BBC

'Thomas the Tank Engine was written for me'

Thomas the Tank Engine began as a series of books written by Rev Wilbert Awdry The boy who inspired his father to write Thomas the Tank Engine eight decades ago has recalled his earliest memories of ...
BBC

'Thomas the Tank Engine was written for me'

The boy who inspired his father to write Thomas the Tank Engine eight decades ago has recalled his earliest memories of the books being written. Christopher Awdry, who is now 85 and lives in Poole, ...
Times & Star

Drayton Manor offering free entry for people with this name this month

Drayton Manor is offering free entry to anyone called Thomas this month. The theme park is celebrating 80 years since Thomas the Tank Engine was born. The iconic character, who can be found at Drayton ...

This is what our readers would drive if the world ran out of gas

I'm shocked more people didn't say horse.
The New York Times

Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81

A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony. Michael Tilson Thomas conducting at Carnegie ...
Los Angeles Times

Michael Tilson Thomas, L.A.-born maestro who led San Francisco Symphony, dies at 81

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Grammy-winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, the bird-like maestro affectionately dubbed MTT and a “bad boy of ...
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Thomas and friends return in 2026 reboot

Thomas & Friends, the beloved children’s series, is making a comeback with a brand-new reboot set to premiere on Netflix in September 2026. This reimagined version promises fresh adventures while ...
The Atlantic

The Republican Who Outsmarted Trump

Representative Thomas Massie, the renegade Kentucky Republican who fiercely guards his political independence, doesn’t love being on President Trump’s bad side. He would prefer not to have the ...
The Guardian

Michael Tilson Thomas, award-winning conductor and composer, dies aged 81

Renowned artist, who won 12 Grammys, died at home after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancer Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Michael ...
Wall Street Journal

A Radical New Engine Shows Why Internal Combustion Still Matters

Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine have been exaggerated. Electric vehicles were once poised to diminish the ubiquity of traditional engines, but automakers are booking huge losses ...
The Independent

MTG stirs up conspiracy theories about Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Crooks: ‘There are a lot of questions’

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...