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Search ends for 9-month-old who went missing with his 2-year-old sister after they were swept away by floodwaters in Pennsylvania, police say
Search ends for 9-month-old who went missing with his 2-year-old sister after they were swept away by floodwaters in Pennsylvania, police say
The search for the 9-month-old who was swept away by floodwaters in southeast Pennsylvania has concluded after 12 days of searching, with no sign of the child, authorities said Wednesday.
2023-07-27 12:10
Anker's sleep earbuds are down to the lowest price ever for Prime Day
Anker's sleep earbuds are down to the lowest price ever for Prime Day
Take 23% off: Score the Soundcore by Anker sleep earbuds for $99.99 on Prime Day.
2023-10-12 02:01
Take That add two more shows to This Life On Tour due to high demand
Take That add two more shows to This Life On Tour due to high demand
Take That's tour just got even bigger with new dates in Manchester and Birmingham.
2023-10-04 18:30
Kevin O’Connell admits to critical error in Vikings loss to Chargers
Kevin O’Connell admits to critical error in Vikings loss to Chargers
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looked back on one pivotal decision in Week 3's loss to the Chargers.
2023-09-25 10:15
Government pressed for answers on Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour
Government pressed for answers on Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour
The Government has been asked to reveal what steps it has taken to investigate whether Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour assisted wealthy Russians it has sanctioned in moving their assets to the United Arab Emirates. Lawyers acting on behalf of a Ukrainian activist – who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals from Russia – have written to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to ask whether investigations have been carried out to determine whether Mansour, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, should be identified as a ‘designated person’ subject to financial sanctions under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. As of last week, the UK Government said more than 1,800 individuals had been sanctioned under the regulations, with more than 1,600 of those sanctioned since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. That number includes former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. His assets, including Chelsea, were frozen, with a consortium led by American businessman Todd Boehly taking over last summer. The request for an update on Sheikh Mansour follows an initial letter from the lawyers, Rhys Davies of Temple Garden Chambers and Ben Keith from 5, St Andrew’s Hill Chambers, on behalf of their client which was sent to Cleverly in September last year. The Foreign Secretary can only designate a person if he has reasonable grounds to suspect that the individual is “an involved person” in the destabilisation of Ukraine. Involvement is defined as someone who is responsible for, engages in, provides support for, or promotes any policy or action which destabilises Ukraine or undermines or threatens its territorial integrity. If Sheikh Mansour was designated as an individual subject to Government sanctions, it would disqualify him as an owner under the Premier League’s updated rules on its owners’ and directors’ test which were published in March. The new letter, sent to Cleverly on Thursday and seen by the PA news agency, states: “Sheikh Mansour is a particularly high-profile individual and as the owner of one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated football clubs, is a person who ought to be subject to reasonable scrutiny by the UK Government. “For the avoidance of doubt, we make no allegations as to any particular conduct of Sheikh Mansour. Nevertheless, in light of the wealth of evidence in the public domain tending to link Sheikh Mansour with the accommodation of wealthy Russians in the UAE, we respectfully suggest that there is a prima facie basis for the UK government to conduct an investigation.” The new letter has been sent as the UAE prepares to host the COP28 climate change conference between November 30 and December 12 and notes that Sheikh Mansour is likely to play a “visible role” in the event. “The bloodshed caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues,” the letter stated. “You are asked to note that, as set out in our earlier correspondence, notwithstanding the robust nature of the British response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many Russian oligarchs appear to have found a home for their wealth in the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi apparently being particularly attractive to those individuals. “In light of the global attention which will be focused on both the UAE and Sheikh Mansour at the forthcoming COP28 event, we write to you to enquire what steps you have taken further to our request of September 30, 2022 to open an investigation into the conduct of Sheikh Mansour. “You may recollect that we invited the UK government to consider whether or not the conduct of Sheikh Mansour is such that he is a suitable person to be designated, pursuant to the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. “In the circumstances, it is critical that the UK Government takes all necessary steps consistent with its statutory and international obligations.” The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Manchester City have all been contacted for comment. Read More Chicago Bears pay tribute to ‘ultimate Bear’ Dick Butkus after his death aged 80 Chicago Bears defeat Washington Commanders to snap 14-game losing streak Peter O’Mahony targets more Ireland milestones as he reaches 100 caps Jurgen Klopp hails Ryan Gravenberch’s talent in win over Union Saint-Gilloise Respect matters says Unai Emery after late goal gives Villa an important win Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate
2023-10-06 15:48
'Ken Jennings was quick': ‘Jeopardy!’ fans furious over Mayim Bialik’s 'slow and forced' hosting skills
'Ken Jennings was quick': ‘Jeopardy!’ fans furious over Mayim Bialik’s 'slow and forced' hosting skills
Ken Jennings hosted a splendid 'Jeopardy! Masters' tournament and the fans are already missing his thrilling presence on their TV screens
2023-05-26 10:32
This Paula’s Choice Vitamin C Serum Actually Did What It’s Supposed To (!)
This Paula’s Choice Vitamin C Serum Actually Did What It’s Supposed To (!)
