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Where to find the best reduced Easter eggs, including half price chocolate from Tesco, Cadbury's and Thorntons | Get money updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Chocolate prices have been slashed all across Britain this week, as supermarkets and chocolatiers sell the last of their Easter stock for another year.
The discounts are available both online and in store until stocks run out. We round up the five best bargains on Easter eggs, which have been scouted out by both us and members from HotUKDeals, so you can grab the good stuff before its gone.
Whether you didn't get quite enough on the big day, want to stock up on it for baking, or need a cheap and yummy gift for a friend, it's prime time to bag a bargain on the nation's favourite sweet treat.
Supermarket Morrisons appear to have some of the cheapest prices in their Easter deals, including this M&M Easter egg for just 50p (cheaper than a single pack of M&M's in a shop), or this Lindt Gold Bunny egg , now £3 (was £5) or this Thornton's toffee, fudge and caramel egg, now £2 (was £4).
Find more cheap offers from the popular supermarket here.
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Renowned for their luxury chocolate, Hotel Chocolat's decadent Easter offerings are all now half price,.
Pick up their milk chocolate Easter bunny for £3.75 (was £7.50), a fully chocolate "egg sandwich" for £5 (was £10), or this box of 80 solid milk, dark and caramel shapes for £21 (was £42) that are great for baking. Browse the full selection here.
If you want to get some discounted chocolate as a present, this £12 End of Season chocolate selection is ideal, whatever the time of year.
(Photo: Cadbury)
Arguably the nation's famous little Easter treat, the egg will soon be stripped from shelves again until 2018 - so stock up now!
The gooey caramel goodness is ideal for baking into brownies (no-one will even know you used the tasty eggs), and three eggs cost the same as one single chocolate bar.
You can also pick them up at Poundland or from Cadbury's themselves for 65p each.
See everything else Iceland has to offer here.
Thorntons' Star Easter egg is now just £1.50 (originally £4), as is their football Easter egg.
If you're looking for an Easter treat that can't be eaten, why not pick up this cute Harry Hopalot cuddly toy, which will no doubt be their best friend all year round, now £2.50 (was £7). See the full range of Easter discounts here.
Holland and Barrett have discounted their Easter goodies as part of their famous Penny Sale, which lets you pick up any item for just 1p when you buy anything else in the sale.
See everything in the Easter penny sale here , including Easter chicks, chocolate making kit for kids, and their dairy and gluten free Easter eggs. |
Ten years after crash, Americans still have not fallen back in love with stocks | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Luke Thomas, 44, an information technology field manager who lives in Miami, began investing in the U.S. stock market in his early 20s, attracted by the prospect of learning “how to grow a little bit of money into a lot,” he said.
At the time, he put most of his money into a handful of small-cap and over-the-counter stocks. Yet watching the Russell 2000 index of small-cap companies fall more than 60 percent during the 2008-2009 financial crisis scared him into diversifying his portfolio. He now invests in large-cap stocks, real estate, options, and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, spreading his risk over several asset classes.
“A younger Luke would have focused 90 percent on crypto, putting all my eggs in one basket. But this way, I’m not overly exposed,” he said.
Thomas is not alone in his hesitation to make big bets.
Ten years after the start of the financial crisis that erased $16.4 trillion in assets from U.S. households, Americans have yet to embrace the U.S. stock market with the same fervor as before, holding fewer individual stocks and putting less money into equities overall despite an uninterrupted 9-year bull market that has pushed the S&P 500 up nearly 310 percent from its 2009 lows.
Overall, U.S. households have $900 billion less invested in stocks than in 2007, according to Goldman Sachs research, leaving buying by U.S. corporations now the greatest driver of demand. In 401(k) retirement plans, meanwhile, investors now hold an average of 52.4 percent in equity-only funds, down from the 64.7 percent they held in 2007, according to Fidelity.
Instead, investors now hold an average of 33.2 percent of their assets in blended target-date funds that combine stocks, bonds and cash based on a person’s expected retirement date, more than double the 14.5 percent of assets invested in the category in 2007.
The decline in the assets invested in stocks comes even as investors have largely benefited from the recovery in equity prices. The average 401(k) balance at the end of 2017 was $104,300, up 112 percent from the average of $49,000 at the end of 2008 and up 54 percent from the pre-crisis average of $67,600 at the end of 2007, according to Fidelity.
“There just doesn’t seem to be the same level of interest or animal spirits” among investors now for equities, said Mark Paccione, director of investment research at Raleigh, North Carolina-based Captrust Financial Advisors, which oversees $250 billion in assets.
Clients are much more concerned about the effect of rising interest rates and inflation on their bond portfolios, he said.
A bronze "Charging Bull" statue is seen in New York's financial district March 4, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
“They’re very worried we will have a bear market in bonds and direct almost all of their focus there,” he said.
ERA OF STOCK-PICKING LOOKS OVER
Investors are not only holding fewer assets in stocks overall, but those dollars that are invested in the market are increasingly likely to be put into index funds or exchange-traded funds that track broad indexes rather than in individual shares or funds that are run by a stockpicker.
FILE PHOTO: A U.S. two dollar bill is taped to the revolving door leading to the Bear Stearns global headquarters in New York, U.S., March 17, 2008. REUTERS/Kristina Cooke/File Photo
Financial advisors say that the push is driven by clients who lost trust in the ability of professional fund managers after nearly all of them failed to anticipate the financial crisis.
“Index investing is more prevalent than it’s ever been, and that’s because active management didn’t protect you from losses during the crisis and has underperformed over the last 10 years,” said Matt Hanson, a senior wealth advisor at Los-Angeles based Kayne Anderson Rudnick, which oversees approximately $18.9 billion in assets.
Passive funds now comprise about 46 percent of total mutual fund and ETF assets, compared with just 8 percent in early 2008, according to fund-tracker Morningstar. There are now 1,400 passively managed equity mutual funds and ETFs, with a total of $5.4 trillion in assets, compared with 707 funds holding $1.2 trillion in 2007, according to Lipper data. That push toward passive investing has helped make index-based fund providers BlackRock Inc and privately-held Vanguard the world’s two largest money managers.
The growth rates of the trading of options are accelerating faster at brokers such as E Trade Financial and TD Ameritrade than they are for the trading of individual equity shares, said Mac Sykes, an analyst at Gabelli & Co. Monthly stock trading volume for the NYSE Group, meanwhile, was 43 percent lower in 2017 than in 2007, according to NYSE data.
Instead of the day-traders of the 1990s dot-com craze or the house-flippers of the mid-2000s, small-scale investors say they are looking for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin to deliver the outsized returns they no longer believe the stock market can deliver.
Layla Tabatabaie, an entrepreneur and advisor to tech startups who lives in New York, began investing in initial coin offerings, or ICOs, about a year and a half ago, she said. She now holds the majority of her portfolio in cryptocurrencies, which she sees as offering the possibility for greater gains.
“The way that I see crypto as being more favorable than stocks is it seems like there is more of an opportunity for retail investors to get in earlier,” she said. “Crypto now is taking the place of the way stocks used to behave 10 years ago, 15 years ago.” |
Indians' Michael Brantley: Not in lineup Tuesday | Brantley is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Brantley is hitting an impressive .320/.346/.460 through 52 plate appearances this season, but he'll head to the bench after starting six straight games. Rajai Davis will pick up the start in left field in his place, batting ninth. |
IPL 2018, MI vs SRH: Mumbai Indians beaten yet again as Sunrisers Hyderabad defend only 118 | 4 / 8
"118 on any wicket, we should have been able to get that, we just weren't there,'' Rohit said. ``We needed to show some intent but we didn't ... they kept us guessing all the time. A few of us played bad shots including myself.'' Suryakumar Yadav (34) and Krunal Pandya (24) shared the best partnership of the innings by combining in a 40-run fourth-wicket stand before Mumbai lost its last six wickets for just 14 runs. (Source: BCCI) |
These twins were born minutes apart but in different years | GLENDALE, Ariz. — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday. |
Wiltshire major incident: Could this be another nerve agent attack like Salisbury? | The two people, believed to be in their 40s, were found unconscious in Amesbury, Wiltshire, on Saturday. They are now in a critical condition in Salisbury district hospital. A number of locations near the Muggleton Road address where they were found have been cordoned off as a precaution. It was initially believed the pair could be under the influence of a bad batch of drugs but further tests are now being carried out.
A major incident has been declared in Wiltshire, as this incident comes four months after the nerve agent attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The Skripals were found on a park bench in Salisbury, about eight miles from Amesbury on March 4. After extensive testing, it emerged the father and daughter had been poisoned with Novichok, a suspected military-grade nerve agent. Police say they are “open-minded” about the cause of this latest incident in Amesbury.
PA Wiltshire major incident: Police presence outside the house where the couple was found
The police force said: "It was initially believed that the two patients fell ill after using possibly heroin or crack cocaine from a contaminated batch of drugs. "They are both currently receiving treatment for suspected exposure to an unknown substance.” Public Health England (PHE) said they do not believe there is a “significant health risk” to the wider public at this stage. The scenes cordoned off include the town’s Baptist church, the Queen Elizabeth gardens and Harcourt medical centre, though the GP surgery has now reopened.
Bing Maps Wiltshire major incident: The incident occurred about eight miles from the Skripal attack
The address where the two were found has not been cordoned off, but a police officer remains posted outside. Neighbours have expressed their alarm at the incident. Amy Ireland, 32, said: “We were on our way back from my 10-year-old son’s football presentation. There was a huge commotion. “Cordons were set up and people were being moved back. People thought it was a gas leak at first. Now we don’t know what to think. “It’s very worrying. My son plays out here on the green. First Salisbury, now this.”
Getty Wiltshire major incident: Military at work near the site of the Skripal poisoning, and Yulia Skripal |
Jeweller gets two-years of rigorous imprisonment for not disclosing Swiss Bank account | An owner of a famous jewellery showroom in Dehradun was sentenced on Monday to two years of rigorous imprisonment for hiding his Swiss bank account from the Income Tax (I-T) department. The court has also slapped a fine of Rs. 25,000 on Raju Verma, who owned ‘Punjab Jewellers’. On March 14, 2012, the Income Tax department had found that the man had Rs. 92 lakh in his bank account, which he had not disclosed.
He was later convicted under section 276 C (1) (willful attempts to evade any tax) and section 277 (false statement in verification) of Income Tax Act 1961. Verma has been granted a month’s bail by the court for appealing in the higher court and other 16 accused have been arrested in this matter too. The I-T department had received a written complaint in 2012 that Verma had a personal bank account in Switzerland, which he had not disclosed to the I-T.
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Report: Royals reach minors pact with RHP Buchholz | The ice may have finally broken for free-agent pitcher Clay Buchholz, who has agreed to a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to a report from USA Today Sports.
Terms of the deal reported are that it is for $1.5 million if Buchholz makes the major league roster. He can opt out of the deal by May 1 if he's not on the big league roster by then. There is also $250,000 in incentives in the contract.
A two-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox over 10 seasons and integral part of the 2013 World Series championship team, the right-hander missed almost all of 2017 with a torn flexor tendon in his right arm after the Red Sox had traded him to the Philadelphia Phillies before the season started.
He had a 12.27 ERA in just 7 1/3 innings before the injury took him down.
The 33-year-old is 81-62 over 208 games (190 starts) with a career ERA of 4.01. The lanky Texan was drafted in the first round by Boston in 2005.
--Field Level Media |
BRIEF-WeedMD Completes Strategic Investment In Blockstrain Technology Corp | March 19 (Reuters) - WeedMD Inc:
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Barnier and Davis face off on Brexit mountain | BRUSSELS They have much in common, in public and private life, affirm a mutual respect and will be spending plenty of time in one another's company, but Brexit negotiators David Davis and Michel Barnier are poles apart on Europe.
Born into the tough postwar years, Brexit Secretary Davis in England and the European Commission's Barnier in France, they both built careers on the right of politics, but often as outsiders, priding themselves on their personal links to the common people and keeping aloof from the elite.
They got to know each other quite well personally when they both sat on a panel of European affairs ministers in the mid-1990s looking at reforming the bloc.
Some personal chemistry may help to prevent the complex talks from descending into acrimony as Davis pushes to get the best divorce terms for Britain while Barnier negotiates on behalf of the 27 remaining EU states.
But Barnier's career has left him a profound believer in European unity, while Davis is a eurosceptic of long standing.
Barnier, 66, cherishes strong links with his rugged homeland in the Savoy Alps, seeking energy in mountain walking, a passion he shares with the 68-year-old Davis, once an army special forces reservist who grew up in rough south London and who, like Barnier, is married with three children.
OUTSIDERS
In France, Barnier rose young and fast in Gaullist politics after an education at a Paris business school.
But while he won respect running the 1992 Winter Olympics, and as a minister for the environment and later agriculture as well as a European Commissioner, a Parisian elite coached in the prestigious ENA civil service college never took him for one of its own. It scoffed at a perceived lack of wit and brilliance during his brief tenure speaking for France as foreign minister.
Davis also went to business school, in London, after grammar school and Warwick University -- like Barnier's, a CV short on the establishment glamour that Eton and Oxbridge conferred on many of his rivals, including David Cameron, who in 2005 would beat Davis to the Conservative Party leadership.
Davis, who won a reputation as a rough-tongued "bruiser" when shadow home affairs minister, had the last laugh, however: Cameron gambled by calling last year's Brexit referendum to try and silence Davis and other raucous eurosceptics -- and lost.
While Barnier was moving almost seamlessly from education to politics, Davis had a 15-year career in business in the 1970s and 80s, at the sugar refiner Tate and Lyle, a company that took a stand last year for Brexit and, since Davis's time there, has long complained about EU tariffs hurting cane sugar imports.
Barnier is "more European than French", according to one senior EU official who has worked with him. Davis makes no secret of his deep dislike of the supranational institutions.
As they climb together the mountain of challenges that Brexit represents, millions of Europeans will be hoping that their shared interests can prevent them falling off a cliff-edge through a breakdown in talks.
(Editing by Gareth Jones and Mark Trevelyan) |
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Pelicans' Tony Allen: Ruled out Monday | Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Anthony departed Sunday's game against the Sixers with an unspecified left knee injury, and the ailment will keep him out Monday on the second night of a back-to-back. With Jameer Nelson also out, the Pelicans will be a bit shorthanded in the backcourt off the bench, though Allen hadn't been a major factor in the rotation of late. |
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Electrician murder: Chandigarh Police obtain production warrant of accused from Bihar court | accused Manikant, who surrendered in Bihar, wanted in chandigarh police in a case of murder accused Manikant, who surrendered in Bihar, wanted in chandigarh police in a case of murder
THE CHANDIGARH Police on Tuesday obtained production warrant of Manikant, who is wanted in the murder case of electrician Amarjeet Singh, from a Bihar court. He had recently surrendered to the Bihar police in Gopalganj district. Manikant had been absconding since Amarjeet’s murder on January 12. On January 30, he shot a motorcyclist and robbed him in Gopalganj. The Chandigarh Police had announced a reward of Rs 50,000 on Manikant and his accomplice Vishal.
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DSP (east) Satish Kumar said, “We had received information about the involvement of Manikant in an attempt to murder case with the intention of robbery at Gopalganj, which is his native place. A communication was received from Bihar that the accused surrendered to the police. The production warrant was obtained for bringing Manikant to Chandigarh.”
The investigation agency is still clueless about the whereabouts of another assailant, Vishal, who assisted Manikant in the murder of the electrician.
Police sources said Manikant was a notorious and wanted criminal in Gopalganj and had been involved in various cases of robberies, dacoities and extortion. He became a criminal when he was a juvenile. He is married and has two children.
Manikant shifted to Chandigarh from Gopalganj a few months ago and started working at the liquor manufacturing factory in Industrial Area, Phase I. He along with Vishal lived in a rented accommodation in Ambala.
Sources said the preliminary investigation of Amarjeet’s murder case suggested that the victim was annoyed with Manikant on some issues that resulted in his murder.
On January 12, Manikant and Vishal had entered the factory around 8.15 pm and before leaving, they told the factory watchman, Krishan Dev, who had joined his duty at 9 pm, to lock the factory gate from outside as the electrician had left for his house.
The murder came to light when the assistant general manager of the factory, Alkesh Yadav, made a phone call to Amarjeet but did not receive any response. Later, the body was found inside the factory. A case of murder was registered at the Industrial Area police station. |
Angels' Ian Kinsler: Out of Wednesday's lineup | Kinsler is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Seattle, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Kinsler will hit the bench for the first time since June 23 after starting the past nine games. Over that span, he's hit just .189/.211/.297 with two extra-base hits and two RBI. David Fletcher will man second base in his stead. |
The Latest: Ex-governor seeks probe of student's condition | CINCINNATI (AP) - The Latest on the release of U.S. college student Otto Warmbier after months of detention in North Korea (all times local):
5:55 p.m.
