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Do men shun household chores? Spain is launching an app to find out
Do men shun household chores? Spain is launching an app to find out
Spain's equality ministry says it will launch an app designed to monitor the sharing of chores between members of a household, as part of a drive to improve gender equality.
2023-05-18 19:26
Take Five: Stimulus, storms and soft landings
Take Five: Stimulus, storms and soft landings
Inflation data from the U.S. and UK growth numbers will show how some of biggest economies are bearing
2023-08-04 15:42
Apex Legends Players Demand Nemesis AR Nerf
Apex Legends Players Demand Nemesis AR Nerf
One of Apex Legends' newest weapons, the Nemesis AR, has been deemed too overpowered, with fans calling for some drastic nerfs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kevin McCarthy and Eric Swalwell’s heated exchange on House floor revealed
Kevin McCarthy and Eric Swalwell’s heated exchange on House floor revealed
New details reveal that California Rep Eric Swalwell did not hold back when criticising Speaker Kevin McCarthy last month, reportedly calling him a “p****” on the House floor. According to The Daily Beast, the heated exchange stemmed from the events of 21 June, when Republicans voted to censure California Democratic Rep Adam Schiff. As Democrats chanted “Shame!” at their colleagues across the aisle, Mr Swalwell, standing near the speaker’s podium, had something to say to one Republican in particular – Mr McCarthy. “This is pathetic,” Mr Swalwell allegedly said to the House speaker, according to two members of Congress who spoke to the outlet. “You’re weak. You’re a weak man.” Mr McCarthy looked like “he had a vein popping out of his forehead,” one lawmaker told the outlet. Another said the House speaker stared down Mr Swalwell for roughly 10 seconds before deciding to walk away. The next day, the beef between the two lawmakers intensified. Just before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a joint address to Congress, Mr Swalwell was right outside the chamber on the Republican side when Mr McCarthy reportedly spotted him. “McCarthy said, ‘If you ever say something like that to me again, I’m gonna kick the s*** out of you,’” one member told The Daily Beast. Another lawmaker expanded on this, recalling: “They were in each other’s faces. Basically nose-to-nose. And Rep Swalwell said something like, ‘Are we really gonna do this?’” The House speaker then allegedly threatened the California Democrat: “Call me a p**** again, and I’ll kick your a**.” Both lawmakers speaking to the outlet apparently recalled the next words from Mr Swalwell identically: “You. Are. A. P****.” But Mr McCarthy did not fulfill his promise, and instead the two congressmen stared each other down before McCarthy stepped to the side. The Independent has reached out to the offices of Speaker McCarthy and Mr Swalwell for comment. The bad blood between the Californians has been spilled before; back in January, shortly after McCarthy became speaker, he booted Mr Swalwell – as well as Mr Schiff – from the House Intelligence Committee. This also isn’t the first documented instance of name-calling in the recent past among Congress members. Georgia Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene called Colorado Republican Rep Lauren Boebert a “little b****” last month on the House floor. Read More ‘Shame!’McCarthy booed and heckled on House floor after ‘phony’ censure against Democrat Adam Schiff White House attacks McCarthy’s impeachment gambit as ‘ridiculous, baseless stunt’ Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks special counsel Jack Smith as ‘little b****’ for Democrats Republican-led committee calls off vote to hold Meta's Mark Zuckerberg in contempt White House attacks McCarthy’s impeachment gambit as ‘ridiculous, baseless stunt’ Biden is welcoming far-right Italian Prime Minister Meloni for White House talks
2023-07-29 00:36
Alexey Kuzmichev: Sanctioned Russian tycoon detained in France
Alexey Kuzmichev: Sanctioned Russian tycoon detained in France
Putin-ally Alexei Kuzmichev was held as French police carried out raids on his properties.
2023-10-31 20:14
Best Buy will soon stop selling DVDs
Best Buy will soon stop selling DVDs
Grab physical DVDs while you still can.
2023-10-14 20:40
Julen Lopetegui out as manager of Wolverhampton days before start of Premier League season
Julen Lopetegui out as manager of Wolverhampton days before start of Premier League season
Julen Lopetegui has left his position as Wolverhampton manager after nine months in charge and less than a week before the start of the Premier League season
2023-08-09 05:07
Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round at UFC 294
Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round at UFC 294
Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. Few expected it to come at UFC 294, but 11 days before the event, Makhachev’s original challenger Charles Oliveira suffered a severe cut over his eye. And with that, the door opened for Volkanovski. The 35-year-old relished the chance to avenge his narrow loss to Makhachev, but there was to be no revenge for him – only a repeat as the Russian triumphed again, and in finer fashion this time. Midway through the first round of the main event, southpaw Makhachev skimmed his left shin off Volkanovski’s head, wobbling and dropping the featherweight king. Makhachev, 31, followed up with a fierce flurry of hammer fists to the grounded Aussie, whose brow split open amid the onslaught. Referee Marc Goddard stepped in, confirming an emphatic victory and title defence for Makhachev, the mentee and childhood friend of UFC lightweight great Khabib Nurmagomedov. The result extended Makhachev’s win streak to 13 fights, dating back to 2015, when he suffered the sole loss of his professional career. Meanwhile, Volkanovski was beaten for the third time as a pro, though he remains undefeated at his preferred weight of 145lbs. “Alexander The Great” rebounded from his first loss to Makhachev by stopping Yair Rodriguez in July, retaining the featherweight title against the then-interim champion. He will look to respond to his latest defeat when he takes on his next title challenger – likely Ilia Topuria in January. Meanwhile, Makhachev could be set for a rematch with Oliveira, whom he was originally due to face at UFC 294 and whom he submitted in October 2022 to win the lightweight belt. The 155lbs title was vacant at the time of that bout, which took place in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena like UFC 294, after Oliveira was stripped of the belt for missing weight in May 2022. Meanwhile, Volkanovski’s featherweight title reign dates back to 2019, when he took the belt from Max Holloway. The Australian has since outpointed Holloway a further two times, while also winning his other three title defences – against Brian Ortega on points, and against Chan Sung Jung and Rodriguez via TKO. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list When will Conor McGregor return to the UFC? UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev fight updates and results tonight Islam Makhachev demands two words from Alexander Volkanovski ahead of UFC 294 Volkanovski vs Makhachev gamble shows the best and worst of the UFC
2023-10-22 05:10
Grab an Acer laptop for up to 25% off at Amazon
Grab an Acer laptop for up to 25% off at Amazon
A high-quality yet affordable laptop can help you get things done, make work calls, and
2023-06-21 00:09
Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Ukraine retakes land around Bakhmut
Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Ukraine retakes land around Bakhmut
Moscow acknowledged on Friday that its forces had fallen back north of Ukraine's battlefield city of Bakhmut after
1970-01-01 08:00
More than 60,000 Fortress gun safes recalled after dozens of reported breaches, including one that allegedly left a 12-year-old boy dead
More than 60,000 Fortress gun safes recalled after dozens of reported breaches, including one that allegedly left a 12-year-old boy dead
Thousands of biometric gun safes are being recalled due to concerns they can allow unauthorized access, federal officials said, citing a lawsuit alleging a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from a breached safe.
2023-10-20 19:05
No. 25 Tennessee looking for 5th straight win over in-state rival Vanderbilt
No. 25 Tennessee looking for 5th straight win over in-state rival Vanderbilt
Pride is on the line in this game, informally known as the Battle of Interstate 40 between programs separated by 180 miles
2023-11-22 19:00