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Mexican navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2
Published on 18/05/2025
» NEW YORK — A Mexican navy sailing ship on a goodwill tour drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, smashing its masts and rigging and killing two people.
Tourist family, pilot killed in 'tragic' New York helicopter crash
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» NEW YORK — Six people including three children were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, sparking a major water rescue operation, authorities said.
The best concerts of 2024
Life, Published on 18/12/2024
» This year has been nothing short of monumental for live music in Thailand. The country witnessed an incredible resurgence of international artists, drawing fans from all walks of life to celebrate the universal language of music. From global superstars like Bruno Mars, Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo to indie icons such as Slowdive and AIR, the year has proven that music knows no boundaries. Beyond major headliners, Thailand's growing independent concert scene also brought in a remarkable variety of smaller, alternative acts, enriching the local music landscape. As the New Year approaches, let's look back at some of the standout concerts that captivated audiences throughout 2024.
The power of friendship
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/10/2024
» When it comes to Will Ferrell films and his unique comedic style, reactions tend to be polarising -- some people love his absurd humour, while others find it a bit too much. But I have to say, after watching him in the documentary Will & Harper, which chronicles a deeply personal road trip with his longtime friend Harper Steele, Ferrell's off-screen persona will win over even the toughest sceptics.
Weighing in on trucks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2023
» The outcome of the Royal Thai Police's probe into an overloaded lorry that caused a roadworks cover to collapse on Sukhumvit Road last week is simply a letdown. Instead of helping combat bribery in the transport sector, the probe has only raised more doubts over the integrity of the police.
Secret society fights for its home
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 08/01/2023
» On a brisk morning in November, bright yellow leaves from a huge ginkgo tree scattered onto the front yard of 87 MacDonough St. Under peeling paint and missing cornices, Essie Gregory stood on the steps of the huge, ramshackle mansion in the heart of the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbourhood of Brooklyn with a small group of visitors.
Leaving nation in peril
News, Postbag, Published on 28/11/2021
» Re: "Furtive crossers", (BP, 21 Nov).
Italy under virus curbs again as Dutch, Irish stop AstraZeneca shots
AFP, Published on 15/03/2021
» ROME: Coronavirus restrictions were reimposed across much of Italy on Monday, while Ireland and the Netherlands became the latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shots over blood clot fears despite the firm and the WHO insisting there is no risk.
Lady Gaga wins big at socially distanced -- and socially aware -- VMAs
AFP, Published on 31/08/2020
» NEW YORK: Lady Gaga cleaned up at MTV's Video Music Awards Sunday, an unorthodox show that paid socially distanced homage to New York City as themes of voting and racial justice punctuated the night.
Same strokes, just a little older
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 19/04/2020
» "Up on a hill, here's where we begin/ This little story, a long time ago," Julian Casablancas sings on The Modern Age, one of the three tracks on The Strokes' 2001 eponymous debut EP, a precursor to the group's seminal full-length, Is This It.