Five things you likely didn't know about 'The Hobbit'
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is due in theatres on Dec. 14.
- by Will Perkins
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is due in theatres on Dec. 14.
- by Will Perkins
Dame Wendy Hall also suggested social media sites could limit posts about politics on polling day to prevent misinformation.
Killing Eve star appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show to introduce guest Anne Hathaway
The pair were collaborators for more than 50 years
‘Avengers’ star is unsure why he's not in the new MCU film
John Simpson said keeping his Garrick Club membership would feel “impossible” if women are not voted in next week.
Londoners have started casting their votes in the 2024 mayoral election that is pitting Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan against Tory challenger Susan Hall. Thirteen candidates are battling it out on election day, which kicked off as voting stations opened at 7am, with millions also set to vote to elect a new London Assembly. The race between the two frontrunners was electrified on Wednesday by a poll in the Standard which showed Mr Khan’s lead over Ms Hall had closed to the smallest since their campaigns started.
Richard Tandy, the keyboardist in Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), has died at the age of 76. Tandy helped shape the sound of the British rock band, best known for hits such as Mr Blue Sky and Last Train To London.
LONDON (AP) — Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they are a headache when they stop working properly. Inside an electric toothbrush’s waterproof housing is a battery that powers a tiny motor which rapidly rotates or vibrates a replaceable brush head. The batteries are usually rechargeable but don't last forever. The quest
The ongoing downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity deepened in April due to crumbling demand despite factories cutting prices, pushing firms to reduce headcount again, a survey showed on Thursday. HCOB's final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 45.7 in April from March's 46.1, below the 50 mark denoting growth in activity for a 22nd month. While this is a difficult question, one thing is clear: It's not the manufacturing sector.
President Biden skated past glaring stumbles and negative headlines because much of the media was laser focused on Donald Trump's trial in New York.
High-risk football appears to be creating a divide among sections of support
Conservative candidate Susan Hall arrived at her local polling station in Hatch End, North West London. Hall was accompanied by her daughter Louise Staite.
Cleveland Guardians (20-10, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (10-20, fifth in the AL West)Houston; Thursday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Logan Allen (3-1, 5.46 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (0-3, 10.97 ERA, 2.34 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Astros -131, Guardians +111; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series.Houston has a 5
San Francisco Giants (14-17, third in the NL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (18-13, third in the AL East)Boston; Thursday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kyle Harrison (2-1, 4.09 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Red Sox: Josh Winckowski (1-1, 3.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Red Sox -114, Giants -105; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to keep a four-game home win streak going when they take on the San Francisco Giants.Boston is 18-13 ov
New York Yankees (20-12, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (19-11, first in the AL East)Baltimore; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (2-1, 2.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Orioles: Cole Irvin (2-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -135, Orioles +114; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles play the New York Yankees with a 2-1 series lead.Baltimore has an 11-7 record in home games and a 19-11 record ove
Chicago Cubs (19-12, second in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (15-15, third in the NL East)New York; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (0-1, 4.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Mets: Adrian Houser (0-3, 8.37 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -116, Cubs -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the New York Mets.New York has an 8-10 record in home games and a 15-1
Washington Nationals (15-15, fourth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (16-15, second in the AL West)Arlington, Texas; Thursday, 2:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (2-0, 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (1-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -202, Nationals +168; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: Both the Texas Rangers and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.Texas has
Colorado Rockies (7-23, fifth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (8-24, fifth in the NL East)Miami; Thursday, 12:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Peter Lambert (2-1, 4.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (1-1, 5.28 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Marlins -169, Rockies +142; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies head into the matchup against the Miami Marlins as losers of four straight games.Miami is 8-24 overall and 4-15 in h
Two police officers who were left injured following a deadly sword attack in north-east London are “recuperating well”, the Metropolitan Police said. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, of Newham, is accused of killing 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin as he made his way to school in Hainault on Tuesday morning. Four people, including two police officers, were left injured during the alleged attack.