Alexei Zimin, a Russian chef living in London who was known for his open opposition to Vladimir Putin, was found dead in a Belgrade hotel. At the time of his death, 52-year-old Zimin was on a promotional tour for his latest book “Anglomania”. The cause of death is still unclear and the Serbian authorities have…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi thinks if President Joe Biden had dropped out earlier, the Democrats might have prevailed in the 2024 contest. She believes his late departure reduced the prospects of the party. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Pelosi clarified that other Democrats could have entered the contest should Biden…
Sabrina Elba, wife of actor Idris Elba, recently revealed a little regret about attending Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2018 wedding. Sabrina said in a podcast interview that she never intended to attend the royal wedding. Prince Harry, whom Idris met through Prince Charles’ charitable events, invited her, making her excited and frightened. St. George’s…
Knee surgery memes: The “Blue Grinch Knee Surgery” or “That Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow” joke is back on social media. This funny meme expresses the fear and worry before a hard, necessary event like knee surgery. The “Blue Grinch” twist adds gloominess, with “blue” representing pre-surgery anxieties. The meme makes a stressful moment…
Lord mayor’s show: Saturday, November 9, the annual Lord Mayor’s Show will bring London to life with a colorful three-mile procession through the City. Alistair King, the 696th elected Lord Mayor, officially begins his role in a parade full of history this year. Alistair King will ride in a 1757-era horse-drawn state carriage. King leads…
Strands Hint: Trouble with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Some clues to solving the “Generation Jam” theme are below. These clues should help Strands beginners and experts! Tips for Spangram Today’s spangram is on 1990s musical icons. Think of popular rock, ska, and grunge bands from that time. Theme Word Hints Theme words include ’90s band…
Don’t Come Home Netflix: Released all six episodes on October 31, 2024, the new Netflix series Don’t Come Home soon became a must-watch for fans of horror and science fiction. Set in Thailand, the narrative chronicles the terrifying trip Min, her mother Varee, and her grandmother Panida travel across as they negotiate family secrets and…
British Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy disclosed his terminal cancer diagnosis. The brave Hoy recounted his fear at being diagnosed with deadly prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The 48-year-old athlete thought his symptoms were from training and was stunned by the prognosis. Hoy candidly described his journey with BBC’s Sally Nugent in…
Rick stein: At Rick Stein’s High Street restaurant in Winchester, Winchester Radio celebrated its 40th anniversary festively. Formerly “Winchester Hospital Radio” since 1968, 94.7 FM is a vital community broadcaster. Volunteers, businesses, and the Winchester mayor celebrated the station’s service to older residents and community connections. Restaurant Rick Stein generously hosted the celebration, and local…
Knicks vs Bucks: Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks will play Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Both teams go into the game struggling and looking for a season turnaround. On Thursday night, the Bucks defeated the Utah Jazz 123-100 to snap a six-game losing streak. Their 2-6 start has left them in the bottom…
