Archive: 2025 / 09 - Page 2
Chernobyl Dogs: Scientists Probe How Strays Survived Decades of Radiation—and What It Means for Us
Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster, scientists are mapping the DNA of stray dogs living inside the exclusion zone. The study of 302 animals shows distinct genetic groups and hints at rapid adaptation to radiation. Researchers say the findings could inform cancer research and radiation medicine. Welfare groups continue to vaccinate and sterilize dogs as access allows.
Lancaster University tops North West in Complete University Guide 2026, stays in UK top 10
Lancaster University has been named the top university in the North West and 10th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2026. It scored strongly on student satisfaction, teaching quality, and graduate outcomes, with 13 subjects in the national top ten. The result underscores Lancaster’s mix of world-class research, strong teaching, and a collegiate campus that supports student life.
Kim Kardashian says bond with North West rebounded after Kanye West divorce
On The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian said North West was upset with her for about a year after Kim and Kanye West split, but their bond has since flipped. North now calls her mom constantly, saying she loves her. Kim linked the shift to working through the fallout of the divorce and ongoing public drama, which she said strained the family dynamic.
Steve Wright and the Radio 2 shake-up: Why the BBC changed the afternoons
Steve Wright’s 23-year run in Radio 2’s weekday afternoons ended in 2022 after a station refresh led by controller Helen Thomas. He told listeners the network wanted a different approach, and Scott Mills took over. Wright stayed on Sunday Love Songs until his death in February 2024. The move fit a wider Radio 2 reshuffle that sparked debate about age, audience strategy, and the future of the network.
Reggie Carroll, 52, fatally shot in Mississippi while on Katt Williams tour
Baltimore comedian Reggie Carroll, 52, was shot and killed in Southaven, Mississippi, while touring with Katt Williams. Police arrested a 38-year-old man who had been working as tour security in connection with the case. Carroll, known as “The Knockout King of Comedy,” built a national following and appeared on Showtime at the Apollo and The Parkers. Fellow comics across the country are mourning his loss.
Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Chappell Roan transport guide, setlist, and event highlights
Chappell Roan drew huge crowds to Edinburgh Summer Sessions with back-to-back shows at the Royal Highland Showgrounds. Trams to Ingliston Park & Ride and Lothian Bus 98 offered the easiest routes, while Traffic Scotland warned of delays on the A8, M8, A720, M90 and Queensferry Crossing. Gates opened at 4pm, curfew at 10:30pm, with strict age and ID rules in place.
Chappell Roan ignites Edinburgh Summer Sessions with two-night Royal Highland Centre takeover
Chappell Roan played two outdoor shows at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston on August 26–27, 2025, as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions. Doors opened at 4 PM, with special guest Jade Thirwall and support from Drag Show and JADE. The dates sat within her wider festival run, including Reading, Leeds, and Electric Picnic.
Peter Kay's £27m 2024 tour powers record profit at The O2
Peter Kay’s 2024 tour pulled in around £27 million from 35 shows, a standout result for British comedy. His monthly O2 residency helped the London arena hit record pre-tax profit of £64.8 million and turnover of £130 million. Management credited comedy as a key driver alongside major music acts and esports. The O2’s owner AEG doubled its dividend to £30 million.
Love Island USA reunion goes late in NYC: Andy Cohen calls it 'no joke' after bug moment and Netflix jab
Andy Cohen and Ariana Madix led a fiery Love Island USA Season 7 reunion in New York, taped Aug. 12 and airing Aug. 25 on Peacock. The marathon shoot ran late, featured a viral "bug in Andy's hair" moment, and included a cheeky jab at Netflix during a tense exchange with contestant Huda. Winners Amaya “Papaya” Espinal and Bryan Arenales reflected on their $100,000 win amid a night of confrontations and updates.
Surrogacy: Andy Cohen calls Martina Navratilova’s take “ill‑informed and dumb”
Andy Cohen blasted Martina Navratilova’s anti-surrogacy post, calling it “ill-informed and dumb” on his SiriusXM show. Navratilova had tweeted “surrogacy is just wrong” before deleting it after backlash. Her wife, Julia Lemigova, publicly disagreed on Watch What Happens Live. The clash spotlights divisions over assisted reproduction, even inside LGBTQ circles.
Meghan Markle says she fell for Prince Harry on their third date — a five-day Botswana camping trip
On her Netflix show, Meghan Markle pinpointed the moment she fell in love with Prince Harry: their third date, a five-day camping trip in Botswana. Chatting with Tan France, she said Harry said “I love you” first. The story tracks with details they’ve shared before, from their 2016 blind date to their 2018 wedding and life now with two kids.