Queen’s Mute Swan Barbecued In Act Of Treason

from The Daily Mirror Queen’s swan found barbecued near Windsor Castle riverbank WARNING: Graphic image. The bird was butchered and cooked before its remains were dumped close to the river By Barrie White One of the Queen’s swans has been found killed and...

Elmore Leonard Gone

from The Hollywood Reporter Elmore Leonard Dies at 87 by Hilary Lewis, Andy Lewis, Duane Byrge Elmore Leonard, considered by many to be the greatest crime writer of modern times, has died due to complications of a stroke. He was 87. He wrote 45 novels, many of which...

Hic Sunt Dracones.

from The Washington Post Oldest globe to depict the New World may have been discovered By Meeri Kim An Austrian collector has found what may be the oldest globe, dated 1504, to depict the New World, engraved with immaculate detail on two conjoined halves of ostrich...

News Corp. Peddling In VICE

from Deadline New York Fox Paid $70M For 5% Stake In Vice Media By DAVID LIEBERMAN, Financial Editor The deal just came to light although it was made before the end of June when News Corp split into separate entertainment and publishing companies. But it gives 21st...