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A 35-year-old Canadian woman died at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just days after a fire destroyed the main stage. Despite the tragedy, the festival proceeded, featuring performances from notable artists like Martin Garrix and David Guetta, while authorities investigate the cause of the woman's death and the fire, believed to be linked to a fireworks test. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman sadly died at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium just...

Newly leaked information from the investigation into the Air India crash suggests that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal may have switched off the fuel flow, leading to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner losing power and crashing, killing 260 people. The preliminary report indicates that the fuel switches were found in ‘cutoff’ mode, but it remains unclear if this action was accidental or deliberate, prompting calls for caution in drawing conclusions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The...

Murderer Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has provoked outrage by wearing a Manchester United-style shirt in prison, a reference to his victims. While inmates are banned from football shirts to prevent conflict, prison officials are unable to remove Huntley's shirt as it doesn't violate rules, leading to calls for action from former cabinet minister Robert Jenrick. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

The UK government has confirmed its support for London's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at London Stadium, which last held the event in 2017. Additionally, ministers are backing a UK bid for the World Para Athletics Championships in 2029, with plans for significant funding including £10m from the London Mayor's office and £35m from central government. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK government is helping London try to host...

The Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band, has gained over a million streams on Spotify within weeks, sparking controversy over their authenticity. Initially presented as a real band, they later confirmed their identity as a synthetic music project, leading to debates about AI's role in music creation and the legitimacy of their online presence. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In 2025, the AI-generated band The Velvet Sundown has gained over a million streams on...

Banksy's former manager, Steve Lazarides, revealed that the Swiss Embassy in London is home to 10 to 15 unseen artworks by the street artist, created during a rave in 2001. Lazarides also recounted how Banksy once responded to a poorly attended exhibition in Glasgow by vandalizing the city with his art, highlighting the ephemeral nature of some of his audacious projects. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Banksy's art is very famous, but his...