The celebrities who died in 2024, from Liam Payne to Maggie Smith
3 days ago · As we approach the end of another year, The Independent is reflecting on some of the famous faces we lost in 2024. Over the past 12 months, the world said goodbye to a number of cultural icons, including award-winning TV and film actors, lauded musicians, acclaimed authors, directors and comedians.
Kilauea eruption intensifies as lava fountains reach 130 feet
3 days ago · Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano showed a surge in activity as lava fountains reached heights of up to 130 feet. United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists stationed on the crater rim have been monitoring the increasing activity. According to the US Geological Survey, it is Kilauea’s third eruption of 2024 and its eighth since 2020.
Watch: New Zealand rings in 2025 with spectacular New Year’s Eve …
3 days ago · Watch as New Zealand became one of the first countries in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks display from the Auckland Sky Tower to welcome in 2025. People across the globe are getting ready to say goodbye to 2024 with a variety of celebrations. In the UK, poor weather conditions have prompted the cancellation of some …
How Jimmy Carter became the Rock ’n’ Roll President
4 days ago · On Saturday, 4 May, 1974, Jimmy Carter took the stage at the University of Georgia School of Law to address an audience that included lawyers, journalists and the Democratic Party luminary Ted Kennedy. At the time, Carter was Governor of Georgia but could notrun for reelection, so was starting to mull a longshot bid to become the next President of the United …
Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Sabrina Carpenter top best selling …
3 days ago · Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Sabrina Carpenter had the best selling albums in the UK in 2024, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).. In the newly-released list, Swift’s 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, is named as the best selling record of 2024 in the UK.In a second place is The Weeknd’s 2021 compilation album The Highlights, …
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement - Yahoo …
3 days ago · Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a settlement in their divorce. Eight years after Angelina filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences", the former couple have finally come to an agreement on terms and both have signed off on it. Angelina's lawyer James Simon told PEOPLE: "More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt.
Hospitals becoming ‘dangerous’ after underinvestment, warns …
4 days ago · Among the hospitals with significant safety risks is the three facilities run by Doncaster and Bassetlaw trust. The board was informed last month that there was an “increased risk to life and property in the event of fire due to current inadequacy of fire compartmentation”, which refers to fire-resistant materials designed to prevent the spread of flames.
Five vibrant vegan recipes to brighten up your Veganuary
3 days ago · Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes. Serves: 2. Ingredients:. 1 corn on the cob (150g) 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 leek, sliced (200g) 500ml vegetable stock. 280g pack extra firm tofu, diced. 400g haricot beans, drained and rinsed
Rain could dampen New Year’s Eve revelry, forecasters warn
4 days ago · Much of the country will be ringing in a very soggy 2025 this New Year’s Eve.. In New York City, where the ball will drop before a crowd of a million people at the iconic Times Square, temperatures are expected to be in the upper 40s to low 50s at midnight. Forecasters warned that the probability of precipitation would increase throughout the evening, as the …
“Abbott Elementary”'s Crossover with “It's Always Sunny in …
4 days ago · It's always sunny at Abbott Elementary! The highly anticipated crossover episode between Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is almost here and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look!. The episode, titled "Volunteers," airs Wednesday, Jan. 8 and fans will see Ava (Janelle James) announce that the school district is sending over a group of …