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says there should be an investigation into what happened to an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
FILE - In this March 16, 2016, file photo, American student Otto Warmbier, center, is escorted at the Supreme Court in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, whose parents say has been in a coma while serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea, was released and returned to the United States Tuesday, June 13, 2017, as the Trump administration revealed a rare exchange with the reclusive country. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin, File)
Otto Warmbier (WORM'-bir) was in a coma when he landed in Cincinnati late Tuesday. The 22-year-old University of Virginia student was taken by ambulance to a hospital. His parents say they were told he had been in the coma for more than a year.
A hospital spokeswoman hasn't provided an update on his condition.
Richardson says it's a "tragic situation."
The Democrat and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations credits the Department of State for working to get the student back home. But he says the U.S. government has to respond forcefully if it's determined the student's condition wasn't disclosed "and he didn't get proper treatment."
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The parents of a college student released by North Korea after 17 months of detention are expected to discuss their son's condition publicly.
Otto Warmbier was in a coma when he landed in Cincinnati late Tuesday night. The 22-year-old University of Virginia student was taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
His parents, Fred and Cindy Warmbier, say they were told he had been in the coma for over a year.
A hospital spokeswoman didn't provide an update on his condition. She says the parents plan a Thursday morning news conference. Fox News also is expected to air an interview with them Wednesday night.
Warmbier was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor in North Korea. He tearfully confessed to trying to steal a propaganda banner while visiting.
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An American college student who was released from a North Korean prison is finally home but in a coma and undergoing treatment at an Ohio hospital.
An airplane carrying Ohio native Otto Warmbier landed in Cincinnati late Tuesday night. The 22-year-old was then taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Warmbier was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor in North Korea for alleged anti-state acts.
In Warmbier's hometown of Wyoming, just outside of Cincinnati, residents tied ribbons to trees and said news of his release had sent waves of shock and joy through the community.
The State Department secured Warmbier's release at President Donald Trump's direction.
A hospital spokeswoman says Warmbier's family is expected to hold a news conference Thursday morning at Wyoming High School.
Medical personnel and visitors gather at the nose of a transport plane carrying Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student who was imprisoned in North Korea in March 2016, before he is transferred to an ambulance at Lunken regional airport, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Medical personnel and visitors gather at the nose of a transport plane carrying Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student who was imprisoned in North Korea in March 2016, before he is transferred to an ambulance at Lunken regional airport, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Family members return to their vehicles after Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate, who was detained and imprisoned in North Korea, is loaded into an ambulance at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Warmbier whose parents say he has been in a coma while serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea was released and returned to the United States Tuesday, as the Trump administration revealed a rare exchange with the reclusive country. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Alison Lebrun helps tie blue-and-white awareness ribbons along Springfield Pike near the family home of Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student who was imprisoned in North Korea in March 2016, in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Alison Lebrun, center background, helps tie blue-and-white awareness ribbons along Springfield Pike near the family home of Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student who was imprisoned in North Korea in March 2016, in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Denise Koesterman, right, and Alison Lebrun, left, tie blue-and-white awareness ribbons along Springfield Pike near the family home of Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student who was imprisoned in North Korea in March 2016, in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Denise Koesterman ties blue-and-white awareness ribbons along Springfield Pike near the family home of Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student who was imprisoned in North Korea in March 2016, in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman, second from left, walks through the Koryo hotel lobby as he leaves to visit several sports venues Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Rodman's current trip is his first since Donald Trump became president. He told reporters in Beijing, as he departed for Pyongyang, that he hopes his trip will "open a door" for Trump. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman, second from left, walks through the Koryo hotel lobby as he leaves to visit several sports venues on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Rodman's current trip is his first since Donald Trump became president. He told reporters in Beijing, as he departed for Pyongyang, that he hopes his trip will "open a door" for Trump. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) |
Lawyer files criminal contempt petition against Uttarakhand High Court judge | “The Judge is targeting not only a section of lawyers but is also making utterances against other Judges,” the petition states. “The Judge is targeting not only a section of lawyers but is also making utterances against other Judges,” the petition states.
In a rare move, a Uttrakhand High Court lawyer filed a criminal contempt petition against Justice Lokpal Singh, accusing him of using “unparliamentary language” in court.
In his contempt petition, lawyer C K Sharma alleged that Justice Singh has “transgressed all bearable boundaries in his utterances during the Court proceedings”.
On May 9, Sharma alleged, Justice Singh humiliated him in an open court and threatened to send him to jail.
According to the petition, the lawyers against whom Justice Singh had allegedly passed “derogatory remarks” include Sharma, one Soniya Chawala, Uttarakhand Advocate General S N Babulkar, G S Sandhu, and Chief Standing Counsel Paresh Tripathi.
“The Judge is targeting not only a section of lawyers but is also making utterances against other Judges,” the petition states.
The petition also talks about Justice Singh’s loaded comments against former Allahabad High Court judge, Pradeep Kant. “Hum jaante hain ye kaese senior advocate hain or kaese judge the (We know what kind of a senior advocate he is and what kind of a judge he was),” Justice Singh allegedly said.
The orders passed and remarks made by Justice Singh “speak of vindictiveness”, the petition stated.
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Emotional Taylor Swift breaks down in tears as lawyers sum up case against DJ David Mueller | Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
Taylor Swift reportedly became very emotional as lawyers summed up her case against DJ David Mueller.
The Blank Space hitmaker is said to have broke down in tears as her lawyer said that she'd taken the action on behalf of all women.
Her representative, Douglas Baldridge, told the court that the trial was intended to send the message that "no means no".
The star, 27, claims that Mueller, a Colorado radio host, grabbed her bottom while they were posing together for a photograph at a meet and greet event after her concert in Denver in 2013.
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He went on to lose his job after she told the story and he sued her for $3 million in lost earnings.
However, she countersued for the symbolic amount of $1, saying her actions were on behalf of other victims.
And at the end of a six-day trial, Mr Baldridge described the DJ as an "aggressor", reports the Telegraph.
The lawyer said: "Will aggressors like David Mueller be allowed to victimize their victims?"
He then asked that members of the jury "return a verdict for a single dollar, a single symbolic dollar, the value of which is immeasurable to all women in this situation".
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Mueller's lawyer, Gabriel McFarland, questioned the photograph of his client with the star during the trial.
He asked if Taylor's smiling face was one of someone who was upset.
"Look at Ms Swift's face. Is that the face of someone who's in shock, who is upset?" he said.
He added that his client was not the type of man who would commit such an act.
He said: "That's not the type of guy who grabs or gropes a superstar, apparently out of the blue."
All evidence has now been heard and jury deliberations have begun. |
Trump calls Kim Jong Un ‘very honorable’ | President Trump on Tuesday said North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting “as soon as possible” — and praised dictator Kim Jong Un as “very open” and “very honorable.”
During his discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, Trump addressed his upcoming plans to meet with the rogue regime’s leader.
“He really has been very open and I think very honorable from everything we’re seeing,” Trump told reporters. “Now a lot of promises have been made by North Korea over the years but they have never been in this position.”
His praise for the despot stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as “Little Rocket Man” and boasted about the size of his nuclear button.
Kim fired back by calling Trump a “mentally deranged US dotard.”
The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to meet with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang. |
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The 2018 series of Celebrity Big Brother is coming to an end and the next king or queen is about to join the long list of celebs who have won the reality show over the years.
Since its very beginning just a year after the original Big Brother series was launched, six celebrities went into the house for eight days for charity.
Now 16 years later, CBB is no longer in aid of charity but with the sole intention of raising the profiles of the sort-of familiar stars hoping to boost their flagging careers.
Some more so than others have benefited from a stint in the famous house with the likes of Chantelle Houghton - who wasn't even a celebrity when she went in - enjoying an illustrious career.
But as with many celebs the road to returning to the limelight isn't always easy, so where are all the CBB winners now and how many do you remember?
2001: Winner - Jack Dee
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The inaugural series saw the laconic, stony-faced Jack Dee triumph.
Other housemates included Anthea Turner, Chris Eubank, Claire Sweeney, Keith Duffy and Vanessa Feltz .
The show is probably best remembered for house-mate Vanessa having an on air meltdown when she began methodically writing on the kitchen table using chalk.
Since appearing on CBB for Comic Relief the comedian has since criticised the show for the way it treats people and has refused to allow any clips featuring him to be shown.
The 54-year-old is still touring and in 2013 took part in a Comic Relief challenge where he canoed down the rapids of Zambezi River raising over £1 million for the charity.
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2002: Winner - Mark Owen
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Take That warbler Mark Owen was the last celeb standing after 10 days in the house back in 2002.
Fellow housemates were Les Dennis, Sue Perkins and Jungle musician and actor Goldie.
Memorable for Les Dennis revealing his anguish after his split from soon-to-be Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden .
Mark has enjoyed a stellar career since his appearance, after launching a solo career off the back of CBB some years later he reformed with his Take That band members and has been on several sell-out arena tours.
2005: Winner - Bez
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Edition three was won by Salford's very own maraca shaking, freaky dancin' Happy Monday , Mark 'Bez' Berry.
He was accompanied by a diverse crowd including Germaine Greer, Caprice, Brigitte Nielsen, Jackie Stallone and Kenzie and it was the first series in which celebrities got paid to appear.
John McCririck's diary room tantrum over his beloved Diet Coke certainly stuck in the mind from the third series.
Read more: Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder claims he came face-to-face with a UFO
After winning the show Bez admitted that his CBB stint "pulled him out of [financial] trouble]" but in 2008 he was once again declared bankrupt.
He has since reformed with the original line-up of Happy Mondays alongside Shaun Ryder and toured for the 25th anniversary of their third album, Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches.
The tour saw the band play 18 dates across the UK, including two sold-out gigs at the Manchester Academy.
2006: Winner - Chantelle Houghton
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Chantelle Houghton was the first to enter the house having actually auditioned for the non-celebrity series, but was selected to enter the celebrity series.
She pretended she was a member of made-up girl-band Kandy Floss and convinced the others that she was a celebrity.
She had a romance with Ordinary Boys front-man Preston and other housemates included Pete Burns, who brought in a coat made from gorilla fur, firebrand left-winger George Galloway, Michael Barrymore and Dennis Rodman.
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Since appearing in CBB, Chantelle went on to marry Preston but got divorced after a year. Then she found love with Katie Price's ex Alex Reid (another CBB winner) and had a child with him in 2012, but they have since split.
Read more: Preston gushes over ex-wife Chantelle Houghton as he admits he's still in love with her
She most recently appeared in reality series Bodyshockers were she opened up about her regrets over getting a huge boob job and has since had the implants removed and vowed never to have surgery again .
Chantelle, 32, has written a column for New magazine in the past and has released two books, and an exercise DVD.
2007: Winner - Shilpa Shetty Kundra
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The most controversial Big Brother incarnation of all-time saw a record number of complaints to regulator Ofcom.
Issues centred on concerns that Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty was the subject of racist bullying and protests were even held in India.
Among the other contestants were Danielle Lloyd , Jo O'Meara, Jade Goody, Jack Tweed and Leo Sayer.
Read more: Jeff Brazier shares rare pictures of sons Bobby and Freddy as he reveals their impeccable manners
Since winning the show Shilpa revived her career and appeared in several more box-office hit Bollywood films, became a talent show judge in India, became the part owner of a cricket team and even turned film producer.
She later released a cook book called The Great Indian Diet.
2009: Winner - Ulrika Jonsson
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The show disappeared for two years following the backlash against the 2005 series and returned with the lowest viewing figures ever.
Despite receiving the most nominations during her 22 days in the house, Swedish former weather-girl Ulrika Jonsson was eventually victorious.
Read more: 4x4 mum Ulrika Jonsson offers parenting advice to Myleene Klass
She was joined in the house by Michelle Heaton, Austin Powers Mini-Me Verne Troyer and Mancunian motormouth Terry Christian.
Since appearing on CBB Ulrika has re-entered the house to take part in Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, and reunited the Gladiators team for a TV documentary.
2010: Winner - Alex Reid
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Cage fighter Alex Reid was more famous for his relationship with Katie Price and was with her when he went into the house.
It was the final series to air on Channel 4 and saw Dane Bowers, Vinnie Jones, Lady Sovereign and Ivana Trump entertain viewers.
This year the house lacked any private quarters for the housemates to be in solitude.
Since appearing on CBB Alex split from Katie Price in a very messy and public divorce, he then went on to have a daughter with another CBB winner Chantelle Houghton.
Alex has enjoyed appearing in pantomimes across the UK and most blasted his ex Katie Price for her 'ignorant' comments on transgender and his cross dressing past.
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2011: Winner - Paddy Doherty
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Known for his appearance in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding documentary, Irish Traveller Paddy Doherty charmed viewers in the first series to air on Channel 5.
The exact line-up remained a mystery until launch night and it was the first time the celeb edition was filmed before the main show.
Other housemates were Amy Childs, Kerry Katona, Sally Bercow and Jedward.
Paddy was gobsmacked over his win and said at the time: "I swear I only thought I’d last one week, no way did I think I’d win, I had no game plan."
Since appearing on CBB the celebrity traveller appeared in a two-part Channel 5 documentary with his former housemate Sally Bercrow. She moved into Paddy's chalet and had to live by each other's rules in each episode.
2012: Winner - Denise Welch
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Former Corrie star Denise Welch captured the title back in the first of two series in 2012.
She shared the house with Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen, EastEnders' actress Natalie Cassidy, former X Factor star Frankie Cocozza and Natasha Giggs , who had recently been revealed as having had an affair with Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs, her brother-in-law.
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Denise has since she left her slot as a Loose Women presenter and has been keeping busy in acting on stage and television.
She got married to her third husband in 2013 Lincoln Townley and released a novel called If They Could See Me Now, which drew on her own experiences of battling alcoholism and depression.
2012: Winner- Julian Clary
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Julian Clary become the undoubted 'Queen' of the house when he won the second series of 2012.
It had initially been announced that Facebook voting would be in effect for this series but due to technical issues, Channel 5 cancelled these plans.
The comedian was joined by Julie Goodyear, MC Harvey and Coleen Nolan, Martin Kemp and Samantha Brick.
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Since the show he has starred in multiple pantos, several plays on stage as well as being a regular presenter on BBC Radio 4.
After filming animal series Give a Pet a Home last year, the funnyman went on tour with his one-man show The Joy of Mincing.
2013: Winner - Rylan Clark-Neal
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X-Factor contestant Rylan Clark ( now Clark-Neal ) was the last man standing when the 2013 series ended.
On day one, jockey Frankie Dettori and Rylan decided every housemate's fate as to who would move in the Main House or the Basement.
Joining them were Razor Ruddock, Gillian Taylforth, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt and Paula Hamilton.
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Rylan has enjoyed a wealth of success since winning the show, landing himself a job presenting the Channel 5 spin off Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
Not to mention taking part in Celebrity MasterChef where he made the final and has also helped co-host This Morning. He's gone on to present Xtra Factor and was recently announced as host of gameshow Babushka.
The presenter also got married to his other half Dan Neal in a star-studded ceremony with a whole host of celebrity guests attending.
2013: Winner - Charlotte Crosby
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Geordie Shore personality Charlotte Crosby was crowned this series' winner after 23 days.
On launch night, it was revealed that there was a place adjacent to the Diary Room known as The Temple.
Some celebrities would live in The Temple in secret, away from the rest of the housemates.
Other 'guests' were Louie Spence , Ron Atkinson and Sophie Anderton.
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The star joined the likes of Rylan and Paddy Doherty having already had reality television experience but has since seen her celebrity only rise.
After winning Charlotte went back to the Geordie Shore house and has since filmed around another six series, as well as writing a book and losing the pounds. She quit the show last year.
She revealed her stunning new look after shedding weight , releasing a record-breaking exercise DVD 3-minute Belly Blitz with a follow-up 3-minute Bum Blitz following this year.
Charlotte has most recently revealed her nose job after spending thousands of pounds on fixing a lump that she wasn't happy with.
She can be seen alongside 2016 winner Stephen Bear in upcoming MTV show Just Tattoo Of Us.
2014: Winner - Jim Davidson
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Old-school comic Jim Davidson scooped the title in the first series of CBB to air in 2014, the show lasted 27 days.
Other housemates were Lionel Blair, Luisa Zissman, Dappy and Evander Holyfield, Jasmine Waltz, Lee Ryan, Linda Nolan and Liz Jones.
Since beating his fellow housemates to be crowned the king of the house the comedian has toured with his stage show Sinderella 2 and one-man show Charlton Nil.
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2014: Winner - Gary Busey
Gary Busey won the second series of 2014 despite controversy surrounding his appearance
The Hollywood star has been one of the standout characters on the latest series of the Channel 5 reality show , clashing with nearly all of his beleaguered housemates at one point or another.
The hard-of-hearing actor was often branded rude for interrupting conversations and raising his hand to his fellow celebrities’ faces when he felt they were interrupting him.
Viewers thought the Hollywood star was being exploited but he said: "This show showed me things about myself. Big Brother is perfection, and they gave me guidance. It was just beautiful."
