Thornfield Hall. Manderly. Hill. Usher. In gothic fiction, the house is of course never just a house but a full character, complete with its own name. Like many villains, the mansion first arrives as a friend, a refuge or sanctuary from which to seek protection from the outside world—a brutal storm, a hostile society, or

3 min readKochiApr 13, 2026 01:31 PM IST Billionaire and former senior adviser to the President of the United States, Elon Musk has reignited the Covid-19 vaccine debate as he shared a clip of an ex-Pfizer toxicologist advocating against the use of the doses. The Tesla CEO said the Covid virus was much like any

The 70-year-old American pope publicly implored leaders on Saturday to end the violence, telling worshippers at St Peter’s Basilica: “Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!” “I’m not a big fan of Pope Leo. He’s a very liberal person, and he’s a man that doesn’t

These Celebrity Quote Memes Have Been Taking Over Our Feeds — So Here Are Our Favourites In case you’re living under a rock — or simply don’t engage with celebrity content — you’ve probably seen memes featuring quotes from celebrities on your social feeds. Usually, the quotes are pretty straightforward — telling us something we

President Donald Trump sharply rebuked Pope Leo XIV in remarks to reporters and on social media Sunday, calling the first American leader of the Catholic Church “WEAK on crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I don’t think he’s doing a

article US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 12, 2026. Trump is returning to Washington, DC, after he attended a UFC event and spending the weekend at his Trump National Doral Miami resort. (Ph President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in

Who is still connected to the internet in Iran?published at 01:21 BST 01:21 BST Ghoncheh HabibiazadSenior reporter, BBC Persian Iran has been under a near-total internet outage since the war began on 28 February. Iranian authorities often cite reasons such as protecting the country from cyberattacks to restrict internet access. But these measures also limit

Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos drop bombshell baby news Lauren Sánchez has revealed she is eager to have a baby with her husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, admitting she would welcome a new addition to their family as soon as “tomorrow”.  The 56-year-old former journalist shared her enthusiasm for expanding their household in a recent interview

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is not shutting the door on welcoming a baby with husband Jeff Bezos. “I would have another one tomorrow. Tomorrow,” Lauren, 56, told The New York Times in an article published on Saturday, April 11. When the reporter inquired whether Lauren and Jeff, 62, were considering expanding their blended family, she repeated,

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The Bezos couple’s lavish lifestyle and philanthropic plans have sparked debate about the media’s portrayal of extreme wealth.Today in Miami In a recent New York Times profile, multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos revealed that they start each day by listing 10 things

By Nadia Lathan, CalMatters Attendees walk through the California Republican Party convention at the Sheraton San Diego Resort on April 11, 2026. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Republican Leticia Castillo stunned political observers when she won her Riverside County Assembly seat in the

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Mohammad Sıo 12 April 2026•Update: 12 April 2026 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Tehran is ready to reach a “balanced and fair agreement” that would ensure lasting peace and security in the region, according to Tasnim News Agency. Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as

Burç Eruygur 12 April 2026•Update: 12 April 2026 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday conveyed an assessment of US-Iran talks held in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad a day prior, during a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a Kremlin statement said. The two presidents discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, the statement

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos earns $81K annually: Report Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is reportedly earning an annual salary of just $81,400, which is less than the average construction worker’s pay in some parts of the United States. The figure remains unchanged since the late 1990s, stands in sharp contrast to his projected fortune of

The Buzz ■ Slate Auto launched in April 2025 with backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ■ The stealth startup is developing electric vehicles with undisclosed specifications and target markets ■ Bezos’s investment marks his continued bet on transportation tech following earlier backing of Rivian ■ The timing comes as legacy EV startups face profitability

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A simple metal paperclip symbolizes the vast gulf between Jeff Bezos’s modest $81,400 annual salary and his staggering $225 billion net worth.Bellevue Today Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world’s richest individuals, is reportedly earning a base annual salary of $81,400 (£64,000 approx).