Author: Jasper Whitfeld
West Indies captain Roston Chase blames funding woes after 140‑run loss in India
West Indies captain Roston Chase cites funding shortages and poor facilities as key reasons for the 140‑run loss to India in Ahmedabad, urging urgent investment to revive Caribbean cricket.
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Colorado Bureau Reviews Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 Death
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is re‑examining the 2005 suicide ruling of famed journalist Hunter S. Thompson after his widow Anita Thompson requested a fresh review.
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One Battle After Another: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Action Thriller Lands Big
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another, drops on September 26, 2025, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, the action‑thriller follows an ex‑revolutionary on a deadly rescue mission. Early reviews give it an 8.6/10 on IMDb. The movie blends political commentary with high‑octane set‑pieces, marking a bold genre shift for the director.
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Google Maps speedometer arrives on iOS and CarPlay worldwide
After years on Android, Google Maps' speedometer is now rolling out globally to iOS and CarPlay. The on-screen dial shows your current speed and changes color if you go over the posted limit. It’s part of version 6.123.0, enabled via a server-side update. Google says it’s for information only, and early users report occasional jitter from GPS—use your car’s speedometer as the source of truth.
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Jalen Carter ejected six seconds into NFL opener after spitting on Dak Prescott
Six seconds into the NFL season, Eagles star Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during an injury timeout. The penalty set up a short field, and Dallas scored quickly. Carter apologized after the game, while Prescott said the spitting wasn’t aimed at him. The moment overshadowed Philadelphia’s championship celebration and could draw league discipline.
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