Since becoming the first American to win he has returned back to the US and starred in Dancing With the Stars 2015 where he was eliminated in week four.
2015: Winner - Katie Price
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Despite only entering the series half way through, Katie Price was named the winner.
The series proved to be pretty controversial with two housemates - Ken Morely and Jeremy Jackson - both forced to leave within the first week after their behaviour.
And if that wasn't enough Katie Hopkins also came to blows with American blogger Perez Hilton , that just never let up.
Read more: Katie Price FAIL as she mispronounces name during live Loose Women link
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Since winning the show Katie has renewed her wedding vows with her husband Kieran Hayler and got a new job presenting on the Loose Women panel.
She's been very outspoken about her personal life since scoring the new role from talking about her exes to how she parents her children .
2015: Winner - James Hill
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Apprentice star James Hill was announced the winner of the second 2015 series of Celebrity Big Brother pipping his BFF Austin Armacost to the title.
The two had enjoyed a close friendship in the house and have since remained best pals.
James hasn't been up to much television wise since winning the show but did delight fans by launching a saucy calendar and making several nightclub appearances.
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2016: Winner - Scotty T
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Reality star Scotty T followed in the footsteps of Geordie Shore castmate Charlotte Crosby when he won the first 2016 series of CBB.
He was in the final alongside Stephanie Davis, who emerged as the standout star of the show thanks to her flirtations with Jeremy McConnell.
After CBB, Scotty returned to Geordie Shore and signed up for Ex On The Beach. He's also made a cameo appearance in Neighbours, released a book, A Shore Thing, and worked as the face of booHOO Man.
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2016: Winner - Stephen Bear
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Continuing in the tradition of MTV stars winning the show, Ex On The Beach badboy Stephen Bear was crowned champion of the summer 2016 series.
He was a controversial housemate, frequently winding up everyone else and getting into mischief. He infamously dumped girlfriend Lillie Lexie Gregg while he was in the house, and then hooked up with co-star Chloe Khan. Lillie entered the house to confront Bear during a task but he remained silent and said nothing.
Since CBB, the reality star has gone on to work with another winner, Charlotte Crosby, on a new MTV show called Just Tattoo Of Us. They’re now rumoured to be dated. He also briefly dated Ex On The Beach co-star Jem Lucy.
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2017: Winner - Coleen Nolan
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Not much has really changed for Coleen since she won the 2017 series of Celebrity Big Brother.
She came out the famous house and went straight back to her day job hosting Loose Women.
Coleen also offers much-sought-after advice as the Mirror's agony aunt and continues to entertain the masses on a daily basis.
2017: Winner - Sarah Harding
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Betting odds were up and down for Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding - one episode she was favourite and the next she was getting booed - but she came out on top in the end.
Despite falling in love with American reality star Chad Johnson on the Summer series, their split was confirmed a short while after the show in November.
Sadly the long distance 'proved too much' for the couple. |
Deepika Padukone in gold or Kareena Kapoor Khan in pink: Whose red carpet look won you over? | Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone at the red carpet of Lux Golden Rose Awards. (Source: Varinder Chawla, shaleenanathani/ Instagram) Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone at the red carpet of Lux Golden Rose Awards. (Source: Varinder Chawla, shaleenanathani/ Instagram)
When it comes to the red carpet, Deepika Padukone leaves no stone unturned to make sure her appearance is majestic. After enchanting us in her romantic red bow gown at a glamour and style awards event, we expected the Padmavati actor to take it up a notch this time.
Unfortunately, Padukone’s red carpet look fell a bit flat, when the actor stepped out wearing a metallic golden creation from Monisha Jaising. The off-shoulder corset gown did not have any sharp cuts or structures and gave a lanky appearance to the actor. The thigh-high slit, which was meant to give a hint of sultriness, only highlighted the trailing gown that looked like a pool of champagne. We think stylist Shaleena Nathani could have picked a better outfit.
Though we love the actor’s sleeve game, we think the balloon sleeves on her gown looked awkwardly puffed up and failed to add any grace to her attire. Accessorising with chic black earrings, Padukone rounded out her look with strappy heels. See pics here.
During Padmavati promotions, Padukone’s make-up was the saving grace of some of her looks. However, this time the dewy sheen artist Sandhya Shekar gave the actor clashed with her glittery attire and we think it was failed to give the actor a fresh or striking look. In fact, she looked quite tired.
One thing that just doesn’t do any favours to the actor’s look is her hair. We believe hairstylist Yianni Tsapatori was going for a mussed up chignon, but the result looked like it was hastily put up.
Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan looked like a diva on the red carpet. She chose to wear a halter neck voluminous gown in blush pink from Rami Al Ali, and we think she looked breathtaking. We like the tulle ruffle detailing on her gown that was nicely uplifted with the embellished halter bodice. The actor complemented her attire with dewy make-up and soft pink lips, rounding out her look with a chic chignon embellished with hair beads.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Prevails over Carolina | Gibson allowed two goals on 30 shots in a 3-2 win over visiting Carolina on Monday.
The Hurricanes got to Gibson with a goal just 1:37 into the first period, but he stood tall the rest of the way until Victor Rask made things interesting with less than three minutes remaining in regulation. Nonetheless, Gibson got back in the win column after a three-game skid and is now 9-10-3 with a .921 save percentage-- which is the same as his career average -- and 2.91 GAA on the year. |
Conor McGregor v Paulie Malignaggi was 'one-way beating' | Conor McGregor handed Paulie Malignaggi a 'one-way beating' in their recent sparring session, UFC chief Dana White has claimed ahead of the Irishman's fight with Floyd Mayweather.
Former two-weight world champion Malignaggi sensationally walked out of McGregor's training camp after photos were released that suggested he had been knocked down by the UFC star.
White later released footage of the session that showed McGregor getting the better of the Brooklyn fighter and prompted people to question Malignaggi's claim that he had in fact been pushed to the canvas.
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Dana White released footage of Conor McGregor's recent sparring with Paulie Malignaggi
The Irish UFC star takes on Floyd 'Money' Mayweather in a money-spinning fight on August 26
The UFC chief was speaking to Sky Sports on Tuesday ahead of the Las Vegas showdown
The 'Magic Man' was angered by White's decision to publish videos of the spar, calling the UFC chief a 'b****a**' and accusing him of editing the footage. White hit back on Tuesday, however, accusing Malignaggi of 'lying' about his time in camp.
'What am I, Steven Spielberg? Come on. It's footage of the actual sparring,' he told Sky Sports.
'I was there for all 12 rounds and Paulie has said some crazy things, some bad things about me. I felt sorry for the guy, it was a one-way beating and a lot of people were saying Conor couldn't box, Paulie was obviously lying about everything that he said about the sparring match so I released it.'
The Irish UFC superstar (right) predicts that he will knock Mayweather out within four rounds
McGregor has been undergoing a gruelling training camp ahead of his first boxing match
Malignaggi has called on White to release footage of all 12 rounds he shared with McGregor in Las Vegas. The UFC chief said he would be happy to oblige the retired fighter but suggested Malignaggi was right to leave camp for the sake of his health.
'I have no problem releasing the full tape, the problem is that Conor doesn't want Mayweather to see everything that he is doing and everything that he is working on,' White said.
'It was very one-sided, it was an absolute beating. And guess what? I think it was the right thing for Paulie Malignaggi to definitely leave for his health's sake!'
Mayweather is also in camp but White believes that Conor is a hard fighter to prepare for
The clips of his spar with Malignaggi aside, McGregor has released very few footage of his training camp for the money-spinning showdown.
Given the UFC star will make his boxing debut on August 26, Mayweather has been left with very little of material of his opponent inside the ring. And White believes this lack of boxing experience will allow McGregor to surprise the former pound-for-pound king when they meet at the T-Mobile Arena.
'I think Conor is a hard guy to study. In boxing there is a jab, when you throw the jab there is a counter — the right hand, the hook — there are things that are orthodox and ways of boxing,' he said.
'Conor McGregor is going to come at him different to anyone he has ever faced before. It's not going to be a boxing match, it's going to be a fight and I think that plays in Conor's advantage.' |
British pop legend being investigated for rape of 14-year-old girl | (Representational Image) (Representational Image)
A British pop legend, whose name has not been disclosed, is reportedly being investigated for the rape of a 14-year-old girl. As per a report in The Sun newspaper, the victim claims that the attack took place in the 1970s after the girl, who was a virgin back then, was picked out from the front row of a concert by the solo star’s bodyguard and invited back to a hotel, reports mirror.co.uk. The woman says she was plied with champagne before the assault, that has “affected” her entire life. The alleged victim, who describes herself as a “naive 14-year-old virgin” at the time, says she went to the concert with some friends after being given free tickets. She said that she had never even “French-kissed” a boy at the time and that she couldn’t understand the look on the star’s face when he was “probably climaxing”.
Police are reportedly looking into the claims and she met with detectives last week. It’s alleged that the woman and her friends were invited to the singer’s hotel the following day by a bodyguard who had spotted them giggling near the stage. The girls, 13 and 14 at the time, went along hoping to meet the pop star and get his autograph.
According to mirror.co.uk, The Sun reports that an aide separated the girls and the alleged victim was taken to a suite where a comedian, a female friend and a backing singer were relaxing when the star walked in wearing a short white robe. She said: “Before I knew it, it was like an immobility had set in there and then. He had me down on the bed in one fell swoop. “His gown was off. I was wearing a jumpsuit. He zipped it down and what had started as affectionate and safe, almost, was suddenly becoming painful and forceful, not comfortable.” The victim claims that what happened left her obsessed with the singer and unable to have normal relationships with men.
In 2013, she emailed her allegations to Scotland Yard, but as it happened overseas, it was out of their jurisidiction. An official probe was reportedly opened by police in 2014, but dropped six months later. However, it was disclosed last month that a new prosecutor and investigating officer had been assigned to the case, reports mirror.co.uk. A spokesman for the prosecution service told The Sun: “The case has been referred to police with a request for further investigation.”
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Sudden Neolithic population drop was the result of brutal warfare, scientists conclude | GETTY A skeleton from 7,500 years ago
The so-called “Neolithic Y-chromosome bottleneck' is evidence of a time at which human genetic diversity was markedly reduced, concludes the report, written by a team of researchers led by Tian Chen Zeng, a sociology undergraduate at Stanford University in California.
It appears over the course of the next 2,000 years, the Old World male population plummeted to one-twentieth of what it had been beforehand.
The report, published in the scientific journal Nature, explains: “An abrupt population bottleneck specific to human males has been inferred across several Old World (Africa, Europe, Asia) populations 5000–7000 BP.”
Mr Zeng and his team believe the population collapse was the result of a sustained period of battles between rival clans, whose membership was determined by male ancestors.
National Human Genome Research Unit The Y-chromosome determines the gender of unborn offspring
Scientists reached their conclusions using modern DNA and were unable to conclude how tribes might have fought it out, but neolithic remains suggested European tribes clashed using clubs, axes and arrows about 5,500 years ago.
By looking at genetic patterns in modern humans, the researchers concluded that the drop was only witnessed in men, specifically on the Y chromosome, which fathers pass on to their sons.
Such a conclusion would indicate that large numbers of men were dying before having children, indicating that the bottleneck was the result of a protracted period of war.
This suggested large numbers of men were dying before having sex and producing children which led researchers to suggest it could a result of generations of warfare.
GETTY Neolithic tribes were organised into patrilineal clans
The situation may have been compounded by the shift from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to more settled one based around farming and herding, which occurred roughly 12,000 years ago.
As a result, people began living in patrilineal clans, within which all males, unlike women, who may have married into the group, were related to one another, meaning they tended to have the same Y chromosomes.
As a result, repeated warfare could result in the wiping out of many male lineages and consequently their unique Y chromosomes, drastically impacting overall diversity.
Signs of violent assault are evident in human remains all across Europe, including Britain. |
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Manchester United complete Victor Lindelof signing | Victor Lindelof joins for a fee of $ 35 million. (Source: Manchester United Twitter) Victor Lindelof joins for a fee of $ 35 million. (Source: Manchester United Twitter)
Manchester United have completed the signing of Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Portuguese champions Benfica on a four-year contract with the option of extending it by another year, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica from July 1, 2017,” the winners of a record 20 English titles said on their official website (www.manutd.com).
“The 22-year-old Swedish international centre back is a versatile defender and will make his debut on the summer tour of the USA in July.”
Lindelof, who Benfica said would join United for a fee of 35 million euros ($39.32 million), is manager Jose Mourinho’s first close-season signing after winning the Europa League last month to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Mourinho, who also lifted the League Cup but finished a disappointing sixth in the Premier League, was delighted to have bolstered United’s defence.
“Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United,” said Mourinho.
“Our season last year showed us that we need options and quality to add depth to the squad and Victor is the first to join us this summer. I know that our fantastic group of players will welcome him as one of us.”
Lindelof cut his teeth as a teenager at third-tier Swedish outfit Vasteras SK, a small club based some 100 kilometres outside Stockholm where he made his senior debut in 2010.
He signed a five-year deal with Benfica’s B team in December 2011 and joined them in the summer of 2012.
After three years he moved up to the A team and has not looked back since, winning three Portuguese league titles, playing in the Champions League and making his international debut against Turkey in March 2016.
“I am thrilled to be joining Manchester United,” said the defender, who is a superb reader of the game, strong in the tackle and able to pass the ball when he wins possession.
“I have enjoyed my time at Benfica enormously and I have learned a lot there. But I’m looking forward to playing in the Premier League at Old Trafford and for Jose Mourinho.
“I’m keen to get started and make my contribution to the team’s efforts to win more trophies.”
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Manchester United have been paired with Sevilla in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The Red Devils secured their spot in the first knockout round after finishing top of Group A.
Jose Mourinho's men won five of their six matches, with their shock defeat against Basel in mid-November their only slip up.
However, United saw off CSKA Moscow last week to seal top spot and their place in the next round of the competition.
Key summer signing Nemanja Matic has added the missing teeth to United's midfield to go with the goal threat of Romelu Lukaku and the fit-again Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and few teams will fancy taking them on.
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Panchkula murder: Rajni’s mother, cousins try to attack accused, cops stop them | Police come between Rajni’s kin and Manmohan Saturday. (Express photo) Police come between Rajni’s kin and Manmohan Saturday. (Express photo)
THE AGITATED family members of Rajni Bala, who according to police, was murdered at the behest of her husband, advocate Manmohan Kumar, tried to attack the accused at the district court complex here on Saturday, demanding that he return the body of his wife.
Manmohan was being brought back from the court of Judicial Magistrate when Rajni’s kin, especially women, tried to attack him. His police remand was extended by three days.
Police told the court that Manmohan had earlier misled them stating that one of his associates, Imshad Ali, had dumped Rajni’s body in the forest of Neemuch in MP. And now, he is saying that her body was dumped in the forests of Morni.
Police managed to control the agitated relatives, who were also involved in a heated argument with them. The women, who tried to attack Manmohan, included Rajni’s mother Ramwati, cousin Jyoti and others.
Jyoti, a resident of Surajpur, said, “We want our sister’s body. Manmohan killed my sister and he knows the place where her body was dumped. If Manmohan is misleading police, then police are misleading us. Seven days have passed since we were told that Rajni’s body would be handed over to us in a day or two.” Rajni’s mother said, “Rajni was the only person, who looked after me. Both my sons stay elsewhere. My daughter will not rest in peace if her body is not found and cremated.”
Rajinder Kumar, Rajni’s cousin and complainant in the murder case, said, “In the last six days, I was called by Panchkula police four times and whenever I asked them about my sister’s body, they replied that it would be found tomorrow or day after. If it is not found, how can I believe that my sister is dead. I am sure police are not telling the truth.”
Manmohan was arrested after his woman friend Monica and her brother-in-law, Sandeep who had abducted Rajni and killed her in a moving car on January 16, spilled the beans on him. Inspector Suraj Kumar, in-charge of CIA attached to SIT, said, “Rajni’s kin tried to attack the accused but police foiled their attempts. Manmohan misled the police. We are making efforts to recover the body.” A case was registered at Sector 20 PS.
Meanwhile, Manmohan’s lawyers demanded a regular meeting with him and his health check-up every day. The court allowed the defense counsel to meet Manmohan in police custody and directed the police to conduct his medical examination every day.
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Tillerson to meet with Southeast Asian foreign ministers in May | U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends a news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet with the foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries on May 4 in Washington ahead of planned regional summits in November, a State Department official said on Thursday.
The foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations requested the meeting with Tillerson in an effort to engage with the new U.S. administration, said Patrick Murphy, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for southeast Asia.
Tillerson and the ministers are likely to discuss trade, territorial claims in the South China Sea, trafficking, crime and other issues.
