Alex Pretti - Not Such a Good Guy After All

 

Alex Pretti - Not Such a Good Guy After All

The media and politicians lied to you again. Footage is from a week earlier than the incident with ICE.

30 Banned Circus Performers Who Really Existed

 

Step into the strange and uncomfortable world of the circus sideshow, where people pushed to the margins of society were placed under the spotlight. Beneath the bright lights and loud music were lives shaped by both opportunity and exploitation. Performers with rare conditions were presented as wonders, drawing huge crowds while also facing ridicule, restriction, and, in some cases, outright bans for being considered too shocking for public display.

This piece looks at thirty real individuals whose lives unfolded within that world. It asks what daily life was like for them and how they coped with fame, discrimination, and the limits placed on them by society. Their stories challenge simple ideas of spectacle and cruelty, revealing an era of entertainment where admiration and exploitation often existed side by side, leaving a complicated and lasting mark on history.

COMPETITION: Win Dark Winds Season 1 to 3 on Blu-ray

The critically acclaimed crime thriller, Dark Winds, is back to blow audiences away with more pulse pounding mysteries and supernatural secrets. 

Dark Winds Season 3 and Season 1 – 3 Box Set are set to arrive on Blu-ray from 2 February 2026, following its transmission on U&Alibi.

And to celebrate we have a copy of Season 1 to 3 on Blu-ray to give away!

Lauded as a ‘must watch’ (Screen Anarchy) and an ‘instant classic’ (AV Club), the smash hit noir thriller is based on Tony Hillerman’s best-selling Leaphorn & Chee mystery novels and is exec-produced by Games of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin and the late great Hollywood legend Robert Redford, who makes his final on screen appearance in the series. 

Synopsis:

The third series picks up six months on from the explosive season two finale, in the stunning sandy dunes of the Navajo desert where we are reunited with a fractured Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (McClarnon) who is still consumed by the sins of his past. 

 

On the reservation, Leaphorn and Jim Chee (Gordon) investigate the disappearance of two 14-year-old boys, with only a broken bicycle and a bloody patch of dirt as clues. The partners encounter various local groups who know more than they let on, sparking an unravelling, for not only Leaphorn, but for the whole community already teetering on the brink. Complicating matters is the arrival of cunning FBI agent Sylvia Washington (Jenna Elfman – Fear the Walking Dead, Dharma & Greg) who begins digging into Leaphorn’s complicated past. 

 

Meanwhile, after putting put 500 miles between herself, the reservation and a budding romance with Chee, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten – Frontier, Tribal) forges her own career with the US Border Patrol. Her unbridled curiosity, tenacity and morality soon lead her into danger when she uncovers a conspiracy involving human trafficking and drug smuggling. 

 

As Bernadette’s (Matten) case intertwines with Leaphorn and Chee’s investigation, they all grapple with their own personal and professional demons, while facing new horrors fighting to protect their community. 

  

With a fourth season on its way, now is the perfect time to embrace Dark Winds for an explosive and atmospheric series full of breathtaking scenery, powerful stories and career defining performances that honour Navajo culture. 

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Top 5 Times Andre the Giant Snapped For Real!

 

Andre René Roussimoff was born in France in 1946 and grew to become one of the most recognisable figures in professional wrestling history. His extraordinary size, caused by acromegaly, set him apart from an early age and eventually shaped his entire life. By the time he entered wrestling, Andre was already a natural attraction, combining immense physical presence with surprising agility. He wrestled across Europe, Japan, and the United States, earning the nickname The Eighth Wonder of the World and becoming a central figure in the rise of wrestling as global entertainment.

Outside the ring, Andre became a cultural icon, most famously through his role as Fezzik in The Princess Bride, where his gentle charm contrasted with his intimidating stature. Despite his fame, his life was marked by constant physical pain and the challenges that came with his condition. Andre continued performing long after it became difficult, driven by loyalty to fans and promoters. He died in 1993 at the age of 46, leaving behind a legacy that blended myth, spectacle, and genuine humanity in a way few performers ever have.

