Olivia Cooke discusses her role as Alicent Hightower in "House of the Dragon," the challenges of playing a divisive character, and her own experiences with fame and social media. She also reflects on her working-class background and the importance of arts funding for young people.
Beetlejuice the Musical has abruptly canceled its Australian tour, citing unsustainable logistical costs and a cautious consumer environment. Performances in Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide are scrapped, with the final show in Brisbane on July 5.
A three-month-old infant in China was admitted to the ICU after his parents prepared his baby formula with boiled vegetable juice, believing it to be more nutritious. The baby suffered nitrite poisoning, turning purple and experiencing shortness of breath. He was treated and discharged.
A review of 17 power banks tests their ability to charge various devices, from smartphones to laptops. Key specifications like wattage, voltage, and capacity (mAh) are crucial for compatibility. The article highlights top picks for overall performance, budget, portability, and specific device charging needs.
Climate scientists have retired their most extreme warming scenario (RCP 8.5), which predicted up to 4.5C warming by 2100. This move, based on updated emissions trends and policy, has been misinterpreted by some, including Donald Trump and Chris Mitchell, as proof that climate science is wrong, rather than an acknowledgment that the worst-case future is now less plausible due to decarbonization efforts.
The article discusses natural ways to lower cortisol, the "stress hormone," including mindful exercises, spending time in nature, a balanced diet, deep breathing, social connections, mindfulness, laughter, good sleep, and regular breaks. It also examines the potential health risks associated with daily consumption of diet soda and orange juice, such as dental erosion, increased risk of diabetes, kidney issues, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
The celebrity beverage trend is booming, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively launching their own drinks. Now, Christian-themed energy drinks like Yahweh, Agape, and 4gvn are entering the market, aiming to blend evangelism with sales, though taste and branding effectiveness are debated.
Food safety officials in Gujarat's Mehsana seized a large stock of rotten mangoes at a juice production facility. The FSSAI shared footage showing the spoiled fruits, infested with worms and fungus, intended for juice extraction. Action has been taken against the violators.
A new method for measuring cholesterol-related health risks is more accurate than traditional 'bad cholesterol' tests, but its wider adoption by doctors is questioned.
Korean cheerleader Lee Da-hye has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the classic Taiwanese drink Pomell Fruit and Vegetable Juice. A new rendition of the brand's iconic 20-year-old jingle, "Eating Out Every Meal, Everyone Calls Me a Foreigner," sung by Lee, has sparked nostalgia among netizens.
Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Bun Festival attracted over 10,000 visitors by Sunday noon. The Piu Sik parade featured children dressed as oil moguls and judges, with themes like rising oil prices and bid-rigging. Visitors also enjoyed local treats to cope with the 30°C heat.
Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Bun Festival attracted over 18,000 visitors on Sunday, featuring a Piu Sik Parade with children dressed as oil moguls and judges, and a midnight bun scrambling competition. The event also saw visitors enjoying local treats amidst 30°C heat.
Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Bun Festival attracted over 18,000 visitors by Sunday 5pm. The event featured a Piu Sik Parade with children dressed as oil moguls and judges, and a bun scrambling competition.
Filmmaker Boots Riley discusses his new film "I Love Boosters," which uses shoplifting as a proletarian allegory. He clarifies his communist ideology, critiques capitalism's inherent theft, and addresses Hollywood's political pressures and his own blacklisting.
Amazon Prime's debut NBA playoff broadcast was plagued by technical issues and a lack of engaging content, contrasting sharply with traditional linear TV coverage. The move to streaming fragments the viewing experience and raises access concerns.
Zhong County, Chongqing, held a citrus industry development conference and launched the "Zhongzhou Orange Juice" brand. The region aims to become China's "Capital of Orange Juice" by 2030, with a target annual output value of 20 billion yuan.
England captain took new ball along with two victims in 11 overs in Championship comeback for Durham against WorcestershireTo little fanfare, Ben Stokes has slipped out of the shorter formats. His last one-day international was at the 2023 World Cup, his last Twenty20 international helped England win its equivalent a year earlier. His most recent white-ball match of any description came during the Hundred in 2024, a tournament he has since shouldered arms to.Red-ball cricket is the thing that gets the England captain’s juices flowing these days and had he not fractured his cheekbone in the nets back in February, the plan was to be available for Durham from the start of the season. Fair play, given the additional money he could earn by diversifying in his final years. Continue reading...
I spent weeks testing popular at-home pizza tools. Here’s what I found was worth the money, no matter your budgetFar from ‘upcharged grape juice’: the 13 best nonalcoholic wines in the USSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsIt’s never been easier to make pizza at home. And today’s pizza-making gear is more capable and approachable than you might think.The price range for at-home pizza gear is as wide as the topping choices. On the simple, affordable end, there is the humble carbon-steel slab that slides into the oven you already own – it’s like a basic cheese pie.In the UK? The best pizza ovens for every budget, garden and skill level – testedBest budget pizza maker: Baking Steel’s Baking Steel OriginalBest mid-range pizza maker: Ooni Volt 2 Indoor Electric Pizza Oven Continue reading...
Alan Shepard's 1961 flight, the first by an American, proved the US could send humans to space and back, restoring national confidence during the Cold War. It laid the groundwork for current programs like Artemis, which aims for permanent space infrastructure.
A teen in Singapore, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, who was arrested after a viral video triggered backlash, has been granted permission by a judge to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship required for his graduation. The prosecution raised no objection to the travel request. The court set a S$5,000 (US$3,900) bond and required him to remain contactable while overseas. His next court appearance has been rescheduled from May 22 to May 29.
A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was charged on April 24 and has not entered a plea, the city state’s largest English-language newspaper, The Straits Times, said. He allegedly committed the offence at a shopping centre on March 12, and his video spread rapidly when it surfaced, the report...
A French teenager has been charged with mischief and public nuisance in Singapore for licking a straw and putting it back in an orange juice vending machine, court documents showed on Monday. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, allegedly filmed himself “licking a straw and placing it back at the vending machine”, uploaded the video on Instagram knowing that it “would or would probably cause annoyance to the public”, according to the documents. The teenager is studying in Singapore, according to...
A Surat resident's observation of a roadside juice seller revealed the stark reality of his daily earnings. Despite selling many glasses of juice and coconuts, his net income after expenses and rent is modest, supporting a family of four. The story highlights the unseen effort behind everyday services and challenges assumptions about pricing.
The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the NFL draft’s opening nightThe Rams delivered the biggest shock of the night, sticking at pick No 13 and selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. It was a stunner that seemed to take even their head coach by surprise. Sean McVay seemed less than enthusiastic at the Rams’ post-pick press conference, and Simpson said in an interview that he’s never met McVay. Continue reading...
