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Glasgow council tax rise an 'absolute joke' says angry Glaswegians amid 7.5% spike

Glasgow's council tax rise by 7.5 per cent has been branded an "absolute joke". Locals have had their say after it was this week announced that the average household in the city will be paying more than £2000 a year in council tax from April, …

Elon Musk’s Controversial Humor Sparks Debate on Political Trolling

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Just last week, tech billionaire Elon Musk stirred controversy by briefly altering his display name on X to “Harry Bōlz” after a revelation that USAID had invested in circumcision programs aimed at reducing HIV transmission in …

Drew Barrymore fun facts: 20 things you might not know about the actress

Drew Barrymore is something of a rare breed in Hollywood. First rising to notoriety as a child actress, she’s been able to maintain, and grow, her fame well into adulthood while also branching out from just acting. As we celebrate her milestone birthday …

Lorne Michaels repeatedly texted Dana Carvey about Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal battle after Ryan Reynolds’ ‘SNL’ ...

Lorne Michaels can’t stop talking about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle after Ryan Reynolds made a joke about the situation during the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special. On the “Fly on the Wall” podcast Thursday, “SNL” alum Dana …

'Pakistan Missing India Badly' Fans React With Funny Memes and Jokes As Indian National Anthem Gets Played in Lahore ...

Fans reacted with funny memes and jokes as the Indian national anthem was briefly played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore before the AUS vs ENG match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, February 22. As both the England and Australian national …

"We try not to say 'fun'": Meet the devs behind the new survival game that puts the "human element" before letting you ...

Prologue is a survival game, but it's not just a survival game. The first title from PUBG creator Brendan Greene's new studio, it's also the first step on a years-long odyssey to make open-world games that will dwarf anything from this …

Backyard Brew offers a place for families to be active and have fun

Brian Hinkel of Green Bay says his recently opened business, Backyard Brew, is building something new for the Green Bay area. In defining his mission, Hinkel said, “We’re passionate about fitness and keeping people active, but still enjoy a craft beer here …

Adults are rushing to sign up for NYC's drop-in choirs as they search for low-commitment fun: 'The world needs this'

It’s an a-choir-ed taste. New Yorkers young and old looking to connect — and dust off their singing skills — are racing to join the city’s no-audition no-commitment glee clubs. They’re not only rediscovering a love of song — they’re also building community …

Maureen Nolan: ‘I was frantic to get to Linda in hospital, and there she was, on oxygen, still making jokes’

They were one of Ireland’s best loved singing groups — but behind The Nolan Sisters lay a close but dysfunctional family beset by trauma, tragedy and secrets. Here, Maureen Nolan talks about leaving Ireland as a child, her abusive father’s alcoholism, and …

"That's what nepotism is": Salman Khan jokes at nephew Ayaan Agnihotri's song launch event

Ayaan Agnihotri and Salman KhanInstagram There is never a dull moment when Salman Khan is around. He might show some attitude, he might give out swag, but one thing he never does is bore! And something similar happened at the song launch event of Salman …

Yankees’ drastic facial hair policy change brought out all the jokes

For the first time since 1976, Yankees players are allowed to grow beards. Fans, pundits and everyone else had 49 years to prepare themselves for Friday morning’s announcement — and they didn’t disappoint. “Finally,” the Empire State Building’s official X …

Peter Kay ‘makes fresh Lisa Riley heckler joke in return to stage’

Peter Kay returned to the stage after the ‘heckler’ controversy (Picture: Brian J Ritchie/Hot Sauce/Shutterstock) Peter Kay reportedly referenced his ‘Lisa Riley heckler’ joke as he returned to stage on Friday night. The comedian, 51, hit headlines …

Interview: Carly Pearce talks fun on tour, deluxe album & the end of an era

With the deluxe version of ‘hummingbird' announced yesterday Carly Pearce is bringing an end to this season of her life and is ready to move on to newer pastures. Out on tour in Europe and having a bunch of fun, if her socials are anything to go by, …

Trump and Musk have fun in DC while cuts pile up out in the country

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  President Donald Trump and Elon Musk look like they’re having a blast in Washington, clear-cutting elements of the federal government …

Family fun at season opener

I was drunk or hungover for 20 years – my ‘fun boozing career’ downing Prosecco PINTS left me with one deep regret

IT’S Friday night and Toni Jones is downing pints of Prosecco.  And this happens every week - at least it was until January 1, 2024, when Toni decided enough was enough. 15 Toni Jones was a big binge drinker until she made some huge changes in her …

Want Pakistan to win, no fun watching Amitabh punch villains nonstop: Ex-India pacer

Former India fast bowler Atul Wassan said he wants Pakistan to beat India to add excitement to the business end of the Champions Trophy. Wassan lamented the lack of competitiveness in recent India vs Pakistan encounters, arguing that India are far stronger …

Interview: Robbie Amell, Kevin Claydon and Phil Moniz on exploring their unique sport in Racewalkers; “We knew for the ...

Will could never compete in the sport he’s always loved: racewalking. While struggling to find respect as a coach, Will’s fortunes change when he spots a burnout baseball pitcher, Matt, with the most impeccable racewalking stride he’s ever seen.  Together, …

Review | The Fray delivers fun THON headliner performance

The 2025 THON Weekend national headliner first went “over my head,” but it didn’t take too long to recognize American rock band The Fray. Lead singer and guitarist Joe King took the Bryce Jordan Center stage Friday night. The band started its energetic, …