Batman SHOCK: Star Trek’s Karl Urban to replace Ben Affleck’s Dark Knight?

Justice League’s Affleck is still technically the DC Extended Universe’s Batman, although his future remains unclear. While Jake Gyllenhaal is a rumoured favourite for Batman solo movie director Matt Reeves, others stars have been throwing their hats in the ring for the iconic role. The latest is Urban, the Kiki star best known for Star […]

White House aides are reportedly furious at Ben Carson over the fallout from a renovations scandal at the housing and urban development department

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images White House aides are reportedly furious after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) became embroiled in a scandal. HUD had reportedly spent over $ 31,000 for a dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson’s office last year. A whistleblower also alleged she was retaliated against after pushing back on the […]

Uber, Lyft, and others sign ‘shared mobility pledge’ to improve urban transportation options

Ridesharing startups like Uber and Lyft have been notorious for clashing with city leaders as they’ve expanded. Now, as many transportation startups are looking toward autonomous technology, 15 of them have signed on to a joint mobility pledge, outlining for skeptical city leaders how they aim to create more livable, sustainable cities. The 10  “shared […]

BMW buys parking app in hopes of tackling urban traffic

Automakers increasingly see parking as the next great frontier, and BMW is no exception. It just bought Parkmobile, which it says is the largest mobile parking services provider in North America. This isn’t BMW’s first parking initiative, but it promises to help the German brand craft a parking offering it can market around the world. […]

This week's top party-proof make-up products from Urban Decay, Smashbox and more

From left to right: Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara, £19.50, urbandecay.co.uk This does everything: silica in the formula volumises (13.7 times as much, apparently), superfine fibres add length, and the specially designed comb reaches and separates out every lash. It will also stay smudge-free through even the wildest nights on the dance floor. Lancôme Teint Idole […]

Asthma attacks: Trees carrying out silent DEFENCE for sufferers in urban areas

Researchers from the University of Exeter’s media school studied the impact of urban greenery on the potentially life-threatening respiratory condition.  Their findings suggest planting trees could help reduce the effects of traffic pollution on Britons’ respiratory health. Asthma affects about five million in the country – including a quarter of 13 to 14-year-olds – at […]