Tim Dowling: We’re without internet and I truly need to get some work done.
I‘m stuck on my computer, staring at a blank screen. I click through the 37 other open tabs, but nothing loads. I head over to my wife’s computer. “Experiencing internet issues?” I ask. “Yes,” she replies. She’s not nearly as flustered as I am. I spot the WiFi router pulsing ominously with its blue light. […]
Walton Goggins from The White Lotus: ‘Who do I admire the most? My wife, for all we have faced together’
Walton Goggins, 53, originally from Orn, Alabama, relocated to Los Angeles where he launched a car ballet business and pursued acting classes. He’s appeared in various films such as Lincoln, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, and Tomb Raider. Recently, he portrayed both Ghoul and Cooper Howard in the Amazon series Fallout and had a role […]
Trip cancellations: can you sell or transfer your plans if a refund is not possible?
Even the most carefully planned holiday can go wrong. Issues such as illness, a family loss, financial problems, or sudden job changes can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It’s frustrating, for sure—you might be missing out on some sunshine or a nice city escape. But, if you have to cancel due to unforeseen […]
‘Sunlit, wave-washed, and always peaceful’: Sicily’s perfect untouched beaches
It resembled a typical British beach day—only with nicer weather. With our umbrella, towels, sunscreen, water, and picnic in a cool box, my husband, son, and I turned away from the Porto Paro marina near Memphi, in the southwest of Sicily, and headed west. This led us to Le Solette, a charming half-mile stretch of […]
Why did 30 police officers forcefully enter a gathering of teenagers enjoying tea and biscuits at a Quaker meeting?
When six young women came together in central London to discuss the climate crisis and the conflict in Gaza, the location felt particularly significant. They gathered in a Quaker meetinghouse, a space steeped in a long tradition of social justice and protest. The atmosphere was relaxed, with jasmine tea, ginger biscuits, and vegan cheese straws […]
Iceland’s Grindavík returns to play after an 18-month break due to seismic activity.
It was around 7pm when the UMF Grindavík players wrapped up their training in the club’s indoor facility. There had been seismic activity in the area, but in this seaside town south of Iceland’s renowned Blue Lagoon, folks were quite accustomed to it by now. For the past few years, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions had […]
WSL season concludes with Premier League, playoffs, and more – matchday live
Morning Headlines Mayenda provides Sunderland with a playoff edge over Coventry. The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams by 2031. Alonso has announced his departure from Leverkusen, hinting at a possible move to Real Madrid. Guardiola discusses the emotional challenges of this season, calling it the most difficult yet. Slot expresses confidence that […]
Trust the excitement: make Pollock the Lions’ captain for the midweek game and see him thrive
A few months back, Henry Pollock made quite an impression when he recorded his first premiership try. I found myself excited about the season ahead and reached out to Phil Dowson, someone Pollock has known since he was 19, to discuss his potential. I mused whether I was being a bit too self-absorbed in my […]
The Liver King – this amusing reveal is similar to Tiger King, but features much more genital consumption.
Exploring the Liver King: A New Documentary For many young men today, masculinity seems to revolve around a fixation with protein and a playful, if extreme, persona reminiscent of a WWE character. Enter Netflix’s new documentary, *Untold: The Liver King*, which will showcase Brian Johnson, known as the Liver King. This fitness influencer promotes ancient […]
My cultural awakening: Queer As Folk inspired me to embrace my identity.
As I entered school, I was led to believe that being gay was akin to having a serious medical condition—something akin to, say, having one leg shorter than the other, or having a teacher who’s also your parent. This was during the time of Section 28, which prohibited the promotion of what they called “homosexual […]