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Man Utd confirm signing of Jonny Evans on short-term deal
Man Utd confirm signing of Jonny Evans on short-term deal
Manchester United have announced they have re-signed academy graduate Jonny Evans on a short-term deal following his release by Leicester City.
2023-07-18 23:00
Xbox increases price of Game Pass and consoles
Xbox increases price of Game Pass and consoles
Microsoft has hiked the price of Xboxes and its Game Pass offering, adding significant cost to both buying and playing its consoles. The price of an Xbox Series X will increase in almost every country, by different amounts. And the Xbox Game Pass subscription will increase in cost for the first time since it was released in 2017. It makes Microsoft just the latest company to up the prices of its monthly subscriptions. Netflix has gone through range of price hikes, for instance, and other video and music streaming services have also recently increased the cost of their monthly payments. Xbox’s Game Pass allows players access to a library of games for a monthly fee. The company has repeatedly suggested that it sees such online subscriptions as the future of gaming. The Game Pass service launched in 2017. Since then, it has stayed at the same price, though Microsoft has added more expensive options in the form of its Ultimate offering. Xbox will move the Game Pass Ultimate offering, which adds Xbox Live Gold and other features to the normal Game Pass subscription, from $14.99 per month to $16.99, or £12.99. The normal version of Game Pass will go from $9.99 to $10.99, or £8.99. The changes will go into effect from 13 August for existing subscribers, Microsoft said, though annual subscribers will be safe until their next bill arrives. For new subscribers, the new prices will be in effect from 7 July. Almost every country will be affected by the price increase. The Xbox console itself will also be hit by a price rise. In almost every country apart from the US, Japan, Brazil, Chile and Colombia, the price of an Xbox Series X will go up considerably, though the cheaper Xbox Series S will not be affected. Read More US sues to block Xbox takeover of Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard Elon Musk sparks outrage with threat to ban ‘cisgender’ as a ‘slur’ on Twitter Our nearest supermassive black hole ‘woke up’
2023-06-22 03:06
Parents of Christian Glass call for Colorado sheriff’s resignation over fatal police shooting
Parents of Christian Glass call for Colorado sheriff’s resignation over fatal police shooting
The parents of Colorado motorist Christian Glass – who was fatally shot by police after calling 911 for help – have called for the resignation of the sheriff in the same county whose commissioners on Tuesday released a statement underscoring their lack of faith in him. The Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners “completely supports the Glass Family’s efforts to ensure that events such as the killing of Christian will never be repeated,” the board said in the statement, just days before the one-year anniversary of the young man’s death. It continued: “The Board does not believe that the Sheriff has adequately accepted responsibility for his central role in this tragedy or the need to swiftly correct all of the gaps in training and protocols that existed at the time of Christian’s death.” Christian was shot dead after calling 911 on 10 June 2022 after his car became stuck in a dark, rural and rocky area near Silver Plume, an old mining post. Former Clear Creek deputies Andrew Buen and Kyle Gould – who were terminated by the sheriff’s office following the shooting – have been charged in Christian’s death and are awaiting trial. They have pleaded not guilty. The commissioners’ statement came two weeks after the announcement that the Glass family would receive a $19m payout, the largest for police misconduct in the state of Colorado. Christian’s parents, Sally and Simon – from the UK and New Zealand, respectively – have vocally called for more charges to be filed. Seven officers responded from five agencies and spoke with Christian for more than an hour before he was tased and fatally shot as he sat in the driver’s seat. On Tuesday, the Glass family released a statement serving to “applaud” the board of commissioners’ “commitment to ensuring that the senseless and preventable use of force that resulted in the tragic murder of their son, Christian, never happens again. “Sheriff Albers’ refusal to accept any personal responsibility for this unjustifiable loss of life demonstrates a lack of leadership and a disregard for the trust placed in him by the community,” the statement read. “Sally and Simon Glass join the Board in condemning Sheriff Albers’ conduct and call for his resignation. “By resigning, Sheriff Albers can begin to acknowledge and take responsibility for the failures that occurred under his watch. Only then can we begin to rebuild the shattered trust between law enforcement and the community they are sworn to protect.” The Independent has reached out to the sheriff’s office but did not immediately