Two-up is a coin toss betting game, with two people betting against each other on whether they will land on heads or tails. Classified as unregulated gambling, the game is illegal in most parts of Australia. But on 25 April people rush to the pub to play, when it’s permitted across the country for a…
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines struck down Louisiana’s congressional map on Wednesday that added a second majority-Black district, a decision that carries seismic implications for the future of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana’s legal saga thrust the state into the center of conservatives’ push to weaken a central provision of……
The Justice Department has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center with 11 counts of wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, alleging that the organization paid informants to infiltrate hate groups without disclosing the payments to donors, while the SPLC claims that it was gathering intelligence to prevent violence. Source link
The Moon’s monthly orbit around Earth is slightly elliptical rather than circular, which means its distance from us varies and so not all full Moons are the same. When this year’s Flower Moon becomes full it will be close to its maximum distance from Earth – a point known as apogee. That means this year’s…
Chelsea will play all of their Women’s Super League matches at Stamford Bridge from the start of next season. It ends a nine-year stay at Kingsmeadow – a Kingston upon Thames ground that has a capacity of 4,850, including 2,265 seats, and is usually sold out. Sonia Bompastor’s side have been playing selected WSL fixtures…
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BBC Sport’s Gabby Logan interviews Daddy Pig as he prepares to take on the London Marathon to raise money for the National Deaf Children’s Society. Source link
The Weeknd recently received another wave of international appreciation from his global fanbase, with listeners across different cultures continuing to show love for his artistry. A social media post from an international fan, @Cycy_Or, perfectly captured the ongoing cross-cultural appeal that has apparently been surrounding the R&B superstar’s music for years now. The simple but…
In June 2025, I was meant to travel to Cape Town, South Africa. I was directing a study-abroad programme in which biology undergraduates would learn how biomedical research is affected by social policy and ethical considerations across borders and cultures. The course, called ‘From Lab to Governance’, would be the highlight of my teaching portfolio…
Beyoncé took to Instagram today to celebrate a major milestone in music history. The superstar marked the 25th anniversary of Destiny’s Child’s third album SURVIVOR with a touching tribute to her former bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The Instagram post, shared by PopBase on social media, shows just how much the bond between these…