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'How to Murder Your Husband' author murders husband, goes to prison

As life imitates art, author of 'How to Murder Your Husband', Nancy Crampton Brophy began serving a life sentence this week for murdering her own husband.

Climate

Why is this lake in America becoming an ‘environmental nuclear bomb’?

The lake has already shrunk by two-thirds since the 1980s, and will have deadly human and environmental impacts if it disappears.

Culture news

Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific

83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip.

Europe News

Afghan evacuees stuck in US base face uncertain fate

The fate of some Afghans who were evacuated from their country to a United States base in the Balkans remains up in the air.

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Mobility

The classic Buick is shifting gears to become an EV

Buick said it will release its first EV for the North American Market in 2024 and by the end of 2030, will only sell EVs.

Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Culture news

Depp wins libel case against Amber Heard, Heard wins counterclaim

The seven-person civil jury had to come to a unanimous decision to reach each verdict. They deliberated for about 12 hours over three days.

Destinations

These 6 private islands are cheaper to buy than an apartment in Europe

You could have hectares of tropical paradise for the price of a one-bed flat in France.

Culture news

I listened to 7,500 independent artists for the Reddit Grammy Awards

Looking for a way to post her own music, this Redditor ended up setting herself a colossal music listening task.

Culture news

Record-breaking opening weekend for Top Gun: Maverick

The film bagged the 59-year-old superstar his first $100 million opening weekend.

USA

Joe Biden visits grieving Texas community after deadly shooting

The US president visited the grieving community of Uvalde to show solidarity with the families of the 21 victims.

Culture news

Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk for manipulating stock market

Top investors claim the prospective buyer has allegedly used his social media platform to alter share prices.

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Comment: Will 'Top Gun: Maverick' be a flop?

Relying on star-power, nostalgia for a 36-year-old film and practical effects, will the new Top Gun be a superhero blockbuster?

Art

$86m fraud lands London art dealer in jail

A former London art dealer, who pleaded guilty to defrauding buyers out of $86m, has been jailed for 7 years.

Culture news

American Idol: Noah Thompson wins season 20

Country-singer Noah Thompson has clinched victory over Hunter Girl in season 20 of American Idol.

Taiwan

US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan, says Biden

Biden’s comments were among the most forceful US presidential statements in support of self-governing in recent decades. He added that the burden to protect Taiwan is "even stronger' following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Culture news

Fyre Festival founder released from prison early

Billy McFarland was serving a six-year sentence for two counts of wire fraud.

Culture news

Forest Whitaker awarded at Cannes: these are his 5 best performances

Looking through his filmography, we discuss what makes each of his defining performances so unique.

Culture news

How Drive to Survive is helping F1 ditch ‘snooty’ European image

With the Miami Grand Prix a success and a new Las Vegas race coming next year, how did F1 convince US fans to fall in love with the sport?

Money

Terra Luna fall: Is this cryptocurrency's 2008 financial crash moment?

The stablecoin Terra and Luna crisis has rocked the price of Bitcoin and Tether too. This is how it all unfolded.