Culture
Highland Reel leads rivals a merry dance at Royal Ascot
- June 22, 2017
While Highland Reel starred in the Prince of Wales's, French-trained horses won two of the day's four group races. Through a combination of pounds, euros, US, Hong Kong and Aussie dollars as well as dirhams, the well-travelled five-year-old was already Coolmore's highest earner before taking his prize-money to just shy of £6m with this win. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
While Highland Reel starred in the Prince of Wales's, French-trained horses won two of the day's four group races. Through a combination of pounds, euros, US, Hong Kong and Aussie dollars as well as dirhams, the well-travelled five-year-old was already Coolmore's highest earner before taking his prize-money to just shy of £6m with this win. (more...)
For Democrats, 'Not Trump' is not enough
- June 22, 2017
Ossoff had raised roughly $23 million and spent about $22 million as of the most recently available campaign finance reports. Republican candidate Karen Handel speaks to CNN about Georgia's special election on June 20, 2017. "Democrats from coast to coast threw everything they had at this race, and Karen would not be defeated", House Speaker Paul Ryan said in a statement. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Ossoff had raised roughly $23 million and spent about $22 million as of the most recently available campaign finance reports. Republican candidate Karen Handel speaks to CNN about Georgia's special election on June 20, 2017. "Democrats from coast to coast threw everything they had at this race, and Karen would not be defeated", House Speaker Paul Ryan said in a statement. (more...)
Josh Peck's Wedding Photos Get Ruined With Embarrassing Hashtag #JusticeforDrake
- June 22, 2017
Noticeably absent was Peck's former Nickelodeon co-star , Drake Bell . For reference, here's a photo of Josh Peck's wedding. Can you imagine? How easy would it have been for Drake to just text "amazing job brotha!" or send a congrats bitmoji? Since Bell's tweets came out, the news stories surrounding Drake and Josh have only gotten pettier, as there are no people worse at de-escalation than bros in feuds. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Noticeably absent was Peck's former Nickelodeon co-star , Drake Bell . For reference, here's a photo of Josh Peck's wedding. Can you imagine? How easy would it have been for Drake to just text "amazing job brotha!" or send a congrats bitmoji? Since Bell's tweets came out, the news stories surrounding Drake and Josh have only gotten pettier, as there are no people worse at de-escalation than bros in feuds. (more...)
Rare Two-Year UK Parliamentary Session
- June 22, 2017
In a highly unusual move, the parliamentary session is being doubled to two years. Theresa May is facing continued pressure over her leadership as she prepares for the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, without a deal secured to prop up her minority government. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
In a highly unusual move, the parliamentary session is being doubled to two years. Theresa May is facing continued pressure over her leadership as she prepares for the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, without a deal secured to prop up her minority government. (more...)
BUSINESS REPORT: Uber's Travis Kalanick forced out by investors
- June 21, 2017
Kalanick's resignation was confirmed late Tuesday night (June 20), after he received a letter from five shareholders, demanding a change in leadership, The New York Times reports. Beyond its title as the ride-sharing giant, Uber has many other ventures in tech as well: In 2016, it unveiled self-driving fleets to the public in Pittsburgh and purchased Otto , a self-driving trucking company. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Kalanick's resignation was confirmed late Tuesday night (June 20), after he received a letter from five shareholders, demanding a change in leadership, The New York Times reports. Beyond its title as the ride-sharing giant, Uber has many other ventures in tech as well: In 2016, it unveiled self-driving fleets to the public in Pittsburgh and purchased Otto , a self-driving trucking company. (more...)
Daniel Day-Lewis Retires From Acting
- June 21, 2017
The artist's spokeswoman on Tuesday confirmed the news in a statement cited by Variety magazine, though without giving any reason for the decision. He is the only person to win three Best Actor Oscars - for My Left Foot , There Will Be Blood and Lincoln - and was nominated for two further Oscars for Gangs of NY and In the Name of the Father . (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The artist's spokeswoman on Tuesday confirmed the news in a statement cited by Variety magazine, though without giving any reason for the decision. He is the only person to win three Best Actor Oscars - for My Left Foot , There Will Be Blood and Lincoln - and was nominated for two further Oscars for Gangs of NY and In the Name of the Father . (more...)
Brooklyn Teen Charged with Beating Baby Daughter on Father's Day
- June 21, 2017
Taylor griped frequently via Facebook about his troubled relationship with the girl's mother, Tammy Lewis. Taylor reportedly chased after her until they reached the lobby-that's when he supposedly punched Tammy in the face as she held their daughter in her arms, knocking her to the floor. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Taylor griped frequently via Facebook about his troubled relationship with the girl's mother, Tammy Lewis. Taylor reportedly chased after her until they reached the lobby-that's when he supposedly punched Tammy in the face as she held their daughter in her arms, knocking her to the floor. (more...)