(Reporting by David Brunnstrom and Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama) |
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UK’s finance minister Philip Hammond, saved from purge, set to renew Brexit push | Philip Hammond, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, waits to greet Party Secretary of China, Hu Chunhua, outside 11 Downing Street, in central London, Britain June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth Philip Hammond, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, waits to greet Party Secretary of China, Hu Chunhua, outside 11 Downing Street, in central London, Britain June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
British finance minister Philip Hammond has the chance on Thursday to assert his vision for a more business-friendly exit from the EU in a debate blown wide open again by an election that has undermined Prime Minister Theresa May’s authority. Hammond will address an annual gathering of London’s financial elite, who fear that May’s line that “no deal is better than a bad deal” will cost them business in the European Union.
Britain’s giant banking industry sees Hammond as its most powerful ally and bankers were worried when, in the run-up to the election, it appeared he might lose his job.
“It is in everyone’s interests that UK financial services remain strong and competitive,” City of London Lord Mayor Andrew Parmley is due to say at the Mansion House dinner where Hammond and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will speak.
“This sector should help shape our negotiations with the EU,” Parmley says, in speech excerpts released to media.
Until a few days ago, it had seemed likely that Hammond would not be giving the Mansion House speech. Newspapers said he had fallen out with May’s powerful aides and speculation was rife about who might replace him.
But with May reeling from the loss of her Conservative Party’s parliamentary majority in last week’s election, she reappointed Hammond to his job, and it was her aides who lost theirs.
“Hammond is in a much more powerful position than he used to be,” said a bank executive who regularly meets government officials. “Hammond is a pragmatist, he is business-friendly, and the Treasury have done all the serious work on Brexit.”
In contrast to May’s uncompromising rhetoric, Hammond has stressed the importance of ensuring that British employers can continue to find the skilled workers they need from the EU.
On Friday, the day after the election, he tweeted: “Pleased to be re-appointed so we can now get on and negotiate a Brexit deal that supports British jobs, business and prosperity.”
The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday that Hammond wanted May to keep Britain in the EU’s customs union, a move that would allow tariff-free trade within the bloc but prevent trade deals with outside countries.
May’s Brexit strategy has become the subject of public debate inside her own party, with two former Conservative prime ministers urging her to soften her approach.
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Hammond may also use his speech to signal how the government will respond to the message from many voters last week that they are weary of the spending cuts needed to turn Britain’s budget deficit into a surplus, something the government says will take until the mid-2020s.
The opposition Labour Party won many more votes than expected with its promises of measures such as the end to a 1-percent cap on public sector pay increases, and a higher minimum wage.
Inflation is at its highest since 2013, at 2.9 percent, while growth in pay excluding bonuses lags at 1.7 percent, tightening the squeeze on households. Figures due to released at 0830 GMT on Thursday are expected to show retail sales fell in May.
However, Hammond’s options for a significant loosening of the purse strings appear limited, not only by his fiscally hawkish instincts and Britain’s still weak public finances, but also by the Conservative Party’s diminished clout.
“Although many in parliament would agree with some change in the fiscal stance, it could be hard to reach agreement on a fully comprehensive package of fiscal measures and in particular how to fund them,” JP Morgan economist Allan Monks said.
Also on Thursday, the Bank of England is set to signal once again that, with Britain’s economy struggling to regain momentum, it is in no hurry to raise interest rates from their all-time low.
Its policymakers are likely to focus more on the loss of spending power for many households than the acceleration in inflation, which they expect will prove a short-lived consequence of the fall in the pound after last year’s Brexit vote.
Growth slowed sharply in early 2017 and the BoE may see the uncertainty caused by May’s election flop as another reason to keep borrowing costs low, or even consider providing further stimulus to help growth if needed.
The BoE is due to publish its latest monetary policy statement at 1100 GMT.
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Who is Paul Danan? Everything you need to know about the former Hollyoaks star and Celebrity Big Brother 2017 housemate | Get soaps updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email
In 2006, he moved to Los Angeles to get away from it all - but now he's made a dramatic return.
Paul Danan wanted to start over as an actor in the American city after appearing on the original Love Island the previous year.
Keen to get rid of the 'reality TV star tag', he was keen to get involved in films.
Now, 11 years later, he seems to have changed his mind as he has returned to reality TV for Celebrity Big Brother .
If history is any indication, the former Hollyoaks star is set to really shake things up.
Here is everything you need to know about him...
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Who is Paul Danan and where is he from?
Paul Louis Danan was born on July 2, 1978 in Waltham Forest, north London, to a Jewish family.
After living in LA for a few years, he now lives in Hertfordshire and is a father himself. His son, DeNiro, was born in September 2015.
Paul, 39, also runs a drama club for local children in his neighbourhood.
He told the Jewish Telegraph : "I love kids and wanted to give something back from what I learned.
"So many kids nowadays are stuck inside playing on their computers and I hate that type of life for them.
"It is amazing for them to get out and take part in activities which capture their imaginations."
However, the now doting dad has somewhat of a checkered past: In February 2007, he was reported to have suffered a suspected heroin overdose and was treated at hospital.
In November of the same year, he let rip in front of thousands of children and parents at a Christmas lights switch-on in Preston, Lancashire where he was so abusive that he was hit with an £80 on-the-spot fine by police.
He later apologised for the incident, which cost him his lead role in Jack And The Beanstalk panto at the city’s Charter Theatre.
In 2010, Paul was fined a total of £350 for drug possession and abusing police officers in Hertfordshire.
He admitted at Stevenage Magistrates' Court possessing cannabis and cocaine and a public order offence. He was also referred to a drugs agency for support and admitted "medicating myself" for anxiety and depression.
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Why is Paul Danan famous?
Danan is best known for his role in the Channel 4 show Hollyoaks as Sol Patrick, who he played between 1997 and 2001. Paul also appeared in the UK comedy Ten Minutes in 2003.
He took part in Celebrity Love Island in 2005 where he hit the headlines after his outrageous behaviour on the ITV2 show saw him sensationally removed.
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In one furious clash, a drunk Paul rowed with a fellow former Hollyoaks actor and was escorted out of the villa for the evening.
After the show, Paul slammed it claiming he was "misrepresented" by editing.
He said: "They cut it down to an hour a night and picked out my mad bits."
After the show finished he told Metro newspaper: "I will go back to LA because no one knows me from Celebrity Love Island. Also it’s easier to start from scratch as an actor.
"Over here, people are a bit more dubious because they think they’re hiring a reality star rather than remembering I’ve done a couple of films and was in Hollyoaks.
"There’s still the Love Island tag but I want to be treated as an actor." |
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'The best part was watching Maggie Thatcher's head get caved in': Sherlock fans brand the destruction of busts of former Prime Minister 'their favourite' thing about first episode as the ending was br | Sherlock fans have called the destruction of busts of Margaret Thatcher the best thing about last nights episode, branded 'ridiculous' by some viewers.
Viewers seemed to like the scenes from The Six Thatchers, which showed slow-motion shots of the statues being destroyed as Sherlock Holmes solved crimes.
But for some, it was the only entertaining thing about the show, which ended with character Mary appearing to move faster than a speeding bullet to save Sherlock.
Sherlock fans have called the destruction of busts of Margaret Thatcher the best thing about last nights episode, branded 'ridiculous' by some viewers
Viewers seemed to like the scenes from The Six Thatchers, which showed slow-motion shots of the statues being destroyed as Sherlock Holmes solved crimes
Many viewers took to Twitter to say how much they enjoyed the busts being smashed, but it was the best thing about it for some
One user, Harry, wrote: 'Best bit of Sherlock was seeing Maggie Thatcher's ceramic head get caved in loads of times,' after the show aired last night.
Another user wrote: 'The only good part of Sherlock was the continued destruction of Margaret Thatcher's face'.
The show had a dramatic finale, with sidekick John Watson's wife Mary dying after taking a bullet for Sherlock, leaving many viewers 'heartbroken'.
However, some branded it 'ridiculous', as the character seemed to have time to react to the bullet being shot and dive in the way at 'warp speed'.
Puddle Drops tweeted: 'I'm all for a little artistic licence - but diving in front of a speeding bullet? Ridiculous and stupid.'
Suitably added: 'Sherlock enjoyed it right up until the moment Mary leapt in front of a speeding bullet - from six feet. Warp speed.'
Jehode also criticised it, as well as referencing the Thatcher images, tweeting: 'Impressive. Mary's reactions are faster than a speeding bullet. Apart from that it was good watching Thatcher getting bludgeoned.'
Mark Gatiss, the show's writer and actor who plays his brother, Mycroft, describes himself as a 'political junkie' and has made no secret of his views
In December he tweeted: 'This country is choking in a sea of whatever pale, grey paste runs through the veins of [Conservative MP] Jacob Rees-Mogg.'
An earlier ironic online post read: 'Theresa May is our only hope. That is how f***** we are.'
Martin Freeman (middle) and Amanda Abbington appeared on screen together after the pair ended their 16-year relationship
In a scene that moved viewers to tears, Dr John Watson spoke to his wife Mary after she was shot
The Watsons attended their baby's christening and Sherlock was asked to be the godfather
On the day Lady Thatcher died, he wrote: 'I well remember working in Leeds 23 years ago when a friend raced up to me panting 'She's gone!' Now she really has.'
However, he recently claimed he did not 'relish' the idea of smashing up the busts, for which the BBC was accused of showing 'snide' political bias.
He claims instead that is a slight alteration of Arthur Conan Doyle's original book, The Adventure of the Six Napoleans.
'The parallel is expressly drawn that she has become an icon like Napoleon. It was the natural thing to do as modernisation of the original story,' he told The Telegraph.
As well as criticising the end of the show, they were also left asking about his arch-nemesis Moriarty, who was notable in his absence last night.
The trailer opens with him asking 'miss me?', but at the end of last night's episode, he picked up a CD given to him by Mary from beyond the grave, with the same words written on it.
Some viewers found themselves asking if Moriarty really is returning, and even joked that he was wearing a shark suit and swimming in the aquarium during the final scene.
One viewer tweeted: 'Sherlock was good...but I'm still not over the fact we have no Moriarty...yet??'
Another wrote: 'Was I the only one who thought that Mary was working with moriarty when she began to speak in the video???'
Another of the most talked about elements of the new series was the fact that actors Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington, playing Watson and wife Mary, would be appearing as husband and wife after their recent split in reality.
It was made all the more difficult by the fact that they were starring in the TV event of the New Year period – last night's Sherlock.
And then came the script itself, which required them to relive the experience of being new parents and then express how much they loved each other.
After all that, the two stars might be forgiven for feeling somewhat relieved that Miss Abbington's character was dramatically killed off at the end of the first episode.
Fans were left 'heartbroken' after watching the emotional episode on BBC One last night
The tragedy of last night's episode was a bad start to the year for many viewers
In a scene that moved viewers to tears, as she died, she told her husband, Dr John Watson, that he had been her 'whole world' and begged him to look after their new-born baby.
And despite the recent strains in their real-life marriage, she told him: 'You made me so happy, you gave me everything I could have ever wanted.'
While the words were painfully ironic, given their recent split, it was Freeman's guttural cry as his on-screen wife died that was perhaps the most telling.
Amanda Abbington said farewell to the character she has played for six years, tweeting that she 'had a blast' being Mary Morstan
He admitted that filming the episode had been an 'odd' experience, particularly given that he and Miss Abbington have two children together, and so were revisiting their shared experience of being new parents.
He told The Observer: 'So we did this series not being together, which was kind of odd, although we were doing it as friends and we're still very close.
'It's always interesting doing stuff with your partner because you know each other better than anybody else and that was obviously still the case with this series.
'But it wasn't lost on me and Amanda that, 'Oh look, we're holding our fictional baby. Remember this?'.'
The pair had been together for 16 years before they announced they had split up just before Christmas
The main strand of the episode, titled The Six Thatchers, focused on six stone busts of Margaret Thatcher being smashed
Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Sherlock (centre), was back and ready to solve a new case
Asked if she found the filming strange, Miss Abbington told Stella magazine: 'Yes, so weird. Especially playing new parents again, up all night feeding and things, because we were effectively revisiting how it was when we first got together.
'I love working with Martin, and we definitely would do again, but there were some pressure points in this episode where we thought, "Oh, are we doing the right thing here?". But the resounding answer was always yes.'
She also opened up about the reason for the split, which she described as 'amicable', saying that Freeman's extensive work abroad had played its part.
She added: 'We've been apart a lot, and I think that's one of the reasons it happened. You can't be away from people for too long, because you start to function on your own, you get used to being separate. You lose the connection and lose sight of it, in the end.'
In a dramatic end to the episode, the death of Mary after she was shot in London Aquarium left many viewers reeling in shock
Crystal Burt, on Twitter, joked that the aquarium was 'filled with viewers tears'
On how their two children reacted to the news, she added: 'The children were upset at first when they told them, she says, but they're very cool. They know they're so loved, and have a huge support network.
'They're feeling quite vulnerable, but they'll get the best of us now, which is far better than living in a house that's not harmonious.'
Miss Abbington admitted their separation was 'sad and upsetting' but said they had decided it was best for them to split and had been 'really lucky' to make a clean break that minimised upset to their children.
She added: 'It's all totally fine. Martin and I remain best friends and love each other, and it was entirely amicable, but we realised we'd come to the end of our time together.
'There was no hostility, really. We just said that we couldn't live together any more. So he moved out to a flat in North London, I stayed at home, and we've started a new chapter.
Sherlock Holmes was investigating a case after a young man was found dead in his car
The episode also showed Sherlock in some near-death encounters, including one where he almost drowned in a swimming pool
Viewers saw a different side to Freeman's character when he appeared to have an affair with a woman he met on a bus (pictured)
The irony of Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbingdon playing new parents after their split was not lost on fans
Me trying to figure out what the HECK happened tonight #Sherlock pic.twitter.com/F1ge2fNdg4 — Sarah Carpenter (@SariCarpenter) January 2, 2017
'He sees the children as much as he wants to. We play it by ear on childcare, and it's working so far.'
The main strand of the episode, titled The Six Thatchers, focused on six stone busts of Margaret Thatcher being smashed, which sparked controversy among some fans.
However, co-writer Steven Moffat said the choice of Baroness Thatcher was merely a modern twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original tale The Adventure of the Six Napoleons.
He said: 'It is a simple equivalent of what we've done from the beginning and modernising it, and with this one we needed someone who was iconic. She is an iconic figure. That was the reason.'
The show's creators said they had wanted Mary's death to involve Sherlock in some way, as a reference to the time she shot him in the torso in a previous series.
Last night's 90-minute episode, which was expected to be watched by 11million people, also showed Sherlock in some near-death encounters, including one where he almost drowned in a swimming pool.
One viewer seemed to be having trouble accepting the tragic end to the episode, which is part of a three-show series running this January
For another viewer, it was an upsetting end to the night that ended in tears
However, the closing minutes showed an even greater struggle for the sleuth than avoiding being killed, as Watson blamed him for his wife's death.
Watson's decision to apportion blame was shown to hinge on a moment a few years earlier, when Sherlock convinced Mrs Watson to return to London and promised he would look after her.
However, whilst the loss of Watson's wife was undoubtedly the most heart-wrenching scene of the episode, viewers saw a different side to Freeman's character when he appeared to have an affair with a woman he met on a bus.
At one moment, he was shown sending her messages while his wife was comforting their baby daughter. |
Chelsea news: Antonio Conte weighs up surprise Luke Shaw deal | Luke Shaw could be set to leave Old Trafford
The 22-year-old’s long-term future has been the subject of much conjecture and he has failed to hold down a regular starting spot under Jose Mourinho this season.
After being hooked off at half-time in the 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton, Shaw came in for more criticism from his manager.
Recent reports suggested Everton are currently leading the chase to sign Shaw.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea could be tempted into making an offer.
Shaw lives quite close to the Blues’ Cobham training complex and is a lifelong fan. |
La Quinta to open in old Ramada building | A La Quinta hotel is planned for the old Ramada building at the corner of Hwy. 45 and Hwy.
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BRIEF-Innoviva comments on ISS and Glass Lewis reports | Canada's Home Capital agrees settlement with regulator
TORONTO, June 14 Home Capital Group Inc said on Wednesday it had agreed on a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission and accepted responsibiity for misleading investors about problems with its mortgage underwriting procedures. |
EU news: MEPs snub Juncker and Bettel's pro-EU rhetoric in Strasbourg | EbS EU news: MEPs avoid Xavier Bettel plenary session in Strasbourg
Images of the chamber almost appeared eerie as one MEP described how you could hear a pin drop amongst the empty seats deserted by the European Parliament’s representatives as discussions were held on the future of Europe. Mr Bettel, a keen supporter of further European Union integration, kicked off proceedings telling the European Parliament EU benefits have been taken for granted and will bring reward to everyone who invests in their enhancement. He said: “It is in the interest of European states to strengthen the community and speed up the process towards a European Union, exactly in those areas where citizens are calling for it.” The Luxembourg prime minister was joined by Mr Juncker who called for a fight against “rampant populism” on the Continent.
