24

Jul

On this day 1982, Eye of The Tiger from Rocky 3’s Soundtrack tops the Billboard Music Charts for first time

Whether it’s Oliver Stone setting a scene from Platoon to Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber, or Quentin Tarantino setting a scene from Reservoir Dogs to “Stuck In The Middle”…

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22

Jul

On this day in 1942, the systematic deportation of Jews from Warsaw ghetto to Nazi concentration and extermination camp in Treblinka started

The History Channel: On this day in 1942, the systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw ghetto begins, as thousands are rounded up daily and transported to a newly constructed concentration/extermination…

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21

Jul

On this day, in 1955 – US President Eisenhower presents his “Open Skies” plan

The History Channel: President Dwight D. Eisenhower presents his “Open Skies” plan at the 1955 Geneva summit meeting with representatives of France, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The plan, though never accepted,…

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20

Jul

On This Day, 1969 – Neil Armstrong walks on the Moon

The History Channel: At 10:56 p.m. EDT, American astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from Earth, speaks these words to more than a billion people listening at home: “That’s one small step…

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19

Jul

On this day,1992 – Anti-Mafia magistrate Paolo Borsellino killed in car explosion

The via D'Amelio bombing  was an attack by the Sicilian Mafia which took place in Palermo, Sicily, on 19 July 1992. It killed anti-mafia magistrate Paolo Borsellino and five members of his police escort: Agostino Catalano, Emanuela Loi (the…

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18

Jul

On this day, 1936 – Spanish Civil War starts

On July 18, 1936, the Spanish Civil War begins as a revolt by right-wing Spanish military officers in Spanish Morocco and spreads to mainland Spain. From the Canary Islands, General Francisco Franco broadcasts a…

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15

Jul

On this day in 1997 – Fashion Designer Gianni Versace is murdered in Miami

The History Channe: Spree killer Andrew Cunanan murders world-renowned Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace on the steps outside his Miami mansion. Versace is shot twice in the head, and Cunanan flees the scene. Cunanan had…

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14

Jul

23 years of the ‘Mp3’

The History Channel: Representatives of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) were not in attendance at the 1995 christening of the infant technology that would shake their business model to…

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14

Jul

On this day in 1789 French revolutionaries storm Bastille

History Channel: Parisian revolutionaries and mutinous troops storm and dismantle the Bastille, a royal fortress and prison that had come to symbolize the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchs. This dramatic action signaled…

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13

Jul

Live Aid Concert took place on this day in 1985

Live Aid was a dual-venue benefit concert held on 13 July 1985, and an ongoing music-based fundraising initiative. The original event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian…

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12

Jul

On this day, in 1990, Yeltsin resigned from President of Russia paving the way for Vladimir Putin to become President

In 1990, just two days after Mikhail Gorbachev was re-elected head of the Soviet Communist Party, Boris Yeltsin, president of the Republic of Russia, announced his resignation from the Party. Yeltsin’s…

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10

Jul

Johnny Depp sued for punching film crew member

CNN:  Johnny Depp is being sued by a location manager who worked on his upcoming movie "City of Lies" for allegedly punching the crew member during the film's production. In…

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08

Jul

On this day in 1972 ‘Lean on me’ began its first stay at the 1st place of music charts

History Channel: Bill Withers stepped into a recording studio for the very first time at the age of 32, and two years later, he’d written and recorded one of the most…

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07

Jul

On this day in 1942 Himmler starts experimenting on women in Nazi concentration camp

History Channel: On this day in 1942, Heinrich Himmler, in league with three others, including a physician, decides to begin experimenting on women in the Auschwitzconcentration camps and to investigate extending this…

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07

Jul

New report shows how American restrictions complicated Anne Frank’s escape from Nazis

New York Times: Attempts by Anne Frank’s father to escape the Nazis in Europe and travel to the United States were complicated by tight American restrictions on immigration at the time,…

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06

Jul

Forrest Gump turns 24

History Channel : On this day in 1994, the movie Forrest Gump opens in U.S. theaters. A huge box-office success, the film starred Tom Hanks in the title role of Forrest, a good-hearted man with…

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03

Jul

Guy Pearce suggests he was groped by Kevin Spacey during LA Confidential filming

Guy Pearce has suggested he was groped by Kevin Spacey when the pair appeared together in the 1997 film LA Confidential. In an interview with Andrew Denton on the Australian talk show…

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01

Jul

Why some mosquitoes bite some more than others?

