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'The Odyssey' inspires surging travel interest in real-world locations behind the blockbuster

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film "The Odyssey" takes moviegoers on an epic journey throughout the ancient world — with many of the scenes shot in notable locations all over the world. Filming took place at spectacular spots in Greece, Italy, Morocco, Scotland and Iceland — continuing Nolan's longtime preference for practical filmmaking and in-camera effects. The film, after just four weekends, has become Nolan's highest grossing movie ever at the global box office, with $1.1 billion pulled i

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a stranded skiff and its crew when his 387ft superyacht had been closer. The Silicon Valley billionaire’s yacht, worth a reported $300m, is said to have “repeatedly” declined to assist when a nearby boat called for help last week. Continue reading...

Ivanka Trump shares intimate look at cool-weather Iceland getaway with Jared Kushner and their kids

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner swapped the summer heat for Iceland's cooler weather during a recent family getaway filled with waterfalls and outdoor adventures. Trump shared several stunning photos from the trip on social media, giving her followers a look at the family's time exploring the Nordic country. The photos showed Trump, 44, and Kushner, 45, taking in Iceland's scenery, including a sweet shot of the couple together in front of a waterfall. IVANKA TRUMP AND BETTINA ANDERSON’S CLOSE BON

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., also shared that she has begun the process of freezing her eggs.

Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week

The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere. The meteor shower’s is expected to peak on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade – though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality. As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions, according to NASA. The American Meteor Society est

Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed 'White privilege'

DiJonai Carrington found a way to make it all about her on Saturday. A routine fast-break layup transformed into the latest flashpoint in the WNBA's national culture war after the Chicago Sky star was ejected after delivering a vicious strike to the head and neck of Indiana Fever sensation Sophie Cunningham. Carrington then went on social media to pour gasoline on the fallout of the foul with her now-infamous "White privilege," remark after her punishment. Carrington already appears to be lookin

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‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert leaves Pittsburgh fan convention early after health scare

Christopher Lambert at the 81st Venice Film Festival in Sept. 2024.

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Fetterman 'dares' El-Sayed to stick with Piker, claims Michigan Senate nominee has 'little man syndrome energy

Sen. John Fetterman , D-Pa., warned Friday that Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed could cost his party a must-hold Michigan Senate seat, escalating a personal feud over El-Sayed’s campaign style, opposition to military aid for Israel and alliance with far-left streamer Hasan Piker . "He has put, you know, that seat in play," Fetterman said during an interview with The Washington Post. "And after Bernie Sanders and others created the disaster in Maine, and they pushed garbage person like P

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Alleged Irish organized crime boss extradited to Dublin from Dubai

Alleged Irish organized crime boss extradited to Dublin from Dubai He faces charges of running a drug smuggling and money laundering empire. LONDON -- The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang is on his way back to Ireland from Dubai to face charges that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire with tentacles that stretched to Britain, Spain and the U.S. An Irish military plane carrying Daniel Kinahan, 49, is expected to land on Sunday evening at an airport ou

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WNBA’s lack of clarity on gender eligibility policy is ‘herald of the times culturally,’ ex-NBA player says

Royce White, a former NBA player who said he will declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft , said Sunday the league is an "example" of "us losing a lot of things in this country." White appeared on Fox News Channel’s "Fox & Friends Weekend" and was asked whether the league was at risk of losing its new audience amid the growing trans athlete debate surrounding the league and the lack of a clear policy when it came to gender eligibility. FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE SAYS HE IS DECLARING FOR NEXT WNBA

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Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, demands Hamas disarm first

Netanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

Canada’s federal government has announced it will provide urgent assistance to British Columbia after an onslaught of unprecedented fast-moving wildfires forced about 22,000 people to flee their homes in frantic evacuations. A total of 102 wildfires were raging across the province on Sunday, of which nearly half were categorised as “out of control”, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Of those fires, 78 ignited during the past week. The entire community of Summerland, about 50km south-west of

NORAD fighter jets intercept aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster golf club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said its F-16 fighter jets intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday after the planes reportedly violated temporary flight restrictions in the area. The 1st Air Force’s Air Forces Northern clarified that two aircraft were involved in the incident. The general aviation aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted area by NORAD aircraft, officials said. The temporary flight restrictions were in

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year

Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, has made landfall on the country’s east coast, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides. The storm has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings. Dolphin made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30pm (0930 GMT) on Sunday, China’s meteorological authorities said. It brou

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'The Odyssey' inspires surging travel interest in real-world locations behind the blockbuster

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

Ivanka Trump shares intimate look at cool-weather Iceland getaway with Jared Kushner and their kids

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028

Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week

Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed 'White privilege'

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‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert leaves Pittsburgh fan convention early after health scare

Fetterman 'dares' El-Sayed to stick with Piker, claims Michigan Senate nominee has 'little man syndrome energy

Alleged Irish organized crime boss extradited to Dublin from Dubai

WNBA’s lack of clarity on gender eligibility policy is ‘herald of the times culturally,’ ex-NBA player says

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Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, demands Hamas disarm first

Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

NORAD fighter jets intercept aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster golf club

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year

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