I wish I could’ve screenshotted the reactions of my coworkers when I told them I was trying out the new Paula’s Choice vitamin C serum, which boasted an unheard-of 25% concentration. In a room of beauty editors — all of whom are keenly aware of how notoriously unstable vitamin C can be, especially at high potency or if you have sensitive skin — I’m not exaggerating when jaws dropped. “You’re so brave,” chimed one fellow editor. “Wait, did you say 25%?” posited another. Well, there was only one way to see if the stuff would brighten and firm (as it claimed) or…not. The things I do in the name of beauty journalism!
2023-10-26 06:21
Christian Horner hails ‘untouchable’ Max Verstappen as best driver in the world
Christian Horner hails ‘untouchable’ Max Verstappen as best driver in the world
Christian Horner has hailed “untouchable” Max Verstappen as the best driver in the world after the Red Bull star overcame a chaotic rain-hit Dutch Grand Prix to equal Sebastian Vettel’s record of nine wins in a row. Despite two separate downpours wreaking havoc at the beginning and conclusion of Sunday’s 72-lap race in Zandvoort, Verstappen delivered in front of 105,000 expectant fans to take the chequered flag ahead of Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, with Pierre Gasly completing the podium. Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, slapped with a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit-lane, finished fourth while Lewis Hamilton – who bemoaned his Mercedes team’s poor strategy in the inclement conditions – came home in sixth place. Verstappen, who has won 11 of the 13 rounds so far, will head to next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza 138 points clear in the drivers’ championship. There remains an outside chance he could complete his hat-trick of titles at the Japanese Grand Prix on September 24 with half-a-dozen rounds still to run. “Max is in a period of his career where he is just simply untouchable,” said Red Bull team principal Horner, who oversaw Vettel’s streak of nine straight wins a decade ago. “I don’t think there is any driver on the grid that would be able to achieve what he is doing in that car. “To win nine races in a row is insane, and it is something that none of us would have envisaged, and I never thought we would repeat it after we managed it with Sebastian. What we are witnessing is a driver that is generational. “Max has been in incredible form for the past three years, and the most impressive thing for me is all the pressure that he is under here. “With the expectation of 100,000 Dutch fans, a lot would have cracked under that pressure, but he kept his composure and delivered, as he has done so many times.” Come wind, rain or shine, 25-year-old Verstappen is the man for all occasions. On pole, he found himself down in 13th place after seven drivers – including team-mate Perez – took advantage of a sudden first-lap downpour to move on to wet tyres. But by lap 13, Verstappen – who at one stage was lapping his home track four seconds faster than Perez and two seconds quicker than anybody else – was back in the lead. His record-equalling feat was placed in doubt when the rain returned with vengeance with a dozen laps to go, and Zhou Guanyu crashed out, and the race was stopped. A 43-minute delay and six-lap dash to the chequered flag followed, but Verstappen denied Alonso any hope of taking his first win in a decade with an assured drive. He finished 3.7 sec clear of the Spaniard. As Verstappen ensured Red Bull’s unbeaten run remained, Hamilton’s afternoon was scuppered by Mercedes’ dithering following the first-lap downpour. Hamilton was not called in for wet tyres until the end of lap three with team-mate George Russell following in on the next lap. When the dust settled, Hamilton and Russell, who started third, were 16th and 18th respectively. From there it was a damage-limitation exercise for both men, with Hamilton driving well to take sixth place. Russell might have finished seventh but for a late duel with countryman Lando Norris leaving him with race-ending harm to his Mercedes. Norris crossed the line in seventh place. Read More Max Verstappen survives dramatic rain chaos to triumph at Dutch Grand Prix F1 Dutch Grand Prix LIVE: Race result and reaction from Zandvoort Max Verstappen reveals Sebastian Vettel prediction as he closes on GP record run Max Verstappen claims pole position at home Dutch GP as Lewis Hamilton falters Max Verstappen on top in wet final practice at Zandvoort Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers in F1 history – Lando Norris
2023-08-28 01:45
Is Robin Roberts OK? ‘GMA’ host, 62, hints at 'dealing with pressure' as she returns to ABC's chat show
Is Robin Roberts OK? ‘GMA’ host, 62, hints at 'dealing with pressure' as she returns to ABC's chat show
Robin Roberts revealed 'this situation feels overwhelming', but she can 'handle' it
2023-06-30 11:23
Jane Fonda says director asked to sleep with her before filming sex scene
Jane Fonda says director asked to sleep with her before filming sex scene
Jane Fonda has revealed that a respected film director once asked to sleep with her "to see what my orgasms were like."
2023-05-19 18:53
Schumer relaxes US Senate dress code to allow hoodies
Schumer relaxes US Senate dress code to allow hoodies
US lawmakers can now wear hoodies and whatever else they choose in the Senate gallery.
2023-09-19 04:24
Joe Biden says he has no plans to visit East Palestine even 7 months after toxic train crash
Joe Biden says he has no plans to visit East Palestine even 7 months after toxic train crash
The tragedy in East Palestine happened when a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed, releasing a hazardous mix of toxic chemicals into environment
2023-09-03 19:08