Tony Thorpe, the guitarist of The Rubettes, dies aged 80 Thorpe performed with the band from 1974 to 1979 The Independent UK · Jul 21
British vial of smallpox scabs triggered the devastating 1789 outbreak among Indigenous Australians, study finds It's long been debated what started the devastating 1789 smallpox outbreak among Indigenous Australians. Now, a new modeling study has the likely answer. LiveScience · Jul 20
Duchess Sophie gives white jeans a Kate Middleton-inspired makeover - her outfit is easy, breezy and perfect for summer She wore a striped blazer that instantly elevated her straight-leg jeans and reminded me of one Kate wore last year Woman & Home · May 12
Who was James Bulger and what happened to his killers? James Bulger was two years old when he was murdered by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson in Bootle, Merseyside The Independent UK · Jan 14
Frank Barrie death: Former EastEnders star and prolific theatre actor dies aged 88 The Yorkshire-born actor played Edward Bishop from 2010 to 2011. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate Tin was the critical mineral of the ancient world. It was essential to alloy with copper to make bronze, which for many centuries was the preferred metal for tools and weapons. Yet sources of tin are very scarce – and were especially so for the rapidly growing bronze age towns,… The Conversation · May 7, 2025
Cornish tin was sold all over Europe 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025
‘Cop City’ legal case could cast spotlight on US police foundations’ activities Case related to Atlanta project raises issue of state open record laws, and whether they apply to police foundations The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2025
The week in theatre: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; The Little Foxes; The Invention of Love – review Daisy Edgar-Jones is on the prowl; Anne-Marie Duff channels Bette Davis; and Simon Russell Beale gleams in the literary afterlife The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
Kunstsilo sees a functionalist grain silo transformed into Norway’s newest art gallery Kunstsilo’s crisp modern design by Mestres Wåge with Spanish firms Mendoza Partida and BAX Studio transforms a listed functionalist grain silo into a sleek art gallery Wallpaper · May 10, 2024
Sunset Boulevard wins big at Oliviers as celebrity talent largely overlooked Jamie Lloyd’s revival takes home seven awards including for Nicole Scherzinger but film and TV stars in other productions miss out The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024
NBL's Phoenix, star centre Alan Williams part ways American centre Alan Williams will not return to the South East Melbourne Phoenix next season after he and the NBL club agreed to a release. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
‘They deserve love!’ Last-chance pets – and the people who rescue them Shelters are full of old, unwanted animals no one wants. Or almost no one ... Here are the heroes giving cats and dogs their final homes The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024
Bears request interview with Bills’ Eric Washington for defensive coordinator The Bears' search for a defensive coordinator continues, as they've requested to interview Buffalo's Eric Washington for the job. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024 Frank Farian: Boney M’s mastermind was one of pop’s greatest oddballs He never got the reappraisal that Abba did, but with covers of 60s psych, songs about the Troubles and an unerring knack for hooks, the late German songwriter leaves a daring legacy
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2024 Bears interviewing Titans’ Terrell Williams for defensive coordinator The Bears are searching for a new defensive coordinator, and Titans' assistant HC/DL coach Terrell Williams will interview for the job.
AAP · Jan 17, 2024 Adelaide 36ers belt inept SE Melbourne Phoenix in NBL The Adelaide 36ers have ended their road woes and kept their faint NBL finals hopes alive after crushing the Phoenix by 25 points in Melbourne.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2024 Bears president Kevin Warren touts benefit of downtown stadium The Bears are still talking to Arlington Heights officials to try to drive down their property tax assessment there. They’ve discussed staying on the Lakefront, including building on a parking lot south of Soldier Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2024 Bears coach Matt Eberflus to return in 2024 The Bears’ meetings to plan the direction of the franchise at the start of a meaningful offseason produced that verdict just days after he finished his second season 7-10. There will be changes, though: The Bears are firing most of their offensive staff, including coordinator Luke Getsy.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024 Lessons or liabilities? Bears must assess where Matt Eberflus would lead them Going from 3-14 to 7-10 reflects progress, but the details and detours along the way make the Eberflus decision more complicated.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024 Bears’ defense gets to make a final statement vs. Packers After coming into the season thinking big, but getting humbled in a 38-10 loss in Week 1 at Soldier Field, the season finale against the Packers at Lambeau Field gives the Bears’ defense a chance to show just how it’s come and just how real its second-half progress is.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024 If the Bears keep Matt Eberflus, how will he make things better next season? With all signs pointing toward his return, Eberflus accounts for the missteps and points to the accomplishments of his tenure.
AAP · Jan 5, 2024 Phoenix stay upbeat despite demolition job by Illawarra South East Melbourne captain Mitch Creek has found positives despite the Illawarra Hawks replacing Phoenix in the NBL top six with their 38-point annihilation.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023 Bears Twitter isn’t loving the idea of Matt Eberflus returning in 2024 Chicago Bears fans are ending 2023 with quite a bit of discontent with the report that head coach Matt Eberflus is expected to return next season. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday that Eberflus' job is likely safe if ...
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 In my 10th year covering the Bears, they still found a new way to surprise me You see a lot covering an NFL team for a decade, but the 2023 Bears have presented a unique level of chaos.