JAMES O’KEEFE INFILTRATES DAVOS WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Climate executives spill SECRETS about “Carbon Taxes,” weather modification, and chemtrails.

A WEF climate elite who works with three-letter agencies and DARPA discusses hidden plans about “artificial rain.”

“Black Rock is behind us!”

O’KEEFE INFILTRATES DAVOS WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM:

Climate executives spill SECRETS about “Carbon Taxes,” weather modification, and chemtrails.
A WEF climate elite who works with three-letter agencies and @DARPA discusses hidden plans about “artificial rain.”

“Black Rock is behind… pic.twitter.com/WW158l5rHT

— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) January 20, 2026

Why Online Trading Has Become So Popular Worldwide: Is OctaFX Trading Broker Legit or Safe?

Online trading has evolved from a niche financial activity into a truly global, mainstream phenomenon. Advances in technology, widespread internet access, and the growth of mobile trading platforms have made it possible for millions of people to trade currencies and other financial instruments from almost anywhere in the world. As participation expands, so does scrutiny, which explains why many newcomers quickly begin asking “is OctaFX legit or safe?” when exploring international trading platforms for the first time.

Global access has changed the profile of traders

Online trading is no longer limited to institutional professionals or full-time market participants. Students, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and part-time traders now actively participate alongside experienced professionals. This shift reflects a broader industry trend in which access is no longer restricted by geography or large capital requirements. However, wider access also brings a wider range of expectations and experience levels. Many new participants enter the market without a strong financial background, increasing reliance on online opinions and social narratives rather than structured evaluation of trading conditions, risk disclosures, and platform mechanics.

Is OctaFX trading broker scam or banned?

With faster onboarding processes and instant execution, traders are exposed to real market risk almost immediately. In OctaFX trading, factors such as volatility, spread behavior, and execution speed can influence results from the very first trade. When outcomes differ from expectations, some traders jump to emotionally driven conclusions and search “is OctaFX scam or banned?” instead of reviewing broader market conditions, position sizing, or timing. This reaction is common across the industry and reflects inexperience rather than verified platform issues.

Information moves faster than understanding

Social media platforms accelerate the spread of opinions far more quickly than explanations. A single trading issue or personal complaint can circulate widely within hours, while official OctaFX news updates often receive less immediate attention. Traders who consistently follow verified sources tend to understand platform changes, market disruptions, execution adjustments, and trading-hour updates more clearly. Context helps transform confusion into comprehension.

Popularity brings questions, not proof

As online trading continues to grow, questions about safety and legitimacy will naturally increase. Asking “is OctaFX broker legit or safe?” is a reasonable response in a rapidly expanding and highly competitive market. In most cases, these questions reflect the scale and diversity of participation rather than confirmed problems with OctaFX trading itself.

Ultimately, popularity invites attention, and attention invites scrutiny. In the global forex market, clearer understanding comes from education, verified information, and realistic expectations — not from assumptions shaped by online noise. Traders who evaluate platforms through documented practices and long-term consistency are far better equipped to navigate online trading with confidence.

Charlie and Amelia and the Meme Revolt

The Charlie and Amelia memes emerged as a sharp online backlash to a UK state funded video game designed to steer young people away from extremism. The game, Pathways, cast players as Charlie, a teenager navigating social and political choices, with other characters used to signal perceived risks. Amelia, presented as outspoken on immigration and framed as a warning sign of far right influence, quickly became the flashpoint. Many viewers felt the portrayal blurred the line between extremism and ordinary political opinions, and that it painted a narrow and unfair picture of teenage attitudes. Screenshots and clips spread rapidly, with criticism focusing on the idea that normal teenage views were being treated as something dangerous or suspect.

Rather than discouraging discussion, the game appeared to do the opposite. Amelia in particular was adopted by online communities and transformed into a meme figure, often shared ironically or affectionately in ways that undercut the original message. Charlie and Amelia became shorthand for scepticism towards government funded messaging and the tone it takes when talking about young people and politics. The memes thrive on exaggeration and humour, but they also reflect a deeper frustration with how complex views are simplified and moralised. What began as an educational project ended up fuelling a cultural moment, where satire and mockery became the dominant response.

