John Travolta was originally meant to play the iconic role of Forrest Gump in the 1994 hit film, but turned it down to star in Pulp Fiction. Tom Hanks ultimately took on the role and went on to win the Best Actor award at the 1995 Academy Awards. Travolta also passed on roles in Splash and Apollo 13, which Hanks later accepted, attributing the near-misses to the competitive nature of the industry during the ’70s.
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Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for parts of England as temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C (86°F) next week, from 12:00 BST Monday to 18:00 BST Wednesday, excluding the north-east and north-west regions. This weather shift results from warm air being drawn up from the south, with England and Wales expected to enjoy sunshine while Northern Ireland and Scotland may see rain. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA hot air balloon nearly tipped over after crashing into Oasis Academy Connaught in Bristol during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta this morning. Footage showed the navy balloon descending rapidly before hitting the roof, causing concern among onlookers as the basket tilted dangerously, but the pilot managed to regain control and glide away safely. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreInstagram recently launched a new map feature that allows users to share their real-time locations, similar to Snap Maps, which has sparked safety concerns among users. While the feature is off by default and requires manual activation, backlash has emerged over potential risks, prompting users to urge others to disable location sharing for safety reasons. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA four-year-old boy, Zaahir Jan, was tragically killed by a bus outside Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, while leaving after visiting his grandmother. His mother, Azaria, expressed her devastation over his sudden loss, describing him as a "sweet and funny" child, and lamenting the inability to hold him again. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe remains of three additional victims from the 9/11 attacks have been identified nearly 25 years later, including Ryan Fitzgerald and Barbara Keating, thanks to advancements in DNA testing. This brings the total number of identified victims to 1,653, with ongoing efforts to honor and return remains to their families despite the passage of time. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA coroner has concluded that it is "not possible" to determine how 13-year-old Anna Beaumont died while snorkeling at Discovery Cove in Florida last May. Found unresponsive without her snorkel, she passed away the next day in the hospital, with the cause of death recorded as immersion in water, but no evidence of seizure or other difficulties was identified. Want More Context? 🔎
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