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Curfew partially lifted in SLeone capital after clashes killed 13 soldiers
Curfew partially lifted in SLeone capital after clashes killed 13 soldiers
Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers...
2023-11-28 00:17
When Does It Takes Two Come Out on the Switch?
When Does It Takes Two Come Out on the Switch?
It Takes Two will be released on Switch on Nov. 4, 2022.
1970-01-01 08:00
Manchester United made the right Mason Greenwood decision for all the wrong reasons
Manchester United made the right Mason Greenwood decision for all the wrong reasons
Manchester United were drawing 0-0 with West Ham in January 2022 when, with the minutes ticking down, Ralf Rangnick brought on Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial. It proved a fine double change, with each involved in Marcus Rashford’s injury-time winner. Its significance now, however, is rather different. Mason Greenwood was one of those removed: now his 129th United appearance will prove his last. What should have been a glittering career at Old Trafford in effect ended a few months after his 20th birthday. For now, he is still under contract, but in limbo. A six-month investigation has brought the conclusion that Greenwood will not play for United again. He may be sold or loaned out. His contract could be paid up. He has not been sacked, which United say they would have done had they determined he was guilty of attempted rape, assault or coercive and controlling behaviour, the charges first levelled and then dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service. But in January 2022, a week after Greenwood’s last game, pictures emerged of a bruised, bleeding woman, audio of a man seemingly threatening to rape her. That remains impossible to forget; to forgive, for many. Greenwood will not play for United again and nor should he. And so it is possible they reached the right decision, perhaps in the wrong way, possibly for the wrong reasons. There were plans to bring Greenwood back – though United insist they simply considered a variety of scenarios – and perhaps the most telling phrase in chief executive Richard Arnold’s statement was: “Further, this case has provoked strong opinions, and it is my responsibility to minimise any distraction to the unity we are seeking within the club.” Had Greenwood played again, it would have been Manchester Divided, not United. There were protests before Monday’s game against Wolves; there would have been far more were he to return to the team. The television presenter Rachel Riley said she would have stopped supporting United had Greenwood represented them again. She would not have been alone in that, either. The Manchester United Supporters Trust backed the decision not to bring him back, though not the lack of consultation for fans. There were staff at Old Trafford who felt it would be wrong to recall him, some of whom would not have wanted to encounter Greenwood in their line of work, maybe some who would have considered quitting their jobs. Perhaps United originally underestimated the strength of feeling. Perhaps, too, there were commercial considerations; the club’s image would have suffered considerable damage if he played, and has already been tainted. Because there is a tendency – often a wish – to celebrate footballers. But could United fans have cheered if Greenwood scored for them again? Would they have been in the awkward position of loving the shirt, hating the man wearing it? Footballers are imperfect people, as we all are, and some more than most, but there is a matter of character. The word is often used in football – when a team gets a late equaliser, when a player makes a comeback from injury – but there is a deeper meaning. If there is a moral test, Greenwood has failed it. Those who have been convicted of criminal offences have a right to work, let alone those who have not, but playing for Manchester United is not merely a job: it is a privilege. And if that invites questions as to at which level of football, if any, that stops being true and there is no definitive answer as to where Greenwood should be allowed to play, there could be a similar reaction at other clubs in England, should they try and sign him; it is still harder to imagine a scenario where he adds to his one cap for England. None of which makes him the victim. United argue they conducted a thorough investigation, showing concern for the woman in question, who has lifelong anonymity for legal reasons, speaking to her mother, showing her their findings, as well as a duty of care to Greenwood. Arnold said he was “satisfied that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with”. None of which necessarily makes Greenwood innocent in the court of public opinion; as he accepted himself, his behaviour was wrong. “I fully accept I made mistakes, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post,” he said. Yet if time is required to see if he does, as he has pledged to do, lead a better life and if there are reasons to keep some of the detail confidential, it would help to know if he has, for instance, spoken to a counsellor, or to victims of rape and domestic abuse, or donated to suitable charities. And if not, why not; these would not be automatically be admissions of guilt, but they would be a recognition he took the issues seriously. His other concern may seem trivial in comparison, though football can be a juxtaposition of the relevant and the irrelevant. But he has to find a club, with United pledging their help to do so. If his prime responsibility is to be a better partner and a good father, as he vowed, he may have a duty to himself to try and rescue his career and realise some of his potential. The teenage prodigy – the man Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deemed the best finisher at Old Trafford – had the talent to be a United great; he has not been found guilty of a crime or sacked by United, but it is still his fault he never will be. Read More Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United again, club announce Mason Greenwood speaks out on Manchester United exit: ‘I made mistakes’ Mason Greenwood timeline: How the Manchester United star fell from grace
2023-08-22 20:05
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić scores 53, shoves Suns owner Mat Ishbia as Phoenix levels series
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić scores 53, shoves Suns owner Mat Ishbia as Phoenix levels series
After scoring an NBA playoff career high, you would be correct in thinking Nikola Jokić would be the major talking point from Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns second round match-up -- but not for the reasons you might have expected.