Jury begins deliberations in Bill Cosby sex assault trial
- June 21, 2017
The panel will reconvene to continue deliberations tomorrow. McMonagle asked. "This is why this case got thrown in the trash can". They've been deliberating for two hours, and have had dinner brought in. Camille Cosby isn't in the courtroom for that. Brian got dirty, constantly victim bashing Andrea, painting her out to be someone who was in a consensual relationship with Cosby and who wasn't honest. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The panel will reconvene to continue deliberations tomorrow. McMonagle asked. "This is why this case got thrown in the trash can". They've been deliberating for two hours, and have had dinner brought in. Camille Cosby isn't in the courtroom for that. Brian got dirty, constantly victim bashing Andrea, painting her out to be someone who was in a consensual relationship with Cosby and who wasn't honest. (more...)
Grenfell Fire: Cladding to be inspected as Hackney plans 'independent review'
- June 21, 2017
It is feared cladding was the reason the fire at Grenfell Tower in Islington took hold of the whole building. So let me be absolutely clear, the support on the ground for families in the initial hours was not good enough. Prices for apartments in the complex, located about 1½ miles south of Grenfell Tower in a highly desirable area, start at £1.6 million ($2 million) for private buyers, according to Britain's Guardian newspaper. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
It is feared cladding was the reason the fire at Grenfell Tower in Islington took hold of the whole building. So let me be absolutely clear, the support on the ground for families in the initial hours was not good enough. Prices for apartments in the complex, located about 1½ miles south of Grenfell Tower in a highly desirable area, start at £1.6 million ($2 million) for private buyers, according to Britain's Guardian newspaper. (more...)
NBA Finals Game 3 ratings up 22 percent from a year ago
- June 21, 2017
Guests in the first quarter the efforts of clay, Thompson, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry scored a basket Cleveland record nine three-pointers. The Cavaliers got 29 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists, three steals and one blocked shot from James, as well as 27 and 19 points from power forward Kevin Love and point guard Kyrie Irving, respectively, but that was not enough to combat Golden State's offense. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Guests in the first quarter the efforts of clay, Thompson, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry scored a basket Cleveland record nine three-pointers. The Cavaliers got 29 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists, three steals and one blocked shot from James, as well as 27 and 19 points from power forward Kevin Love and point guard Kyrie Irving, respectively, but that was not enough to combat Golden State's offense. (more...)
Ken Doll Revamped As Fat, Sports Man Bun
- June 21, 2017
Mattel introduced three new body types for its dolls - "slim, broad or original"- seven skin tones - including Asian, mixed race or Latino - and nine hairstyles, including the man bun and cornrows, according to the Telegraph. Barbie announced the New Crew in a tweet earlier today, with the hashtag #TheDollEvolves. Mattel frames it as a natural progression, coming the year after the Barbie diversity push, but this is just as much, if not more so, a business decision for the toy company ... (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Mattel introduced three new body types for its dolls - "slim, broad or original"- seven skin tones - including Asian, mixed race or Latino - and nine hairstyles, including the man bun and cornrows, according to the Telegraph. Barbie announced the New Crew in a tweet earlier today, with the hashtag #TheDollEvolves. Mattel frames it as a natural progression, coming the year after the Barbie diversity push, but this is just as much, if not more so, a business decision for the toy company ... (more...)
Back-to-back Alaska fatal black bear maulings seen as flukes
- June 21, 2017
Another teen running in the Alaska race told the officials he had seen a bear circling Cooper. This week, two men met their fate at the paws of two separate black bears in what can only be described as incredibly rare and unusual attacks. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Another teen running in the Alaska race told the officials he had seen a bear circling Cooper. This week, two men met their fate at the paws of two separate black bears in what can only be described as incredibly rare and unusual attacks. (more...)
Ken doll gets a major makeover for 2017
- June 21, 2017
Unclear if #cool, man bun Ken will still want to go party with Barbie , but whatever. Mattel is introducing new Barbie dolls that will allow children to truly identify with being a Barbie girl (or boy) in a Barbie world, with its diverse "New Crew" collection. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Unclear if #cool, man bun Ken will still want to go party with Barbie , but whatever. Mattel is introducing new Barbie dolls that will allow children to truly identify with being a Barbie girl (or boy) in a Barbie world, with its diverse "New Crew" collection. (more...)
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Phillip hospitalised
- June 21, 2017
Despite his illness, the Queen will continue to carry out her duties, with the spokesman adding: "Her Majesty is being kept informed and will attend Royal Ascot as planned". On Saturday he appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace along with the Royal Family for the annual Trooping the Colour parade. What happened to Prince Philip? As the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg, he was born the Prince of Greece and Denmark - titles he would relinquish upon ... (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Despite his illness, the Queen will continue to carry out her duties, with the spokesman adding: "Her Majesty is being kept informed and will attend Royal Ascot as planned". On Saturday he appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace along with the Royal Family for the annual Trooping the Colour parade. What happened to Prince Philip? As the only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg, he was born the Prince of Greece and Denmark - titles he would relinquish upon ... (more...)
