By Joshua Tyler | Published 1 hour ago Science fiction often reaches its peak when unusual circumstances are used to highlight real-world issues. One of the best examples of this is the way science fiction deals with PTSD and the horrific realities of the practice of torture. Star Trek in particular has never shied away … Read more
England captain Ben Stokes plays a shot during a Test match. – AFP/File LONDON: A man has been arrested after England captain Ben Stokes’ house was burgled while he was on tour in Pakistan, police said on Friday. Durham Police said a 32-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of burglary. He has since been … Read more
TikTok founder Zhang Yiming has become China’s richest man with a fortune of around $50bn (£38bn). The 41-year-old, dubbed the “King of Short Videos”, topped China’s Hurun Rich List for the first time with $49.3bn (£37.9bn). Mr. Yiming stepped down as CEO of ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, in 2021. He is the 18th person to … Read more
General Hospital fan favorite Trina Robinsonmoves slowly after losing the love of his life, Spencer Cassadine and big changes are coming soon for her on the ABC daytime drama. General Hospital: Trina Robinson ready to move on Currently, on General HospitalTrina Robinson begins to move forward after the tragic death of her boyfriend, Spencer Cassadine. … Read more
Billionaire company X owner Elon Musk said his social media platform must remain “politically neutral” in how it engages with both the left and the right. But as a private citizen, Musk has his own views, and he shares them widely. Musk is now using his posts, influence and money to campaign for Trump’s election. … Read more
For five years, a New York City man managed to live rent-free in a landmark Manhattan hotel by exploiting an obscure local housing law. But prosecutors this week said Mickey Barreto went too far when he filed paperwork claiming ownership of the entire New Yorker Hotel building — and tried to charge another tenant rent. … Read more