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Kelly Clarkson saga escalates again as Brooklyn toy shop owner says singer ‘put us in danger’

Kelly Clarkson saga escalates again as Brooklyn toy shop owner says singer ‘put us in danger’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Kelly Clarkson has been accused by the co-owner of a New York City toy shop of putting its staff in “danger.” A dispute between the two parties has been rumbling since this weekend, when the 44-year-old “Breakaway” singer shared in an X post to her eight million followers that she had visited Brooklyn games store Art of Play and interacted with a “rude” sales associate in an experience she compared to a famous scene in Pretty Woman. On Tuesday, Adam Rubin, one of the shop’s three co-owners, answered questions from a scrum of reporters. According to New York magazine, Rubin described the situation as an “insane misunderstanding.” He added: “Nothing happened in this shop to justify her scolding our shopkeeper on the way out, but I can let that go. You know, everybody has a bad day. But things changed when she used her platform to attack us. It’s asymmetrical …

Labour’s Troubles Bill would put elderly veterans back in the dock | Politics | News

Labour’s Troubles Bill would put elderly veterans back in the dock | Politics | News

Published by Sam Flores

Andy Burnham is facing pressure from the Tories over the Troubles Bill (Image: Getty) The Conservatives believe that the men and women who served our country in uniform should be protected. That’s why I am so determined to defeat the Government’s legislation which would put elderly veterans back in the dock. Almost exactly one year ago, on 14 October 2025, Labour introduced their Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to Parliament. Twelve months later, their determination to fail the brave men and women who served our country is as strong as ever. The Bill will overturn legislation introduced by the Conservatives in 2023, which sought to draw a line under the Troubles and protect our veterans from the ever-present threat of vexatious legal action. For too many of these veterans, the process has become the punishment. Decades after serving their country, former soldiers face the prospect of endless investigations, legal bills, and the constant threat of prosecution hanging over their final years. I have met many of these veterans. I have heard their stories and witnessed their …

October Skies Will Put On a Show: Here’s When to Look Up

October Skies Will Put On a Show: Here’s When to Look Up

Published by Miika Tikkanen

As autumn paints the leaves, the universe is putting on its own seasonal spectacular. October features an action-packed lineup of meteor showers and celestial showcases. All eight planets are visible at some point in October Every planet in the solar system is easily seen at some point this month, with Mercury being the most difficult. That’s not unusual, thanks to its proximity to the sun. Here’s a quick rundown on the best times to view each planet in October.  Mercury: Mercury is in elongation (the furthest it can get from the sun) on Oct. 12, making that day and the two or so days before and after the best possible time to view Mercury.  Venus: Venus spends most of the month being right next to the sun, making it virtually impossible to see. However, by the end of the month, it begins to separate from the sun, making it visible just after sunset. The best view is on Oct. 31, and the view is only set to get better going into November. Mars: Mars will …

Why Neon put a Korean-language thriller in 1,500 U.S. theaters

Why Neon put a Korean-language thriller in 1,500 U.S. theaters

Published by Sam Flores

Director Na Hong-jin’s action movie “Hope” opened in 1,500 U.S. cinemas this month, marking the biggest domestic theatrical footprint for a Korean-language film since the Academy Award-winning “Parasite.” That’s a big bet, particularly for a foreign film. But after the success of “Parasite,” the growth of Korean shows such as Netflix’s “Squid Game” on streaming and the broader acceptance of subtitles in film and television, it was a bet Neon was willing to make. The indie studio snapped up North American and English language rights to “Hope” for an undisclosed price before the film’s world premiere in the spring at the Cannes Film Festival. Right off the bat, Neon knew the film would be positioned in South Korea as a big action thriller and massive event film for director Na, and wanted to match that. In the film, which includes Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender in its cast, a group of people fight back against a creature that rampages through a Korean village. “The reality is that just because a movie has subtitles, doesn’t make …