Belgian Authorities: Brussels Attacker Not Known for Terrorism
- June 21, 2017
The city has been on high alert for more than 18 months since Brussels-based Islamic State militants carried out attacks in Paris that killed 130 people in November 2015. The attack is being treated as a terrorist incident, and anti-terror authorities are heading up the investigation , he said. Witnesses said the suspect shouted " Allahu Akbar " [God is Greatest] before setting off the blast, which triggered a small but intense fireball in the station's underground hall. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The city has been on high alert for more than 18 months since Brussels-based Islamic State militants carried out attacks in Paris that killed 130 people in November 2015. The attack is being treated as a terrorist incident, and anti-terror authorities are heading up the investigation , he said. Witnesses said the suspect shouted " Allahu Akbar " [God is Greatest] before setting off the blast, which triggered a small but intense fireball in the station's underground hall. (more...)
Bill Cosby may take the stand at sexual assault trial
- June 21, 2017
Jurors at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial have seen the entertainer's own sworn statements that he gave young women sedatives before engaging in sexual activity with them. One of the deposition's most explosive revelations is Cosby's admission that he acquired Quaaludes to give to women with whom he wanted to have sex. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Jurors at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial have seen the entertainer's own sworn statements that he gave young women sedatives before engaging in sexual activity with them. One of the deposition's most explosive revelations is Cosby's admission that he acquired Quaaludes to give to women with whom he wanted to have sex. (more...)
Cosby judge bristles at requests for mistrial
- June 21, 2017
Cosby lawyer Brian McMonagle objected in court to the panel's repeated requests to review testimony, saying it suggested some jurors were trying to coerce other jurors in an attempt to bring an end to the deadlock . Constand says Cosby gave her pills in 2004 and sexually assaulted her. She began slurring her words and felt dizzy, and told Cosby so, she said. Prosecutors have suggested he might have given her quaaludes , a highly popular party drug in the 1970s that was banned in the ... (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Cosby lawyer Brian McMonagle objected in court to the panel's repeated requests to review testimony, saying it suggested some jurors were trying to coerce other jurors in an attempt to bring an end to the deadlock . Constand says Cosby gave her pills in 2004 and sexually assaulted her. She began slurring her words and felt dizzy, and told Cosby so, she said. Prosecutors have suggested he might have given her quaaludes , a highly popular party drug in the 1970s that was banned in the ... (more...)
'Thank You for Your Service' Trailer and Poster
- June 21, 2017
As the trailer (above) reveals, Teller's character, Adam Schumann, has a particularly rough time of it despite the support of his wife Saskia ( Girl On the Train actress Haley Bennett ), young daughter, and fellow officers. Steven Spielberg actually considered directing this film himself before moving on, and Hall seems to have a solid handle on the material. And unlike American Sniper - which told the true-life story of US military sniper Chris Kyle and his untimely murder on USA ... (more...)
- June 21, 2017
As the trailer (above) reveals, Teller's character, Adam Schumann, has a particularly rough time of it despite the support of his wife Saskia ( Girl On the Train actress Haley Bennett ), young daughter, and fellow officers. Steven Spielberg actually considered directing this film himself before moving on, and Hall seems to have a solid handle on the material. And unlike American Sniper - which told the true-life story of US military sniper Chris Kyle and his untimely murder on USA ... (more...)
Oona Chaplin cast in Avatar sequels
- June 21, 2017
During 20th Century Fox's CineEurope presentation, Lightstorm Entertainment's Jon Landau declared that the four Avatar sequels will finally begin production on September 25. " Avatar 5" will then open on December 19, 2025. The original " Avatar " movie was released in 2009, and was a huge success with fans and critics. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
During 20th Century Fox's CineEurope presentation, Lightstorm Entertainment's Jon Landau declared that the four Avatar sequels will finally begin production on September 25. " Avatar 5" will then open on December 19, 2025. The original " Avatar " movie was released in 2009, and was a huge success with fans and critics. (more...)
USA downs Syrian warplane as it engaged ISIS
- June 21, 2017
Tourjman went on to say that the strikes also carried a message to the sponsors of terrorism, particularly the United States government which, on the one hand, claims it is fighting terrorism, and on the other hand sponsors ISIS militants. Abadi's one-day visit to Iran came after his visit to Saudi Arabia. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of a parliamentary committee on foreign affairs and national security, called Sunday's strike "an appropriate response to the US Senate vote". (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Tourjman went on to say that the strikes also carried a message to the sponsors of terrorism, particularly the United States government which, on the one hand, claims it is fighting terrorism, and on the other hand sponsors ISIS militants. Abadi's one-day visit to Iran came after his visit to Saudi Arabia. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of a parliamentary committee on foreign affairs and national security, called Sunday's strike "an appropriate response to the US Senate vote". (more...)
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