Ever notice how mosquitoes seem to frantically feast on some folks while ignoring others? It’s not just your imagination, says entomologist Joseph M. Conlon, a technical advisor to the American Mosquito Control…

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01

Jul

Tonsils removal, breast reductions and snoring surgery will be offered to far fewer patients from next year, under plans being drawn up by NHS England.

BBC: Tonsils removal, breast reductions and snoring surgery will be offered to far fewer patients from next year, under plans being drawn up by NHS England. Officials are to discuss…

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28

Jun

Beer is being rationed in the United Kingdom because of a shortage of carbon dioxide

CNN: Booker, a major UK wholesaler owned by Tesco has confirmed that it's limiting customers such as bars and grocers to 10 cases of beer (300 cans) per brand a day, the most…

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27

Jun

Breaking News: Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the America’s most famous musical family, father of Michael Jackson, has died.

AP: Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the America's most famous musical family, father of Michael Jackson, has died.

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26

Jun

UK singles chart to include online views in rankings

For more than 65 years, the UK singles chart has provided a rundown of the records we listen to. Now that is about to change. From July 6, the chart…

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26

Jun

Sleepless in Seattle turns 25

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan first co-starred together in Nora Ephron's classic film, which was released in theaters 25 years ago. Just one of the romantic comedy films starring Tom…

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25

Jun

Brigitte Nielsen (54) gives birth to her fifth child

Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen has given birth to her fifth child and first daughter at the age of 54. She and her Italian husband, Mattia Dessi, 39, said they were…

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23

Jun

Scholars confirm that “The Archangel Gabriel” could be the first known piece by Da Vinci

CNN Italian scholars claim they have unearthed the first known piece by Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci. "The Archangel Gabriel," a painted glazed tile, was signed and dated by an artist…

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23

Jun

Johnny Depp is in deep… waters

The publication Rolling Stone presents a quite revealing new profile for famous actor Johnny Depp. The highlights include multimillion-dollar lawsuits, a haze of booze and hash, a marriage gone very wrong…

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23

Jun

No drugs or alcohol found in Bourdain’s body

Reuters: U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who killed himself in a French hotel room earlier this month, had no narcotics or alcohol in his body when he died, a local prosecutor…

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17

Jun

40 years of Grease, the second most successful musical

TIME: This weekend means it’s officially been 40 whole years since the T-Birds and Pink Ladies first danced and sang their way into our hearts, but we’re still hopelessly devoted…

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17

Jun

Now… That’s What I Call Music! reaches its 100th edition

Now… That’s What I Call Music, the music compilation series celebrates its 100th edition later this year. To commemorate this anniversary it announced the Now 100 Awards in association with…

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16

Jun

Boy to be given first ever cannabis treatment in the UK previously banned by Home Office

Sky News: A severely epileptic boy is to be allowed cannabis treatment after the Home Office backed down on banning it. Charlotte Caldwell attempted to bring in medicinal cannabis oil to…

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16

Jun

Banksy painting stolen from Toronto warehouse

The New York Times: The heist was carried out with a secrecy that Banksy himself might have admired. Around 5 a.m. on Sunday, a man sneaked into a Toronto warehouse wearing…

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14

Jun

Robbie Williams entertains and then looses it during World Cup opening ceremony

EuroSport Robbie Williams was booked to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Cup. He belted out a back catalogue of tunes, which were warmly received by those in…

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14

Jun

Sylvester Stallone subject of sex crimes investigation

Variety: The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office is reviewing a criminal case from the Santa Monica Police Department involving Sylvester Stallone to determine whether charges will be filed, a spokesman confirmed Wednesday. The spokesman declined…

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14

Jun

Merlin Publishers launch Maria Grech Ganado’s FRAMED, a collection of incisive, poignant poetry

In the movie Dead Poets Society, the charismatic teacher, John Keating tells his students: "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we…

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13

Jun

Google and Facebook should take more responsibility to protect children from mental ill health epidemic, abuse and addictive behaviour – NHS

The Telegraph: NHS is “picking up the pieces” of an epidemic of mental illness among children, fuelled by social media, the head of the service has warned. Simon Stevens urged companies…

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13

Jun

A comeback for Looney Tunes cartoons in 2019

Fatherly: Looney Toons features inarguably some of the most recognised cartoon characters of all time. And while their heyday as supremely relevant fixtures in pop culture has come and gone, Warner Bros. Animation knows that people…

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10

Jun

Multi-use of tea towels puts households at risk of food poisoning

BBC: Multi-use of tea towels is putting households at risk of food poisoning, research suggests. Scientists from the University of Mauritius examined 100 towels that had been used for a…

