All posts tagged: juggernaut

Meg Jones at heart of England juggernaut – but Wales rewarded with bonus point

Meg Jones at heart of England juggernaut – but Wales rewarded with bonus point

Published by Sam Flores

England starting XV: 15 Ellie Kildunne; 14 Millie David, 13 Meg Jones (captain), 12 Helena Rowland, 11 Claudia Moloney-MacDonald; 10 Holly Aitchison, 9 Lucy Packer; 1 Mackenzie Carson, 2 Amy Cokayne, 3 Sarah Bern, 4 Abi Burton, 5 Delaney Burns, 6 Sadia Kabeya, 7 Marlie Packer, 8 Maddie Feaunati. Replacements: 16 Connie Powell, 17 Kelsey Clifford, 18 Maud Muir, 19 Haineala Lutui, 20 Demelza Short, 21 Flo Robinson, 22 Zoe Harrison, 23 Jess Breach. Wales starting XV: 15 Kayleigh Powell, 14 Seren Singleton, 13 Courtney Keight, 12 Jenna de Vera, 11 Jasmine Joyce, 10 Lleucu George, 9 Keira Bevan, 1 Gwenllian Pyrs, 2 Kelsey Jones, 3 Sisilia Tuipulotu, 4 Jorja Aiono, 5 Gwen Crabb, 6 Branwen Metcalfe, 7 Bethan Lewis, 8 Bryonie King. Replacements: 16 Molly Reardon, 17 Maisie Davies, 18 Donna Rose, 19 Georgia Evans, 20 Alisha Joyce, 21 Seren Lockwood, 22 Catherine Richards, 23 Freya Bell. Source link

Behold China’s 30-Story “Artificial Island” Marine Juggernaut

Behold China’s 30-Story “Artificial Island” Marine Juggernaut

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Some countries pump out aircraft carriers to project power across the globe; others build research megastructures to plumb the ocean depths. China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University recently announced construction on a major infrastructure project: the largest semi-submersible research platform ever attempted. Called the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility, or “Open-Sea Floating Island” for short, the names just about say it all. Designed to be 30 stories high in the style of an offshore oil rig, the platform will be closer to a “floating island in the open sea” than a traditional research ship, China’s CCTV reports. The ship is slated to feature six major research facilities, including a marine disaster lab, as well as installations to study marine meteorology and heavy ocean equipment. Its quarters are designed to accommodate a staff of 238 people, including researchers who will be able to conduct experiments at a maximum depth of 10,000 meters. Construction on the floating research vessel is …

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’: How a reality juggernaut was made

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’: How a reality juggernaut was made

Published by Sam Flores

Roughly 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began from an infinitely hot and dense single point, then expanded and stretched — otherwise known as the Big Bang Theory. But 20 years ago, students of the Bravo school of science witnessed an explosive moment emanating from Orange County — specifically a wealthy enclave known as Coto de Caza — with five women forming a fireball of aspirational intrigue and drama that, over time, spawned an ever-expanding reality TV universe — otherwise known as “The Real Housewives.” The first episode of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” premiered on Bravo on March 21, 2006. The series followed the lives of Jeana Keough, Vicki Gunvalson, Lauri Peterson, Kimberly Bryant and Jo De La Rosa. The first season of the series was just eight episodes, but over time it expanded and morphed into a franchise, spreading to 12 other U.S. locales, from Beverly Hills to New York to Rhode Island, the latest entrant premiering next month. It’s also produced more than 30 international editions across 20 countries, a dozen …

Dhurandhar: The box-office juggernaut that shows hypermasculine nationalism still sells in India

Dhurandhar: The box-office juggernaut that shows hypermasculine nationalism still sells in India

Published by Daniella Wilson

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch When Dhurandhar stormed Indian cinemas in late 2025, it did more than become one of the most successful Hindi films in history. It reignited a long-running debate about the political direction of Bollywood. The espionage thriller by director Aditya Dhar follows an Indian intelligence operative, played by Ranveer Singh, who infiltrates the Pakistani criminal underworld to dismantle a terrorist network targeting India. The plot blends fictional espionage with real events from the recent past, including the 2001 attack on India’s parliament and the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, weaving in archival footage and real audio recordings for effect. Dhurandhar quickly became one of the biggest Hindi movies ever, grossing over Rs 10bn (£81.6m) worldwide within three weeks of its release. It also became the highest-grossing Hindi film ever at the domestic box office with roughly Rs 8.31bn (£67.8m) and the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025 worldwide. This Thursday will see …