Whistleblowers Say Kennedy Center Put Off Fixing Problems Blamed for Closing

Whistleblowers Say Kennedy Center Put Off Fixing Problems Blamed for Closing

Published by Jenni Sidey

Former employees claim that officials at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, opted not to undertake repairs of leaks in the building’s roof overhangs months ago. Now, officials are saying the center must close temporarily due to risks associated with those same leaks. The anonymous former employees shared internal documents with Congress on Thursday, reports the New York Times. In a letter to Congress, the former employees say this betrays that the infrastructure problems are being exaggerated. Source link

What to put in your compost bin – and five things to always leave out

What to put in your compost bin – and five things to always leave out

Published by Daniella Wilson

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Whether you are tidying up the garden or emptying pots and troughs, current conditions offer an ideal time to start a compost heap. Phil Young, horticultural manager at The Eden Project in Cornwall, says those who only have room for a small compost bin should choose one which will have a wide enough lid or sufficient access to make the compost easy to turn. “When we’re making compost we want to be able to turn it,” he says. “You can also buy compost bins that you spin.” Place your bin on a flat surface, ideally on open ground or soil, which will allow the worms access to the contents to help break things down, he says. Young offers this straightforward guide to successful composting: 1. What to put in The ‘browns’ and the ‘greens’ should go in. “Browns are cut-up or chipped woody material, egg boxes, cardboard or paper. The …

What to put in your compost bin – and what to leave out

What to put in your compost bin – and what to leave out

Published by Daniella Wilson

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in If you’re tidying up your garden, emptying pots and troughs and are looking to start a compost heap, or even just secure a bin from your local authority, now’s a great time to start. If you only have room for a small compost bin, make sure you choose one which will have a wide enough lid or sufficient access to make the compost easy to turn, advises Phil Young, horticultural manager at The Eden Project in Cornwall. “When we’re making compost we want to be able to turn it,” he says. “You can also buy compost bins that you spin.” Place your bin on a flat surface, ideally on open ground or soil which will allow the worms access to the contents to help break things down, he says. Young offers this simple guide to successful composting: 1. What to put in (Eden Project/PA) The ‘browns’ and the ‘greens’ should …

UK households urged to put lemon peel on windowsills in October | UK | News

UK households urged to put lemon peel on windowsills in October | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Households across the UK are being urged to shut their windows overnight and rub lemons on their windowsills – because spider season has arrived in earnest. Spider season is officially booming, with reports of some enormous huntsman spiders appearing inside living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens as well as in sheds and garages this past few weeks or so. Now, spider experts are urging arachnophobic households (isn’t that all of us?) to take steps to keep eight-legged invaders out of homes during this more autumn spell of weather. Spiders usually start heading indoors, especially after a period of subsiding warm weather, in September and October in search of a mate for winter. Spiders will find their way into your home through open windows, or unsealed, cracked window frames. Those afraid of spiders are being urged to keep windows closed overnight where possible, and seal up cracks around windowframes. Go Assist appliance repairs has some household tips on reducing the number of spiders in your home. They said: “Spiders must get into our homes somehow, so sealing …

Ford Fathom may have a front tailgate you can put a TV in, per patent images

Ford Fathom may have a front tailgate you can put a TV in, per patent images

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Ford has filed for a new patent showing a multi-use tailgate on the front end of a truck, with the possibility of putting a whole television inside the tailgate. It seems likely to apply to the upcoming Fathom. Ford has been preparing its Fathom electric truck for a few years now, even establishing a “skunkworks” development center to revolutionize its manufacturing methods. (We took a tour of the design studio this May, but didn’t get to see the truck… yet). The truck is a make or break moment for the company, as the US auto industry tries (well… sort of) to find a way to catch up with Chinese rivals that are eating its lunch internationally… and will inevitably come to the US eventually. We’re finally getting more information about the truck, as t was spied at a Tesla Supercharger. Then we learned last month that the truck would be called Fathom and start just under $30k, which is the right price point for a truck that Ford wants to sell 100k of in the first year. But sightings …