The common beach game that kids love to play – but could prove deadly this summer

BEACH experts have warned travellers that playing a common game that could prove to be deadly. Wyatt Werneth, a spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, said digging holes in the beach can lead to serious injuries. 1 These holes threaten the wildlife on the beach such as sea turtlesCredit: Alamy In February, a 7-year-old girl … Read more

Loom, Imagine Dragons’ new album, is a mixed bag of feelings, frontman Dan Reynolds says

“Is it the beginning of something new, or is this the end of something? And the sunset and the sunrise always kind of feels that way to me. It could be either/or.” From the paranoid, slightly demented hip-hop-rock opening song “Wake Up” – with Reynolds singing: “Everybody’s coming for you/Wake up”! – to the strummy, … Read more

Often-overlooked US city with karaoke taxis, 24-hour Christmas restaurants and bizarre Phil Collins attraction

I’VE been in San Antonio for 48 hours and I’m 60 per cent Tex Mex and 40 per cent margarita. San Antonio, Texas, that is — not the famous party town in Ibiza, in case you were wondering about the interesting choice of food for a Balearic island. 5 San Antonio Texas is home to … Read more

First headaches now BLACK EYES? Apple’s super expensive new gadget hit by more complaints from early users

APPLE’S virtual reality goggles have reportedly given a woman two “superdark” black eyes after wearing the headset for the first time. The Apple Vision Pro was released in the US on February 2 costing an eye-watering $3,499 (£2,749). 1 One common theme with the Apple Vision Pro complaints is that people are not agreeing with the fitCredit: … Read more

Move over, eclipse. A rare, double brood of lustful cicadas are about to take over the skies

As It Happens6:37So long, solar eclipse. An even rarer phenomenon is about to take over the skies Floyd Shockley is planning a road trip to witness a rare natural event that will darken skies across much of the United States — a convergence not of celestial bodies, but of two massive broods of flying, screaming, lustful insects. … Read more

When is Canada’s next total solar eclipse? 2044 in B.C., Alberta

Thousands of people flocked to parts of Eastern Canada and the United States this week to catch a glimpse of Monday’s total solar eclipse, when the moon completely blocked out the sun. For 11-year-old Julian Falkin, who traveled with his family from Vancouver to Cleveland, Ohio, to view the event, it was well worth the trip. … Read more

‘Oops I did it again’: Nasa’s ‘Moon’ blocks ‘Sun’ during total solar eclipse 2024

NEW DELHI: An unusual solar eclipse occurred on X Monday, thanks to Nasa‘s sun and moon social media accounts.Monday witnessed a rare and eagerly awaited solar eclipse that unfolded across North America. A total eclipse, where the moon completely obscured the sun, graced 15 states, while all continental states were treated to a partial eclipse.Nasa … Read more

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

MESQUITE: A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across the land. Dogs howled, … Read more

Quebec multinational GardaWorld hit by $30M heist at southern California storage facility

Thieves got away with $30 million US in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now, detectives are seeking to unravel the brazen cash heist, reportedly one of the largest on record in Los Angeles. Police Cmdr. Elaine Morales told The … Read more