Jesse Enkamp Entered A Jiu-Jitsu Tournament To Prove It Doesn't Work

 

"Does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu work in self-defense or street fight? Today I compete in a Jiujitsu tournament to see what happens if you don't go to the ground. Because that's the last place you wanna be in real life."

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling based martial art that focuses on leverage, positioning, and control rather than strength or striking. It teaches how to take an opponent to the ground and use technique to dominate, escape, or submit, often allowing smaller people to overcome larger ones. Training revolves around live sparring, patience, and problem solving, with constant emphasis on timing and efficiency. More than just a fighting system, it develops calm under pressure and a methodical mindset, which is why many practitioners describe it as physical chess rather than a traditional combat sport.

Sacha 'Borat' Baron Cohen Asks Melanie "What Her Price Is"

 

Borat Sagdiyev arrived as a fictional television reporter from Kazakhstan, but quickly became something far more disruptive. Created and performed by Sacha Baron Cohen, the character used absurd manners, broken English, and fake innocence to expose real attitudes by placing ordinary people in uncomfortable situations. The humour came from contrast. Borat behaved outrageously, yet the most revealing moments often belonged to those reacting to him, not the man himself.

The character reached a wider audience with the feature films, where improvised encounters sat alongside a loose narrative about culture, masculinity, and prejudice. What made Borat endure was not just shock value, but the way comedy was used as a mirror. Viewers laughed, then hesitated, then laughed again with a sense of unease. Borat blurred the line between satire and reality, proving that a joke, when pushed far enough, can say something sharp about the world it is aimed at.

COMPETITION: Win Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale Season 1 on DVD

Spellbinding new crime drama series, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, is coming to UK screens this festive season, with a murder mystery set to cast a spell on you. 

And to celebrate we have a copy on DVD to give away!

Synopsis:

This enchanting mystery thriller centres Elaine Cassidy’s Sarah Fenn alongside other powerful female characters with Hazel Doupe (Smother, Into the Badlands) as Harper Fenn, Amy De Bhrún (Line of Duty, Vikings) as Abigail Whithall and Stephanie Levi-John (The Spanish Princess) as DCI Maggie Knight. 

 

When local teen rugby star and town golden boy, Dan Whithall dies in a sudden and unexplained accident, the tight-knit community turns to Sarah (Cassidy) for answers. Though witches are welcome to live openly in Sanctuary, the weight of Dan’s death brings to light how deep old prejudices can run and just how quickly suspicions can turn deadly. In the wake of a police investigation and as rumours spiral, grief soon curdles into blame and Abigail (De Bhrún), Dan’s devastated mother and once Sarah’s closest friend, begins to stoke the pyre on a modern-day witch hunt.  

 

As suspicion grips the town, Sarah and her teenage daughter Harper (Doupe) find themselves in the middle of a mounting storm: a community unravelling; an investigation steeped in bias and a deadly force of paranoia determined to destroy them.  

 

Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale is a spellbinding murder mystery drenched in magic and moral complexity, with a second season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to dive into the beguiling new crime series filled with endless twists and turns.  

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A North Minneapolis Winter Moment That Turned a Curious Kid Into a Snowboarding Symbol

 

An eleven year old from North Minneapolis has become an unexpected internet sensation after a single photograph captured the pure joy of learning to snowboard. Mickey Watkins does not have a board built for the sport, instead making do with a plastic tote bin lid as he slides down a local hill. It is not ideal and he admits it is hard, but it has not stopped him trying. Inspired by professional snowboarders he watched the previous winter, Mickey gravitated towards a photoshoot taking place near a set of stairs and a railing and began showing off his own improvised style.