Who really wants to sit for two hours and listen to someone say how brilliant the EU is when it's failing Amjad Bashir
He said: “In a year’s time, European citizens would have voted in a new European Parliament. “Nobody can second guess what shape it will take it will be different to this parliament, for some of my people that is a source of concern. “Let’s stand up against the rampant populism that we are seeing in Europe, in all countries, including mine, But Luxembourg people are by and large, wise. “It is not a large movement but it is a containable movement.”
But their comments fell on largely deaf, according to Conservative MEP Amjad Bashir, who revealed only around “40-50” of his parliamentary counterparts had turned up. The European Parliament boasts over 751 MEPs, and in July 2017, Mr Juncker lashed out at the “totally ridiculous” EU institution after seeing the Hemicycle chamber virtually empty for a talk by Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat. Mr Juncker argued if Emmanuel Macron or Angela Merkel were there to address MEPs there would have been almost full attendance. With Wednesday’s scenes reminiscent of Mr Muscat’s appearance, Mr Bashir suggested it could be because people are growing tired of the usual pro-EU rhetoric. |
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Dimitar Berbatov rolled back the years on Wednesday as he captained a team of Manchester United legends against Luis Figo's All Stars.
The veteran striker, currently a free agent after leaving PAOK Salonika, was joined by old United pals Ryan Giggs , Paul Scholes , Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra , Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar for the charity match in his native Bulgaria.
He also drafted in David James, Robbie Keane, Hristo Stoichkov, Krasmir Balakov, Stiliyan Petrov and Martin Petrov — none of whom played for the Red Devils — to bolster his side.
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Berbatov, 36, and Co faced a star-studded Figo team boasting Roberto Carlos, Robert Pires, Deco, David Trezeguet, Christian Karembeu, Dwight Yorke, Michel Salgado, Maxwell and Jari Litmanen.
Speaking before the game at The Vasil Levski National Stadium, the forward said: "It will be the first time Bulgaria has seen so many huge stars in one place, brought together by the cause of charity.
"Together with them and with you who will come to the stadium, we will contribute to the better tomorrow."
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Keane, who played alongside Berbatov at Tottenham, added: "Football is a sport that unites. This is its main goal, this is the main goal of the match in Sofia.
"We, the footballers, are incredibly lucky to be paid for what we love to do. I want to help more children follow their dreams. I'm very happy to be here."
Profits from the game were donated to two children's charities chosen by Berbatov and Figo.
Former Spurs boss Martin Jol said: "A great occasion to be here in Sofia. When Berbatov told me what stars he had invited for the game, I was very pleasantly surprised. Our relationship with him is perfect."
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Burnley vs Manchester City LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League news from Turf Moor WHERE’S SERGIO? 11:55: Oh, here he is! The Argentine striker, who has already played against Burnley twice this season with three goals to his name, strolled off the bus about three minutes after his team-mates. Claret supporters were staying hush in the hope that he’d fallen asleep but he’s now warming up at a cold and damp Turf Moor. Unlucky, lads!
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HAVE YOUR SAY 11:50: If you want to vent your frustrations, or discuss any issues in the world of football (within reason), then get in touch! You can either comment at the bottom of the page or contact me via Twitter using the hashtag #ExpressSport. NO SEVENTH SUB? 11:45: I didn’t expect this to steal the headlines this morning, but Pep Guardiola naming six of a possible seven substitutes has caused quite a stir. Asked why he hasn’t brought a full compliment, Guardiola said: “Because we have nobody else.” Gary Neville is livid about it. He’s questioning why Pep wouldn’t bring an academy player to sit on the bench. He argues that it would give the youth ranks a huge boost, and one particular player great confidence and experience. Agree?
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TEAM NEWS - MANCHESTER CITY 11:40: Just the 15-point Premier League advantage for Pep Guardiola’s side to protect. How does he manage? The Spanish tactician makes three changes to his starting line-up from the midweek win over West Brom. Captain Vincent Kompany returns to the starting XI with mega-money signing Aymeric Laporte dropping to the bench. Danilo and Ilkay Gundogan replace Oleksandr Zinchenko and David Silva. TEAM NEWS - BURNLEY 11:35: Tom Heaton, the most wholesome gentleman ever, is in the Sky Sports studio today as he continues his recovery from injury. Nick Pope continues between the sticks. Elsewhere Aaron Lennon makes his first start for Burnley since joining from Everton in the January transfer window. Steven Defour and James Tarkowski remain sidelined as Sean Dyche makes two changes from the side who drew 1-1 with Newcastle. Lennon and Sam Vokes in, Ashley Westwood and Scott Arfield are out.
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BURNLEY vs MANCHESTER CITY 11:30: Is Pep Guardiola so confident of winning that he’s only named six players on the bench?! Must be struggling financially… Burnley XI: Pope, Bardsley, Long, Mee, Taylor, Lennon, Cork, Gudmundsson, Hendrick, Barnes, Vokes. Subs: Lindegaard, Lowton, Westwood, Wells, Arfield, O’Neill, N’Koudou. Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Danilo, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Sterling, De Bruyne, B Silva, Aguero. Subs: Bravo, Laporte, Adarabioyo, Zinchenko, Toure, Diaz.
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GOOD MORNING 11:25: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League. It’s a pretty disgusting morning across the country, and everyone is getting excited about a six-week competition involving oversized blokes and a misshaped ball. The Six Nations, I believe it’s called… But there will be no talk of rugby on this blog, after this section obviously, because we’re all about the football! Manchester City, who boast a thousand point lead, travel to Burnley looking to extend their Premier League advantage. But can worm-eating, gravel-swallowing Sean Dyche engineer a shock at Turf Moor?
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Steve Jacobs' marriage to wife Rosie 'was over BEFORE Vanuatu move' | The marriage of Today show weatherman Steve Jacobs and his wife Rosie was on the rocks even before their much publicised move to Vanuatu last year, friends claim.
Friends of the couple have told Daily Mail Australia that the decision to take their two young daughters overseas was a final effort at saving their marriage of 12 years.
'I think there was a few people who sensed something was up when they moved over to Vanuatu,' a friend said.
'The sea change was basically a last ditch attempt to make things work, but it wasn't to be unfortunately.'
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Rosie Jacobs (left) has begun dating Canadian commando soldier Dylan Nash (right) following her split from Today show weatherman Steve
Steve (right) and Rosie (left) called time on their marriage of more than a decade late last year, it was revealed over the weekend
Rosie is now dating Dylan Nash (pictured), who she met while he was working with a Port Vila-based company, having previously fought the Taliban in Afghanistan
News of Steve and Rosie's separation made headlines on the weekend, months after they officially called time on their marriage in late 2017.
Daily Mail Australia revealed on Monday that Channel 7 presenter Rosie, 39, has since begun dating Canadian soldier Dylan Nash, who she met through friends in Vanuatu.
Rosie and Mr Nash are understood to have met in Port Vila, where he was working up until last month. The pair were pictured posing next to each other in a recent photo.
A Port Vila resident, where the Jacobs' moved in mid-2017, said Rosie had 'become friendly with Mr Nash in the months since she split from Steve'.
'Rosie and Dylan were introduced through mutual friends towards the end of the year and struck up a friendship,' the friend said.
'They've been dating for a few months now and he has been rock solid support for her ever since the split.
'He's an exceptional human being and they're understandably taking things slow, but Rosie is over the moon.'
The Jacobs', who share two young girls, have not posted photos online together for a number of months and no longer follow one another on Instagram.
A source told Daily Mail Australia that Rosie (pictured) 39, has been dating Mr Nash in the months since she split from Steve, 51
After doing a tour of Afghanistan with the Royal Marine Commandos, Mr Nash (pictured) went on to work as a private security contractor in Afghanistan and North Africa
On one Instagram photo he wrote: 'Throwing back to my second tour to Afghanistan in 2008... the picture was taken shortly after a contact with the Taliban'
Rosie and Steve's move to the Pacific Island nation came in a bid to increase the time spent with their two young daughters.
But the two have continued to regularly travel overseas, with Steve working in a part-time role with Weekend Today and Rosie for Channel 7 program Sydney Weekender.
On Instagram, Mr Nash details a tour of Afghanistan with the Canadian Royal Marine Commandos and says he then went on to work as a private security contractor.
On one Instagram photo he wrote: 'Throwing back to my second tour to Afghanistan in 2008... the picture was taken shortly after a contact with the Taliban'.
Leaving his full-time role with the Today show after 12 years, Steve continued on in a position with Weekend Today since moving to Port Vila.
At the time, he tearfully told his long-time friend Karl Stefanovic the move was what he and his family needed.
At the time of leaving his role with the Today Show after 12 years, Steve tearfully told his long-time friend Karl Stefanovic the move was what he and his family (pictured) needed
The pair welcomed their first daughter Isabella in 2011 and their second Francesca in April 2013
'For the past 12 years, I haven't been able to wake up once with my wife, haven't been able to get the kids to daycare,' Steve said.
The pair met on Today in 2007, where Steve was a star weatherman and Rosie one of the breakfast show's producers.
In 2010, after Steve finalised his divorce to wife of two decades Alison, he and Rosie tied the knot in Bali.
The pair welcomed their first daughter Isabella in 2011 and their second Francesca in April 2013.
Steve has put the couple's family home up for sale, which further fueled speculation about the breakup.
The Coogee home, located in Sydney's eastern suburbs, is listed for sale with a price guide of $4million to $4.4million.
The pair met on Today in 2007, where Steve (right) was a star weatherman and Rosie (left) one of the breakfast show's producers
The couple purchased the four-bedroom home in 2011 for $2.55million and had been renting it out since moving to Vanuatu.
Featuring a modern design, the home has ocean views, a main bedroom with an ensuite, and a studio room above the garage.
Ballard Property Group Double Bay has listed the property for auction on April 7.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Rosie and Steve for comment, and also Mr Nash. |
Toyota to use artificial intelligence in search for new batteries | DETROIT, March 30 Toyota Motor Corp will use artificial intelligence in new research to speed up the discovery of advanced battery materials and fuel-cell catalysts to power electric and other emission-free vehicles, the company said on Thursday.
Toyota will invest around $35 million in its North American research arm, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and will involve collaboration with a number of U.S. academic institutions including the University of Michigan and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and British material sciences company Ilika Plc.
Automakers have been investing heavily in developing new batteries and fuel cells to increase the range of electric vehicles. China in particular is banking on the heavy use of electric vehicles in the future.
Brian Storey, the lead TRI researcher for the new program, said artificial intelligence will be used to identify new possible materials for batteries and fuel and run computer tests to narrow down the field for simulation tests by researchers.
Storey said the research will pursue a replacement for platinum as a fuel-cell catalyst.
"We don't have a ton of platinum on this planet and it costs a lot money," he said. "Platinum is a great catalyst, but is there another compound out there that uses little platinum or no platinum at all?" (Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe) |
NHL Playoffs 2018: Young Capitals fan from viral 'puck girl' video has a ticket for rest of playoffs | Is it the Caps year? If Keelan Moxley has anything to say about it, it certainly is. The Capitals pushed past the Blue Jackets on Monday night with a 5-3 win to claim the series 4-2 after losing the first two games of the series in overtime -- a very not-Capitals thing to do. And the Capitals didn't lose a game after an adorable clip started making the rounds on the internet.
Now, Moxley has an invite to every Capitals game for the rest of the postseason, along with her family because of a video that has received nearly 10 million views. The clip shows Caps forward Brett Connolly giving her a puck over the glass -- to her delight -- after a few tries where Connolly's intended pucks wound up in the hands of two boys flanking her.
Lauren Moxley, Keelan's mother, told WTKR news in North Carolina that team owner Ted Leonsis has given them a standing invite to the rest of the playoffs in Washington. There's no doubt it's a bit surreal for Lauren to have a lasting invite because of her 6-year-old daughter, and even Keelan has had trouble coming to grips with her fame.
"I feel a lot different than I did before I was famous," Keelan explained via FaceTime to WTKR.
With the way the Capitals treated her for Game 5, it's unsurprising that she's developing a bit of an ego. Keelan got to hang out with Leonsis in his suite, met Connolly after the game, and received a stick and an ice skate signed by several players -- which she's planning on keeping in her playroom. If that doesn't hammer home that Keelan is 6, I don't know what will.
Lauren, meanwhile, is letting Keelan enjoy her 15 minutes. "It's been overwhelming," Lauren said to WTKR on the media onslaught. "We're not used to this stuff, but she's been having a lot of fun with it -- so we're trying to make it as fun as we can for her."
It's all very exciting, but if the Capitals keep winning, they'll keep having fun. After all, what's better than free tickets to playoff games? The Capitals may have a dubious playoff history, but maybe this is the year that they can finally turn it around, with Keelan as their good luck charm. |
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Hits leadoff Tuesday | Anderson is batting first against the Mariners on Tuesday.
Yoan Moncada is Chicago's typical leadoff hitter, but with lefty Marco Gonzales toeing the rubber for Seattle, Anderson will take a turn atop the order. The speedy shortstop has mashed southpaws in his career, hitting .323 with a .470 slugging percentage over the past three seasons. |
BRIEF-Huizhou Speed Wireless Technology sees FY 2018 Q1 net profit up 400 pct to 429.2 pct | March 19 (Reuters) - Huizhou Speed Wireless Technology Co Ltd
* Says it sees FY 2018 Q1 net profit to increase by 400 percent to 429.2 percent, or to be 15.1 million yuan to 16 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit was 3 million yuan
* Comments that improved chip packaging and fingerprint identification business as well as decreased loss as main reasons for the forecast
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Royal news - Princess Eugenie shares tribute to Beatrice with Instagram picture | Instagram Princess Eugenie shared the cute picture on Instagram
The black and white photo shows the two royal sisters side-by-side, with Eugenie looking at her sister as Beatrice cheekily sticks her tongue out and looks up at the ceiling. The photo, which she captioned “My beautiful big sissy!”, received more than 10,000 likes and plenty of adoring comments from fans. One wrote: “Lovely to see such genuine love between sisters."
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Lovely to see such genuine love between sisters Princess Eugenie fan
It is thought the picture was taken in 2016 when the royal sisters attended the Patron’s Lunch in London, held in honour of their grandmother the Queen’s 90th birthday. The bride-to-be became the first royal to have an Instagram account when she opened one a few weeks ago.
She shared a picture of her as a little girl attending a wedding as a bridesmaid, captioning the photo: “90s throwback…wedding planning starts!!” The image was taken in 1993 at the wedding of the sisters’ former nanny Alison Wardley, and shows the girls dressed up in embroidered white gowns and ruffled skirts.
90s throwback...wedding planning starts!! A post shared by Princess Eugenie (@princesseugenie) on Mar 15, 2018 at 1:33am PDT
Her first Instagram post was on International Women’s Day on March 9, when she shared a video of her giving a speech. She said: “I can think of no better day than today, International Women’s Day, to launch my personal Instagram.
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Labour's Brexit Secretary blasts Government for 'WASTING TIME' over transition agreement | Mr Starmer, the Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, reportedly complained about how long Brexit Secretary David Davis took to agree with his European counterpart on the terms for a transition deal. He said “this agreement could have been signed months ago” but “ministers wasted time fighting among themselves”, according to BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg. Twitter users were quick to react to Mr Starmer’s comments. Shane Morgan said: “Kier Starmer and Labour could have come up with policies months ago. Fence sitting must be catching.”
GETTY Keir Starmer accused the Government's minister of 'wasting time fighting themselves'
Keir Starmer - ‘this agreement could have been signed months ago’ - ‘ministers wasted time fighting among themselves’ — Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) March 19, 2018
Ministers wasted time fighting among themselves Labour's Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer
Another user branded Mr Starmer’s comment “rubbish” and added: “It was the remain MPs on all parties holding it back." Mr Starmer’s criticism comes as Brexit negotiators Michel Barnier and David Davis announced they'd made a “decisive step” towards agreeing a joint legal text which will set out the rules for a “orderly withdrawal” of the UK from the bloc. Before being signed off, the agreement will be taken to the next European Council of EU leaders summit taking place on Thursday for approval. Speaking alongside Mr Davis at a Brussels press conference, Mr Barnier said that there were still issues the two parties have to discuss including those related to the Irish borders, adding: “We are not at the end of the road and there is a lot of work still to be done.
GETTY Mr Davis said the UK and the EU made a 'decisive step' towards agreeing to a transition deal
Brexit latest: David Davis meets EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier Mon, March 19, 2018 David Davis meets EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels ahead of a crunch meeting of European Union leaders later this week Play slideshow AFP/Getty Images 1 of 10 British Brexit minister David Davis (L) and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier meet at the European Commission in Brussels |
NFL Playoff Picture Week 14: With Miami loss, Patriots' bye now on shaky ground | The Patriots just made things harder for themselves when it comes to the playoff picture by shockingly losing to the Dolphins as double-digit favorites on Monday night. But that only matters if they can't go into Pittsburgh next week and get the win; if they beat the Steelers, that'll even up the race for the No. 1 seed in the conference and homefield advantage in the AFC, with the Pats having the head-to-head tiebreaker.
