Emotional tributes are pouring in for the 71-year-old woman who was “stabbed to death at home” in the middle of the day at her home in Lincolnshire. Christine Emmerson was found with stab wounds following an “altercation” on August 3. On social
Pope Francis urged young people not to be afraid during a massive Mass Sunday as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal. He also announced that the next World Youth Day would be held in Asia for the first time in
The UK’s mercury is set to turn up a notch by the end of the month to 33C, as a meteorologist admits it is a “distinct possibility” that such heat will ravage the country. A blistering surge from North Africa, Spain and France
Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew arrived in Polynesia after 101 days at sea aboard the Kon-Tiki raft on this day in history, August 7, 1947. Hyderdahl, along with five crewmen (and one parrot), left Callao, Peru, aboard the Kon-Tiki, a
One of America’s most beloved redheads, Lucille Ball, the adored comic actress, was born on this day in history, Aug. 5, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, as Biography.com and other sources have noted. Her parents were Henry Durrell Ball, an electrician, and
The two-day long event encompasses some of the Royal Family’s favourite horsing activities , including dressage, show jumping and different cross-country phases. Zara was also pictured on the opening day of the event on horseback, having won a silver medal at the
Iconic Hollywood movie star Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home at age 36 on this day in history, August 5, 1962. The actress was discovered face down and lying nude on her bed holding a telephone in one
Grab a cold one if you’re celebrating International Beer Day 2023. In 2021, Americans consumed nearly 2.87 million gallons of beer, according to Statista, a data gathering and statistical reporting organization. Beer comes in all different colors and flavors, but how much
Fall River, Massachusetts – Andrew and Abby Borden, father and stepmother of 32-year-old Lizzie Borden, were brutally murdered on this day in history, Aug. 4, 1892. Lizzie Borden was later tried and ostracized for the murders. The weapon of choice was believed
National Watermelon Day is Aug. 3, and though it’s not a nationally celebrated holiday, midsummer is the perfect time to enjoy a recipe or two featuring the fruit. Watermelon is a sweet and refreshing addition to a summer day, whether eaten by