh-trophe. 🤣 (Alister certainly approves.)

Business

A brand new Tickle Lab

One neuroscientist believes that tickling is an 'under-researched' subject and has created a tickle lab at a Dutch university to learn more. Research participants place their feet through two holes for a mechanical stick to tickle their feet. We'd happily volunteer for that study... 🤣

Politics

“Even if you’re a girl”

B&Q was forced to apologise after a storage unit on their website had this promising description: "Easy to assemble the cabinet even if you’re a girl.” The product was offered by a 3rd-party seller, which has unsurprisingly now been removed.

Crime & Punishment

Still working at 94yo

With no thought of retiring, John Shipton (nearly a centenarian) has been working at the Exeter Waitrose for the past 14 years. Considered a "local legend,” he loves interacting with customers and claims that as long as he can climb the stairs to the canteen, he'll continue to work. Talk about dedication to the job!

Politics

70k lollipops at your door

That's what one mother in Kentucky found on her doorstep. Her 8yo had managed to order $4,000 worth of candy from her phone - as prizes for a carnival he wanted to host for friends. While a "sweet" gesture, parents might consider changing their phone passcodes.

Irrelevant

"Attenborough slug sex"

In celebration of David Attenborough's 99th birthday last week, The Guardian collected thoughts from 99 nature enthusiasts to share what he's brought into our lives. And Author Helen Jukes shared her love for a segment she often searches for on YouTube. We too think the video is surprisingly beautiful.

Science

Buying back my stolen car

A man from Solihull had his car stolen, only to accidentally buy it back for £20k while trying to replace it with an exact make & model. His suspicions were confirmed when the GPS history included his and his parents’ addresses. Such a mixed bag of emotions!!!

Crime & Punishment

A £5.9bn Cinema Ticket

The govt incentivised filming in the UK by giving studios £5.9bn since 2007. But don’t shout, “Cut!” just yet. In 2019, every £1 given to the studios has generated £8.30 of added benefit towards Britain’s economy.

Science

Battle for Trouser Pockets

And it's a win for 8yo Georgia of Ipswich, who petitioned Sainsbury's Tu brand to include pockets in girls' school trousers. Boys' school trousers already had them. Ummm... it's 2025, right?

Politics

He forgot his passport?!?

A United Airlines pilot realised he forgot his passport 2 hours into a flight from LA to China - diverting to San Fran for another crew to finish the journey. Second time in two weeks for United. It begs the question... Why doesn't the crew get checked before an international flight?

Technology

Alexa, stop recording me

From the 28th of March you can no longer opt-out of Amazon's Alexa storing and using your recordings for their own benefit. Let's not forget the $25m fine they received in 2023 for mishandling recordings of children.

Business

Fool me twice...

Disgraced Billy McFarland, who served time for swindling thousands with the first Fyre Festival, is back promoting Fyre 2. (There's a great Netflix doc called Fyre, which explains what happened.) Tickets to the sequel went on sale last week ranging from $1,400 to $1.1 million!!! Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...

Crime & Punishment

So let's buy California then

A petition in Denmark to buy California has received almost 250,000 signatures, in a satirical response to Trump's aim to acquire Greenland. The petition promises the state's citizens "rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries."

Business

How to humble brag by boomerasking

Or please don’t. Boomerasking, as in 'boomerang': when someone asks a seemingly normal question (“What are your weekend plans?), in order to brag about their glam life, when you politely ask in return.

Crime & Punishment

"K-Pop is a vicious cancer"

Anyone caught consuming South Korean entertainment will face 5 to 15 years in labour camps, according to the latest North Korean law from Kim Jung Un.

Technology

The 6 Ps in your Go-Bag

1) People & pets, 2) Papers, phone numbers & important documents, 3) Prescriptions, vitamins & eyeglasses, 4) Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia, 5) Personal computer, hard drive & disks, 6) “Plastic” - credit cards, ATM cards - & cash [According to California's guidance on wildfire evacuation]

Business

Resolved "not to have... more coke"

In a hilarious gaff during an interview, Kristin Chenoweth (the original Glinda of Wicked) shared her New Year's Resolution before suddenly realising she meant to say, "Coca-Cola" instead 🤣

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