But if they lose to the Steelers ... goodness. Not only would Pittsburgh then be a shoe-in for the top seed, but the Patriots would then be behind the 8-ball for even the No. 2 seed. That's because if the Jaguars take care of business next week against the Texans, they'd then be tied with New England at 10-4 and hold the conference-record tiebreaker over the Pats.
Basically, the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins could mean absolutely nothing (if they beat Pittsburgh) or virtually everything (if they lose to the Steelers). The pressure is certainly on now.
The NFC playoff race continues to be the most exciting thing about the 2017 NFL season, and that didn't change in Week 14. Things got started with a wild Saints-Falcons game on Thursday and things got really shook up when Carson Wentz left the Eagles' 43-35 victory over the Rams with what was determined to be a knee injury.
The Eagles are reportedly concerned it might be an ACL injury for Wentz and if that's the case, it throws the NFC playoff race into a blender on the same day they clinched the NFC East and a playoff spot.
Wentz has been one of the top MVP candidates through 13 weeks of the season and was his typical impressive self against Los Angeles. He was dodging tacklers, making throws into really tight windows and running the ball like a linebacker. And then, when Wentz plunged into the end zone for a touchdown that would be called back, he took a huge shot to the knee and everything changed.
You can argue the Eagles could still make a Super Bowl run with Nick Foles -- multiple people have tried to do that since the Wentz injury -- and that's a thing that could happen, but it seems unlikely given the defenses Philadelphia will have to beat in the playoffs to get that far.
So who's the best team in the NFC now? The Vikings are the highest seed outside of Philadelphia, but they just lost to Carolina (granted the game was close and it was a third straight road game). The Saints have looked a lot less explosive the last few weeks and really need Alvin Kamara out on the field to be as dangerous on offense. The Rams just lost to the Eagles, even though they got a quarter of Nick Foles.
The Panthers have played well, but they're up and down and got swept by New Orleans. The Falcons are intriguing but they aren't consistent on offense. The Seahawks are just too beat up. The Cowboys and Packers need a lot of help to get to the playoffs, but they would be scary if they got there.
Maybe the best team in the NFC is still the Eagles? That wouldn't be my choice, but they are a dangerous team even with Foles thanks to the defensive line and running game.
There's no easy answer -- the move is probably to default to the Vikings, but everything could change next week when Rodgers comes back or if the Saints look dangerous again. The NFC was going to be wild down the stretch no matter what, but the Wentz injury just created a ton of chaos.
Here's how the rest of the NFL playoff picture looks, as well as a snapshot of some games that could impact what it looks like after Week 14 and beyond.
AFC: Who's in
The Steelers clinched the AFC North on Sunday night with their victory over the Ravens. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't easy but it was a win and the Steelers cashed on the over for their season win total while also hurting their rivals shot at making the playoffs. Next up are the Patriots, with homefield on the line.
Didn't see that loss coming, but here we are, and the Patriots just lost to the Dolphins in Week 14 in Miami. They seem to lose to the Dolphins a lot to be honest, but that doesn't make them any more happy about it. Beat the Steelers and they're probably still hosting playoff games in Foxborough, but this was not a good effort.
What an effort from the Jaguars at home against the Seahawks, with Jacksonville putting itself in position to try and snare a bye if it can win out. The Jaguars nearly let Seattle back in the game, but ultimately prevailed and looked, once again, incredible on defense. The door is cracked open for the Jags' to get a first-round bye.
The Chiefs bounced back from a rough stretch in a huge way, absolutely destroying the Raiders -- don't let the score fool you, they were not close to losing this game at any point. And they should have scored more points, but Alex Smith got victimized by a lot of drops. Kansas City controls its destiny in the AFC West with a matchup against the Chargers next week and probably shot down the Raiders' chances of making a run.
The Titans were lethargic against the Cardinals, losing an ugly 12-7 game in Arizona that suddenly puts their once guaranteed playoff status straight up in jeopardy. Tennessee's offense can't get going and they have a really difficult schedule remaining, not to mention a tightening AFC wild card situation.
6. Buffalo Bills (7-6)
The Bills remain in the playoff hunt despite utilizing Joe Webb and Nathan Peterman in order to beat the Colts 13-7 in a wild snow-filled game on Sunday afternoon.
AFC: Who's out
7. Baltimore Ravens (7-6): The Ravens stormed back against the Steelers on Sunday night, scoring a pile of unanswered points and somehow let Pittsburgh ... steal the game away anyway. The Ravens have to be looking over their shoulder, but with Cleveland, Indy and Cincy left on the docket, they're probably getting in.
8. Los Angeles Chargers (7-6): Don't look now but here come the Chargers! L.A. destroyed the Redskins in easy fashion on Sunday, waltzing to a victory that puts them in a two-way tie with the Chiefs for first place in the division with a Saturday night showdown coming up next weekend. L.A. is just a game out of the wild-card race now too.
9. Oakland Raiders (6-7): The Raiders looked like they were just going through the motions against Kansas City. At one point in the third quarter Kareem Hunt had more yards and points scored than the entire Raiders offense.
10. Miami Dolphins (6-7): The Dolphins kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a stunning and dominating victory over the Patriots on Monday night. Jay Cutler looked awesome and Kenyan Drake emerged as a very viable feature back. Don't rule out the Dolphins just yet.
11. New York Jets (5-8): The Jets were absolutely dominated by the Broncos on Sunday afternoon and they lost Josh McCown to injury, forcing Bryce Petty into the game. Still an impressive season for this team.
12. Cincinnati Bengals (5-8): The Bengals laid down like a team that had its heart ripped out the week before against Pittsburgh, which was the case for Cincy. They were down a lot of players to injury and it showed in their low-effort loss to the Bears.
AFC: Who's Eliminated
13. Houston Texans (4-9)
14. Denver Broncos (4-9)
15. Indianapolis Colts (3-10)
16. Cleveland Browns (0-13)
NFC: Who's in
1. (y) Philadelphia Eagles (11-2)
A bittersweet victory for the Eagles, because they clinched a playoff berth and won the NFC East, but they very well may have lost Carson Wentz for the season. Wentz reportedly may have suffered a torn ACL, or at least the Eagles are concerned that he did. Best case scenario for Philly probably involves an MCL injury and a few weeks without Wentz. Either way, they're going to the postseason but people in Philly are very nervous.
2. Minnesota Vikings (10-3)
The Vikings got banged around by the Panthers defense with some offensive linemen missing, and Case Keenum threw a couple of picks but still didn't look terrible. Minnesota can very much make a run at the No. 1 seed if Wentz is missing and the Eagles struggle.
3. Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
Brutal loss at home considering the circumstances: The Eagles had to play Nick Foles for a quarter and the Rams were leading for large stretches of this game. They are secretly in danger of missing the playoffs if they only go 1-2 down the stretch and the Cowboys or Packers get hot.
4. New Orleans Saints (9-4)
The Saints are suddenly in a very interesting position, having dropped a game to the Falcons on Thursday night. There's plenty of games left to be played, but they have a dogfight to win the division.
5. Carolina Panthers (9-4)
The Panthers don't have a tiebreaker with the Saints, but they do have a tie for the division lead. That's huge because they might be the first team against Aaron Rodgers if he returns next week and still have to play the Falcons again. They're in good shape but not out of the woods just yet.
6. Atlanta Falcons (8-5)
Atlanta's Thursday win was massive -- they get a mini-bye late in the season and now close with Tampa, New Orleans and Carolina. They are still in play to win the division.
NFC: Who's out
7. Seattle Seahawks (8-5): Seattle got to look in the mirror at its doppleganger and it got beat up pretty bad by the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Russell Wilson tried to make something out of this game, but they came up short.
8. Detroit Lions (7-6): The Lions snuck by the Bucs with a banged-up quarterback and kept their playoff hopes alive.
9. Green Bay Packers (7-6): The Packers needed overtime to beat the Browns but managed to pull it off (and cover, sigh). Aaron Rodgers is coming back next week and things are going to get interesting.
10. Dallas Cowboys (7-6): The Cowboys hammered the Giants on Sunday to set themselves up for a possible playoff run if/when Ezekiel Elliott comes back from suspension. They get the Raiders next week and then Zeke returns. It's very interesting.
11. Arizona Cardinals (6-7): The Cardinals are not going to make the playoffs but they are not eliminated yet, and they keep fighting hard despite playing without their starting running back and featuring a third-string quarterback.
NFC: Who's Eliminated
12. Washington Redskins (5-8)
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-9)
14. Chicago Bears (3-9)
15. New York Giants (2-9)
16. San Francisco 49ers (2-10)
Legend: (x) clinched playoff berth | (y) denotes division winner | (z) denotes first-round bye | (*) clinched home-field advantage |
BRIEF-Eco Oro Minerals says Glass Lewis recommends shareholders vote the Green Management Proxy | Western Digital expects ruling on injunction request by mid-July -source
TOKYO, June 15 Western Digital Corp expects a ruling on its request for a court injunction to stop the sale of Toshiba Corp's chip unit by mid-July, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday. The California-based firm presented a revised offer for the chip unit that met Toshiba's requests on Wednesday but did not receive a positive response, a separate source said. |
Yemen suicide car bombing kills three, say officials | A suicide car bomb attack in a rebel-held Yemeni town today killed three people, including a child, and wounded eight others, a provincial official said. The attack targeted a sports and culture club in the Huthi-controlled town of Radaa, he said, in the central province of Baida where Al-Qaeda fighters are present.
A security official said: “Huthi fighters opened fire on the car before it attacked the club, causing it to explode at the gate, leading to the deaths and injuries.”
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A nearby school was also damaged, the source said.
Late last month, dozens of suspected Al-Qaeda militants, civilians and a US Navy Seal were killed in a US raid on a compound in the same province.
The United States considers Al-Qaeda’s Yemen-based franchise, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, to be the extremist group’s most dangerous.
AQAP and the Islamic State jihadist group have exploited a power vacuum created by the conflict between the government and the Shiite rebels to expand their presence in Yemen.
More than 7,400 people have been killed in the war since a Saudi-led coalition started a military intervention in support of the government in March 2015, the UN says.
That toll includes around 1,400 children. |
Steinhoff says considering all options to help cut debt | JOHANNESBURG, March 20 (Reuters) - Crisis-hit South African retailer Steinhoff said on Tuesday it is considering “all of its options” in order to support its liquidity after a report on Monday that the retailer could sell a stake in its African unit.
The sale of shares in Steinhoff Africa Retail, in which Steinhoff owns a 77 percent stake, would come through an accelerated bookbuild, Bloomberg said, quoting unnamed sources familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla Editing by James Macharia) |
New York Post | AC/DC songwriter and producer George Young dead at 70 AC/DC acknowledged Young’s passing on their Twitter account, saying, “Without his help and guidance there would not have been an AC/DC.”
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Sardar Singh, Birendra Lakra return to India squad for Champions Trophy | Sardar Singh has returned to the Hockey squad for India. (Source: Hockey India) Sardar Singh has returned to the Hockey squad for India. (Source: Hockey India)
Former captain Sardar Singh was today brought back to bolster the Indian hockey team’s mid-field while Birendra Lakra was included to shore up the defence line-up for the upcoming Champions Trophy, beginning on June 23 in Breda, The Netherlands. Hockey India announced the 18-man squad for the last edition of the prestigious event and made a lot of changes to the side, to be led by goalkeeper P R Sreejesh.
Sardar was not part of the Indian team, which had a disappointing outing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. He was expected to reclaim his place in the side after being included in the national training camp in Bengaluru. Also making a comeback to the side is Lakra, who like Sardar, was not part of the CWG squad.
The selectors have dropped defenders Rupinder, Kothajit Singh and Gurinder Singh while Jaramanpreet Singh and Surendra Kumar were included. Among the strikers, the axe fell on Lalit Upadhyay and Gurjant Singh as Ramandeep Singh earned his place back.
The selectors also replaced goalkeeper Suraj Karkera with Krishan Bahadur Pathak. Sreejesh, under whose captaincy India won a silver in the last edition, said the team is determined to do well. India had lost the final to world number one Australia and it was their first podium finish at the event after 34 years.
“I think that was the closest we came to winning the gold and most importantly beating Australia. Though we had to settle for a second place, it was a memorable tournament. This time too, we want to make it a memorable one as it’s the last edition of the prestigious event,” said Sreejesh.
Chief coach Harendra Singh made it clear that the players have to do well to be in the reckoning for a place in the Asian Games squad.
“It is an extremely important tournament for the players to showcase their firepower as the team for the forthcoming Asian Games in Jakarta will be picked on the basis of performance at the Commonwealth Games and the Champions Trophy,” Singh said.
“While this team will be put to test against another Asian powerhouse Pakistan who we will face in the Asian Games, the Champions Trophy will provide the ideal platform to see where we stand against higher-ranked teams like Australia, Belgium, The Netherlands and Argentina in the lead up to the World Cup,” he added.
India will begin their campaign at the Champions Trophy against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 23.
Indian Squad
Goalkeepers: Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran (C), Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Surender Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh, Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas
Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (VC) Sardar Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad.
Forwards: Sunil Sowmarpet Vitalacharya, Ramandeep Singh Mandeep Singh, Sumit Kumar (Jr.) Akashdeep Singh and Dilpreet Singh.
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Bills' Jordan Matthews: Out for Week 5, likely more | Matthews (thumb surgery) is listed as out for this week's game in Cincinnati.
This was expected all along, as Matthews will probably end up missing 3-to-5 games. Let this serve as a reminder that he should be on your bench or dropped for the time being. It's also a good reminder that the Bills may have the worst receiving corps of any 3-1 team in recent memory, as struggling rookie Zay Jones and ho-hum veteran Andre Holmes are set to serve as starters this week. |
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attacks Hamas, calls US ambassador ‘son of a dog’ | Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Reuters Photo) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Reuters Photo)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called the US ambassador to Israel a “son of a dog” because of his support for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Abbas, speaking at a Palestinian leadership gathering, also blamed Hamas for a bomb attack last week on the convoy of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in Gaza, remarks that threatened reconciliation efforts with the Islamist group.
The Palestinian leader accused Ambassador David Friedman of defending Israeli settlers in the West Bank by saying that they were building on “their land”. The slur drew rebukes from the diplomat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In an angry tone, Abbas said: “The son of dog says they build on their land? He is a settler, and his family are settlers, and he is the US ambassador in Tel Aviv. What should we expect from him?”
Friedman, a strong supporter of Israel’s settler movement, was an early and enthusiastic advocate of US President Donald Trump’s Dec. 6 decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and to move the US embassy there. Friedman responded during a speech in Jerusalem to a conference on combating global anti-Semitism, saying: “His response was to refer to me as son of a dog. Anti-Semitism or political discourse? Not for me to judge, I leave that all up to you.”
US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt issued a statement calling Abbas’ comment “highly inappropriate.” He said the Palestinian leader needed “to choose between hateful rhetoric and concrete and practical efforts to improve the quality of life of his people.”
Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem delighted the Israeli government but infuriated Palestinians, who have staged regular protests since then. Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and indivisible capital, although that is not recognised internationally. Palestinians feel equally strongly, saying that East Jerusalem must be the capital of a future Palestinian state.
Peace talks aimed at finding a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict have stalled, while Israeli settlement expansion has continued. Netanyahu said Trump’s decisions on Jerusalem appeared to have brought Abbas to the point of making a verbal attack on a US official.
“For the first time in decades, the U.S. administration has stopped spoiling the Palestinian leaders and tells them: enough is enough,” Netanyahu said on Twitter. “Apparently the shock of the truth has caused them to lose it.”
Blame for bombing
Addressing the rancour between Hamas and Fatah, Abbas said there had been “zero” progress in reconciliation, citing efforts to bring a power-sharing deal to bear on the crossings out of the Gaza Strip and on security within the enclave.
Relations have grown even worse since Hamdallah and Palestinian security chief Majid Faraj’s convoy was attacked by a roadside bomb in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on March 13. They were uninjured. “We congratulate the two big brothers (Hamdallah and Faraj) that they are safe after the sinful and despicable attack that was carried out against them by the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said.
He offered no evidence of Hamas’ involvement but said he did not trust Hamas to investigate the incident honestly. “We do not want investigation from them, we do not want information from them and we do not want anything from them because we know exactly that they, the Hamas movement, were the ones who committed this incident,” he said.
Abbas said Hamas would have to give up control of Gaza or risk taking full responsibility for the enclave and its two million residents without any help from his Western-backed Palestinian Authority. “In my capacity as the president of the Palestinian people I have tolerated much in order to regain unity and unite the homeland and I was met with rejection by Hamas and their illegitimate authority,” he said. Hamas called his comments irresponsible and said they aimed to “burn bridges and reinforce divisions.”
The group has previously denied involvement in the bombing. Fatah and Hamas have tried for years to come to an accommodation over running the Gaza Strip, but have repeatedly failed to implement deals mainly brokered by Egypt.
