July 25, 2023
Oppenheimer sex scene featuring sacred Hindu text Bhagavad Gita sparks outrage in India
A sex scene in box office smash hit Oppenheimer has sparked outrage in India with social media users threatening to boycott the nuclear arms biopic. The scene, featuring US physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (portrayed by Irish actor Cillian Murphy)…
July 25, 2023
Twitter rebrands as X and kills off blue bird logo
Twitter has changed its brand and logo from its famous blue bird to "X". The new white X on a black background has replaced the bluebird on the desktop version of the social network, although is yet to appear on the mobile app. "Tweets" will also be…
July 25, 2023
LeBron James’ eldest son Bronny stable after cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the eldest son of basketball great LeBron James, is in stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest, a spokesperson for the family said. A statement to ESPN said the 18-year-old was training with the University of Southern…
July 25, 2023
Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000
A pair of rare Apple trainers are being sold by auction house Sotheby's for $50,000 (£38,969). The shoes were custom-made for employees only in the 1990s and were a one-time giveaway at a conference. A pair have never been sold to the public……
July 25, 2023
Sea temperature off Florida reaches 38C – potentially a world record
Sea surface temperatures of more than 38C (100.4F) have been recorded off the coast of Florida - potentially setting a new world record. The recording was captured by a buoy in Manatee Bay in the Florida Keys. It means the sea there was as warm as a…
July 17, 2023
Extreme heat hits Europe, south-west US and China
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion symptoms Excessively hot temperatures can cause both heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The two are different, but the former is a precursor to the latter. For signs of heat exhaustion, here is what you should look out…
July 17, 2023
Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft
Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation in a deal between Sony and Microsoft, ending a fight over its future. It comes after a US judge rejected calls to block Microsoft from taking over games publisher Activision Blizzard. Microsoft's Phil Spencer…
July 17, 2023
Actors’ strike: Mark Ruffalo says cut out Hollywood ‘fat cats’
Mark Ruffalo is encouraging fellow actors and writers to work together to cut out Hollywood's "fat cats" by making independent films and shows. His comments follow the start of the actors' strike that last week brought the entire industry to a……
July 17, 2023
Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover
Twitter has lost almost half of its advertising revenue since it was bought by Elon Musk for $44bn (£33.6bn) last October, its owner has revealed. He said the company had not seen the increase in sales that had been expected in June, but added that…
July 17, 2023
Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd
New signing Lionel Messi has been officially presented to cheering crowds at Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium. A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner given a number 10 shirt. In…