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10

Jun

Fleetwood Mac’s guitarist Danny Kirwan dies at 68

Musician Danny Kirwan, one-time guitarist for British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, died on Friday at the age of 68. Former bandmate Mick Fleetwood announced Kirwan’s death in a Facebook post Friday. No…

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08

Jun

Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain dies at 61

CNN - "Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61. CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday and said the…

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08

Jun

Longer years in formal education can increase your ‘vision’ but may deteriorate your eyesight

Longer years in formal education cause a deterioration in vision, a new study suggests. UK researchers analysed over 60,000 people between the ages 40-69 and observed a significant link between…

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07

Jun

Last surviving Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz dies at 98

Jerry Maren, the last surviving munchkin from the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" and the one who famously welcomed Dorothy to Munchkin Land, has died at age 98.…

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06

Jun

High-protein diets result in a 49% greater risk of heart failure

The Guardian reports how despite the fact that for the past two decades, the benefits of high-protein nutritional regimes have been relentlessly marketed to the general public, largely through the booming…

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05

Jun

Fashion designer Kate Spade, founder of Fashion Empire, found dead in apparent suicide

Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead at her New York apartment on Tuesday morning. She was 55. A senior law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed…

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05

Jun

Simon Cowell gave up the phone for 10 months and this has made him happier.

We heard it before. Stay away from the mobile phone and you'll feel better. The cause for staying away from one's phone has found a new 'talent', Simon Cowell. In…

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05

Jun

Immune cells from a woman’s own body used to wipe out cancer in what doctors claim a world first

Judy Perkins, a 52-year-old mother of two, was given months to live after seven types of chemotherapy failed and she had developed tumours the size of fists in her liver.…

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04

Jun

US Study: 70% of women with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy after their tumours have been removed.

Some 70 percent of women with early-stage breast cancer and an intermediate risk of cancer recurrence can safely skip chemotherapy after their tumors have been removed, U.S. researchers said on…

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04

Jun

Serena Williams outfit meant to inspire women recovering from pregnancy

Serena Williams outfit for Roland Garros was more than just a sport outfit. Her black bodysuit, produced by NIKE,  was meant to inspire women who were recovering from a pregnancy. Williams launched her…

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04

Jun

Lifestyle & wellbeing : Listen to yourself

Did you know that as much as 80 per cent of the things we say to ourselves are negative? Back in the 1980s a study into the complexities and trends…

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03

Jun

Child obesity: Is the Mediterranean diet to blame?

According to new data from the World Health Organization, childhood obesity rates in the Mediterranean region are among the highest in the world. The new WHO report, presented this week…

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03

Jun

WHO plans to recommend higher taxes on sugary drinks to fight obesity ‘torpedoed’ by US administration

The PBS in the US said that the Trump administration has torpedoed a plan to recommend higher taxes on sugary drinks, forcing a World Health Organization panel to back off the U.N. agency’s…

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02

Jun

Supermarkets might be forced to ban ‘guilt lanes’ in the UK to fight obesity

You're done with your shopping in the supermarket and waiting impatiently for your turn. You're hungry and there lies the temptation, a rack full of sweets and chocolates. The temptation…

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01

Jun

Emergency landing after passengers felt sick from another passenger’s odour

A Transavia flight to Gran Canaria made an emergency landing in Portugal after passengers were reportedly sick from a "horror" smell coming from a man. He smelt so bad that…

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01

Jun

Colon and rectal cancer tests should start at age 45

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, most frequently diagnosed among adults over 65. To catch those typically slow-growing malignancies early, when they can…

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31

May

Ktieb ġdid tal-Professur Joe Friggieri

Wara s-suċċess mill-kritiċi u l-qarrejja tal-ktieb tan-novelli ‘Nismagħhom Jgħidu’, Joe Friggieri jagħtina ġabra ta’ 23 novella ġdida fil-ktieb ġdid ‘Il-Gżira l-Bajda u Stejjer oħra’. Dan il-ktieb ġie ppubblikat u mniedi…

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31

May

If you wear glasses, you may be more intelligent than average

If you wear glasses you may well be more intelligent than the average person. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has found that needing to wear glasses…

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31

May

Breakthrough as human corneas were printed for first time

Human corneas have been 3D printed for the first time by scientists at Newcastle University. The researchers mixed stem cells from a healthy donor cornea with alginate, a gel derived…

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30

May

Pregnancy complications can increase child’s risk of developing schizophrenia

CNN reports that new research suggests that complications during pregnancy could increase nearly five-fold the child's risk of developing schizophrenia later in life in high-risk individuals. These complications appear to "turn…

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