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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane DEFENDS Cristiano Ronaldo sub after Levante draw | Cristiano Ronaldo was subbed off against Levante.
Sergio Ramos put Real Madrid ahead on the 11th minute but Emmanuel Boateng levelled three minutes before the break.
Isco, who replaced Gareth Bale midway through the second half, then slotted home what looked to be the winner nine minutes from time.
Zidane then withdrew Ronaldo, presumably thinking that the win way already in the bag, and Marco Asensio entered the frame.
But Giampaolo Pazzini rescued a point for the relegation-threatened side with only one minute left on the clock. |
BRIEF-Rosbank provides Russia's Alrosa with $250-mln loan | Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia’s Rosbank:
* Says has provided Russian diamond producer Alrosa with $250 million in one-year credit;
* The loan has been granted as part of a previously approved $300-million revolving credit line;
* Alrosa will use the credit to refinance other loans. Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom) |
Coronation Street spoiler: Sally Metcalfe's stalker REVEALED | Fans of the ITV soap were left heartbroken last week when Sally (played by Sally Dynevor) admitted she fears her cyber bully will kill her following weeks of harassment.
And in scenes to air next week, her two daughters Rosie (Helen Flanagan) and Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) go on the hunt to find out who is hurting their mother.
The two girls show they are a force to be reckoned with as they track down the girl they think is stalking Sally.
After uncovering an address of the person who left an obituary for Sally in the Weatherfield Gazette, the sisters stake out Leah’s house (Molly McGylnn). |
Albino humpback whale Migaloo makes a rare appearance | An extremely rare white humpback whale has been spotted off the Australian coast as he undertake his annual migration.
The albino is believed to be Migaloo, the world's most famous all-white humpback who has built up a loyal following since first being sighted in 1991.
Tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef were treated to the site of the whale surfacing off the coast of Cairns, in the northeast of the country.
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HUMPBACK WHALES The huge mammals grow up to 16 metres (52 feet) in length. They weigh approximately 36,000 kg (79,000 lbs). Despite their intimidating size, humpback whales are harmless to humans. They mostly eat krill and small fish. Humpbacks are known to be adaptable feeders and have a diverse diet. They have recently been spotted poaching farmed fish from hatcheries in Alaska. The whales' feeding behaviour is especially impressive because of their ability to navigate a network of docks and holding pens in shallow water, very close to shore, where the hatchery salmon is released.
Migaloo, an Aboriginal word meaning 'whitefella', swims up the east coast of Australia between June and November.
As the Winter waters of Antarctica become too cold, he seeks out warmer climes to mate, before making the return journey.
The latest video is believed to have been shot by a passenger aboard the tourist boat Ocean Freedom.
The boat was returning from Upolu Reef on Sunday, August 6, when the inquisitive whale swam towards the delighted passengers on the vessel, according to reports in Yahoo7 News.
Speaking to the website Paul Faherty, the skipper of the vessel, said: 'There was lots of screaming, lots of yelling on board.
'The white glow coming towards you, it's indescribable. There's nothing like that.'
Migaloo is often seen in the waters off Port Douglas, around one hour to the north of Cairns, and has become a popular tourist attraction.
Two fishermen reported encountering the beast the day before the tourist boat footage was filmed.
Migaloo was spotted off the Gold Coast in July, believed to be the first time he has been seen breaching this year.
The creature was first sighted in 1991 when he was the only known white whale in the world.
An extremely rare white humpback whale (pictured) has been spotted off the Australian coast as he undertake his annual migration
The albino (pictured) is believed to be Migaloo, the world's most famous all-white humpback who has built up a loyal following since first being sighted in 1991
That was until an albino calf was spotted with its protective mother off the Australian coast near Sydney in 2015.
It was believed to be the offspring of Migaloo and has been unofficially named MJ (Migaloo Junior), according to The White Whale Research Centre.
Migaloo is protected under Australian law and part of Australia's east coast humpback population that has been brought back from the brink of extinction following the halting of whaling in the early 1960s.
Humpbacks grow up to 16 metres (52 feet) in length and weigh approximately 36,000 kg (79,000 lbs).
Tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef were treated to the site of the whale surfacing (pictured) on Sunday, August 6
The inquisitive whale swam towards delighted passengers on the tourist boat Ocean Freedom, it has been reported
Migaloo is often seen in the waters off Port Douglas, around one hour to the north of Cairns (pictured) where the latest sighting took place, and has become a popular tourist attraction
Despite their intimidating size, humpback whales are harmless to humans and they mostly eat krill and small fish.
Humpbacks are known to be adaptable feeders and have a diverse diet.
They have recently been spotted poaching farmed fish from hatcheries in Alaska.
The whales' feeding behaviour is especially impressive because of their ability to navigate a network of docks and holding pens in shallow water, very close to shore, where the hatchery salmon is released |
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Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and walking aids | If you don't know where to start, just answer a few questions to find information best suited to your needs.
You may know that your relative would benefit from a walking stick, walking frame or a mobility scooter, but how do you set about choosing one and then buying one?
On this page we introduce you to a few of the most common mobility aids that you might consider to help your elderly relative stay active, including:
1. Mobility scooters
2. Wheelchairs
3. Walking sticks
4. Walking frames
If you think your relative or friend would benefit from equipment or home adaptations, it's a good idea to get an assessment from the local authority for equipment needs. If the physiotherapist decides that your loved one is in need of a walking aid or wheelchair, they may be able to get it on the NHS.
The links on this page are to the Which? product reviews for staying independent at home.
Mobility scooters
Choosing the right mobility scooter: weighing up the benefits and disadvantages of a mobility scooter is a good starting place, even before you begin thinking about the best type of mobility scooter to suit your relative’s needs. Falling into two main categories – mobility scooters for the pavement and those for the road – we discuss the considerations for each.
Wheelchairs
Choosing a wheelchair: whether your relative needs a manual or powered wheelchair, here is information about what you both need to consider when making your choice. Drive controls, batteries and storage and how to customise a wheelchair are all areas that we cover in this guide.
'She got this fantastic off road electric wheelchair.' Tina's story
Hiring wheelchairs: there are several schemes that are available for hiring wheelchairs. Whether it’s the NHS wheelchair service, the Motability scheme, Shopmobility or the Disabled Living Centres, we tell you about them all.
Walking sticks
How to use a walking stick: from choice of material and shape of handle to information about folding, tripod and tetrapod walking sticks, we explain your choices in depth. We also tell you the various accessories that you can use with a walking stick and the techniques for using a walking stick effectively and safely.
Walking frames
Zimmer frames and rollators: Zimmer frames are for someone who needs more support than that offered by one or even two walking sticks. Non-wheeled walking frames - known as rollators - offer the most stability, especially if it has four rather than three legs, and they are height-adjustable too and available in different widths.
If your relative is still able to leave the home, wheeled walkers provide additional support and some have the advantage of a seat and storage to carry shopping, so there are yet more choices to be made.
Shopping trolleys
Many older people benefit from using a wheeled trolley for carrying groceries and household items, as these remove the need to carry heavy bags. Although shopping trolleys are indeed useful, they are not designed to provide a great degree of support other than as a restful leaning point when taking a break from walking. Therefore, shopping trolleys should not be seen as a mobility aid in the same sense as the equipment listed above. |
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi makes big admission amid new Yamaha contract | Rossi is one of the most famous racers in motorsport history, a position bolstered by his haul of nine titles across three classifications.
The last of his MotoGP gongs came back in 2009 though and at 39 the Doctor, as he’s known by fans, is approaching the end of his career.
Last week Yamaha made the surprise call to give Rossi a two-year contract extension, tying him down until 2021.
Intense questioning followed that decision and Rossi has now offered his take on doubts being raised about it. |
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Considered day-to-day | Malkin (lower body) remains day-to-day, according to coach Mike Sullivan.
Malkin was not in attendance at the Penguins' practice session Tuesday, but considering the team won't play until Thursday at the earliest, it shouldn't come as a huge surprise. The Russian sat out Game 6 due to his lower-body injury, having scored five points in the prior five contests. Without Geno in the lineup, Riley Sheahan was bumped up to a second-line role and should continue to deputize in Malkin's stead. |
Neil Finn closes Byron Bay Bluesfest with crowd sing-along | More than 70 acts formed the stellar lineup for 2017's Byron Bay Bluesfest.
And Neil Finn brought the five-day festival to a close on Monday night with a massive impromptu crowd sing-along.
The Crowded House frontman, 58, urged thousands of Bluesfest revelers to join in for an impressive performance of the 1992 track Four Seasons In One Day.
Neil Finn closes Byron Bay Bluesfest with a large impromptu crowd sing-a-long to Crowded House track Four Seasons In One Day on Monday night
The 28th annual Blues Festival'S other headliners included Patti Smith, Jimmy Buffet, Santana, Mary J Bligh, The Lumineers and Kasey Chambers.
Fans took to social media to express their delight at Neil's set list, claiming he played plenty of Split Enz and Crowded House songs.
Other claimed it was the 'best show ever' and 'worth the wait'.
'Best show ever': Fans took to social media to express their delight at Neil's set list, claiming he played plenty of Split Enz and Crowded House songs
The festival director Peter Noble happily reported to Echo that the music event was very successful.
‘If there’s been a better Bluesfest, I can’t remember one,’ he said.
Peter also added: ‘I couldn’t be prouder, I couldn’t be happier.’
'I couldn't be happier': The festival director Peter Noble claimed the 28th annual Blues Festival was a massive success
Neil fronted the festival as a solo act, but still performed many Crowded House tracks to the large crowds.
The band is known for favourites such as Fall At Your Feet, World Where We Love, Something So Strong and Four Seasons In One Day.
Crowded House was inducted into the ARIA's Hall of Fame last year, 30 years after they first formed. |
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Another game, another dominant showing | Malkin scored two goals and added two assists during Friday's 7-4 win over Washington.
Now up to seven goals and three assists through his past three games, Malkin has collected 21 tallies and 38 points through 27 games since returning from an upper-body injury Dec. 1. He's also improved to a high-end 3.85 points per 60 minutes for the campaign and should continue to be viewed as an elite asset in all settings. |
EU slaps down Catalonia’s hopes of staying in bloc: ‘We only recognise SPAIN’ | The Catalan government has threatened to issue a unilateral declaration of independence from the central government in Madrid after staging a ‘banned’ referendum.
And some separatists hope remaining in the bloc was possible.
But EU economics commissioner Mr Moscovici said: “An independent Catalonia cannot be a member of the European Union. There is no doubt about that. Brussels recognises only one member state, and that is Spain.”
The tug of war between Madrid and Barcelona is a “painful situation,” but the solution to the crisis can only come from inside Spain, the economics chief said: “This is not a crisis that can be solved in Brussels or in Paris, nor anywhere else for that matter.” |
BRIEF-Shikun & Binui announces Q4 financial results | Qatar says fighter jets deal shows deep U.S. support
DOHA, June 15 A $12 billion deal to buy Boeing F-15 U.S. fighter jets shows Qatar has deep-rooted support from Washington, a Qatari official said on Thursday, adding that its rift with some other Arab states had not hurt the U.S. relationship with Doha. |
Vanessa Lachey and Maksim Chmerkovskiy head to DWTS | He's rumored to have alienated both his dance partner and his wife over the past week.
But Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 37, looked determined to make amends as he toted a huge coffee order while making his way to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals in Los Angeles on Friday.
The professional dancer was seen arriving separately from both his partner Vanessa Lachey, 36 - who he is believed to have clashed with - his wife Peta Murgatroyd, 31, and Vanessa's husband Nick, 43.
All is forgiven? Vanessa Lachey, 36, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 37, made their way to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals separately on Friday amid rumors of a 'major feud'
The Ukrainian-born choreographer was the first to the studio and he was loaded up with his caffeinated order, plus a salad.
The Burn The Floor dancer looked ready to work in black sweatpants and Adidas sneakers, plus a blue t-shirt and cap.
It was Maksim's second day back on the talent show since failing to appear for his performance on Monday, citing 'personal reasons'.
Let's dance: The Psych actress looked ready to hit the dance floor, wearing yoga pants that showed off her toned legs, as well as sneakers and a low cut black top
The partner he left in the cold that night, Vanessa, showed up 20 minutes after the ripped dance instructor.
The Psych actress also looked ready to hit the dance floor, wearing yoga pants that showed off her toned legs, as well as sneakers and a low cut black top.
She accessorized with dark sunglasses and a black leather Givenchy handbag.
Next to arrive were the spouses; both Vanessa's husband Nick and Maksim's other half Peta.
Friendly competition: Next to arrive were the spouses; Maksim's wife Peta Murgatroyd, 31, and Vanessa's husband Nick, 43
The 98 Degrees musician and the New Zealand born Latin dancer had clearly been on a Starbucks run before practice, as they both arrived at the studio carrying their own drinks.
Peta looked stunning in black leggings and patterned sports bra that showed her defined six pack abs.
She covered her shoulders with a chambray shirt and was lugging a brown leather shoulder bag.
On the choreographer's feet were fur-covered sliders.
Abs-olutely fabulous: Peta looked stunning in black leggings and patterned sports bra that showed her defined six pack abs
She wore her blonde locks in a high bun and was makeup free apart from some eyeliner.
Peta's Charmed actor dance partner wore sneakers, black shorts, dark wraparound shades and carried his phone and a towel.
He wore a white singlet that showcased his ripped physique.
The tension on the ABC hit talent show all began with a 'big chemistry issue' between Maksim and Vanessa.
Bust a move: On the choreographer's feet were fur-covered sliders, and she wore her blonde locks in a high bun
But Vanessa denied the rumors of a rift and insisted she has been nothing but the perfect pupil with her Dancing With The Stars partner Maksim.
The star refuted claims her domineering attitude caused the professional dancer to walk away from their pairing on Monday.
'I just know that when I'm on set he's my coach and I'm the student, so I listen a lot more and I don't speak up as much because this is a field I don't know,' she told Us Weekly.
'He's trained me and taught me so many amazing, wonderful new things just like any trainer would or teacher would.'
High tension: The troubles on the ABC hit talent show all began with a 'big chemistry issue' between Maksim and Vanessa
Not forgotten: Maksim took full responsibility for his absence via Twitter, and apologized to his partner on Twitter
A representative for the show has since confirmed that Maksim will be back dancing for next week's show, according to People.
Maksim took full responsibility for his absence via Twitter, and apologized to his partner on Wednesday.
Sources told People Maks did not perform by choice due to an ongoing conflict between him and Vanessa.
'There is a big chemistry issue,' the insider claimed. 'They both have big personalities and that’s not always the best recipe for a good partnership.'
A source told Us Weekly: 'There is a lot of fighting going on behind the scenes.'
He's back! A representative for the show has since confirmed that Maksim will be back dancing for next week's show
Two weeks ago Radar Online reported that Vanessa was not too keen on her husband Nick's close dance moves with Maks' wife Peta.
An on-set source said that things have gotten to the point where 'her jealousy issues are really starting to affect everyone.
They added: 'She is annoying everyone and the others are just hoping that she gets sent home soon.'
In addition to rowing with Vanessa, Maksim and Peta were seen having quite the animated conversation while on a stroll with baby son Shai in Los Angeles on Sunday morning. |
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Tennis-Wozniacki joins seed exodus after stinging loss | By Rex Gowar
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki's honeymoon on grass was short-lived as she became the 11th women's seed to fall on the first three days at Wimbledon in a 6-4 1-6 7-5 second-round defeat by Ekaterina Makarova on Wednesday.
The Danish second seed, who won the Eastbourne tournament last week, made no excuses for her defeat.
"I did everything I could," Wozniacki told reporters. "I fought as hard as I could. I can't even be mad at myself because I played up to the level that I can," added the Dane, who won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January.
"I think (Makarova) played above her level and really raised it and got a little lucky and played well when she needed to."
The former world number one said she did not think the grass surface was any reason for so many seeds going out early and felt that on current form she could have beaten 90 percent of the players in the draw.
"Sometimes it just doesn't go your way. Sometimes it just doesn't flash.
"I still almost found a way to turn it around. It's frustrating because I feel like I could have gone and done something really great here," Wozniacki said.
"For her to keep this level, I would be very surprised if you saw her go far. But with someone playing like this today, I really did what I could. It just wasn't enough."
Wozniacki fought to the bitter end against the tenacious Russian, succumbing on the sixth match point after an absorbing match lasting two hours and nine minutes on Court One.
Makarova, three days short of her 30th birthday, broke early to take command of the first set.
Wozniacki complained about a swarm of insects on court and asked for repellent spray which seemed to sting her into action as she won five games in a row before claiming the second set.
Makarova came back strongly, however, and looked poised for an easy victory when she led 5-1 in the third.
Wozniacki produced her best shots, though, to save three match points when 5-3 and 40-0 behind and saved another before breaking to level the set.
