Month: November 2023

A serial rape suspect who escaped from a Tennessee jail a month ago has finally been captured in Pinellas County, Florida, where he remains awaiting extradition.  Sean Williams, who has been compared to serial killer Ted Bundy by authorities, was arrested after a convenience store worker recognized his tattoo and phoned the police.  The 52-year-old is accused of raping more than 50 women, and used a paperclip to let his handcuffs loose, before running away from the Greenville jail. READ MORE: ‘Super pigs’ from Canada are threatening to invade the United States “I just felt weird about it, so I rang ... Read more

Ready or not, the holidays are here. For many people, especially those trying to lose weight, it’s not an easy time. High expectations of holiday happiness can give way to loneliness, sadness — and greater vulnerability to the rich foods that are everywhere this time of year. But take heart: If you’re prone to holiday blues, there are steps you can take to keep your good cheer (and your nutrition) intact — without depriving yourself or overdoing comfort foods. Your mental health is an essential part of your well-being. Talk to your doctor or therapist if you are consistently feeling low. If ... Read more

Have-a-go heroes who stepped in during a “traumatic” knife attack in Dublin city centre have been praised by the police. Three children, a woman in her 30s and a man were injured in the horrific assault in Parnell Square East on Thursday afternoon (November 23). A five-year-old girl has been undergoing emergency treatment for her injuries while the two other children, a boy aged five and girl, six, sustained less serious injuries, according to Irish police. Supt Liam Geraghty from An Garda Siochana told reporters that members of the public intervened at an early stage in the attack. He added: “We ... Read more

The PlayStation Portal is here and if you’re looking for stock updates, price information and where to buy – we have all the information you need to know. Sony released the PlayStation Portal on Wednesday, November 15 worldwide and the handheld device was soon snapped up by gamers everywhere. The new device has been created to allow you to play games such as God of War, Baldur’s Gate 3, EA Sports FC 24, Horizon Forbidden West and Spider-Man 2 around the house without needing to take up an additional screen. By using your WiFi, you can stream games from your PS5 to ... Read more

It’s been 18 years since Johnny Depp starred in Tim Burton’s adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and over half a century on from Gene Wilder’s take on Willy Wonka. Rather than yet another adaptation of the 1964 Roald Dahl classic book, Warner Bros has instead opted for a prequel origin story. From the writer and director of the Paddington movies (Simon Farnaby and Paul King) comes Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet as the chocolatier in his youth. The $125 million movie sports an all-star cast of British greats from Rowan Atkinson and Olivia Colman to Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins ... Read more

The best British Airways deals can slash the price of BA flights and package holidays – offering you huge savings on your next short trip, long-haul flight, winter getaway, or summer holiday. Although their biggest deals only happen every so often, the airline and its package holiday arm BA holidays do spotlight great deals to certain destinations or from select airports throughout the year. And now, with Black Friday upon us, the airline has released a number of deals on flights and holidays to mark the big sale event. However, as is the case with most Black Friday deals, the sale ... Read more

Trays of cookies and tins of assorted popcorn at work. Holiday parties laden with sugary desserts. Family gatherings with tables overloaded with turkey or ham, all kinds of potatoes, and buttery rolls. There’s no way around it: The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s pose all kinds of challenges for anyone trying to maintain a healthy weight. Actually, studies show that most adults don’t gain as much weight as you might think during the holidays.  The average weight gain during this time period is anywhere from 0.8 pounds to just under 2 pounds, according to a research review published in ... Read more

William Kalwick’s art was greatly influenced by his late father who had studied with Lajos Markos, a prominent portrait painter. Kalwick studied with his father until graduating. He then attended the Arts Student League of New York. In 1981, Kalwick moved to Houston, Texas to become the protégé of Lajos Markos. The two made numerous trips to Europe, especially Italy, where Kalwick experienced first hand the country’s long tradition of powerful images.   In a profile in Focus/Santa Fe magazine, Kalwick was quoted as saying, “I started with a strong European influence, and now I see my style changing.” In ... Read more

King Charles has gone out of his way to spend more time with Prince William’s children, it’s been said. But, little is known about how close he is with Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilbet. The children still retain their titles, and royal watchers have been wondering whether they have a future as working royals. Daily Express reached out to royal expert Kara Kennedy to ask about the future of the prince and princess as potential working royals. Kennedy, who writes for The Spectator, said it’s possible that the young royals may want to be involved when they are older, ... Read more

New research has named Turkey as the best place to retire in Europe. The decision is based on numerous lifestyle factors such as affordability, healthcare, and earning potential. Experts at Property Guides named the country an exceptionally cheap place to live, particularly for those looking to live along the Mediterranean. British retirees will find that their UK pension goes two to three times as far as in Spain or France. What’s more, the country also has an exceptionally low crime rate and the cheapest cost of living of all the European countries analysed. READ MORE: Skiplagging for cheap flights – ... Read more