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- Yahoo
James Norton breaks collarbone
James Norton was rushed to hospital with a broken collarbone after being thrown from a horse on the set of his new TV show. The 40-year-old actor has revealed he suffered a painful accident during rehearsals for his historical BBC series King and Conqueror - set around Britain's Battle of Hastings in 1066 - and he was left nursing a broken bone throughout the rest of the shoot. He told The Times newspaper: "In some of the battle scenes in the latter half of the shoot, I'm yelping very loudly and the yelps are pretty authentic. "I fell off a horse and I landed on my shoulder. Actually it was a remarkably quick recovery and it didn't affect shooting. Luckily we dealt with it. The collarbone recovers very quickly. It was just quite painful." James went on to reveal he was most scared about having to tell the show's executive producer Kitty Kaletsky about his fall from the horse. He added: "I was doing all my own stunts but I had an amazing stunt double who I was in the hospital with. "There was like a moment where we said: 'We're f*****. Are you going to call Kitty, or am I?'" The actor went on to reveal there was another nasty moment on set when he had to bite the nose of an extra during a fight scene and he clamped his teeth down too hard. James explained: "I literally bit his nose. The poor guy. I went through his skin. It was terrible. The following day the guy came into rehearsals with a huge bandage. "It was like some kind of comedy. But I was just getting really into it." James revealed the nose-biting scene was thought up by director Baltasar Kormakur at the last minute and it was almost cut after the accident, but the actor is pleased the gory moment made the final cut. The McMafia star previously insisted the show is not a "cosy" period drama and the shoot was "brutal". He told "I was covered in mud and blood and layers of leather, it was a brutal shoot ... "[Kormakur] had a very clear vision around the tone and the aesthetic – from the very beginning he wanted to avoid this being a clean, cozy period drama ... "It took me hours every day to get ready because I had layer after layer of leather and chain mail. It paid dividends because you can see everything is so authentic. "That was something [Kormakur] was very stubborn about and it was so worth it in the end."
USA Today
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- USA Today
Wordle hint today: Clues for August 18 2025 NYT puzzle #1521
WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT THE AUGUST 18, 2025 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK. We've seen some hard Wordle words over the years and if you're here, you're probably struggling with today's and are looking for some help. So let's run down a few clues with today's Wordle that could help you solve it 1. It has three vowels. 2. Two consonants are the same. 3. It's associated with magazines or comics. And the answer to today's Wordle is below this photo: It's ... ISSUE. While you're here, some more Wordle advice: How do I play Wordle? Go to this link from the New York Times and start guessing words. What are the best Wordle starting words? That's a topic we've covered a bunch here. According to the Times' WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE. Others that I've seen include ADIEU, STARE and ROAST. Play more word games Looking for more word games?
Fast Company
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5 excellent free podcast apps for iOS and Android
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you've been on the internet before. If so, you've likely stumbled upon a podcast or two. There are almost 5 million of them out there, after all. The problem isn't finding a podcast, though—it's finding the best way to listen in. While Apple and Spotify have made a big push into the space, and their apps are perfectly serviceable, they're not always the best fit for power users or people who just want a clean, no-nonsense experience. The good news? There are other options, and you don't have to pay a dime to access them. Here are five fantastic, and completely free, podcast apps for iOS and Android. Pocket Casts: Cross-platform king If you ask a podcast aficionado for a recommendation, there's a good chance they'll say Pocket Casts. And for good reason. It's got a clean, intuitive interface that makes managing your subscriptions a breeze. The free version offers all the essentials you need, including variable speed controls, silence trimming, and a volume-boost feature to level out inconsistent audio. Better yet, it syncs your listening progress across iOS, Android, and the web, which is a big deal if you like to jump between your phone and your computer. There is also a premium version, Pocket Casts Plus, which costs $40 per year. With it, you get some power-user features like folders to organize your shows, a shuffle feature for your 'Up Next' queue, bookmarks, access to a variety of themes and app icons, and some cloud storage for your own audio files. Overcast: iOS app makes podcasts sound better If you're looking for something that's equal parts simple and fully featured, Overcast is a must-try. Developed by Marco Arment, this iOS app includes features such as 'Smart Speed,' which shortens silences dynamically without distorting the audio, and 'Voice Boost,' which normalizes and enhances volume across all your shows. The free version has some light, unobtrusive ads, but if you want to get rid of the ads and support the developer, a premium subscription costs just $15 per year. With that subscription, you also get the ability to upload audio files to your own private feed. Podcast Addict: Android powerhouse For Android users, Podcast Addict is an absolute beast. It's a feature-rich, highly customizable app that gives you an almost overwhelming amount of control over your listening experience. You can manage podcasts, audiobooks, live radio, YouTube channels, and RSS news feeds all in one place. While its interface can be a bit busy, it's a great choice if you're a tinkerer who likes to fine-tune every detail. For the sheer number of features you get for free, it's tough to beat. The premium version, which removes all ads, starts at 99 cents per month and grants you access to some extra customization options like different app themes, a custom opening screen, and a playlist widget. Castbox: Smart recommendations If you're looking for your next podcast obsession, Castbox is a great place to start. Its AI -powered recommendation engine does a surprisingly good job of serving up new shows based on your listening history. It's a solid, all-around player with a large library, and it also includes some nifty features like in-audio search, which lets you find specific keywords within an episode. It's available on both iOS and Android and provides a smooth, modern experience. Castbox Premium starts at 99 cents per month and gets rid of all the visual ads and video ads that play when you launch the app. It also gives you unlimited subscriptions (the free version limits you to 100 channels), a personalized homepage, and advanced playback settings that can be customized for each individual podcast. AntennaPod: Android's minimalist, open-source choice If you're looking for a no-frills, ad-free experience, AntennaPod is a fantastic option for Android users. It's a lightweight app with a clean interface that focuses on the core task of listening to podcasts. There aren't a ton of fancy discovery tools, but if you already know what you want to listen to and just need a simple, reliable way to manage and play your episodes, AntennaPod gets the job done. AntennaPod is unique on this list because it's a completely free and open-source project, which means it doesn't have a paid version or any in-app purchases. The early-rate deadline for Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies Awards is Friday, September 5, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