The moment was noticed by photographer Mike Yoshida, who snapped a striking image of Mickey mid slide, eyes bright and smiling. Unlike many snowboard photos where faces are hidden behind goggles, this one showed emotion clearly and took people straight back to their own first experience on a board. The image was later chosen as the cover of The Snowboarders Journal, a decision that broke with tradition but felt right to those involved. The reaction online was immediate and overwhelmingly positive, with many calling it one of the publication’s best covers. For Yoshida, it may be one of the most important photos he has taken, sending a simple message that snowboarding is for everyone and that all you really need is the urge to slide down a hill.

Nick Shirley Investigated Minnesota’s Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal

 

Chapters:

00:00 Minnesota's billion dollar fraud scandal

1:24 Minnesota's fraud explained

4:33 The type of fraud happening

7:00 Confronting the 1st fraudulent Daycare

9:36 Minnesota's state flag change

11:02 Confronting the 2nd fraudulent business

12:41 Somali Fraudsters confront us outside daycare

16:30 Quality "Learing" Center

18:14 Local reacts to the fraud

20:17 Entering into the daycare and autism fraud centers

24:09 Exposing a double fraud daycare

26:21 Exposing the "Health care" Fraud scandal

30:32 2nd Building with 22 "Health care" companies

34:32 "WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN?"

39:50 Confronting the government

COMPETITION: Win Harry Wild: Series 3 on DVD

Harry Wild is back in the charming, endlessly entertaining and refreshingly modern murder mystery series which is set to arrive on DVD and digital on 12 January 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

And to celebrate we have a copy on DVD to give away!

Synopsis:

Picking up where we left off with Harry (Seymour) in series 2, along with her protégé turned partner, Fergus (Rohan Nedd – Whitstable Pearl, Blue Story). Their detective agency is busier than ever and as the workload increases, the crime fighting duo must find a way to balance crime solving with their personal lives. With Harry’s help, Fergus plans to contest the custody claim of his long-absent mother (Samantha Mumba – The Time Machine) for his little sister. Meanwhile, Harry meets a charming fellow PI and despite finding him utterly infuriating, she can’t help but fall for him.

This series includes mysteries aplenty, from the apparent suicide of the lead singer of a boy band, and a decapitated head served on a platter at a busy restaurant to deathly drama on Ireland’s leading daytime soap, as the director is killed and a stranger than fiction murder of a crime writer locked in his panic room. Closer to home, Harry’s good friend calls for help when her estranged husband turns up dead and Harry and Fergus (Nedd), along with Charlie (Kevin Ryan – Copper, Guilt), Orla (Amy Huberman – The Stag, Finding Joy) and Lola (Rose O’Neil), find themselves in the middle of more action, when a grieving father forces them to find what caused his daughter’s death.

With an exceptional lead and a delightful mix of mysteries, witty dialogue and light-hearted humour, welcome in the new year with an old favourite as sleuthing sensation Harry Wild is back and better than ever and with a fifth series to look forward to, now is the perfect time to catch up with this much-loved crime caper.

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COMPETITION: Win Irish Blood: Series 1 on DVD

From Acorn Media International comes Irish Blood: Series 1 on DVD from 12 January 2026.

And to celebrate we have a copy on DVD to give away!

Featuring a stellar cast including Alicia Silverstone, Jason O’Mara (The Man In The High Castle, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Wendy Crewson (Air Force One, We Were Liars), Dearbhla Molloy (Wild Mountain Thyme, No Reservations), Simone Kirby (His Dark Materials, Kneecap), Ruth Codd (The Traitors, The Fall of the House of Usher) and Leonardo Taiwo (Andor, Ant-Man & The Wasp). 

Synopsis:

Abandoned by her father as a child, ruthless divorce lawyer Fiona Sharpe (Silverstone) spends her life channelling her childhood trauma into her work. When she receives a mysterious package from her estranged father (O’Mara), she jumps at the opportunity to travel to Ireland and confront him face to face. 

 

However, all is not as it seems, when she arrives on the Irish coast, Fiona is met with a huge secret... A family who wasn’t aware of her existence. She soon discovers that the story of abandonment that has shaped her entire life, has been a lie made up for her own protection. 

