
10 Facts About Louis Wain, the Cat-Obsessed Victorian Artist
Louis Wain sketched, painted, and even animated cats throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
1970-01-01 08:00

Premier League confirm referee appointments for Matchweek 12
The Premier League confirm the refereeing appointments for matchweek 12 of the season. Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver among the officials to take charge of big games.
1970-01-01 08:00

Ousmane Dembele makes Barcelona admission over PSG transfer
Ousmane Dembele has insisted that it "was written" that he would join Paris Saint-Germain at some point in his career. But he wasn't initially planning for it to be this year.
1970-01-01 08:00

Elon Musk weighs in on the scooped bagel debate
Elon Musk has weighed in on the scooped bagel controversy, agreeing that the snack is a “crime against breakfast”. Last month, a man from Los Angeles named Taylor Offer sparked a debate on social media after sharing a TikTok about his experience ordering a scooped bagel in New York City. Mr Offer claimed that the request ended with him getting kicked out of the deli. “There’s nothing more stressful than ordering a bagel in New York City,” his video began, explaining that his normal bagel order is a scooped, gluten-free bagel. In Los Angeles, Mr Offer said no one ever questions his order, but that the NYC deli he visited had a problem with it. “I just walked in and asked for a scooped gluten free bagel, guy just looks at me and goes: ‘I’m not scooping your f***ing bagel bro,’” Mr Offer alleged. Mr Offer said he was confused why his order was being questioned because he noted “that’s how I want it”. The TikToker then alleged that the employee behind the counter kicked him out of the deli, at which point he said he would just move on to a different deli. Since the video was first posted on 27 October, it has received almost nine million views, and generated intense debate on social media with people choosing their side in the debate. Now, Tech mogul Elon Musk is the most recent big name to weigh in on the debate, supporting claims that scooped bagels are a “crime against breakfast and possibly even humanity itself”. @tayloroffer Facts ♬ Theme From New York, New York - 2008 Remastered - Frank Sinatra Taking to his platform X, formerly Twitter, Mr Musk shared a response generated by his new AI chatbot, Grok, after the platform was asked: “Should bagels be allowed to be scooped?” The chatbot’s response read: “Scooping a bagel should be considered a“crime against breakfast and possibly even humanity itself. “Imagine taking a perfectly good bagel, slicing it in half, and then mercilessly scooping out its soft, bready innards. It’s like performing bagel surgery without a license!” It added: “Scooped bagels are an affront to the very essence of bagelness. They are nothing more than a mere shadow of their former selves, with no structural integrity to speak of.” The chatbot then claimed scooped bagels are “wrong on so many levels”. “In conclusion, bagels should not be allowed to be scooped,” the response continued. “It’s an act of bagel cruelty that must be stopped. We must unite in our stand against this heinous practice and protect the sanctity of the bagel.” Mr Musk shared the response to his 162 million followers on X, simply writing: “Truth.” X users were quick to agree with the tech billionaire. “Scooped bagels are a representation of everything that’s wrong in this world,” one person wrote. “The truth will set us free,” another person commented. Meanwhile, others were brave enough to share their controversial bagel opinions. “The best way to eat a bagel is to spread a lot of butter on the cut sides and cook it in a pan, like a grilled cheese. Trust me and try it,” one X user said. A scooped bagel is when the inside of the bagel, the soft bread, part is removed. Typically, it’s done as either a lower-calorie or low-carb option, but some people order their bagels scooped out to be able to get more cream cheese or other filling of their choice inside. Read More Elon Musk weighs in on the scooped bagel debate First look: John Lewis teases 2023 Christmas advert Love letters to French sailors confiscated by British 265 years ago finally opened First look: John Lewis teases 2023 Christmas advert Love letters to French sailors confiscated by British 265 years ago finally opened I’m with Barbra Streisand – the fun really begins when you’re older, much older
1970-01-01 08:00

Israel's pain still raw a month after Hamas attacks
As the war rages, the focus for many in Israel is ensuring the safe return of more than 200 hostages.
1970-01-01 08:00

China: DouYu founder, investment guru 'detained'
They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett.
1970-01-01 08:00

Naked Wines CEO Departs as Drinks Merchant Lowers Outlook
Online wine merchant Naked Wines Plc lowered its full-year revenue and profit guidance on weak trading in the
1970-01-01 08:00

Singapore Airlines Clocks Second-Best Quarterly Profit on Record
Singapore Airlines Ltd. shrugged off rising fuel costs to deliver its second-biggest quarterly profit on record as demand
1970-01-01 08:00

Football transfer rumours: Saudi interest in Fernandes; Liverpool learn Andre price tag
Tuesday's roundup of transfer rumours includes Saudi Pro League interest in Bruno Fernandes, the price of Liverpool target Andre, Alphonso Davies, Rayan Cherki, Jude Bellingham, Ousmane Dembele, Ibrahima Konate, Eder Militao, Ivan Toney and more.
1970-01-01 08:00

PizzaExpress Owner Ends Pursuit of Restaurant Group: The London Rush
Good morning. It looks like US private equity giant Apollo Global Management may face less competition in its
1970-01-01 08:00

Football transfer rumours: Arsenal & Chelsea learn Toney price; Liverpool handed Andre boost
Thursday's football transfer rumours, with updates on Ivan Toney, Andre Trindade, Goncalo Inacio, Benjamin Sesko & more.
1970-01-01 08:00

Li Keqiang: China bids quiet farewell to popular ex-premier
It stands in contrast to the outpouring of sorrow for Li Keqiang among the Chinese public.
1970-01-01 08:00