hear back on Tuesday. Sheriff Albers released an apology to the family last month along with the announcement of the historic settlement. “The events that transpired the night of June 10-11, 2022, that ended in Christian’s death, continue to be disturbing,” he wrote. “The initial press release did not give an accurate description of what occurred. Rather, as stated in the conclusion of the investigative report ... the deputy who killed Christian Glass used lethal force that ‘was not consistent with that of a reasonable officer.’” Four Colorado state governments will each pay parts of the newly announced settlement with the Glass family to reach the record amount. In addition to the funds, the family will also receive assurances that the state and its police agencies are enacting measures to ensure a similar incident doesn’t occur again. As part of its statement on Tuesday, the Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners wrote: “The County’s Emergency Medical Services and Human Services Divisions were directed to research and implement a mental health crisis co-responder program. The pilot for this program will launch this summer with grant funds and staffing secured by the Board. “We are also pursuing a partnership with a regional communications center that already has extensive experience with co-responder programs, training, and protocols in place to effectively differentiate between mental health crises and public safety concerns.” It concluded: “We understand that no amount of money can bring Christian back or ease his family’s pain. Christian’s killing never should have happened, and the Board is unanimously committed to doing its part to ensure that a reprehensible act like this is prevented from ever happening again.” Read More Christian Glass called 911 when his car got stuck – then police shot him dead. Now, his parents need justice Family of Christian Glass, who was shot dead by police after calling 911, receives record $19m settlement Parents of Christian Glass, fatally shot by police, appeal for end to gun violence: ‘People are scared’ Family of Colorado man shot by police moments after making heart shape with his hands say they want justice George Floyd death anniversary: Reckoning with police violence in limbo
2023-06-07 03:42
Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
Lawmakers broke for their August recess this week with many worried about whether they can avoid a partial government shutdown upon their return
2023-07-29 12:10
Pakistan says China has rolled over $2.4 billion loan for two years
Pakistan says China has rolled over $2.4 billion loan for two years
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that China has rolled over a $2.4
2023-07-27 15:03
Lil Uzi Vert performing live with Paramore was not on our 2023 bingo card
Lil Uzi Vert performing live with Paramore was not on our 2023 bingo card
Paramore took to the stage at New York's Madison Square Garden last night (1 June), and no one was expecting Lil Uzi Vert to join them on stage for a rendition of 'Misery Business'. “You’ve said too many nice things about me. You are so sweet to me and to Paramore, so can we do this bridge again together? And then we’re gonna melt their faces off", lead singer, Hailey Williams told the rapper as he joined her on stage. The duo then belted out the pop-punk track's iconic chorus as the crowd went wild. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-06-02 22:53
'Hoffman Family Gold' Season 2: Can Todd Hoffman pay off $750K debt? Star gets mired in family drama
'Hoffman Family Gold' Season 2: Can Todd Hoffman pay off $750K debt? Star gets mired in family drama
Todd Hoffman is set to be out-mined by his son in 'Hoffman Family Gold' Season 2
2023-06-17 08:00
Phillies would have a surprisingly massive advantage over Astros in World Series rematch
Phillies would have a surprisingly massive advantage over Astros in World Series rematch
If the Phillies and Astros meet in the World Series again, Philadelphia will have one leg up on the AL West winners.
2023-10-23 07:43
Apple Pencil Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
Apple Pencil Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
Apple recently introduced the Apple Pencil (USB-C), making it even more confusing to pick a
2023-12-01 02:49
Juventus vs Real Madrid - Pre-season friendly: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Juventus vs Real Madrid - Pre-season friendly: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Previewing the upcoming pre-season friendly between Juventus and Real Madrid in Orlando.
2023-08-02 01:30
Diggs' new inflatable dog crate could use some upgrades
Diggs' new inflatable dog crate could use some upgrades
I'm serious about keeping my two dogs restrained in the car. Not only can loose
2023-10-28 17:00
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion gets April release date for remaining consoles
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion gets April release date for remaining consoles
The expansion proved hugely popular when it was released on Nintendo Switch and PC.
1970-01-01 08:00