1970-01-01 08:00
Snag studio-quality Bose headphones 700 for under $300
Snag studio-quality Bose headphones 700 for under $300
SAVE $80: As of September 20, you can snag the Bose headphones 700 for $299
2023-09-21 00:28
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Hard-Right Discontent, Risking Disarray Ahead
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Hard-Right Discontent, Risking Disarray Ahead
Republican ultra-conservatives are running out of patience less than four weeks after installing one their own, Mike Johnson,
2023-11-19 23:00
Bethesda Releases 27-Map Expansion Pack for Doom, Doom II
Bethesda Releases 27-Map Expansion Pack for Doom, Doom II
Fans of Doom have a "megawad" of new levels to play for free, courtesy of
1970-01-01 08:00
Woman found alive in coffin at her own funeral after being declared dead
Woman found alive in coffin at her own funeral after being declared dead
An Ecuadorian woman was found alive at her very own funeral in a disturbing turn of events. Last week, Bella Montoya was pronounced dead at the age of 76 due to a stroke, reported BBC News. Hours into the wake while family members were preparing Montoya for burial, they discovered that she was breathing. Bella's son, Gilbert Balberán, told local news outlet El Universo: "My mother started to move the left hand, open her eyes, the mouth. She was making an effort to breathe." "The doctor at noon told me that my mother was dead and was not at the facility," he continued. "Another one saw me and he gave her oxygen, they intubated her and took her to an (ICU) room where she is under observation." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Footage of the startling event has since circulated on social media. The clip shows the woman gasping for air in her coffin with several people surrounding her calling for an ambulance. Medics are then seen arriving and then moving her onto a stretcher. Many Twitter users were confused as to how such a thing could happen. "Maybe the doctors should do a better job," one person hit back to the recording, while another freaked-out user added: "Okay, zombies are real I’m out." Montoya has since been taken back to the hospital where she's in intensive care. Ecuador's health ministry now has a committee investigating the bizarre incident. Her son was quoted as saying to the to AFP News Agency: "Little by little I am grasping what has happened. Now I only pray for my mother's health to improve. I want her alive and by my side." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-13 16:22
Is Rebirth Coming to Warzone 2 in 2023?
Is Rebirth Coming to Warzone 2 in 2023?
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is set to feature the return of Resurgence mode, which could feature Rebirth Island.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pilot killed in US military jet crash in San Diego
Pilot killed in US military jet crash in San Diego
The Marine Corps has launched an investigation into the crash of the F/A-18 Hornet fighter plane.
2023-08-26 03:12
Brian May brands AI use in music ‘massively scary‘ – as he fears the tech can ‘cause evil’
Brian May brands AI use in music ‘massively scary‘ – as he fears the tech can ‘cause evil’
Joining a list of musicians including John Lydon, Ed Sheeran and Nick Cave who have slammed the tech, Brian May has said he finds the use of AI in music “massively scary” as he believes it possesses the power to cause “evil”.
2023-09-11 23:05
Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires
Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires
Videos showing downed power lines apparently sparking some of the early blazes in the Maui wildfires have become key evidence in the search for a cause
2023-08-16 03:01