 

As her father’s secretive past comes to light, Fiona is left with more questions than answers and when her stubborn curiosity gets the better of her, she gets swept up in a shocking mystery involving gangsters, dark secrets and unimaginable dangers. 

 

With a sensational lead, shocking twists and turns, stunning scenery and gut-wrenching family drama, unravel a thrilling new mystery this winter with Irish Blood. 

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U2 - New Year’s Day

 

New Year’s Day stands as one of U2’s most recognisable songs, a track that announced a shift in the band’s sound and ambition. Built around a stark piano line and a steady, almost martial rhythm, it feels reflective rather than celebratory. The mood is restrained, thoughtful, and slightly distant, as if looking at the idea of renewal from the outside rather than joining the party. Bono’s vocal carries a sense of longing, turning the idea of a fresh start into something heavier and more complicated.

Lyrically, the song uses the language of time, change, and hope to hint at conflict and perseverance. It is not a simple anthem about turning the calendar page, but a meditation on how ideals survive under pressure. That balance between emotional intimacy and broader meaning became a defining trait of U2’s work. New Year’s Day remains powerful because it resists easy optimism, choosing instead to suggest that real change is slow, difficult, and worth holding on to.

Growing up with generational wealth, and growing up without it

 

In this March video essay from The Financial Diet, Chelsea investigates two different realities splitting Americans down the middle: growing up with generational wealth, and growing up without it. So much of what we perceive as a "normal" American experience is actually the product of having a financially privileged family, and we need to talk about it.

Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone (Official 4K Video)

Shakin’ Stevens, Wales’ rock ’n’ roll sensation, has been lighting up the charts since the late seventies with his energetic performances and unmistakable voice. Known for reviving the classic rock ’n’ roll spirit, he captured hearts across the UK with a string of hits, but none so enduring as his 1985 festive anthem, Merry Christmas Everyone. The song has become a seasonal staple, filling homes and shops with its warm, catchy melody year after year. Its cheerful lyrics and Shaky’s lively delivery make it impossible not to smile, cementing both the track and the singer as a beloved part of Christmas tradition.

Are Temu Game Consoles a Scam? I Bought Them to Find Out!

 

I bought 4 "refurbished" game consoles from Temu so I can see what the condition is on the outside and then open them up for a thorough inspection of the inside. Hopefully we can see what is so "refurbished" about them. The four consoles are a Switch Lite, a PS5, a Switch OLED, and a Nintendo 64. 

Washington DC’s DEI police chief Pamela Smith has a complete meltdown while giving her resignation speech.

 

DC’s DEI police chief Pamela Smith has a complete meltdown while giving her resignation speech.

Smith was appointed in 2023 as the first Black woman to serve as chief of the D.C. police department. She took over when D.C. was experiencing a spike in violent crime, particularly homicides. As chief, she oversaw a dramatic drop in crime in just about every category, the problem was it was a lie, and she was caught fudging crime stats.

“I’m going to the BIBLE when I say this: TO MY HATERS, F YOU!”

Indiana Jones And The Fate Of Atlantis (1992) - ZX Spectrum

 

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis is remembered as a bright spark from 1992, and the title alone still stirs a bit of nostalgia. The idea of guiding Indy through lost ruins, strange clues and tight scrapes feels completely at home on the Spectrum, with its blocky charm and simple controls. Even in its most stripped back form, the premise carries plenty of that old Lucasfilm flavour, where puzzles sit at the heart of the adventure and every new location hints at something buried a little deeper.

What gives the game its staying power is the feeling of stepping into a pulpy treasure hunt that fits the Indiana Jones world so neatly. The Spectrum style invites you to fill in the details with your imagination, which somehow adds to the mood. You move from one scene to the next with that familiar sense of curiosity, never quite sure what Indy will uncover. It is a reminder of how little the hardware really mattered when the spirit of the story was strong enough to carry the player along.

Even now it stands as a snapshot of early nineties home computing, where licensed games had to rely on pacing, atmosphere and simple problem solving rather than spectacle. It is a modest piece of retro history, but it still captures the thrill of chasing legends across distant ruins with a battered hat and a bit of nerve.