Where Did the Phrase 'Red Herring' Come From?

The figurative phrase is more than 200 years old, but the obscure etymology of a 'red herring' is a fishy story that is itself a red herring.

2023-06-01 04:27

No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple Cup

Grady Gross made a 42-yard field goal on the final play, Rome Odunze caught two touchdown passes from Michael Penix Jr. and No. 4 Washington beat Washington State 24-21 in the Apple Cup for an undefeated regular season

2023-11-26 09:27

Cadiz vs Real Madrid - La Liga: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

Real Madrid visit Cadiz in La Liga on Sunday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and live stream and more.

2023-11-24 02:25

Dettori at the double as Tahiyra reigns for Weld at Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori was in double form to break the 80-winner mark at Royal Ascot on Friday as veteran Irish trainer Dermot Weld rolled back the years...

2023-06-24 01:48

Goldman Analysts’ Bearish China Bank View Draws Fresh Rebuke

A bearish research report on Chinese banks by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has drawn fresh criticism from a

2023-07-10 21:57

Tom Cruise's advice to 'Mission Impossible 7' co-star Greg Davis taught him how to take 'responsibility for past actions'

Greg Davis talks highly of his two-time co-star Tom Cruise for his work ethic and dedication to performing his own stunts

2023-06-30 19:55

Alvarez, McCormick each have 2 hits, Astros beat Cubs 7-3

Yordan Alvarez had two hits and drove in two runs and Chas McCormick added two hits and made a nifty grab in the Houston Astros’ 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night

2023-05-17 10:46

Carol Vorderman scathingly compares Boris Johnson to a 'dose of diarrhoea'

During Friday's episode of Have I Got News For You, UK TV legend turned political commentator Carol Vorderman delivered a scathing takedown of former prime minister Boris Johnson amid his latest scandal. Johnson is currently embroiled in another lockdown-related controversy with claims that gatherings he held at Chequers broke Covid restrictions. Given that Johnson is back in the news again its no surprise that he was a subject of conversation on HIGNFY once more but not to the delight of Vorderman. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The 62-year-old TV presenter said: "Boris Johnson is like a dose of diarrhoea that keeps on giving, is he not? Every single time you switch on the news, he's still there. How does this happen?" Regularly HIGNFY panelist Ian Hislop wittily replied: "I think it's something to do with the system." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

2023-05-27 21:19

Reynolds' 24 points leads Saint Joseph's to win over No. 18 Villanova

Erik Reynolds II scored 24 points, Xzayvier Brown added 16 and Saint Joseph’s beat No. 18 Villanova 78-65 on Wednesday night

2023-11-30 10:29

US banks may take up to 4 years to set aside profits for new capital rules

By Tatiana Bautzer and Pete Schroeder NEW YORK U.S. banking giants may take up to four years to

2023-07-27 00:55

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considered Donald Trump's strongest Republican rival in the crowded 2024 contest, but many voters are only starting to get to know DeSantis

2023-05-25 04:50

Jurgen Klopp sends firm transfer message to Liverpool stars over lack of Champions League football

Jurgen Klopp has sent a transfer warning to his players after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League.

2023-05-27 16:27