With both women playing fine tennis and moving each other all round the court, Makarova earned three more match points and converted the second to beat Wozniacki for the second time in nine meetings. (Reporting by Rex Gowar, editing by Ed Osmond) |
Argentine coach threatened at gunpoint by bench player | BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - A coach in the lower divisions of Argentine soccer quit after being threatened at gunpoint by a benched player.
Coach Cristian Neira of the Escuela Presidente Roca club, in one of the regional lower divisions in the Cordoba province north of Buenos Aires, quit after midfielder Cesar Pagani pulled a gun during training and demanded to be included in the starting lineup on Thursday, said Emeterio Farias, president of the Cordoba Soccer League.
"The coach quit," Farias said in an interview with Radio Suquia on Friday. "The player threatened him with a gun during training. There's another kid who is playing (in the starting lineup) and the coach thinks he is better, and he has the right to decide who plays."
Farias said Neira decided not to press charges out of fear, but said he reported the incident to the police.
"I hope the authorities do something. A guy like this cannot be free," Farias said. "We can't allow the violent (people) to push us around."
Escuela President Roca plays in the Federal C category of Argentina professional soccer, one of the many lower level regional tournaments below the first division. |
South Africa's Zuma says ANC lawmakers who voted against him must be punished | JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's President Jacob Zuma wants the African National Congress to identify and punish party members who voted against him in a no-confidence motion in parliament last week.
Some 30 ANC lawmakers supported the opposition motion in a secret ballot on Aug. 8, not enough for it to pass but the defection exposed rifts within the ANC that could weaken Zuma's ability to influence the choice of next party leader at elections in December.
Addressing an ANC meeting late on Sunday, Zuma called the defectors "people who have double hearts, one for the ANC and one for other parties," and said they "must be taken to the (ANC) disciplinary committee," South African media reported.
"What our enemies (opposition members of parliament) were doing was to say: 'How can we destroy the ANC and weaken it, so that we can take control of the country?' ... We should never do it again," Zuma was quoted as saying.
It was unclear how the party would be able to determine who had voted against Zuma or what action could be taken against them. The president said he would discuss the issue of dissenters at a meeting of the ANC on Monday.
ANC communications officials were unavailable to comment.
Critics say Zuma's priority is to ensure he retains sufficient control over the party to ensure that his chosen candidate succeeds him as leader so he can avoid scrutiny over corruption allegations that have dogged his eight years in power. Zuma has denied wrongdoing.
The opposition sought to oust Zuma after he removed finance minister Pravin Gordhan in March, a move that hit the financial markets and prompted two credit ratings agencies to downgrade South Africa's debt rating to junk status.
Following the failure of the no-confidence motion, the main opposition Democratic Alliance party said it would bring a motion to dissolve parliament and call a general election. The ANC, which has a strong majority in the assembly, dismissed the DA's call as "dreams and hallucinations". |
Bills' Eddie Yarbrough: Could wind up with important role | Yarbrough, originally thought to be a depth piece or roster cut, played with the starting unit during Thursday's preseason game.
Starter Shaq Lawson had to miss the game, so Yarbrough likely won't be running with the first unit unless either Lawson or Jerry Hughes were to get hurt during the regular season. But he's leapfrogged everyone else over the summer and is probably the team's third best defensive end right now. Yarbrough had a great career at Wyoming but injuries cost him a better start to his pro career and the Broncos couldn't find a place for him. It looks like he's here to stay in Buffalo. |
REVEALED: The Queen’s favourite flower - and you won't believe what it is | GETTY The Queen said she was not an expert gardener
In a rare public broadcast, Queen Elizabeth II spoke in a pre-recorded interview to congratulate the radio show for reaching such a milestone anniversary. And although she claimed she was not an expert in gardening, she revealed “plants, trees and flowers have been a source of pleasure” throughout her life. While John Anderson, keeper of the gardens at Frogmore House in Windsor where the broadcast was recorded, revealed the Queen’s favourite flower is actually a primrose - although he added she is also partially fond of wildflowers. He also claimed the Queen had a broad colour palette and enjoyed visiting the Windsor gardens during the spring.
BBC The BBC Radio show was broadcast from Frogmore House and Gardens
Speaking at the end of the show today, the Queen told listeners of the BBC Radio show: “I very much hope you’ve enjoyed visiting these gardens which hold a special place in my family’s affection. “Queen Victoria 150 years ago wrote of this dear garden ‘where all is peace and quiet’. “These days there is more noise from the air than 150 years ago but Frogmore remains a relaxing environment. “I’m not an expert but plants, trees and flowers have been the source of pleasure throughout my life.” She added her mother was a “hands-on gardener”, in a tradition which has been followed throughout the family.
Queen Elizabeth II in pictures Fri, September 29, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II making her Royal visits in her many colourful and elegant outfits. Play slideshow PA 1 of 100 Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a visit to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
And the Queen added her congratulations to the BBC radio show, saying: “As you mark the programme’s 70th anniversary, I send my congratulations and wish you continued success.” She also added her thanks for a gift - a purple-flowering plant called Daphne bholua Jacqueline Postill - which was presented to her gardener during the broadcast, saying she and Prince Philip “look forward to seeing and enjoying in the near future.” The pre-recorded speech was featured as the BBC Radio 4 show visits the historic royal retreat of Frogmore House and Gardens at Windsor. While the house is now mostly used for entertaining, it was made popular by Queen Charlotte, consort of George III, in the 1700s who was passionate about wildlife and arranged the landscaping of the grounds.
PA Queen Elizabeth II spoke in a pre-recorded interview to congratulate the radio show |
Lions' Ameer Abdullah: Removed from injury report | Abdullah (ankle) has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against Carolina.
A limited practice participant Wednesday and a full participant Thursday and Friday, the third-year running back out of Nebraska is fine to fill his usual role as Detroit's lead runner. Abdullah is quietly on pace for a 1,000-yard rushing season, but he's only caught nine passes and scored one touchdown -- trends that figure to continue so long as he loses passing-down work to Theo Riddick and goal-line/short-yardage carries to Zach Zenner or Dwayne Washington (ankle). The Panthers have held opposing running backs to 3.8 yards per carry and 67.5 rushing yards per game this season. |
West Brom make most of Hull mistakes to wrap up victory | In-form West Brom accepted Hull’s gifts to pile more misery on the Tigers.
Chris Brunt and Gareth McAuley cashed in on errors before James Morrison clinched a 3-1 win for the Baggies at The Hawthorns.
Robert Snodgrass had given Hull a first-half lead, but the Tigers beat themselves during a second half littered with costly defensive mistakes
Tweet of the match
62 | McAuley heads in at the back post from a @WBA corner Clucas tried to clear off the line but GDS gives @WBA the goal #WBAHUL — Hull City (@HullCity) January 2, 2017
Star man – Matt Phillips
62' McAuley heads home from another Phillips corner to put the Baggies in front (2-1) #WBAHUL #WBA — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) January 2, 2017
The winger had a slow start to his West Brom career but has improved as the season has gone on to become an integral part of Tony Pulis’ side. He grabbed another two assists from corners – although was given a helping hand by poor Hull defending – having scored in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Southampton. Phillips was a long-term target for Pulis and has slowly shown why the manager persisted in his chase to sign him from QPR in the summer.
Moment of the match
Hull had been on top during the first half and needed to keep it tight after the break but shot themselves in the foot just four minutes into the second half. Phillips’ corner found Chris Brunt completely unmarked at the far post and the Northern Ireland international thumped a header past David Marshall. It changed the game and Hull saw victory disappear with their non-existent defending as McAuley and Morrison added to their woes.
View from the bench
Mike Phelan, left, and Tony Pulis
Hull boss Mike Phelan would have been quietly confident coming out for the second half but his side unravelled after just minutes. They were calm and composed in the first half and comfortable on top but failing to mark Brunt for Albion’s equaliser changed the game. Pulis’ words of wisdom at the break aided the Baggies’ cause but he would have been far from happy with the way they started the game.
Player ratings
Ben Foster:, Craig Dawson:, Gareth McAuley:, Jonny Evans:, Chris Brunt:, Darren Fletcher:, Claudio Yacob:, Nacer Chadli:, James Morrison:, Matt Phillips:, Salomon Rondon:Allan Nyom (for Evans):, Hal Robson-Kanu (for Chadli):, James McClean (for Rondon):
David Marshall:, Harry Maguire:, Curtis Davies:, Michael Dawson:, Ahmed Elmohamady:, Tom Huddlestone:, Jake Livermore:, Robert Snodgrass:, Sam Clucas:, Dieumerci Mbokani:, Adama Diomande:Ryan Mason (for Mbokani):, Markus Henriksen (for Davies):
Who’s up next? |
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Reese wins fourth long jump world title | LONDON (Reuters) - American Brittney Reese claimed her fourth world long jump title on Friday after a tense, tight contest in which only six centimeters separated the top four competitors.
Darya Klishina, competing as a neutral athlete after the Russian federation was banned over state-sponsored doping, took silver for her first medal at a major finals after jumping seven meters for the first time in six years.
Titleholder and Olympic champion Tianna Bartoletta won bronze, squeezing on to the podium with her last jump ahead of Serbia's Ivana Spanovic who missed out on a medal at a global finals for the first time since 2013.
Reese won with a leap of 7.02 meters on her third attempt and had to endure a nerve-wracking finale after receiving a red flag on her next three jumps.
The 30-year-old said it was an emotional moment after her grandfather passed away two weeks ago.
"I was doing this for him and I know he would have been cheering for me," she said. "I'm a stronger person than I probably think I am. It has shown me mentally at my best.
"I'll be continuing to Tokyo 2020. I'm not done yet, I can assure you."
Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Women's Long Jump Final - London Stadium, London, Britain – August 11, 2017. Brittney Reese of the U.S. reacts after winning gold. Matthew Childs
Klishina jumped consistently well before producing her best effort in the fifth round with exactly seven meters.
She finished ninth at last year's Olympics after being cleared at the last minute to be the only Russian track and field athlete to compete in the Games.
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"I was waiting many years (for seven meters)," she said. "I wanted to show this result in an Olympic Games, but I did not have a chance with the whole situation around me. Now it was the right time, at a world championships, to jump this."
Bartoletta began sluggishly and had dropped to sixth after four rounds but saved her best for last with 6.97 meters - still well short of her personal best of 7.17 which she achieved to win in Rio last year.
"I just didn't get any rhythm," said Bartoletta who also won Olympic sprint relay golds in London and Rio.
"I was just too late on the board and I couldn't hit it right. I kept trying to stay mentally strong throughout the competition and it got me a medal but I'm disappointed that I couldn't deliver my true form."
Her last jump was one centimeter better than Spanovic's best which the Serb produced in the second round and gave her the lead. Spanovic, bronze medalist at both the Olympics and the last World Championships, also produced 6.91 with her final jump. |
China says pollution inspectors find firms falsifying data | A worker maintains a street light at Tiananmen Square among smog during a polluted day in Beijing, China, January 6, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee
SHANGHAI China's air quality inspectors found problems at more than 3,000 companies in the first three months of this year, of which a large proportion were found to be falsifying data, the environment ministry said on Friday.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection said it checked more than 8,500 firms in six municipalities and provinces including Beijing and central Henan, and found that many were not implementing air pollution control measures strictly or were still violating environmental regulations.
Some companies, including a firm owned by Foxconn subsidiary FIH mobile in Hebei province's Langfang city, tried to stop inspectors from making checks, the ministry said. Others were found to be deliberating reporting false data, it said in an online statement.
A representative for Apple supplier Foxconn said the company was not able to comment immediately in response.
China says it is winning its "war on pollution" after strengthening legislation, beefing up its monitoring capabilities and cracking down on hundreds of polluting firms, and says average air quality improved noticeably in 2016.
However, official data published last week showed that air quality was markedly worse in the first two months of the year than the same period of 2016.
Throughout January, high winter coal consumption combined with unfavorable weather conditions to create heavy smog build-ups throughout northern China, especially in heavily industrialized Hebei province that surrounds Beijing.
That forced dozens of cities in the region to issue "red alerts" designed to curb industrial activity and thin traffic.
(Reporting by Brenda Goh; Additional Reporting by Jessica Macy Yu in TAIPEI; Editing by Paul Tait) |
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'Still unbeaten with Riri': Mesut Ozil poses with lucky charm Rihanna after she watched Arsenal destroy Everton | The video will start in 8 Cancel
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Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil's week just keeps getting better.
After putting pen to paper on a new deal worth a staggering £350,000 a week a few days ago - he got to celebrate with his 'lucky charm' popstar pal.
Arsenal hosted a very special guest for their impressive 5-1 victory over Everton on Saturday afternoon as global pop star Rihanna watched on from the stands.
Straight after the match, the German uploaded a snap of himself and the 'Umbrella' star with the caption: "She knows which football teams to support."
Ozil later added on Twitter: "Still unbeaten with Riri."
(Image: Instagram/m10_official)
And that's because they first met in Brazil during 2014's World Cup final when Ozil's international pals beat Argentina 1-0 in the showpiece event.
Always one for a party Rihanna helped the Germany squad celebrate after they lifted the biggest trophy in football.
(Image: Twitter/rihanna)
(Image: Twitter/rihanna)
Back in London and Arsene Wenger handed a debut to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the Gabon striker made an instant impact playing a crucial role in the game's opening goal.
Aubameyang flicked the ball on to Henrikh Mkhitaryan who then delivered a brilliant cross for Aaron Ramsey to slot home.
Laurent Koscielny then doubled the host's lead before Ramsey got his second of the game.
Aubameyang then got a goal of his own, linking up with old friend Mkhitaryan just before half-time.
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Wales international Ramsey then wrapped up Arsenal's victory in the second half by completing his hat-trick.
After watching the game from the stands, Rihanna then went to meet some of Arsenal's biggest stars, including her old Ozil.
Here'a hoping he wasn't a Rude Boy. |
Google Earth has captured a 100-year-old man working outside a church | Google Earth: What secret is this man in Pittsburgh hiding?
Google Earth has created a 3D image of the world which many have used to access every corner of the globe.
Whilst it often means capturing natural phenomena and beautiful landmarks, people can sometimes get caught in the crossfire.
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Spotted in Pittsburgh in the US is a man who appears to be working outdoors trimming hedges.
His fascinating story has since been revealed online. |
Royal Wood Floors Helps Home Owners in Milwaukee Understand More... | Milwaukee hard wood floor company educates home owners on White Oak and antique Heart Pine types of wood species that can be used successfully for flooring. MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- Royal Wood Floors specializes in hard wood floor refinishing and installing hard wood floors in the greater Milwaukee area and has been highly successful for over 15 years.
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Chargers wideout Keenan Allen named 2017 NFL Comeback Player of the Year | MINNEAPOLIS -- Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen looked like he might go on a tear during the 2016 season, starting things off strong against the Chiefs, but tore his ACL before halftime of the Week 1 game and was done for the year. He recovered well enough from it that he earned the 2017 NFL Comeback Player of the Year at NFL Honors on Saturday night.
Allen started out a little slow this season, but he absolutely exploded during the middle of the year and finished the season with 1,393 receiving yards on 102 catches. He also scored six touchdowns.
At one point, Allen was setting records, becoming the first player in NFL history to record 10 catches, 100 yards and a touchdown in three consecutive games.
The former third-round pick out of California blossomed into Philip Rivers's top weapon during the course of a season where he was targeted 159 times. |
Told Sonia Gandhi, Rahul not to go ahead with impeachment notice, says Mamata Banerjee | TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee saying that the Congress was wrong in moving the motion against the CJI. (File) TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee saying that the Congress was wrong in moving the motion against the CJI. (File)
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the Congress party was wrong in moving the impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra and she had warned both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul about it. “Congress was wrong to move impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra. The Congress wanted us to support it. But we did not,” the TMC chief told a news channel a day after Naidu rejected the impeachment notice citing “absence of credible and verifiable information” on proved “misbehaviour or incapacity”. “I told Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi not to go for impeachment,” Banerjee said, adding that her party did not want to interfere in the judiciary.
READ | Decision to reject notice was not hasty, adhered to Constitution provisions, says Venkaiah Naidu
The notice to impeach the CJI has been rejected by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Upset with the vice-president’s decision, the Congress now plans to approach the Supreme Court. On Monday, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said the rejection of the notice was “illegal”, “unconstitutional” and “hasty”. Naidu, however, defended his decision to reject the notice saying it was “timely and not hasty”. It came after over a month of due diligence and in strict conformity with the provisions of the Constitution and the Judges Inquiry Act of 1968, he said.
When the plan for moving a motion to impeach the CJI was taking shape, Banerjee had told reporters in March that the party would go with others on impeachment, but did a volte-face thereafter. Trinamool sources had said none of the two lawyers in the party, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee, were amenable to the idea of impeachment.
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BERLIN, Feb 15 The German government is holding talks with General Motors and Peugeot to ensure that Opel's three plants in Germany remain open should the U.S. carmaker succeed in selling its European unit to the French company, Labour Minister Andrea Nahles said on Wednesday. |