The Girl With the Green Ribbon: A Grisly History of ‘Headless Woman’ Stories
Precursors to the story about the girl with the green ribbon were written by Washington Irving, Alexandre Dumas, and more famous authors.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange
The four men and one woman fly out of Tehran after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds is released.
1970-01-01 08:00
West Ham working hard on Jarrod Bowen contract extension
West Ham are hopeful of committing Jarrod Bowen to a new and improved contract as talks continue. Liverpool remain interested in the 26-year-old and may act if the Hammers are unable to extend his current deal, which expires in the summer of 2025.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish university A-level criteria 'disadvantaging NI applicants'
A new study suggests the treatment of A-levels makes it harder for NI students to get in.
1970-01-01 08:00
Donald Trump Says You Need ID to Buy Bread
VIDEO: Donald Trump says you need ID to buy bread.
1970-01-01 08:00
Terrell Owens fires back at Stephen A Smith after ESPN host's threat
Terrell Owens is not someone you want to mess with, and that includes ESPN's Stephen A Smith, who resorted to petulant behavior through Twitter.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gardaí seize rifle and more than 170 bullets
A man in his 30s has been arrested and is currently in custody in a Garda station.
1970-01-01 08:00
10 under-the-radar players who will turn heads in the 2023 MLB postseason
With the MLB postseason coming up soon these 10 players are going to teach the world who they are with big October showings like Jeremy Pena did in 2022.
1970-01-01 08:00
What anger over top influencer says about China today
Li Jiaqi's comments struck a raw nerve as China's youth struggle to find jobs in a sputtering economy.
1970-01-01 08:00
8 Historical Accounts of Werewolves
Turning into a werewolf was a popular pastime in 16th-century France.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why There Are No Ghosts in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Ride
Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland manages to honor the original Haunted Mansion ride while respecting cultural sensitivities at the same time.
1970-01-01 08:00
Richard Linklater cast Glen Powell in new hitman film due to his shy side
Ahead of the cinema release of his black comedy ‘Hit Man’, Richard Linklater has said he cast ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Glen Powell as the main character as he thought he had a shy side that leads to him wanting to hide behind roles.
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