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These days we’re marinated in news all day long – meaning that Marion Stokes was way ahead of her time. For more than 30 years until her death in 2012, the Philadelphia resident recorded the news 24 hours a day. More than 70,000 tapes of footage were amassed, covering everything from the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis to the 1986 Challenger shuttle disaster, 9/11 and the Sandy Hook massacre. Director Matt Wolf has spent the past five years sifting through Stokes’ 70,000 tapes and 50,000 books (not to mention a collection of Macintosh computers). He has pulled together a compelling narrative around her obsessions and the ways in which they affected her life and family. “This is an archive which has anything and everything,” Wolf says. “History takes on greater meaning as time passes and Marion was so invested in knowledge and truth – it’s just that she didn’t know what would have meaning or truth in the future, so she had to record it … [Read more...] about ‘Ahead of her time’: the woman who recorded the news for 30 years

DailyMailTV has won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program. The series joined the ranks of Entertainment Tonight, who has taken the category for the last two years, at the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, California on Sunday. DailyMailTV, which is hosted by Jesse Palmer, was nominated alongside Access, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, and Inside Edition. Scroll down for video  DailyMailTV has won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program. Pictured on stage from left to right:  Eric Beesemyer, Jeffrey Wilson, Natalie Trombetta, Jesse Palmer, Carla Pennington, Candace Trunzo and Sean Walsh  DailyMailTV, which is hosted by Jesse Palmer (pictured accepting the award), was nominated alongside Access, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, and Inside Edition  It was an incredible victory for DailyMailTV, which beat out the long-running entertainment shows in just its sophomore season. 'Our show is now two years … [Read more...] about DailyMailTV wins first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment News Program

Jeremy Clarkson's plans to increase his country estate's earning power has garnered furious reaction from his neighbours. Clarkson pictured with his girlfriend Lisa Hogan He gave his country estate the nickname Diddly Squat Farm because of its poor crop yields. But Jeremy Clarkson’s attempt to increase its earning power by building a farm shop may prove just as unproductive. Neighbours are furious about the TV presenter’s plans – saying they could kill off businesses in their village. In letters of objection to the council they also claim the development would blight a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. And they are unnerved by a reference in the former Top Gear presenter’s planning application to the site’s ‘potential for occasional filmmaking’. Tony Allan, 73, a parish councillor in Chadlington, West Oxfordshire, said: ‘The potential impact on the village store and butchers is a concern. ‘It may only have space to … [Read more...] about Strop Gear: Locals’ anger over Jeremy Clarkson’s plan to open a shop at his Cotswold country estate because it could affect village businesses

A passer-by has discovered a mysterious creature lying beneath the sand at a popular tourist beach. The beach-goer shared pictures of the semi-exposed animal and questioned whether it was a dead body.   But others had different ideas as to what the brown striped animal at Leighton Beach in Fremantle, south-western Perth could be. A passer-by has discovered a mysterious creature (pictured) lying beneath the sand at a popular tourist beach 'Found this weird stuff on Leighton beach, looks like a dead body. Does anyone know what it is?' the man who made the discovery wrote in a local Facebook group.  One commenter in the group where the photos were shared thought it could be a cuttlefish - the bizzare-looking mollusc with an octopus-like face. Another believed the animal was a giant squid, while one even wondered if it was an alien creature, 'I think it is radioactive, you should try to pour water to see if it turns purple,' one person joked. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 … [Read more...] about ‘It could be an alien’: Mysterious creature is discovered lurking below the sand of a popular beach – and it’s baffling locals

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are embarking on the first full day of their tour of Pakistan by highlighting the importance of education with a school visit. The couple are visiting the Islamabad Model College for Girls in the capital, touring classrooms and posing for a group picture with some of the young students, ranging from kindergarten age students to sixth formers. The visit is designed to champion the importance of quality education, and highlight how girls benefit from pursuing higher education and professional careers. Kate dazzled crowds as she stepped out in a traditional blue kurta and scarf by local designer Maheen Khan, while William opted for a casual shirt and trousers to stay cool in the Pakistan heat.  The Cambridges pulled up tiny chairs so they could sit and chat to pupils in their classroom at the school, which also teaches young boys.   The couple are visiting the Islamabad Model College for Girls in the capital, touring classrooms and … [Read more...] about Duchess dazzles in traditional kurta! Kate Middleton dons royal blue outfit from local designer as she and Prince William visit Islamabad school during the first full day of their Pakistan tour